Suren appointed Honorary Consul for Vanuatu
Suren Abeywickrema has been appointed the Honorary Consul for Vanuatu in Sri Lanka. Mr. Abeywickrema received his appointment from the Vanuatu Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and External Trade Bruno Leingkone. “ Sri Lanka and Vanuatu are both island countries and there are sectors especially in tourism where the Sri Lankan government can help [...]
Prof. Amaratunga reappointed as SJU Vice Chancellor
Professor Sampath Amaratunga has been reappointed as the Vice Chancellor of the Sri Jayawardenapura University by President Maithriapala Sirisena. Prof. Aamaratunga received his appointment letter from the President at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday. Professor Amaratunga term was due to end on November 15, but was re-elected to the post after receiving 16 votes at [...]
Launch of book to commemorate the 150th anniversary of The Ceylon Churchman
Sukumar Rockwood, Hony. Manager The Ceylon Churchman presented a copy of the commemorative book: “The Ceylon Churchman: 150-years and on…” to Bishop of Colombo, Rt. Rev. Dhiloraj Canagasabey at the 132nd Annual Diocese of Colombo Council Meeting in the auditorium of the Diocese, Colombo held recently. Also in the photograph are: Archdeacon of Colombo Rev. [...]
Palestine Solidarity activists remembered
The Palestine embassy held a public event on November 2 at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute to mark the centenary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration which led to the division of the historic Palestine in 1947 and the creation of Israel. One of the highlights of the event was the awarding of mementoes to the next [...]
Help for pre-school
Vidyalankara, Oomarama and Dharmaduta pre-schools jointly held their annual concert at Sri Vishuddarama temple in Dematagoda. Pragna Pradeepa Concept Initiator and Western Province UNP councillor Jayantha de Silva is seen here handing over stationery to the pre-school staff.
Geriatric care: Towards a happier and brighter silver age
Sri Lanka has one of the most rapidly aging populations in the world. At present, the over-60 population is 12.5 percent and is projected to increase to 25 percent in 2041. While it took 115 years in France and 85 years in Sweden for the population over 65 years to increase from 7 percent to [...]