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G. Noeline De SilvaShe led an exemplary lifeI hope I would be able to do justice to the memory of this gentle lady who has...
Sand paving ceremony
With the blessings and the guidance of the Atamasthanadipathi of Anuradhapura, the Ven Dr. Pallegama Siriniwasa Thera, the...
Multi site visits since 3-month launch
Since its launch at the beginning of this year, MillionSpaces, a marketplace where guests can discover, pay and book unique...
Pakistan’s Jinnah Scholarships for Sri Lankan students
The Government of Pakistan through its High Commission in Sri Lanka has awarded scholarships to 182 meritorious Sri Lankan...
Musical extravaganza
The Exploration Club of the University Of Colombo School Of Computing will hold the annual musical extravaganza Ninnada 2018 for...
Letters to the Editor
Handling public protestsDuring the recent past, we witnessed through the media, the manner the Police handled unarmed public...
TRIBUTE:A.D. Benjamin - A devoted, genuine father
My father’s life curtain finally came down on March 8, 1987 at the age of 87, when he stepped off from the stage of life.He was...
Landmark partnership with BookMyShow
Ceylon Theatres (Pvt) Ltd., the entertainment arm of C T Holdings PLC, recently signed an MoU with BookMyShow - India’s largest...
Distributor convention
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd. ( CCBSL) recently hosted its annual Distributor Partner Convention, recognizing its...
World Oral Health Day celebrated
Unilever Sri Lanka, a company with a proud 80 year history in the country, together with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of...
Festival of creativity
The 2018 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity (18th – 22nd June) built around the new Tracks system, uniting the...
Restructure Lanka’s political and media culture
We are led to believe that the present political drama is in part, a creation of the lopsided and skewed media culture that we...
TRIBUTE
Stanley William and Elmo William :A tribute to pioneers in aluminium extrusions industry in Sri LankaAt a time when Alumex...
Annual Review of Leo Burnett
Leo Burnett Group Sri Lanka, part of the global Publicis Groupe network, recently conducted its annual review for the 12th...
‘Kids zone’ and Tag Rugby Carnival at Bradby Fiesta 2018
The ‘Bradby Fiesta 2018’ will highlight a festive April in Colombo by adding a carnival atmosphere to a historic rivalry, in the...
104th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Scout Association, Colombo District Branch.
The 104th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Scout Association, Colombo District Branch was held at the Main Hall of Royal...
TRIBUTE: Rev. (Dr.) Fr. Mervyn Fernando The silent shepherd
Fr. Mervyn Fernando was the Founder President of Family Studies and Services Institute. It was initially called Family Services...
Advanced cardiac 640 slice CT scanner installed
Leesons Hospital (Pvt) Ltd, announced the recent installation of the world’s most advanced 640 slice CT scanning system with a...
Going ‘Green’ on World Water Day
Natural mineral water supplier, Water Mart Systems (Pvt) Ltd announced on World Water Day (Mar. 22), to raise awareness and...
‘Bravery Awards 2018’ to honour Sri Lanka’s heroes
The Foundation of Civilian Bravery Sri Lanka and leading Sri Lankan insurer, Janashakthi Insurance PLC, have joined hands for the...
Letters to the Editor
The Royal Brotherhood – Unity in Diversity – Lesson for a fractured NationThe Royal College Class of 1958 comprised one hundred...
Kelaniya University - Overall champs at ‘De ’novo 2018 ’
De’ novo 2018” an International Management Game Festival organized by Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, Kerala, was held...
Preventing reemergence of rinderpest in Asia
Veterinary officers, animal health experts and scientists from 12 countries in the Asian region converged in Colombo to renew...
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka gets National Director
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka appointed Yu Hwa Li to the leadership role of National Director from February 2018.Counting over...
The smallest books in Sri Lanka
Name of the book: My CountryAuthor: Harsha PereraPages: 24 ppSize: Inches 0.75x1Weight: 1.59gPrice: Rs. 360The recorded history...
Walk to Fight cancer
A campaign for the Fight against Cancer will take place next Sunday April 1, with a Walk commencing at 7 a.m. from Wellawatte to...
Empower children with Down syndrome
The Rotaract District 3220 Sri Lanka and the Maldives will mark World Down Syndrome Day, March 31, at Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo....
Book review: ‘Steeping,’ a journey to remember
‘Steeping’ a book depicting life’s journey with all its important moments that took place at a time when the world was more...
Gearing up for International Day of Yoga-2018
As a curtain raiser to International Day of Yoga 2018, the High Commission of India, Colombo, in collaboration with AAYUSH, Sri...
TRIBUTE: Rukie Eheliyagoda Her fragrance will remain in our memory
As the curtain finally came down on March 19, 2017, Rukie Eheliyagoda, at 90 years of age, stepped off the stage of life. Love...
Donation for SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka
With a strong focus on enabling the people of Sri Lanka to achieve their fullest potential through holistic social and...
Donation towards a safe and secure Sri Lanka
Incorporating its objectives of being a responsible corporate citizen by engaging with local stakeholders, South Asia Gateway...
Matale Ther festival
The Ther festival (Chariot) of the Arumigu Sri Muthumari Amman temple, Matale took place recently. Here the procession wends its...
DESAFIO 2018 by Devi Balika Vidyalaya Science Association
DESAFIO 2018, a science exhibition of new creations and tournament organized by the Devi Balika Vidyalaya Science Association was...
Letters to the Editor
When the Japanese bombed Sri Lanka…Being 96 years of age, I remember very clearly the day that the Japanese bombed Sri Lanka. I...
TRIBUTE: Dennis Carleton Nugara My close friend from childhood
Alas! The vintage radios have fallen silent. The grand master of the art of rejuvenating post WW2 antique radios is no more.But,...
Islamic Revolution of Iran, 39th Anniversary
The 39th anniversary of the Islamic Republic of Iran was celebrated at Galadari Hotel Colombo recently, hosted by the Ambassador...
FRCS examination in Neurosurgery
The College of Surgeons, Sri Lanka and the Neurosurgeons Association, Sri Lanka have organized the first International FRCS...
‘ Ape Thaththa’
A Biography on Founder/Chairman, Singhe Group, K.Rubasinghe titled, ‘Ape Thaththa’, was launched recently in Colombo. It is...
Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama meets UNOPS Asia Regional Director
Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama received the Asia Regional Director of United Nations Office for Project Services, Sanjay Mathur at...
Lactation related services at Ninewells Hospital
Being one of the only significant and fully-fledged lactation centers among private hospitals in Sri Lanka, Ninewells Hospital...
Lions Club Colombo supports ‘Hope for Children’ initiative
The Lions Club of Colombo (host) with the Sri Lanka Medical Association of North America (West Coast) (SLMANA) supports the ‘Hope...
Dr. A. M. M. Sahabdeen: The Circle of Lives
Dr. A. M. M. Sahabdeen, my grandfather, presented me with a pinnacle of philosophy, in its truest and traditional sense, as the...
US Peace Corps re-establish program in Sri Lanka
Sheila Crowley, Acting Director of the U.S. Peace Corps, and Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana signed a new bilateral...
Sri Lankans celebrate Independence Day in Victoria
Sri Lankans have made many parts of the world their home. But, they never forget their homeland when it comes to their national...
Stationery and school bags from Brandix
Over 7,600 children of Associates of the Brandix family ushered in the new school year on a positive note, receiving gifts of...
Clarification: The impression of Mahayana Buddhism in Sri Lanka
I refer to the feature article, written by Mahil Wijesinghe, titled, “Evidence of Mahayanist in Sri Lanka”, on page 44 in the...
Letters to the Editor
Garbage in unutilized CMC public toiletThere are municipal public toilets located on a two perche land inside ‘attay (8th) watta...
TRIBUTE
Dr. T Varagunam: A personal offering to a great human beingOn the morning of Sunday, February 4, 2018 while we were with a few...
Replica of Chapel in France : Archbishop blesses Lourdes chapel in Tewatte
The Lourdes Chapel in Tewatte, Ragama, an exact replica of the Chapel of Mary in Lourdes, France was solemnly blessed and opened...

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