NHCo Chartered Accountants celebrate 40th year
Nihal Hettiarachchi & Co, (NHCo), Chartered Accountants celebrated their 40th year with a morning event for long-standing clients and alumni members last Thursday (16th) at its main office in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte where a new NH Upskill Centre was also opened. NHCo is an independent member of HLB International and has strategic partnerships with Wijeratne [...]
Chandra Senanayake passes away
Chandra Senanayake, Founder Chairman of Chandra Senanayake Holdings passed away this week. Chandra Senanayake Holdings consists of arms such as Swedish Trading Company, Swedish Trading Audio Visual, Green Soils and General Sales Company. The body of Late Mr. Senanayake was handed over to the Medical Faculty of the University of Colombo.
Beyond awards and accolades: Why Gaza journalists are the best in the world
By Ramzy Baroud By granting its 2024 World Press Freedom Prize to Palestinian journalists covering the Israeli war on Gaza, UNESCO has acknowledged a historic truth. Even if the decision to name Gaza’s journalists as laureates of its prestigious award was partly motivated by the courage of these journalists, the truth is that no one [...]
US Senators threaten Criminal Court — and advise Israel to nuke Gaza
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS (IPS)— As the ancient Greek saying goes: those whom the Gods wish to destroy, they first drive them mad. Perhaps destruction is too far-fetched here, but madness is closer home—in Washington DC With the seven-month-old Israeli-Gaza conflict showing no positive signs of a permanent solution, there is a lingering sense [...]
Empowering farmers: Chandrasena’s journey with Integrated Plant Nutrient Management
FAO promotes the method in paddy farming for better yields For four decades, Chandrasena, a seasoned paddy farmer in Ampara, has devoted himself to maximizing yields on the two-acre plot of paddy fields he inherited from his father. Despite facing myriad challenges he recently experienced a bountiful harvest thanks to Integrated Plant Nutrient Management (IPNM), [...]
Make Buddhism cool again: South Korea’s controversial DJ ‘monk’
By Hieun Shin SEOUL (AFP) – With a shaved head and flowing monk robes, a South Korean DJ chants traditional Buddhist scripture mixed with Gen-Z life advice over a thumping EDM beat, as the crowd goes wild. Meet Youn Sung-ho, a comedian-turned-musician whose viral Buddhism-infused sets are credited with reviving the religion’s popularity among young [...]
Remembering 40 years of blessings with thanksgiving
The Risen Lord Community, originally known as the Community of the Risen Lord (CRL), celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The anniversary celebration on the theme ‘Remembering with thanksgiving and moving forward with praise’ to which there is an open invitation for people to attend, will be held next Saturday, May 25 from 9 am [...]
Sanduni seeks your help
Sanduni Hansika Fernando is undergoing treatment for a neurological condition. She is the eldest daughter of Lankadeepa journalist Devalapola Keerthi Fernando. 17-year-old Sanduni is unable to walk or talk due to her illness. The course of treatment has been effective and needs to be continued without pause for another four years to avoid relapse, doctors [...]
What the AI pessimists are missing
By Michael R. Strain WASHINGTON, DC – Pessimism suffuses current discussions about generative artificial intelligence. A YouGov survey in March found that Americans primarily feel “cautious” or “concerned” about AI, whereas only one in five are “hopeful” or “excited.” Around four in ten are very or somewhat concerned that AI could put an end to [...]
Practical meditation on Vesak
The seminar on ‘Practical Meditation’ will be held on Vesak Poya Day from 8.30am-3.30pm at the ‘Manodaya Bhavana Asapuwa’, Siriwardenaramaya, Temple Lane, Kollupitiya (Near Bambalapitiya Junction). Lunch will be provided. The seminar will provide scientific understanding of learning meditation, maintaining peace of mind on a daily basis, resolving psychological problems, ways to cure minor psychological [...]
Diamond wedding anniversary
Joseph and Mary Catherine celebrated their enduring commitment as they marked six decades of matrimonial bliss. Present was their daughter Carmalita, who married Upul and raised two daughters, Priyanjalaa and Divinie. Their anniversary festivities were held at St Lazarus’ Church Wewala on April 23 with a reception. The occassion was filled with heartwarming reminiscences and [...]