The issue of sexual violence in the education sector has been gathering momentum and the incidents of sexual violence have been increasing in leaps and bounds. It has steadily moved up in the agenda of administrators, law enforcement authorities, ch

It is unlikely that today you can meet a person who, at least once in his life, has not asked the question of what “esoteric science”, means, because this word is often heard on international TV screens.

In ancient times, geographers named cyclones after women due to their perceived unpredictability.

Sri Lanka is on the brink of a new technological era as the world races towards adopting fifth-generation (5G) mobile network technology.

The 1955 Bandung Conference was a key moment when newly free countries met to decide their path in a divided world.

A surprise ruling by a US trade court blocking most of the steep tariffs announced by President Donald Trump may give Sri Lanka a much-needed breather, however, the country must not squander this window

‘The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town’ marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its 50th anniversary.This they did with a grand and heartfelt event that embodied the spirit of service, fellowship, and the enduring Magic of Rotary.Held at the G

Public opinion is all powerful in any country. There is no escape for any government from it in furtherance of its policy implementations and decision making.

Hubris. That is why there are over 900 kilometres of fibre optic cable laid in rural Wisconsin—one of the Midwestern states of the United States—that remain mostly dark while many rural residents still lack access to broadband internet. Laid at a

I was energised to pen this piece after having read with interest several articles in the press. One of them was an article by veteran journalist Kusal Perera which exposed the manoeuvers by power hungry political party leaders abusing the very objec

Sri Lanka crossed the 1 million mark in international tourist arrivals for 2025 as of May 23, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) showed, hitting the milestone nearly a month earlier than in 2024 and returning to pre-pandemi

Sri Lanka’s cities face growing environmental and urban challenges. Smart Sustainable Clean Development offers a bold path forward, blending digital innovation with green infrastructure.

University is an institution for academic development and the promotion of a critical learning environment.

South Asia region—steeped in history and brimming with natural resources, faces unprecedented threats. From the snow-capped Himalayas to the lush rainforests, dry arid plains, wetlands and under ocean coral reefs, the biodiversity of Afghanistan, B

Earlier this month, many in our country were unpleasantly surprised when we learned that Canada—a country built on genocide and the violent dispossession of its indigenous people—had declared open a monument commemorating ‘Tamil Genocide in Lan

The accident that occurred on May 11, when an SLTB bus plunged into a precipice in the Geradi Ella area of Ramboda, has so far claimed 22 lives. The Nuwara Eliya Senior Superintendent of Police confirmed to the media that 52 people injured in the acc

After 17 months of appalling complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Western nations are finally condemning the horrors inflicted upon Palestinian civilians. Their sudden transformation from sociopathic bystanders to paragons of virtue seems too g

Rights groups and trade union representatives have expressed their disappointment regarding the abrupt closure of apparel giant NEXT Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd, at the Katunayake Free Trade Zone, which employed over 1300 workers. The company is being bl

In the wake of the Sri Lankan government preparing for offshore petroleum exploration , a leading Norwegian expert in the field , said that it is a risky investment when the world is moving towards renewable energy sources more and more.

Prices could flip into inflationary territory in a month or two as expected by Central Bank

Today, the 22nd day of May, is the 53rd anniversary of the Republic of Sri Lanka. It is not a national holiday. The government has chosen not to celebrate it. It has instead preferred to honour the 4th of February, the day on which, through the good

The child hero seven year old Madduma Bandara who was beheaded mercilessly as part of revenge taking against his father Ehelepola Maha Adikaram 211 years ago is to be commemorated on May 17 at Ehelepola Raja Maha Viharaya in Matale.

Despite repeated revelations of importing lorry chassis for public transport, successive governments have turned a blind eye to this issue, reportedly in place of obtaining financial gains.

Health authorities have expressed concern that the cost and burden of re-joining limbs seperated from the body in brawls is happening at the cost of accident victims.

Each cup of your favourite tea may contain billions of microplastic and nano plastic particles, potentially posing risks to your health.

Modern democracies tend to be reluctant to use air power against insurgents because of the fear of causing collateral civilian damage and harming the bid to win the hearts and minds of the people.

The licensed commercial banks have accelerated their pace of credit to the private sector in recent times, as the borrowing rates stay low while the economy picks up steam, generating demand for fresh credit from individuals and businesses.

Buddhism is considered a ‘Religion’ in a traditional form and understanding. 26 centuries ago, when people became devotees of The Buddha, it continued as a religion from generation to generation. There exists a question as to in fact and in true

In what would be known as a rare occasion, clergy from all four religions of the country got together on Tuesday (13) at the Vivekaramaya Temple in Mirihana to serve alms to 80 monks, including 60 young monks from Myanmar, engaged in an alms processi

The analysis of electoral trends demands thoughtful consideration of which comparative baselines yield the most meaningful insights.