Sri Lanka steps forward: A blueprint for peace in the Indian Ocean
By Sheyana La Brooy ‘True global leadership is defined not by displays of power or retaliatory action but by the strength to rise above conflict and model a higher standard of humanity.’ Sri Lanka’s response to the sinking of Iranian frigate IRIS Dena has elevated it as a moral anchor in a turbulent geopolitical moment. [...]
The JR I Disliked — A review of courage, candour and historical balance
By Dr Mahim Mendis, Open University of Sri Lanka The latest addition to the “Historic Thoughts” series by the J.R. Jayewardene Centre arrives with a provocative title: The J.R. I Disliked by Imthiaz Bakeer Markar. Yet beneath its seemingly adversarial framing lies a reflective and intellectually honest reassessment of one of Sri Lanka’s most consequential [...]
WNPS lecture
‘The amazing biodiversity of Sri Lanka: An overview of the plants & animals on this magical island’ is the topic of this month’s Nations Trust WNPS lecture by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. at the Jasmine Hall, BMICH In the first part of this talk, author-photographer Gehan de Silva [...]
India’s 52nd Chief Justice to deliver Sujata Jayawardena memorial oration
The 19th Sujata Jayawardena memorial oration will be delivered by the 52nd Chief Justice of India, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, on the topic “In a True Democracy, is Parliament Supreme?”. The oration will take place at 6 pm on Saturday, March 28, at the BMICH. The annual Sujata Jayawardena memorial oration, an annual event of [...]
President’s Counsel Kuvera de Zoysa announces candidature for BASL Presidency 2027/2028
President’s Counsel Kuvera de Zoysa has announced his candidature for the post of President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) for the term 2027/2028. Amid significant challenges facing the legal profession in Sri Lanka, a broad consensus among Senior and Junior members of the BASL has highlighted the need for strong and unifying [...]
The Sunday Times marketing and sales team meets Nepal and Palestine ambassadors
A sales team from the Sunday Times met with Nepali Ambassador Dr Purna Bahadur Nepali and Palestinian Ambassador Ihab Khalil. The team included Head of Circulation & Subscription Ranjith Rupasinghe, Subscription Manager Kapila Henry, and Sales Manager Sumith Dissanayake.
Blood donation campaign today
The blood donation camp organised by the Old Boys’ Union of St Joseph’s College and the Past Pupils’ Association of St Bridget’s Convent, in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Service, in commemoration of the Lenten Season, will be held on Sunday, March 15, from 9 am to 3 pm at St Joseph’s College, Colombo. [...]
Alumni Association of Pera – Colombo Chapter AGM
The 35th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya-Colombo Chapter will be held on Sunday 29th March 2026 from 09.30 am to 12.30 pm at the Main Auditorium (Sanhinda), Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), 28/10, Malalasekara Mawatha, Colombo 07. For details, please visit the web site www.aaupcc.org or [...]
Building trust across borders: Over 300 EO leaders convene in Colombo for 2026 Presidents’ Meeting
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) successfully hosted the South Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa Presidents’ Meeting 2026 from 5th to 8th February 2026 at the Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo. The four-day gathering brought together over 300 attendees, including Chapter Presidents, President-Elects and Chapter Managers, representing 79 chapters across three regions. Leaders travelled to Colombo [...]
Are we facing an AI nightmare?
By Raghuram G. Rajan, PROJECT SYNDICATE, EXCLUSIVE TO THE SUNDAY TIMES IN SRI LANKA CHICAGO – The small equity-research shop Citrini recently sent a panic through financial markets when it outlined a scenario in which AI ends most white-collar employment by 2028, with dire consequences for the broader economy. But this forecast is surely too [...]