Colombo Port must seize opportunities in new corridor
By Ayesh Indranath Ranawaka In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade and geopolitics, Sri Lanka finds itself at a crossroads with a unique opportunity—the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor. This proposed trade route could reshape the nation’s destiny and elevate its standing in the international arena. Let’s delve into what this corridor entails and why it holds [...]
Run-up to Speaker Anura Bandaranaike’ historic ruling in June 2001
By Nihal Seneviratne Anura Bandaranaike was elected Speaker of Parliament in 2001. Soon after, I received two messages from him, conveyed by a mutual close friend, requesting that I work for him as his advisor. I told the friend that I regret very much that I cannot undertake this position because, having been closely associated [...]
Musing about India after Asia Cup fiasco
For the past week, although I was sadly disheartened by the result of the Asia Cup cricket final, I have been musing about India. The loss at the Premadasa Stadium on Sunday night was hard to stomach. From playing with a commendable never-say-die attitude to providing such exciting entertainment for us spectators, our national cricketers [...]
The spirit of cricket, heroism at moment of death and King Kohli
Postmortem of the Asia Cup final between Sri Lanka and India in some media, particularly on TV channels, made us go back to the fifties when we were told about the ‘spirit of the game’ both on the field and in the classroom. India, much to our dismay, trounced Sri Lanka fairly and squarely by [...]
159th birth anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala
The 159th birth anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala was commemorated by the Maha Bodhi Society of India (MBSI) last Sunday (September 17) at all its Centres. At Sarnath, the MBSI opened the Anagarika Dharmapala Institute of Buddhist and Pali Studies and School of Buddhist Monastic Education.
‘Members with families Day’ by SLFUW
The Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW) held its ‘Members with Families Day’ on Sunday, September 10, in the Auditorium at its Headquarters in Colombo. SLFUW President Col Dr Udula Krishnaratne began her addres with a warm welcome to all present. Commenting on the long history of the SLFUW, Dr Krishnaratne paid tribute to [...]
Felicitation of veteran journalist
A ceremony to felicitate senior journalist and Editor Edmund Ranasinghe will be held on October 3 at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The event will also see the launch of the book Edmundge Paththara Viplawaya (Edmund’s Newspaper Revolution). The event’s keynote address will be delivered by senior journalist and Editor [...]
Book launch
Ganikavo, a book by Lankadeepa journalist Gunasinghe Herath was launched recently. The book is an academic analysis of sex workers, touching on the issues of love, lust and sexuality.
Sunil Gamini Wijesinha receives Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
HE Mr Mizukoshi Hideaki, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, conferred “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays” on Sunil Gamini Wijesinha, former President of Japan Sri Lanka Technical and Cultural Association, JASTECA, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening economic relations and promoting mutual understanding between Japan and Sri Lanka, by [...]
The great debt conundrum
By Anne O. Krueger, exclusive to the Sunday Times, Sri Lanka WASHINGTON, DC – The exponential growth of international capital flows, predominantly in the form of debt, has been one of the great development successes of the past 50 years. But while foreign lending has played a pivotal role for developing economies, loans are a [...]
National Trust lecture: Reversing cultural erasure
“Reversing cultural erasure: looking again at the photographs of E A Hornel” is the topic of this month’s National Trust lecture. By: Antonia Laurence Allen At: 6 pm On: Wednesday, September 27 At: The Auditorium of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, No 6, Independence Avenue, Colombo 7. For those who join online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87283573525) [...]