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As the sacred Esala season dawns, the town of Kataragama, is awakening to the rhythmic arrival of thousands of dust-covered feet across the temple threshold; feet that have traversed dense …

The 36th Calin-Sarasaviya Film Awards lit up the BMICH in dazzling style on Tuesday (24), in a grand celebration of excellence in Sri Lankan cinema. The glittering night brought together …

Among the most significant outcomes of the 12-day Israel-Iran war was the emphatic validation of Iranian nationalism. Contrary to expectations, Iran stopped the US-Israeli juggernaut, and that, singlehandedly. It did …

A high-level media briefing was held on Wednesday at the Ministry of Health and Mass Media to raise public awareness ahead of the upcoming Mosquito Control Week, scheduled from tomorrow …

“And the rockets’ red glare, and bombs bursting in air..” is a memorable phrase of the United States national anthem, ‘the Star Spangled Banner, written by poet Francis Scott Key, …

Maliboda is a remote, picturesque village located about 18 kilometresfrom Deraniyagala in Sri Lanka’s Sabaragamuwa Province. Famous for its waterfalls, tea estates, and a less-travelled trail to Sripada, Maliboda is …

In July 2024, this writer first reported that the traditional Hindu pilgrimage known as the ‘Kataragama Pada Yatra’ which traces a sacred route from Jaffna to the Kataragama temple was …

The decades-old land dispute in Kankesanthurai has reignited tensions between local villagers and Buddhist temple authorities, raising serious concerns about the validity of both parties’ claims. While the temple asserts …

The educational landscape is rapidly evolving, with increasing emphasis on skills-based learning and career readiness. In response to these demands, many countries, including Sri Lanka, have introduced or expanded vocational …

In Nuwara Eliya, a district home to a significant population of Malayaga Tamils and comprising 12 Local Government bodies, the first meetings to appoint Chairmen and Vice Chairmen have been …