China and Sri Lanka first became connected through Buddhism and later through the Maritime Silk Road. The friendship between the two peoples has transcended time and continues today. For decades, many residents
Changing the world begins with changing our minds. In the midst of growing global crises, including climate change, increasing polarization, inequality, and an overarching sense of disconnection from those around us and
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Editorial In Sri Lanka’s tragic modern history, we often speak of the horrors inflicted upon the Northern Muslims in October 1990, given two hours to abandon homes, livelihoods, and lifetimes of accumulated
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The Accra Circuit Court Eight has granted bail to eleven individuals accused of defrauding a Sri Lankan Member of Parliament, Muhammed Hizbullah, of USD 2 million in a gold transaction scam. Each
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by Luxman Aravind In 1956, the Betrayal of Buddhism: Report of the Buddhist Committee of Inquiry was not just a religious document; it was a mirror held up to a nation that
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by Durga Velayudham The period between 1950 and 1970 was the golden age of the Government Film Unit (GFU). The Government Film Unit, originally established in the Velona Complex, Moratuwa, was relocated to
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The Central Bank bond scandal of 2015 remains Sri Lanka’s most notorious financial fraud, and its transnational ramifications continue to test the limits of international law. Despite Sri Lanka’s decade, long pursuit
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo Sri Lanka is facing an unprecedented escalation in the human-elephant conflict, with both elephant and human deaths reaching alarming levels. The year 2023 marked the highest number
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On his second death anniversary, we pay our deepest respect and heartfelt tribute to General Lionel Balagalle — an illustrious son of Sri Lanka. A noble soldier and exemplary leader, his vision,
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Editorial Sri Lanka is teetering on the edge of a public health disaster that few are willing to confront openly. With over 150,000 individuals engaging in unsafe sexual and drug-related behaviours, the
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Twenty-four staff members from NDB Bank actively participated in a volunteer initiative at the Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary, a critical Ramsar site in Sri Lanka, as part of ongoing mangrove conservation efforts. The
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