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Two classic screenplays: The Only Son and There was a Father
Translated by Prof. D.A. RajakarunaA Godage publicationPrice Rs. 950Reviewed by R.S. KarunaratneOzu Yasujiro (1903-1963),...
Maha Shivarathri pooja at Sri Lanka Insurance
A pooja was conducted last week by the Sri Lanka Insurance Hindu Association to mark Maha Shivarathri which was held in honour of...
Letters to the Editor
Name board vandalism at HimbutanaEdiriweera Sarachchandra Vidyalaya, Himbutana is located in the administrative limits of the...
Appreciations
150th death anniversary: Ven. Walane Sri Siddhartha Maha TheraThe Founder of Parama Dhamma Chetiya Pirivena Ratmalana, he was...
P.M.N.Bandara, Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in PNG
P.M.N.Bandara has been appointed as the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Papua New Guinea by the Government of Sri Lanka, with...
Thomian Freshmen of ’59 felicitate Convenor Sriyan Jayasekera
Members of The Freshmen Group ‘59 of S.Thomas’ College, Mt. Laviniaresident in Sri Lanka and Overseas felicitated its Convenor...
Upali Wijewardene, 35th Remembrance Anniversary
Ten scholarships were awarded to students of Helena Wijewardene Balika School, Kelaniya to mark the 35th Anniversary of Upali...
Rasa Sayang 2018
The Mabole Malay Association (MMA), a premier service organization covering the Wattala, Ragama, Kandana, Ja-ela, Peliyagoda and...
Kandy Bash 2018!
The past pupils of 13 Kandy schools will gather in the afternoon of February 24 at the CH and FC Grounds to celebrate yet another...
Letter to the Editor
Television’s ‘Mahagedera’ should focus on nurturing aspirant talentsToday, there is an abundance of television channels in Sri...
Book Review:The Vavuniya Diaries
Ravaya Publishers, Maharagama 2017pp 117+xvii, Rs 250Reviewer: B. SkanthakumarThis slim memoir spanning a few months in 1971 is...
Appreciations
Dr. A.J.M.J.B.Walalawela: Retired Director, Quarantine Services, Ministry of HealthA modest man of ethical principles...
SLCPI calls for proactive measures to combat diabetes in Sri Lanka
Commonly known as the silent killer, the spread of diabetes in Sri Lanka is alarming, to say the least. As a disease that sneaks...
Forging ‘Partnerships with Purpose’
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka’s (HFHSL) President and Chairman of the National Board of Directors – Lakshan Madurasinghe’s...
Exceptional performance at exams
Amana Takaful’s (ATL) “Adhyapana” policy was introduced with the intention of supporting the hard work and dedication of the...
70th Independence and youth
For the 70th Independence Day celebrations, the youth will come together today under the name “70th Independence and Youth”,...
Letters to the Editor
 Education prioritiesIn my opinion, the prevailing education system is not really practical. Before learning how to read and...
FIDA Director and Regional Vice President from Sri Lanka
The 36th Triennial International Convention 2017 of Federation International for Women Lawyers (FIDA) was held in The Grand...
World Leprosy Day: No one has become poor by giving
Leprosy is a disease of poverty and is a slow-spreading airborne communicable disease, caused by a pathogenic bacterium that...
Annual Staff Convention and Appreciation Night 2017
Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., the National Distributor for Toyota and Hino vehicles in Sri Lanka, recently held its Annual Staff...
Cultural festival in Akkaraipattu
A cultural festival organized by the Divisional Secretary’s Office in Akkaraipattu, sponsored by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs...
Eye donation campaign
DFCC Bank became the first bank in Sri Lanka to partner with the National Eye Bank (NEB) in conducting a successful Eye Donation...
Commemorating World Human Rights Day 2017
In celebration of Ansell’s values and to commemorate International Human Rights Day, the company celebrated ‘World Human Rights...
New parking meters
Ambling along the pavement on Galle Road, Wellawatte I paused to study the new parking meters that are being installed and here...
Platinum Century International Quality Award for BMICH
The Iconic BMICH has achieved international acclaim for the second time during the past two years for its business quality and...
Incubator from Lyceum to Mahiyangana Hospital
 As part of project 5T, the senior Prefects Guild (2016/17) of Lyceum International School, Nugegoda, extended a helping...
The National Seminary Philosophers’ Day – 2018 in memory of Rev. Fr. Harold Panditharatne
Every human being on this planet is a unique and unrepeatable gift from God. God does not do copies, He always creates originals...
Tributes
30th death anniversary - Tivanka WickremasingheA brilliant Senior to work with    January 29, 2018 signifies the...
TRIBUTES
Ranjan Anandappa - 1st Month RemembranceAlways willing to help othersThank you The Holy Trinity, Mother Mary, St. Joseph and all...
Generating electricity using Thorium in Molten Salt Reactors
In Sri Lanka, there are one or two stark facts that we have to face, as a nation. One is that we humans are seriously polluting...
Neboda community with School Restoration Project
Serendib Leisure Management Ltd stepped in to help the flood-affected community of Neboda, Kalutara by refurbishing the...
YMCA Moratuwa Carol Service
The YMCA Moratuwa conducted its Annual Carol Service -2017 recently at its main hall.The focus was on the singing of carols by...
Marking a new beginning
An official event to inaugurate the duties of year 2018, was held on January 2 at the Puttalam Superintendent of Police office.SP...
Letters to the Editor
Holiday package for schoolchildren  The three school holidays in April, August, and December are important for...
Tributes
Joy GnanaduraiShe sang for the Glory of GodJoy Gnanadurai answered her call, ‘when her roll was called up yonder’ on November 30...
Zonal Certificates awarded
The Certificate Awarding Ceremony and exhibition organized by the Zonal Education Office, Thirukkovil was held at the Thambiluvil...
Kiddies Carnival
The SMILE Sri Lanka Kiddies Carnival 2017, held at Mount Park on December 30 saw more than 2,400 underprivileged children enjoy...
British School Christmas Carnival
The Annual Christmas Carnival of the British School in Colombo (BSC) conducted by the Parent Teachers’ Association of the BSC was...
A change of books
Reading makes a full man. The positive life changing effect that reading can have on society is widely documented.  ...
Last wish of Prof. Tissa Perera
xAn electric Vaccum Extractor which facilitated child delivery, worth over Rs. 2 million was donated to the Dambadeniya Hospital...
Letters to the Editor
Environmental health hazards!Food is a vital necessity for the survival of the human beings and in that water is indispensable...
TRIBUTES
D. H. Jayaindra FernandoAlways sided with the underdogA remembrance of my grandfather (D.H. Jayaindra Fernando) cannot be written...
Literary festival in Kalmunai
The annual Literary Festival of the Kalmunai Divisional Secretariat Division was held at the Cultural Centre hall, Maruthamunai...
Award winner at Regional Shared Services SSON Awards
H-Connect was the proud recipient of the Bronze award at the Shared Service and Outsourcing Network (SSON) Regional Excellence...
PET bottles in recycled Christmas décor
In keeping with its much-loved tradition to make the Christmas season a special one the world over, Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka...
Korea assistance for Digital Broadcasting
The Ministry of Science and ICT and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as a part of ODA business, held a ceremony with Sri Lanka...
Make voting compulsory
As usual the need to have one’s name registered in the current polls register and possession of a valid Identity Card would be...
TRIBUTES
Sunil RodrigoAlways sided with the underdog“The evil that men do live after them. The good is oft interred in their bones.”It is...
Mel Medura set to reduce alcohol misuse in time for year end
This is the time of year when many people make “New Year Resolutions” to abstain from alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. However,...
Productivity exhibition in Ampara
The annual productivity exhibition jointly organized by Navithanveli Divisional Secretariat Rural Development Division and...

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