Six years have elapsed since the horrific Easter Sunday carnage on April 21, 2019, that ripped through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka, leaving a trail of devastation and loss.

Government’s restrictions on the issuance of chemical components to licensed firecracker manufacturers have kept small and medium scale manufacturers in the dark over the past few years. For Priyantha Henry Peters (53), a medium scale fireworks man

Sri Lanka has potential to be self-sufficient in paddy and fish. One look at the island’s geography and this is confirmed. But we do import rice and fish; even if such business activities can embarrass ‘us’ in the eyes of the global world.

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year, or Avurudu, is one of the most significant and cherished celebrations in Sri Lanka. This festival, which falls in April annually, is marked by cultural rituals, family gatherings, and a strong community bond. However,

Dr. A.C.S. Hameed entered Parliamentary politics in March 1960, representing the Akurana Parliament seat, which was later changed to the Harispattuwa electorate.

On April 1, Sathsara Nimesh (26) was arrested by the Welikada Police following a complaint on unauthorised entry into a house in Nawala. But on April 2, Nimesh was pronounced dead.

Having served in a role focused on attracting investment into Sri Lanka during one of its most challenging periods, what stood out to me was the commitment of a few remarkable investors -those willing to risk their capital for long-term returns, larg

After U.S. President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on exports, Sri Lanka is struggling hard to deal with the fallout of such actions with geo-economic implications.

CWIT brings US $ 800mn boost to South Asia’s trade future

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s week-end visit to Sri Lanka proved to be quite a success according to print and electronic media reports. The highlights of the two-day trip from Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 April were the signing of a Memoran

Sri Lanka’s Plantation Agriculture sector covering: Tea; Rubber; Coconut; Palmyrah; Spice Crops; Sugarcane; Gliricidia; and Commercial Timber including Food and Fruit Crop sectors, has long been a cornerstone of our economy, with a stagnating GDP o

Lakshman Kadirgamar once described India–Sri Lanka relations as one of “irreversible excellence.” Unfortunately, under some governments, they have been neither irreversible nor excellent.

Some disturbing events occurred over the course of last week; especially the death of a youth who succumbed to injuries while in custody at the Welikada Police.

Veteran journalist and the Features Editor of our sister newspaper Daily Lankadeepa, Samantha Yahampath, was awarded with the first ever recognition given to a print media journalist at the recently concluded 21 Raigam Tele’es 2024 Tele award cerem

Ms. Indrani Bagchi, Chief Executive Officer of India’s Ananta Aspen Centre, in an interview with Daily Mirror speaks about its India-Sri Lankan bilateral ties. She was Associate Editor with The Times of India,

Mannar Island, which is home to some of the world’s most beautiful migratory bird species including flamingoes, was proposed as the potential location for a mega scale renewable energy project.

The purpose of this article is to inform the Cabinet discussion on Solar Power proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)

The Federation of Renewable Energy Developers (FRED) Sri Lanka yesterday raised serious concerns about a resurgence of the ‘diesel mafia’, accusing it of systematically moving to cause a natural death to the country’s solar power sector.

A discussion on “Pest Animals Management” organised by the Committee for the Popularization of Science (CPS) of Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement Science (SLAAS) was held at the SLAAS auditorium on March 25.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was quoted as saying in one of those election rallies: “It usually takes a decade for a bankrupt nation to make an economic comeback.

In my final year of the Power Systems Course, I had a close friend who was the best in that subject in class. I learnt from him, but he failed at it and did not graduate with us because it was a core subject.

Much has been discussed and written about the use of agrochemicals and their significant impact on public health and the environment. Kidney ailments, a major health issue confronting the present generation, have been attributed to the pollution of d

Government programmes such as ‘Digital India’, ‘Start-up Bangladesh,’ ‘InnovaBiz Interest Relief Program’ in Sri Lanka and ‘Pakistan Vision 2025’ aim to create an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem by offering financial support, skil

For Muslims around the world, Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting, prayer and reflection. It is one of the largest and most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar, bringing communities together in gratitude and

Asoka Handagama’s film ‘Rani’ has reignited controversy over Richard de Zoysa’s murder, elevating the debate to new heights. Even film critiques have shifted their focus from the movie’s artistic merits to its political undertones.

Ceylon Tea still has the potential to be in the global news. This time around what we hear of news from the tea world is a little negative. The latest news reaching us informs that Sri Lanka has been overtaken by India in terms of ‘tea exports’.

During a recent parliamentary debate, Minister of Religious Affairs and Buddha Sasana, Sunil Senavi, emphasised the need for Sri Lanka to establish a ‘Truth and Forgiving’ Commission. He further referenced the views of former South African Presid

Sri Lankans are generally impatient by nature. We have paid the price for this; mostly at elections. And the individuals who have capitalised on this nature are the politicians.

Water is the essence of life, but could the type of water we drink be the key to reducing the risk of life-threatening diseases?

Patients seeking treatment at the Puttalam Base Hospital and the residents of the area have been facing a serious health issue due to the overflow of toilet pits in the hospital.