Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa was the chief guest at the reception hosted by Upali Jayasinghe, for the launch of D.P. Jayasinghe Piling Co. (Pvt) Ltd at the Grand Ballroom of Water’s Edge on December 3. Many stars of the silver screen were present at the reception. Pix by Susantha Liyanawatte.

When the Plains go pink and purple

Advent of Sanghamitta Theri and our pioneering Bhikkunis

A lasting legacy from the 19th century

Living and telling the story of China’s cultural revolution to a new generation

Black and white close encounter with the wilds

Letters to the Editor

Appreciations

Runaway train –runaway nation

Laki’s owls all flock together

Designs with a human touch at Rithihi

Good Shepherd Convent Kandy: For the good times

The voice of a compassionate crusader

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