The horrific accident near Ella that claimed 16 lives and left many more injured, is a national catastrophe. It was not simply a road accident—it was...
Dr Nanda Amarasekera, that much-admired and fabulous human being, passed away peacefully in his sleep a few days ago. With that, we are convinced that a...
Don David Hewavitharne, who later became the famous Anagarika Dharmapala, was born in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) on September 17, 1864. David Hewavitarne was at...
Of the many figures who shaped modern Sri Lanka, Anagarika Dharmapala (1864-1933) stands apart as a colossus of cultural and religious revival. He is most famously...
As we are fast approaching the anniversary of the election of AKD as President, perhaps, it is an opportune moment to take stock of what happened...
There is a glaring disparity in the treatment of countries in the world today when it comes to the issue of human rights. Developing nations, which...
I am deeply saddened to hear of my very old friend Lareef’s death. He was my neighbour in Kollupitiya, Colombo-3. From the time I was six...
My first Association with the distinguished Army Officer, General Hamilton Wanasinghe commenced in 1973 when I reported as the Officer-In-Charge of Dompe Police Station. On the...
The Indian Express of 9 September 2025 said the Delhi University was set to confer an honorary doctorate on Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya,...
I was fascinated to find, in going through the shelves of the library at home, some copies of the Ceylon University College Magazine, ranging in date...