Pumping water, life and hope
Shaan Corea was all packed to leave for Poonakary for the first time four years back. Constant admonishing that she would not be able to stay in Poonakary itself because ‘there would be no water’ didn’t really worry her. The warnings merely conjured up in her mind a brief drought or a temporary water cut. [...]
Letters to the Editor
Here’s hoping that COPE’s probes go from strength to strength Thanks to the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) and the decision to televise its proceedings, the people of Sri Lanka have now the opportunity to identify the culprits who blatantly violated the law and played out public funds. The recent summoning by COPE and the [...]
Appreciations
Getting students to grapple with the fundamentals was the defining characteristic of his teaching J. A. GUNAWARDENA Prof. J. A. Gunawardena (Prof. G) – ‘Gunda’ to his friends and ‘Kalu Gunda’ to irreverent undergraduates –passed away recently at the age of 83 after a brief illness. Prof. G was an institution in the Peradeniya Engineering [...]
A wet zone haven not far from the city bustle
Located at Dikkowita, Thummodara on the Puwakpitiya road in Avissawella, just over an hour’s drive from Colombo is the Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens. Situated in an area that receives high rainfall, Seethawaka is the only wet zone botanic garden in Sri Lanka. Set in a verdant valley surrounded by the Indikada Mukalana forest reserve, [...]
A day on the beach, cleaning and upcycling
If you were taking a morning stroll on the Wellawatte Beach last Sunday, you may have spotted a group of people hard at work picking up the garbage strewn around. The Pearl Protectors as they call themselves along with volunteers from the Rotaract Club of ACBT and Flip Yarn were doing their bit for ‘World [...]
Join us to save our planet now, says Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion Sri Lanka will hold a peaceful demonstration on October 6 at 4 p.m at Vihara Maha Devi Park, as part of the global climate strike occuring throughout the world. With the goal of spreading awareness on the climate crisis, Extinction Rebellion Sri Lanka welcomes anyone who cares about the fate of the planet [...]
Getting hooked on books once again
With umbrellas in hand and books clutched close to their chests, it appeared that not even the pouring rain would deter book hunters from the Colombo International Book Fair that ends today after another successful ten-day run. An eagerly anticipated event not just for Colombo but the entire island, the Colombo International Book Fair 2019 [...]
A taste of better things to come
Colombo City Restaurants came together earlier this month to launch the Colombo City Restaurant Collective at The Stables at Park Street Mews complex. The CCRC hopes to be a knowledge hub within the F& B Industry and plans to assist restaurant owners and expand the membership while working with the relevant government authorities. On the [...]
Proud day for Bishopians
The Bishopian colour purple was much in evidence as staunch friends and past students of Bishop’s College, Colombo 3 gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their Auditorium at Perahera Mawatha on Wednesday, September 11. The auditorium’s new website: www.bcauditorium.lk was also launched by the Bishop of Colombo Dhiloraj Canagasabey.
Taking off in style
Dimo launched their much awaited Mercedes-Benz A Class Sedan along with a Taste of European Food Festival at the Arcade Independence Square and the inclement weather notwithstanding guests enjoyed the ambience and style of the offerings.