‘I Was There’ : Former BASL president chronicles his journey
The autobiography of one-time President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) and head of the Bureau of Investment (BOI), Upul Jayasuriya PC was launched on Tuesday (Nov. 2) at te Cinnamon Grand Hotel amidst a distinguished gathering including former presidents, senior appellate court justices, senior lawyers and academics. Titled ‘I WAS THERE’, the [...]
Ven Mahindabhidhana Thero passes away
The Most Venerable Handupelpola Sri Mahindabhidhana Nayaka Maha Thero, Chief Incumbent (Panchamaha Viharadhiavara) of Millaewa Kidelpitiya Purana Gallen Viharaya, Millaewa Sri Mahindaramaya, Bulathsinhala Athura Sri Buddhaghosharamaya, and Horana Kudauduwa Sri Bodhi Malu Viharaya passed away while in London this week. The venerable thero was the Chief Sangha Nayaka of Raigam Korale and Pas Yodun Rata, [...]
Peradeniya Alumni Colombo Chapter Commemorates its late members
The Social & Cultural Committee of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya, Colombo Chapter chaired by Kumudini Kulatunga together with the members offered lunch, medicine, milk powder, sanitary items, pillows, bedsheets etc to the 45 residents of the Paramitha Elders Home, Wanawasala Road, Kelaniya on October 23 to bestow merits on their late [...]
Sasensky School of Piano to present ‘Best of the Best 2025’
The Sasensky School of Piano will hold their annual concert, ‘Best of the Best 2025’ on Sunday, December 14 at 4 pm at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. Featuring over 45 piano acts, the movie-themed production highlights unforgettable cinematic moments through music. Founded in 2011 by Shashikala (Shashi) De Silva, an ATCL-qualified educator with over 16 [...]
Senaro Sri Lanka honoured with dual Silver Awards at SLIM Brand Excellence 2025
Senaro Sri Lanka was recognised with two accolades at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2025. The ceremony, organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), was held on November 13 at the Monarch Imperia. Senaro Sri Lanka was awarded Silver for “Best New Entrant Brand of the Year” and Silver for “SME Local Brand [...]
IT Gallery – Hikvision Partner Summit 2025 celebrates excellence and innovation
IT Gallery Computer (Pvt) Ltd, distributors for Hikvision, recently concluded its annual IT Gallery – Hikvision Partner Summit 2025. The event is a celebration of excellence, innovation and partnership with the local security technology industry. Since its inception in 2017, the summit has evolved into an anticipated event in the surveillance and IT distribution sector, [...]
CoMSAA’s new council
The Colombo Medical School Alumni Association (CoMSAA) of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo elected its new council at the 15th annual general meeting held recently. The patron of the council is the Chancellor, and the Vice Patron the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo. The council comprises: President – Dr Narendra Pinto; [...]
Tribalism, the bane of all mankind
It’s survival-based, with a background in neurobiology By Dr Channa Ratnatunga ‘Them versus us’, ‘Haves versus have-nots’ are common epithets in popular usage in modern-day society. When traced back to their origins, one becomes aware of their antecedents in antiquity. During the ‘Hunter-Gatherer Period’ of human evolutionary history, living in small, cohesive groups (tribes) was [...]
Will the UN dedicate a day for rambutans?
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS (IPS)—The 193-member General Assembly, the UN’s highest policy-making body, routinely designates ”International Days” and “World Days’” on a wide range of subjects and events—from the sublime to the ridiculous: described as a sudden shift from something grand and awe-inspiring to something silly and frivolous. The annual commemorations range from International [...]
Climate justice demands a just transition for land
By Andrea Meza Murillo and Bradley Hiller, PROJECT SYNDICATE, EXCLUSIVE TO THE SUNDAY TIMES IN SRI LANKA BONN/JEDDAH – With the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) and the G20 Leaders’ Summit now concluded, attention turns to this week’s gathering of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Panama. Whether the event delivers progress [...]