The purpose of education should be to provide the country with a productive, intelligent workforce
By Ananda Amarawansa Free education in Sri Lanka, initiated by Mr C.W.W. Kannangara, has come a long way to date. But how much fruit have the people of our country reaped from it? To what extent have his desired goals been achieved? How well do the educational changes made since independence fit the country’s economy? [...]
Why culture and values must anchor Sri Lanka’s education reform
As global labour mobility tightens and education systems worldwide are re-examined, this article argues that Sri Lanka’s education reform must be anchored in history, culture, and shared moral values to prepare future citizens for both national responsibility and global engagement By Duminda Perera (P.Eng., Ph.D.) As countries around the world recalibrate their education systems in [...]
The S.L. Gunasekara that I knew
‘To be yourself in a world that is consistently trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.’ – Ralph Waldo Emerson The 11th death anniversary of Suneetha Lakshman Gunasekara, known to his family, his contemporaries at S. Thomas’ College-Mount Lavinia, his friends and his peers at the Sri Lankan Bar as SL, [...]
Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf secures 2nd runner-up title at Mrs World 2025
Las Vegas: Sri Lanka earned international acclaim at the 41st Mrs World pageant as Sabina Yousaf was named Second Runner-Up, marking a proud milestone for the country at the prestigious global competition. In addition to her top-three placement, Yousaf was awarded the Mrs Photogenic mini-title and secured a position in the Top 20, underscoring [...]
Medical and eye camp for retired staff at Ladies’ College
The Association of Former Staff of Ladies’ College, Colombo 7, organised a successful Medical and Eye Camp on January 24 at the Ladies’ College Hostel, reaffirming its continued commitment to the welfare of its retired members. A comprehensive range of medical investigations, including haematological tests and ECGs, was carried out by Sitrek, while Techno Vision [...]
Wesley College OBU erects Honours Board
Wesley College Old Boys Union erected an Honours Board of past Senior Prefects at the school’s assembly hall this week and invited the second oldest Senior Prefect Afghar Mohideen to unveil the new board. Mr Mohideen was Senior Prefect in 1967. The oldest Senior Prefect Mr Nihal Obeysekera (1966) lives in Australia.
Echoes of Excellence by Methodist College
Methodist College, one of the country’s premier and oldest girls’ schools is celebrating 160 years in 2026. As part of the anniversary events, ‘Echoes of Excellence’, an exhibition of art and photography by students from Grades 5-14 was held at the Lionel Wendt Gallery on February 27 and 28.
New office-bearers of the Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka (TEGOSL)
The annual general meeting of the Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka was held on Tuesday, January 27, at the Press Club, Hilton Hotel. The following office-bearers were elected for 2026-2027. Apex body: Manik De Silva, Sinha Ratnatunga, Siri Ranasinghe, Prabhath Sahabandu President: Kanchana Dassanayake (Irida Lankadeepa) Secretary: K W Janaranjana (Anidda), Treasurer: S Gajan (Veerakesari) [...]
Trump’s Imperialism Without Alibis
By Ricardo Hausmann, PROJECT SYNDICATE, EXCLUSIVE TO THE SUNDAY TIMES IN SRI LANKA DAVOS – Commentators have largely framed the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a US-orchestrated attempt at “regime change,” or as an effort to preserve the country’s existing political order, minus Maduro. But these interpretations overlook the more consequential development: the [...]