Pirith ceremony to mark dawn of the New Year
A pirith ceremony was held on New Year’s Day at the Pushparama Viharaya in Colombo 5 to invoke blessings on the country and its people, with Chief Incumbent Ven. Elkaduwe Nahitha Thera presiding. Western Province Councillor and UNP’s Borella organiser Jayantha de Silva is seen here taking part in the ceremony.
Early detection: Cancer ‘breathalyser’ test being trialled by British scientists
A breathalyser test being developed by British scientists could revolutionise cancer diagnosis. The test is designed to pick up early signs of the disease which enter the breath and become airborne – slashing the need for biopsies. Doctors say it could save thousands of lives each year. The technique relies on a pioneering device that [...]
Kolam exhibits at Rithihi
Placing the spotlight on a craft which is unique to Jaffna, Kolam, a collective of designers will present an exhibition of sarees, jewellery and handbags from Jan 10 at the saree store, Rithihi. Using locally available materials and reviving this age-old craft, the Kolam Collective, comprising seven designers, primarily aims to gain a renaissance for [...]
America’s overdue Middle East withdrawal
CANBERRA – ’Twas the week before Christmas, when US President Donald Trump issued another bombshell from the White House. With a single tweet, he decided to withdraw all US troops from Syria over the coming months; the next day, his administration announced that the number of troops in Afghanistan, currently 14,500, would be halved. According [...]