It is an interesting fact that Russia, which has a population of 144 million has a cabinet of 17, China which has a population of 1,380 million has a total of 26 ministries – while Sri Lanka with a population of 21 million had until the end of last mon…
The two main monasteries Malwatta and Asgiri will proceed with Upasampada rituals, or higher ordinations, from May 29, Vesak Day to June 27, the Poson Poya Day. The two viharayas do not accept April 29, as Vesak Day, which they claim is the work of a m…
Sri Lanka Cricket has finalised the arrangements for the tournament to be played from May 2. The four teams contesting will be led by Dinesh Chandimal (Team Colombo) who are the defending champions. The other captains are — Angelo Mathews (Team Kandy),…
The special supplement, “A Historic Panorama of Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism in Sri Lanka”, narrates the story of Ceylon’s Buddhist history from the late 18th Century to the Buddha Jayanti year of 1956. “The Mahayana Majesty of Buduruvagala” takes you to the jungles of Wellawaya which …
Sri Lanka’s No. 1 ranked woman carrom player Yasika Rahubadda has been selected to represent Sabaragamuwa Province, allowing upcoming players to the path. Over a hundred participants representing Ratnapura and Kegalle Districts took part in this event, under the directions of Sports Director, …
Hutch Sri Lanka, which overcome a near 3-month hurdle to clear its 4G equipment from the Colombo Port, is merging with Etisalat, according to an official announcement on Thursday. It said Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison and UAE-based Etisalat have agreed …
Mrs. Wijesuriya has already published series of puzzle books earlier as Lanka Chess Puzzle 1, 2, 3 & 4 and helped lots to upgrade the end game knowledge of our Sri Lankan Chess youngsters. This Lanka Chess Puzzle 5 contains 200 chess puzzles as how…
Sri Lankans have faced so many shocks that nothing surprises them anymore. The 26-year conflict (1983-2009) along with two violent insurrections (1971 and 1988-1991) insulated the country’s people so much so that nothing shocks or startles them now — even the struggle for power and greed by …
The Cut-off was made at 159 for the Top 20 and Ties, from a quality field of over 60 players from the RCGC, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Army the host Club. Sanjeewa extended his lead to six strokes after Round 3, despite N. Amarap…
The 25-year-old sprinter from Sri Lanka Army blazed the track with a near-perfect run as he maintained a brisk speed from start to end to rob the title from … Kumarage’s performance in fact is the fastest time in recent history in the men’s 400m dash–an event Sri Lanka has dominated at Asian level in late …