In approaching another Independence Day on February 4, we must reflect on the tragic history of our country.

It is expected that the years-long import restriction on cars would be eliminated and very soon the streets on the most frequented roads of Colombo will be filled with brand-new cars.

The sixth edition of the ‘It’s About Time’ travelling history museum will open doors in Galle from February 5-12 at the Galle Town Hall.

Sri Lanka has set itself yet another ambitious goal, this time raising the renewable energy target from the current 70 percent to 100 percent, aiming for a complete transition to clean energy.

In light of the foggy conditions prevailing in many parts of the country, Consultant Respiratory Physician Dr. Neranjan Dissanayake urged the public not to panic, noting that such phenomena not abnormal and usually transient.

In line with widespread expectations, the Central Bank kept its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) — its new key policy rate — at 8.00 percent at its first policy meeting of the year.

Battalangunduwa is one of several islands in the Kalpitiya archipelago. It is a lovely and attractive island surrounded by the sea and the Kalpitiya lagoon.

Sri Lanka’s export fraternity must intensify efforts to diversify its markets and product basket as President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the industries and officials to work towards achieving an ambitious export revenue target of US $ 36

The destruction of the elephant corridor and forest entrance to Sinharaja in Manikkawatta, Botiyathenna, by constructing hotels, endeavours initiated by a group including Gayan Sanjeewa Guruge, the son of the late Jinadasa Guruge,

With reports indicating the rising prevalence of joint diseases becoming a major public health concern in Sri Lanka, a leading Rheumatologist expressed his thoughts regarding the increase in such diseases among the elderly and those who are susceptib

As the importation of passenger vehicles is set to reopen with effect from 1st February, the government is being urged to adopt a tax system to address the possible initial surge in demand for vehicle imports and to minimise revenue leakage through u

Last week, we looked at a critical evaluation of Swarna Mallawaarachi from Eric Illayapparachchi’s essay ‘The Last Face: Swarna’ from his book ‘In Search of Art.’

The life and times of former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) military chief for Jaffna district, Sathasivampillai Krishnakumar, has been the focus of this extended article.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is targeting 20 initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, with the IPOs with five to six already in the pipeline, according to its Chairman Dilshan Wirasekara.

Given Sri Lanka’s dependence on remittances from expatriate workers, there is strong justification for enabling them to vote.

Journalist Victor Ivan is perhaps one of the greatest examples of a person braving all odds and a partial disability to achieve lofty goals and most importantly leave an indelible mark in his chosen profession, the field of media.

The Ceylon Chamber of Coconut Industries (CCCI), the umbrella organisation for Sri Lanka’s coconut industry, yesterday urged the government to expedite the proposal to import 200 million nuts urgently to avert a looming dual crisis.

Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) MP Palani Digambaram, spoke to Daily Mirror regarding the current political developments and stressed that both Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and United National Party (UNP) should get into an electoral pact.

January 17, 1989 was a fateful day for the people in the country, particularly those in the South. The most terrible train-bus accident in the history of Sri Lankan transport took place on that day

In celebration of an eminent acting career spanning over 55 years, the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya, Colombo Chapter (AAUPCC), organised a felicitation programme for veteran artiste Nissanka Diddeniya.

The transshipment volumes handled by the Port of Colombo jumped by 9.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) to a record high of 6.31 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2024, with the transshipment volumes accounting for 81 percent of the port’s conta

It is with profound sorrow and deep respect that we remember and honour the life of Air Vice Marshal Prasanna Payoe—a skilled, fearless, and dedicated combat helicopter pilot whose extraordinary contributions to the nation,

The kings who ruled in Kandy had made maximum use of the geographical features of the land when working out security measures.

The government announced its plans to strengthen the connection between financial markets, including capital markets, and the real economy, while integrating advancements in emerging technologies.

Much like Moratuwa, renowned for its woodworking, and Nawala, a hub for ceramics, Pamunuwa stands proudly as the textile capital of the island.

Nithya Shree Balasubramanian is a 23-year-old girl from India who arrived with her family to share the extraordinary talent she possesses.

On January 8th 2025, the Faculty of Law of the University of Colombo hosted a transformative programme titled “Mastering Business Growth Through Environmental Protection.”

Parents and Teacher Trade Unions have expressed concern about the leaking of question papers in the provincial level examinations that has been going on as a practice for some time.

Celebrating the 88th birth anniversary of Sri Lanka’s pioneer musician Dr. Premasiri Khemadasa, an evening of music titled “Ananthaya Sara’ will go on the boards with a special performance of “New Year Symphony” at 7.30 pm on January 25 at

The legal education system in Sri Lanka, while rooted in tradition, faces significant challenges in preparing students for the rapidly changing demands of the modern legal profession.