Is NAM struggling to be re-born?
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS (IDN) – In the 1960s and 70s, the 116-member Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), founded in Belgrade in 1961, was one of the largest and most powerful political coalitions (now numbering 120) led initially by countries such as Yugoslavia, India, Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Zambia, Algeria, Cuba and Sri Lanka. The concept of [...]
Who creates debt traps — Lenders or borrowers?
Moneylenders down the ages have been the most loved at the time of lending money and the most unpopular, condemned and vilified when the time comes to pay. This happened long before Shakespeare dramatised and vilified them in the Merchant of Venice and it happens now in media ads at the time of borrowing with [...]
Why the war will continue
By Richard Haass, exclusive to the Sunday Times MUNICH – In the year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has evolved in ways few predicted. The conventional wisdom was that Russian forces would quickly overwhelm the overmatched Ukrainians and take possession of much more of the country than they gained in [...]
Scout founder’s day celebrated in Matale
The Sri Lanka Scout Association celebrated the 166th birth anniversary of its founder Lord Robert Stevenson Smyth Baden Powell at the birth place of Scouting in Sri Lanka, Christ Church College, Matale. Scouting was introduced to Sri Lanka by F G Stevens in Matale and on the instructions and guidance of the Chief Commissioner and [...]
34th AGM of Peradeniya Uni Alumni Assoc
The 34th annual general meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya (AAUP) will be held on Sunday, March 26 at 9 am. The meeting will be held at the Upper Lecture Theatre, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya. Members could join remotely through Zoom. Secretary to the President, Mr [...]
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Japan meets Japanese Foreign Minister
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Japan, Rodney Perera, had the opportunity to talk briefly with Yoshimasa Hayashi, Foreign Minister of Japan, at a reception to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty Naruhito, Emperor of Japan. Ambassador Perera took the opportunity to convey Sri Lanka’s appreciation of Japan for its timely assistance in several important areas, as [...]
Award for social service
M W Gunasena of Mabole, Wattala was awarded the ‘Weera Wickrama Sri Vibhooshana Dasa Senpathi’ award for his contributions in social services. Mr Gunasena, who is an old boy of Udahamulla Junior School, Gurukula Vidyalaya, Kelaniya and Carey College Colombo, has been involved in social services and is a member of charity organisations. He has [...]
Sri Lanka commemorates 75th Anniversary of Independence in Vienna
The Embassy hosted a diplomatic reception at the Rathaus Wien (Vienna City Hall) on February 13 commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka. First President of the Parliament of the Province of Vienna Ernst Woller graced the event as guest of honour. The reception was attended by several dignitaries including First Vice President [...]
International Mother Language Day celebrated
Language is the most powerful instrument in preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage and identity. Among all languages, mother language is something special. The High Commision for Bangladesh to Sri Lanka observed International Mother Language Day on February 21 at Independece Square. The chief guest at the event was Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. [...]
Lankan surgeon recipient of US award
Dr Kadirawel Iswara is the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Clinician Award in Private Practice given by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA). The prize honours a member of the practicing community who combines the art of medicine with the skills demanded by the scientific body of knowledge in service to their patients. Dr Iswara has [...]