Warm and Vibrant wishes for 2017 from Macksons
Dear Fellow Sri Lankans, I wish 2017 will bring prosperity to our motherland with true peace and harmony among all communities to stand up as one Sri Lanka. Words alone will not sphere to achieve this task, but work with genuine effort and work in harmony with an objective. Sri Lanka is among the very [...]
German dis-ability activistJANISwithout limbs, visits Sri Lanka
Janis McDavid (25) – born without arms and legs- is a famous motivational speaker in Germany. Janis is in Sri Lanka on atwo week visit. The aim of his coming here is to create greater sensitivity towards the untapped potential of the dis-abled people among Sri Lankans through his presence and lectures. This he feels [...]
The unitary Constitution needs to be preserved for posterity
By Lt Col. Anil Amarasekera (Retired) If a new Constitution will allow secessionist objectives to be realised the majority in this country will reject such a new Constitution or even an amendment to the present Constitution that would encourage the secession of their island nation. Many may be unaware that secessionist aims were born long [...]
Broken promises: Resolutions
By B.Anton Jeyanathan The popular acting duo, the late Eddie Jayamanne and Rukmani Devi acted in a film titled Kadavunu pronduwa (Broken promise), which was acclaimed as a memorable production in the years gone by. With the new year dawning, the title of the film came to mind. Not because of the promises made to [...]
Ondaatje gets promotion in Canada’s Companion order
Canada’s latest honorees reflect the breadth of accomplishment contained within the country’s borders. Playwrights, business executives, opera singers and scientific researchers are all on the list of 100 appointments announced Friday by Governor-General David Johnston. The Canadian newspaper Globe and Mail reported that three Canadians were named Companions, the highest level within the Order. They [...]
Recital to mark 25 years of Bharatha Natyam
Vimalothaya Classical Bharatha Natya Kendra in Dehiwala established by Subashini Pathmanathan has completed 25 years of imparting Classical Bharatha Natyam in Vazhvoor style to students. During the past 25 years, they have produced numerous programmes, Bharatha Natya arangetrams, published books and articles on dance and allied subjects. The Vimalothaya Classical Bharatha Natya Kendra will have [...]
Gauthama pre-school annual concert
The Gauthama pre-school run by the Freedom Friends Society of Dabare Mawatha, Narahenpita held its annual concert at the auditorium of the Sri Parakramabahu Vidyalaya. Chief guest Jayantha de Silva, Western Provincial Council and Pragna Pradeepa Concept founder, is seen here handing over gifts to children.
Planning to combat illicit drugs
By Chandra Wickramasinghe It is indeed sad if not tragic, that despite the corrosive and devastating social effects of illicit drugs, successive administrations have not had the required political resolve and the unswerving commitment (with all the solemn pledges and hard resolutions made), to launch a sustained frontal onslaught on the organized purveyors of these [...]
Donald Trump – a safe bet for Sri Lanka
By Jayantha Gunasekera Donald J Trump, president elect of the United States has categorically stated that he is against all forms of terrorism, and has vowed to hound the terrorists that are threatening the security of his country. His views will presumably be the same for all countries threatened by terrorists. The present administration of [...]
A prime minister who epitomised simplicity — and patience was his virtue – Ratnasiri Wickremanayake
By C.V. Rajapakse A fearless man, who never feared anybody or anything, always stood by the correct thing and above all, he had a manly heart. He was so courageous that he was ready to fight and to fight, even when hope is out of sight. As a politician, he never wanted to retire he [...]
SAITM issue: Abuse of the system and penalised students
By Dr. Channa Ratnatunga I read an erudite article from my respected friend and colleague Prof. Haleem Sherifdeen in the Sunday Times of December 18, 2016 and felt I should add my thoughts to it. I would like to reiterate what he said that it would be a tragedy to let “business elements” into what [...]