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News Archive for Nov 2025
USA’s Boots on Sri Lanka’s Soilblog: eesrilanka.wordpress.com ‘Before you study the economics, study the economists!’ e-Con e-News 23-29 November 2025 The US military has been given unrestricted access to all Sri Lankan ports, including Hambantota port, & airports through an Acquisition & Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA). The Sri Lankan government is supposed to have secretly signed ACSA (7 pages) in 2007, for 10 years. The USA subsequently provided satellite intelligence that facilitated the Sri Lanka government’s defeat of the LTTE. To ensure theACSA would be secretly re-signed in 2017, with 10-times... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 30/11/25)
Sri Lanka’s annual debt repayments estimated at US$ 3.5bn
Govt. shrugs concerns of debt serviceability, come 2028 Sri Lanka’s foreign currency debt repayment per annum from 2028 onwards is estimated at between US$ 3.25 billion to US$ 3.5 billion the most, should the current level of debt remain unchanged.Speaking at a media briefing, the Central Bank said Sri Lanka has to pay only up to US$ 2.75 billion through 2027 for settling foreign currency debt before the full debt repayments on sovereign bonds kick in from 2028.According to the Finance Ministry, Sri Lanka has repaid US$ 1,674 million for... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 30/11/25)
Pilot of Air Force helicopter that crashed in Wennappuwa dies
The Sri Lanka Air Force reported that the pilot of the Air Force helicopter that met with a mishap in the Wennappuwa area succumbed to his injuries. The Bell 212 type helicopter crashed this afternoon (30) in an area between Lunuwila and Wennappuwa while engaged in a disaster relief operation. The five occupants aboard the helicopter at the time of the incident were swiftly rescued and hospitalised, where the pilot of the helicopter died, according to the Air Force.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 30/11/25)
Ditwah death toll jumps to 334, atleast 370 missing
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) released the latest statistics regarding the loss of life and affected people due to the severe weather conditions across the country as of 6:00 PM today (30). According to the report, the Centre officially announced that 334 people died and 370 people are missing at this time. In addition, a large number of families are affected by this catastrophic situation, with the number of affected families totaling 309,607. The DMC also stated that the number of affected individuals is 1,118,929.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 30/11/25)
The most renowned Buddhist Missionaries of Sri Lanka who have left a lasting legacy to this day
https://share.google/aimode/fvX39iFaANCcs2dME Sri Lanka has produced several highly influential Buddhist figures, but the most renowned for their lasting missionary legacy are Arahant Mahinda (and his sister Sanghamittā Therī) in ancient times, and Anagarika Dharmapala in the modern era. Arahant Mahinda and Sanghamittā Therī (Ancient Era) Arahant Mahinda, the son of the Indian Emperor Ashoka, is the pivotal figure who introduced Buddhism to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE. Key Accomplishment: He converted King Devanampiya Tissa and the royal household, leading to the widespread adoption... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 29/11/25)
JOURNALISM MUST PROTECT HERITAGE
“Drawing on my lifelong effort to promote holistic, people-centred heritage discourse, Heritage Journalism is essential because it translates complex cultural knowledge into accessible public narratives, empowers communities, and ensures that heritage remains a living, shared resource in a rapidly changing world. At the same time, the media should serve as a critical watchdog—exposing human, environmental, and institutional threats, questioning inadequate legal frameworks, highlighting emerging opportunities towards sustainable development of the society, and amplifying the voices of communities whose engagement is vital for the safeguarding and present and future relevance of heritage.”Dr. Gamini Wijesuriya... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 29/11/25)
The Buddhist Commission Report (1956) and the Book ' The Revolt in the Temple' by D.C. Wijewardene, (1953) laid the ideological foundation for the S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike led Sinhala Buddhist Electoral Revolution of 1956
https://share.google/aimode/i9Nyq7PNhw6O3S3Hy The Buddhist Commission Report (1956) and the Book ' The Revolt in the Temple' by D.C. Wijewardene (1953), laid the ideological foundation for the S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike led Sinhala Buddhist Electoral Revolution of 1956 TheBu ddhist Commission Report and the book The Revolt in the Temple by D.C. Wijewardena are widely recognized as having laid the primary ideological and foundational groundwork for the Sinhala-Buddhist electoral revolution of 1956 in Sri Lanka. The Revolt in the Temple (published in 1953) served as a foundational theoretical text, inspiring the nationalist sentiment... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 29/11/25)
Flood warning extended for Deduru Oya and lower Mahaweli basins
Share Post The Department of Irrigation stated that the flood warning issued for the low-lying areas of the Deduru Oya basin is extended for an additional 48 hours. The Department of Irrigation also noted a high flood risk for the areas in the lower Mahaweli River basin. It advises that residents in the low-lying areas, including Dimubulagala, Thamankaduwa, Medirigiriya, Welikanda, Kinniya, Mutur, Lankapura, and Kantale, should evacuate.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 29/11/25)
Ditwa cyclone toll rises to 132 dead, 176 missing
The death toll resulting from the disasters caused by the 'Ditwa' cyclone in Sri Lanka has risen to 132, the National Disaster Management Center (NDMC) confirmed. The number of people currently missing stands at 176. The NDMC stated that 716 safe centers have been established across the country, accommodating 22,212 families, or 78,010 individuals, where relief efforts are being provided. The Kandy District reported the highest number of fatalities, with 52 deaths confirmed. This is followed by Badulla District, which has confirmed 35 deaths. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 29/11/25)
ගම්පහ නගරයේ දැන් තත්ත්වය මෙන්න - ටිකෙන් ටික යටවෙන්න පටන් ගනියි
https://youtu.be/s_zfFZ7MpLY... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 29/11/25)
Red Alert: තව පැය කිහිපයකින් කොළඹට මහ ගංවතුර අවදානමක් | වහා ඉවත්වන්න!
https://youtu.be/kyv44sA_rzU... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/11/25)
කලාවැවේ වැව් බැම්මේ කොටසක් කැඩී යයි - ජනතාව එකතුවෙලා වටේට වැලි කොට්ට දමයි
https://youtu.be/Yez34mw2O9k... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/11/25)
කණ්ඩලම වැව හොඳටම වාන් දාද්දී යක්ක පුත්තු වතුරේ බැහැලා මාළු බානවා
කන්ඩලමේ මේ කාලකන්නි හැත්ත හැම අවුරුද්දකම මේ ආතල් එක ගන්නවා.බොරදියේ මාලුබානවා කියන්නේ මේවට. අහිංසක සතුන් සහ ඇතැම් මිනුසුන් ජීවිත බේරාගැනීමට උත්සාහ දරනවිට , සතුන්ගේ ජීවිත බේරාගන්නා වෙනුවට , සතුන්ගේ මරා කෑම තරම් අශික්කිත ක්රියාවක් මම නොදකිමි. ස්වභාදහම මිට වඩා දරුණු උනත් පුදුම විය යුතු නැත . https://youtu.be/o9n8PPV-T60... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/11/25)
කොළොන්නාව යට කරමින් මහා ජල කඳ කොළඹට ඇතුළු වූ සජීවී දර්ශන මෙන්න
https://youtu.be/WVyQM6tAgAE... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/11/25)
ජාතියක් ආගමක් නැති කල්ලතෝනියා... ඇද්ද අහගත්තා හොඳ පදෙන්.. ඔමායාට දුවන්න පාරත් මදි.. සිරස සටන උණුසුම්
https://youtu.be/6yzMttix4_0... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/11/25)
Who will pluck the tea, tap the rubber and pluck coconuts in the future?
The plantation industry is a major source of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka, with total annual export earnings of approximately $4-5 billion USD in recent years. The sector contributes around 24% of the country's total export earnings. In terms of direct and indirect employment, the sector probably provides such employment opportunities to more than 3 million people. This industry may not survive into the future unless the very basics like who will pluck tea, tap rubber and pluck coconuts is addressed. Value adding cannot happen unless these basics are addressed as there will be no raw materials to... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/11/25)
ගෝලීය හා කලාපීය දෘෂ්ටිමාරු – නාවික පසේකර හා නාවික අලුත්වැඩියා ක්ෂේත්රය සහ ශ්රී ලංකාවට ඇති අවස්ථා
6.1 ගෝලීය හා කලාපීය තත්ත්වය භාරත් උප-භූඝටයේ නැවේ සෑදීමේ මඟහැරීම්ට බලපාන ප්රධාන සාධක ලෙස පවතින්නේ නෞකා කණ්ඩායමේ ප්රමාණය හා වයස, ගෝලීය වෙළඳ ගමන් මාර්ග හා වෙළඳ ප්රමාණය, නියාමන හා පාරිසරික පදනම, වැඩබලන ගනුදෙනුකරුවන්ගේ වියදම්, හා ප්රතිස්පර්ධා මට්ටමයි. නෞකා අලුත්වැඩියා හැකියාව නියම වන්නේ වසරකට අලුත්වැඩියා කළ හැකි නෞකා ගණන සහ වැඩබලන ඩ්රයිඩොක් එකක වැඩ කළ හැකි උපරිම Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) මතය. නෞකා නිෂ්පාදන ක්ෂේත්රය පහත කාණ්ඩ තුනකට බෙදා හැරේ: - විශාල අන්තර්ජාතික/දේශීය වෙළඳ නෞකා - මධ්ය මට්ටමේ විශේෂිත craft - ආරක්ෂක හා Coast Guard craft ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/11/25)
Global and Regional Perspectives on Shipbuilding and Ship Repair – Strategic Implications for Sri Lanka
Demand for shipbuilding in the Indian subcontinent is shaped by several key factors including fleet size and age, global trade volumes and patterns, regulatory requirements, labour and material costs, and competitive pressures from other shipyards. Ship repair capacity, on the other hand, is defined primarily by the number of ships that can be handled and the maximum Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) that a facility can accommodate. The shipbuilding industry globally can be categorized into three broad segments: Large ocean-going vessels for international... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/11/25)
ඉන්දියාව නලවන රටම බිල්ලට දෙන “ගෝනි බිල්ලෝ” මෙන්න !
https://youtu.be/W7ZsS4JOOOw... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/11/25)
Should claims for Colonial Reparations be recognized under International Law? by I.M.A. Ratwatte
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kdu.ac.lkLecturer in Law at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and Visiting Lecturer APIIT Law School AbstractThe article examines the social and economic consequences of colonialism and colonial statepolicy, underscoring the exploitation and suffering of the colonized under such policies. Thewriter specifically refers to India and Sri Lanka and the human and economic costs to the twocountries. The writer emphasizes that these must be acknowledged, apologized and atoned for,by the former colonial governments. Counter arguments to this are examined, as to why exactlyreparations are owed in the current environment. As justification, the writer seeks... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/11/25)
Moral Heroism of Sinhalese Kings following the groundbreaking encounter between Arahant Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa at Mihintale 2, 300 years ago enabled Sri Lanka to become a world leader on Animal Rights in the pre-colonial era
The user's statement about the moral heroism of Sinhalese Kings leading to Sri Lanka becoming a world leader in animal rights in the pre-colonial era is strongly supported by historical accounts and chronicles. . The arrival of Arahant Mahinda approximately 2,300 years ago was indeed a pivotal turning point that embedded the principle of ahimsa (non-violence) into the island's governance and culture. The Groundbreaking Encounter and Its Impact During his first meeting with King Devanampiyatissa at Mihintale, Arahant Mahinda delivered a sermon that fundamentally redefined the King's role, stating: ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/11/25)
Sri Lanka Weather Crisis - Landslides, flood rescues, road closures, rail disruptions and government alerts
Sri Lanka remains under severe weather conditions as heavy rainfall, rising floodwaters and continuous landslides disrupt daily life across multiple districts. The persistent low-pressure system remains anchored over the island, pulling in moisture-heavy winds and generating repeated waves of intense rainfall. Soil across the highlands is fully saturated, making slopes unstable, while major reservoirs are nearing or exceeding capacity.
The Railway Department has announced that train services on all routes will be suspended after 6 a.m. today (28) due to... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/11/25)
US, England & India Grab for Sri Lanka’s Maritime Minerals & More…
blog: eesrilanka.wordpress.com ‘Before you study the economics, study the economists!’ e-Con e-News 16-22 November 2025 The US National Guard, historically used for terrorizing the USA’s allegedly unruly cities, has been called the ‘Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in uniform’. The KKK is the terrorist organization set up by former southern US slaveowners & Northern industrial capitalists to overthrow the attempt (known as ‘Reconstruction’) by enslaved Africans to rule their plantation domains after the US war called ‘civil’, 1861-65. Yet, it would be more appropriate to call the KKK –... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/11/25)
NDB Bank Partners with The Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind to Uplift Differently Abled Children
NDB Bank, in line with its unwavering commitment to social responsibility and inclusive development, has extended its support to The Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind (CSDB), a historic institution that has been providing education, care, and vocational training to differently abled children across Sri Lanka for over a century. Through this initiative, NDB Bank aims to contribute toward enhancing the quality of life and education of visually and hearing-impaired children, empowering them to lead independent, dignified lives. The Bank is dedicated to building a more inclusive society by ensuring that... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/11/25)
LankaPropertyWeb Unveils Tri-Lingual Chatbot and AI Tools for Real-Time Market Insights
LankaPropertyWeb, Sri Lanka’s leading real estate platform, has unveiled ‘Albot’, a trilingual AI chatbot that offers a range of intelligent features, including real-time property price insights to streamline the customer experience on its website. It responds to visitor inquiries in real time and provides insights on area price trends. Albot can query the property statistics database to provide detailed answers about whether a specific property's price is higher or lower than the average. It generates links to results pages based on the criteria the user has requested and guides advertisers step by step through the... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/11/25)
An open letter to all patriotic Sinhala Buddhists in this country and the world over
I want to draw your immediate attention to "Puujaniiya mahanuwara' on WhatsApp, to see an alarming and depressing statement made by an unpatriotic buffoon politician of this government Sunil Senaviratna / Minister of Cultural Affairs who was supposed to have made the following statement to the press. This statement must be true as neither he nor the Government has denied it so far. I think it confirms his anti-Sinhala anti Buddhist and blasphemous statement made... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/11/25)
නි. ඇමති එරංග සභාපතිත්වය දරන සමාගම් දෙකක් රටේ ප්රධාන ව්යාපෘති දෙකක කොන්ත්රාත්තුව දිනාගෙන''
https://youtu.be/3vDE6YW_H3k... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/11/25)
එරංග අජිත් සභාවේ සැරටම ඇවිලෙයි දයාසිරි - මුජිබර්ටත් හොඳටම හිනා
https://youtu.be/2rr61NL9-WU... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/11/25)
මාලිමා ඇමතිගේ මන්ත්රීකමත් ඉවරයි: ප්රසාද් තවත් හොරකමක් හෙළිකරයි
https://youtu.be/Z8Xm4lW2n7k... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 26/11/25)
UNFPA Sri Lanka: Gender Policy and Hidden LGBTQIA Focus
Despite Sri Lanka facing pressing challenges in health, protection, and social services for its overwhelming majority of biological males and females, UNFPA Sri Lanka’s gender policies and programs prioritize a tiny, hidden population of gender minorities. Disguised under euphemisms like “gender minorities” and “diverse sexual orientations,” this allocation of resources favors a demographic so small that UNFPA itself cannot provide credible population figures, while the needs of the majority remain underserved. Through MoUs, partnerships, and funding agreements with UNDP, DFAT, and others, significant public and international resources are being directed toward a largely invisible... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/11/25)
The differences between truth and untruth
Prophet Isa, peace be on him, was a noble prophet and messenger of God Almighty. As a prophet subordinate to Moses, peace be on him, he presented the Mosaic Law in its true form to the Children of Israel and endeavoured to guide them to the right path. Although the Israelites of Palestine generally rejected him, he migrated from Palestine, travelling through Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan, eventually arriving in the Indian subcontinent. He preached to all the Jewish tribes who had migrated to these regions due to the invasions of Shalmaneser... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/11/25)
Geopolitics, Resistance and the Battle for Venezuela: A Conversation with Atilio Borón
Political theorist Borón provides a comprehensive analysis of Washington’s new military activity in the Caribbean and how to resist it. Atilio Borón (Venezuelanalysis) With US warships stationed off Venezuela’s coast and a new regional right-wing bloc forming under Washington’s tutelage, the Western hemisphere is entering a volatile phase. Yet today’s confrontation unfolds in a world very different from the one that allowed the US to dictate regional politics with little resistance in the past. China’s rise, the return of progressive governments in key countries, and projects... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/11/25)
Waiting for a spectacular initiative called CNFF
Come 29 and 30 November 2025, the film buffs, cine critics and movie producer-directors of eastern India will have an unique opportunity to encounter film-works, dedicated to foster nationalism and paying homage to Bharat’s thousands years old civilization, culture and heritage, as the 9th edition of Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF) unfolds a package of around 30 selected short duration films. A number of entries passionately narrate the stories revolving around the human race, its struggle to keep their legacy alive in a sustained environment on Earth. Many of the accepted entries tell stories of young... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/11/25)
NDB Recognised Among Sri Lanka’s Best at CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) continues to reinforce its leadership in corporate reporting, having once again been honoured at the prestigious CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025. At this year’s ceremony, held on 17 November 2025 at Cinnamon Life, NDB was recognised among the Ten Best Integrated Reports in Sri Lanka and also secured the position of Runner-Up in the Best Integrated Report – Banking Sector category. The annual CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards, organised by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka), is one... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/11/25)
The Proposed Foreign Investment Authority Law of Sri Lanka (1976): A Critical Analysis, by Senaka Kumar Weeraratna. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Lake House Investments Ltd., 1982. Pp. xx, 155.
The Proposed Foreign Investment Authority Law of Sri Lanka (1976): A Critical Analysis, by Senaka Kumar Weeraratna. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Lake House Investments Ltd., 1982. Pp. xx, 155. Published online by Cambridge University Press: 28 February 2019 S. Prakash Sinha https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/international-journal-of-legal-information/article/abs/proposed-foreign-investment-authority-law-of-sri-lanka-1976-a-critical-analysis-by-senaka-kumar-weeraratna-colombo-sri-lanka-lake-house-investments-ltd-1982-pp-xx-155/D05B62FB9B59262E03721860FD464710 AI Overview The claim is correct: Senaka Kumar Weeraratna's dissertation, "The Proposed Foreign Investment Authority Law of Sri Lanka (1976): A Critical Analysis," published in 1982 as a book, was a groundbreaking work because it was the first on... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/11/25)
කන්ටේනර පන්නන්න ඇමති දුන් ඇමතුමක් සමාජ ජාලා හොල්ලයි..
නීති විරෝධී ලෙස වරායේ තිබූ භාණ්ඩ තොගයක් නිදහස් කිරීමකට අමාත්යවරයකු මැදිහත් වෙමින් දුරකථන ඇමතුම් ලබාදෙන හඬ පටයක් සමාජ ජාල වල හුවමාරුවෙමින් ඇත. හිටපු පළාත් සභා මන්ත්රී වරුණ රාජපක්ෂ මහතා විසින් මෙම හඬ පටය තම සමාජ ජාල නාලිකාවේද විකාශය කර තිබේ. බලපත්ර නැතිව ගෙන්වන ලද මෙම භාණ්ඩ රේගු ගාස්තු පවා නොගෙවා මුදා හැරීමට අදාල හඬ පටයෙන් දැනුම් දෙන ආකාරය ඇසිය හැකිය. එම හඬ පටය අමාත්යවරයකුගේ නම් ඔහු ඉවත් කරන්නට ජනාධිපතිවරයා එකඟ විය යුතු බවද හෙතෙම තවදුරටත් සිය නාලිකාවේ කියා සිටී. https://youtu.be/xl7yMiIbvYU... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/11/25)
President orders new laws for instant drug destruction
Colombo, Nov. 25 (Daily Mirror) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Ministry of Justice to draft new legislation enabling the immediate destruction of seized dangerous drugs at the point of detection. The directive was issued this morning (25) during the second session of the ‘A Nation United’ National Steering Council, held at the Presidential Secretariat to advance efforts to eradicate the drug menace. Addressing the gathering, the President stressed that combating narcotics requires a dual focus—both on preventing the circulation of illegal drugs and on rehabilitating those suffering... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/11/25)
Man questioned over Easter bombings seeks asylum in UK
(The Telegraph) - A suspected man questioned over bombings that killed 269 people in Sri Lanka is seeking asylum in the UK. The unnamed asylum seeker, from Sri Lanka, was arrested over allegations that he was involved in the 2019 Easter bombings in the country. The blasts killed six Britons, including a mother and her two children. The man, who has been granted anonymity, left Sri Lanka in 2022 after being arrested and released on bail over the attacks, in which suicide bombers targeted luxury hotels and churches.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/11/25)
Court orders reinstallation of removed archaeology boards
The Valachchenai Magistrate's Court today (25) ordered the Chairman and three others implicated in the removal of Archaeology Department signboards and directional boards to re-install the removed boards in their original locations. The court released the four suspects—including Valachchenai-Koralepattu Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman S. Sudhakaran—on personal bail of Rs.100,000 each, totalling Rs. 400,000. The counsel for the suspects argued before the court that, according to the Local Government Ordinance, permission must be obtained from the relevant local authority to erect any sign or name board. He claimed... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/11/25)
21 නුගේගොඩ රැලියේ ආගමික වතාවත් කරපු පූජකයාට ම#ණ තර්ජන - CID ළඟ උණුසුම්
https://youtu.be/wvJ6KfTZV1c... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/11/25)
Maaveerar Naal, LTTE Commemoration, and the Politics of Selective Memory
Maaveerar Naal has increasingly been presented—especially by diaspora activists—as a cultural or humanitarian day of mourning for Tamils. However, the historical origins, rituals, and political functions of Maaveerar Naal reveal that it was created and institutionalized by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) not as a Tamil national day of remembrance, but as an exclusively LTTE‑centric event. We examine the structure, symbolism, and ideological role of Maaveerar Naal, promoted by pro‑LTTE networks to keep alive the quest for separatism which has now progressed to political attempt having failed the terrorist attempt.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 24/11/25)
හනුමා මඩකලපුවට - පුරාවිද්යා නාමපුවරු කුණු ලොරියට
ත්රිකුණාමල බෝධි රාජවිහාරයේ බුදු පිළිමය පොලිසියෙන් පැහැර ගත් සිද්දියේ උණුසම මැකී යන්නටත් පෙර මඩකලපුව ගිනි ගෙන තිබේ.එම දිස්ත්රික්කයේ කිරාන් චෙංකලඩි වෙල්ලාවලි ප්රාදේශීය ලේකම් කොට්ඨාස වල පවතින හඳුනාගත් පුරාවිද්යා ස්ථාන පන්සිය තිහක් පමණ තිබෙන අතර ඒවා සළකුණු කිරීමේ ව්යාපෘතිය ටතේ දැන් වසරක් පමණ සිට දියත් කරන ලද පුරාවිද්යා වැඩ සටහනක් ඇත. ඒ අනුව පුරාවිද්යා නාම පුවරු සවි කිරීමද එක් කාර්යයක් වන අතර එය මේ වන විට අතරමග නැවතී තිබේ.ඊට හේතුව සංස්කෘතික ඇමති හිනිඳුම සුනිල් සෙනෙවි මහතා දුන් වාචික නියෝගය බව දැන ගන්නට ඇත..මඩකලපුවේ තමිල් අරසු කච්චි පක්ෂයේ එස්.සුදාකරන් ප්රා දේශීය සභා සභාපති විසින් දැනට සවි කර ඇති... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 24/11/25)
What is the level of accountability of the Vatican for the genocidal Portuguese Inquisition conducted in Ceylon, Goa, and other parts of the Portuguese Empire in Asia?
Answer The Vatican bears a high degree of historical accountability for the Portuguese Inquisition in the colonies because it provided the initial religious and legal justification for Portuguese imperial expansion and the subjugation of non-Christian peoples, even though the specific actions of the Inquisition were largely administered as a state-controlled institution. Vatican's Role and Justification Papal Bulls: A series of 15th-century Papal Bulls (e.g., Dum Diversas in 1452, Romanus Pontifex in 1455) formed the "Doctrine of Discovery" which granted Portugal the right to "invade, search out, capture, vanquish... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 24/11/25)
භයානක සහ අසාධාරණ පුර්වාදර්ශයක් (a bad & discriminatory precedent)
ශ්රී ලංකාවේ එක්තරා පෞද්ගලික අංශයේ සේවක කොට්ටාශයක පඩියෙන් කොටසක් මාසිකව රජය විසින් ගෙවන බවට වූ යෝජනාවක් පසුගිය අයවැය යෝජනා මඟින් ඉදිරිපත් කර තිබුණි. මෙය මේ රටේ පමණක් නොව මුළු ලෝකයේම කිසිම රජයක් විසින් මෙතෙක් ගෙන ඇති තීරණයක් නොවිය යුතුය. පෞද්ගලික අංශයේ සේවකයන් කොට්ටාශයකට අවම වැටුපක් නියම කිරීමට රජයට බලය ඇත. නමුත් ඒ වැටුප හෝ ඉන් කොටසක් රජය මඟින් ගෙවීමට තීරණය කිරීම අතිශය විශ්මිත කාරණයකි. එය නිතී විරෝධී තීරණයක් විය හැක. රජයේ මෙම තීරණය තවම පාර්ලිමේන්තුවේ සම්මතව නැති නිසා එය අඩංගු විසර්ජන පනත ශ්රේෂ්ටාධිකරණය ඉදිරියේ ඕනෑම පෞද්ගලික අංශයේ සේවකයෙකුට අභියෝගයට... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 24/11/25)
Don Juan Dharmapala's Betrayal of Buddhism - Lessons to be Learnt
Don Juan Dharmapala'sconversion to Christianity and subsequent actions are widely considered a significant betrayal of Buddhism and Sinhalese sovereignty. Key lessons from this historical period emphasize the dangers of foreign dependence, the importance of safeguarding national heritage and religious freedom, and the need for strong, independent leadership. The Betrayal: Key Actions and Consequences Dharmapala, the last king of Kotte, became reliant on Portuguese military support. This led to actions perceived as a profound betrayal Several specific actions by Don Juan Dharmapala are regarded as a betrayal: ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 24/11/25)
XpressJobs Partners with Ananda College OBA to Launch Job Board for School Leavers
Colombo, Sri Lanka, XpressJobs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ananda College Old Boys’ Association (ACOBA) to introduce a dedicated job board for A/L students and recent school leavers, marking the company’s first-ever partnership with a school. The agreement was signed between Mr. Chathum Henegama, CEO of XpressJobs, and Mr. Samitha Seneviratne, Executive President of the ACOBA, with guidance from Professor Nimal Rajapakse. Also present were Dr. Oshadie Korale, COO of XpressJobs, and Mr. Kalana Dias, Joint Secretary of the ACOBA. Picture 1 (Left to Right) : Mr.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 24/11/25)
Letter to the Leader of the Opposition
23rd November 2025. Hon Sajith Premadasa,The Leader of the Opposition,The National State Assembly,Sri Jajawardenapura,Kotte. Dear Mr.Sajith Premedasa, You have made a statement in India that you intend to fully implement the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution when you form a government in Sri Lanka. I as a senior citizen intend to caution you against implementing such a decision which would amount to opening a Pandora’s Box. The Ven.Mahanayake Theros too had in a joint statement previously requested President Ranil Wickramasinghe not to... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 24/11/25)
The Role of Ananda College in the Buddhist Revival of Sri Lanka
Ananda College played a pivotal role as the hub of the Buddhist Revival movement in Sri Lanka, primarily by offering a modern English education rooted in national and Buddhist values, thereby counteracting the dominance of Christian missionary schools during the colonial era. Key Contributions Pioneering Buddhist Education: Established by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott and the Buddhist Theosophical Society (BTS) in 1886, Ananda College provided a formal English education for Buddhist children, which was previously lacking. This directly challenged the colonial practice of using education for Christian conversion and denationalization. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/11/25)
රනිල්ගේ ගමන සොයන්න ලන්ඩන් ගිය CID නිලධාරීන් වුල්වර්හැම්ප්ටන් සරසවියට නොයයි..?
එංගලන්තයේ වුල්වහැම්ප්ටන් විශ්වවිද්යාලයෙන් ලද ආරාධනාවකට අනුව ශ්රී ලංකාවේ හිටපු ජනාධිපති රනිල් වික්රමසිංහ මහතා 2023 වසරේ එංගලන්තයට පැමිණි ගමනේදී රුපියල් මිලියන 16.6ක් වැය කිරීම සම්බන්ධයෙන් ශ්රී ලංකා පොලිසිය පරීකෂණ ආරම්භ කොට තිබේ. ඒ අනුව ශ්රී ලංකාවේ සිට ලන්ඩනයට පැමිණි ශ්රී ලංකා රහස් පොලිස් නිලධාරීන් ලන්ඩනයේ හිටපු මහා කොමසාරිස් සරෝජා සිරිසේන පසුගිය 17 වැනි සඳුදා මහ කොමසාරිස් කාර්යාලයට කැඳවා පැය හතකට අධික කාලයක් ප්රශ්න කරමින් කට උත්තරයක් ලබාගත්තේය. එයට හේතුව වූයේ වික්රමසිංහ මහතා 2023 වසරේ සැප්තැම්බර් මාසයේ වුල්වහැම්ප්ටන් විශ්වවිද්යාලයේ උත්සවයට පැමිණෙනවිට ලන්ඩනයේ මහ කොමසාරිස්වරිය වශයෙන් කටයුතු කළේ සරෝජා සිරිසේන වීමය. සරෝජා... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/11/25)
The rich history of cinnamon, from Ceylon to Cinnabon
STORY Bernice Chan The US chain Cinnabon uses Makara cinnamon from Indonesia for its buns. Photo: Handout Food and Drinks A spice derived from the dried inner bark of evergreen trees, cinnamon’s warmth and versatility shine in sweet and savoury dishes alike Pastry chef Steve Hodge likes to make cinnamon toast – a quick snack for his kids at home. He spreads room-temperature butter on freshly toasted bread and then sprinkles a mixture of equal parts cinnamon and sugar on top. “When it’s nice... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/11/25)
මාධ්යවේදිනියක් නිසා මාලිමාවේ කචල් එකක් | හරීන් ගහපු සෙල්ෆිය | රැළියට බැස්ස පැලවත්ත සෙට් එක
https://youtu.be/1kq_RvWCgTU... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/11/25)
මාධ්යවේදිනියක් නිසා මාලිමාවේ කචල් එකක් | හරීන් ගහපු සෙල්ෆිය | රැළියට බැස්ස පැලවත්ත සෙට් එක
https://youtu.be/1kq_RvWCgTU... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/11/25)
'' හඳුන්නෙත්තිගේ ඉංගිරිසි ' පංතිය ' දිගටම...'' 😉🤠😂😜මේක ඇත්තටම පංති ප්රශ්නයක්
https://youtu.be/0b5oU_AEAP0... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/11/25)
මැතිසබයේදී කළ අභියෝගයේ සාක්ෂි එළියට දැමූ චානක - "මේ තියෙන්නෙ වටගල නෑ කියපුවා"- Hiru News
https://youtu.be/tj1Oxf-lK6E... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/11/25)
EXPOSE: How UN Agencies are inserting sexuality education & gender ideology into Sri Lankan schools
The Pattern seen worldwide is now on Sri Lankan soil Across the West, gender ideology and early sexuality teaching are now facing major reversals due to:• child mental-health damage,• parental backlash,• confusion created among young children,• the explosion of gender distress cases,• the rise of irreversible medical harm. Yet UNFPA, UNICEF, UNESCO and WHO continue pushing the same failed model into developing nations — through funded projects, teacher training, and disguised curriculum wording. The same failed gender and sexuality programs causing mental health crises in Western countries are now... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/11/25)
The Buddha opposed Animal Sacrifice paving the way for India to embrace Vegetarianism.
The Buddha outspokenly criticized and banned animal sacrifice, a prevalent practice in Vedic traditions of his time, which significantly paved the way for the ideal of vegetarianism in India. His emphasis on compassion (karuṇā) and non-violence (ahimsa) toward all sentient beings formed the ethical foundation for this shift. Opposition to Animal Sacrifice The Buddha rejected the large-scale, bloody sacrificial rituals (like the aśvamedha) performed by some Brahmins and royalty, viewing them as cruel, wasteful, and a source of negative karma. He taught that true sacrifice was an internal, spiritual act of giving... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 22/11/25)
"ඒ කතාවට අපිත් රැවටුණා.. දැන් උගණ්ඩා කුමාරි කෝ? අද පාර්ලිමන්ට් එකෙත් නෑ" - Hiru News
https://youtu.be/f6bEzemMWWA... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 22/11/25)
සජිත්ගේ කොට්ටහච්චිට දාපු කින්ඩිය - මම සමච්චල් කරන්නේ නෑ
https://youtu.be/mwirSz6ExUU... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 22/11/25)
අනුරට පාඩම් 5 ක්………….
විපක්ෂයේ පළමු විරෝධයම අති සාර්ථකයි. මම වුණත් මුලින් හිතුවේ නැහැ මේ තරම් විශාල සෙනගක් එයි කියලා. නමුත් ඉන්දියානු මහකොමසාරිස්වරයා තකහනියේ ම තංගල්ලට ගිහිල්ලා මහින්ද රාජපක්ෂ මහතාට උපන් දිනයට සුබ පතපු වෙලාවේ මට හිතුණා සමහර විට ඉන්දියානු බුද්ධි අංශ රටේ සැබෑ තත්ත්වය දැන ගෙන ඇති කියල. සජිත්ගේ පක්ෂයේ නියෝජනයක් නැතුව මෙහෙම සෙනගක් පළමු විරෝධතා රැළියට ම ආවා කියන්නේ රැල්ල හැරිලා ඉවරයි. හෙට ඡන්දයක් තිබ්බොත් මාලිමාව අන්ත පරාජයක් ලබනවා. පළාත් සභා ඡන්ද නොතියන්න හේතුව පැහැදිලියි. නමුත් ඇසිය යුතු ප්රශ්නය වන්නේ මේ තරම් ඉක්මණට මාලිමාවට මෙහෙම සමාජ විරෝධයක් ආවේ කොහොමද? යන්නයි. පළමු කාරණය තමයි මාලිමාවුන්ගේ අලි ඔළුව.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 22/11/25)
අනුර නොදන්නා ජාතිවාදය !
අනුර ඇතුලු ආන්ඩු නඩය මේ වෙලේ කෙලින්ම ඉලක්ක කරන්නේ සිංහල බෞද්ධයාවයි ! එනම් ඔහු කියා සිටින්නේ සිංහල බෞද්ධයා පන්සල රැකීම පිළිම රැකීම සහ බණට පිරිතට කඨිනයට එරෙහි වෙන අන්තවාදීන්ට එරෙහිව බෞද්ධයා කතා කිරීමම ජාතිවාදයක් බවයි ආගම්වාදයක් බවයි ! සිංහල බෞද්ධ රට තුල උතුරේ සිංහලයාට නොදෙන අයිතිය ගැන අපට කතා කිරීම සපුරා තහනම් වන අතර එය කලහොත් ජාතිවාදය යටතේ ඔබට අත් අඩංගුවට පවා පත්විය හැකි බව ඉදුරා පවසයි ! රටේ සිදුවිය යුත්ත නොයුත්ත ඔහු පටලවාගෙන සිටින බව මගේ හැඟීමයි ! එනම් තුන්සිය හැටපස් දවසම ජාතිවාදයම කතා කරන උතුරේ ජනතාව ඇතුලු ද්රවිඩ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 22/11/25)
Begging for dollars is demeaning and we can get away from it
Living in SriLanka for a few weeks I am stunned that we have no real development programmes that can convert the idle hours of our poor – the unemployed, into an income and in that process also produce some item that we import. This process will also really create foreign exchange for the country, by obviating imports. Instead of being developmental we have Asesuma doling out dollars to the needy. Milk, cheese and many food items are costlier than in the UK- in other words the people cannot buy their requirements.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/11/25)
How Legal Is the Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) in Sri Lanka?
by Shenali Waduge · 21st November 2025 What Exactly Is the Gender Recognition Certificate? The Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) in Sri Lanka is not a law, not a statutory instrument, and not a legal entitlement. It is merely an administrative document issued by the Ministry of Health through Circular No. 01-34/2016, authorising a change of gender marker on certain official documents such as the NIC or birth certificate. Key Facts It is an administrative approval, not created by Parliament. It has no statutory forceand does not create legal rights. It... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/11/25)
TOP UNFPA: Using “Gender-Based Violence” to erase Biological Women — A Violation of the Rights of 4Billion Women
by Shenali Waduge · 20th November 2025 For the first time in history, a UN agency is attempting to erase the biological foundations of human rights. UNFPA — created to protect men and women based on biological sex — is now redefining these categories without mandate, without science, without democratic consent, and without a single treaty backing its actions. By replacing sex with “gender identity” inside the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) framework, UNFPA is stripping 4 billion biological women of sex-specific safeguards built over decades of struggle and sacrifice. Simultaneously, it dissolves the rights... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/11/25)
European involvement in the Inquisition, Holocaust and rapacious colonialism worldwide has debased the moral authority of Europe in the eyes of peoples of Asia, Africa and Middle East, among others.
https://share.google/aimode/QQsoO1IUAgGyKNrrn This statement highlights historical events involving European powers—the Inquisition, the Holocaust, and colonialism—and the subsequent impact on Europe's moral standing in the eyes of peoples in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and elsewhere. These events are well-documented historical facts and the resulting perspectives from the affected regions are a subject of ongoing historical and post-colonial studies [1]. The Inquisition: While not a single event, the various Inquisitions (mostly active in the late 15th to 19th centuries) were a series of institutions within the Catholic Church that prosecuted perceived heresy.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/11/25)
NDB Bank Partners with EduViz International to Empower Students Pursuing Global Education
NDB Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with EduViz International, a global education consultancy, to further strengthen its Student File proposition, designed to make overseas education more seamless, secure, and accessible for Sri Lankan students. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially signed by Mr. Sanjaya Perera, Senior Vice President – Personal Banking and Customer Experience, and Mr. Zeyan Hameed, Vice President – Retail Banking, representing NDB Bank, and Mr. Kasun Kaluarachchi, Founder and CEO of EduViz International. Through this partnership, NDB continues to play a pivotal role in empowering Sri... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/11/25)
Nugegoda overflows as thousands join opposition’s rally
A vast number of people gathered to participate in the Joint Opposition's 'Maha Jana Handa' (Voice of the People) mass rally held in Nugegoda. Reporters noted that the city of Nugegoda was completely filled with people. Large crowds converged on the rally site along the access roads leading from High-Level Road, Nawala Road, Pita Kotte, Jubilee Post, and Old Kottawa Road. The rally started this afternoon (21). A large group of political figures attended the event, including National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/11/25)
එකතු වෙලා හ#ක් පට්ටිය ගෙදර යවමු..රටට සාපේ වුණේ ප# ජෙප්පො
https://youtu.be/Uw-nlKeSu-c... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/11/25)
කයිතන් ආණ්ඩුව ගෙදර යන දවස අදයි - තොපි සේරම අපේ ආණ්ඩුවෙන් හිර ගෙට දක්කනවා බොලව්
https://youtu.be/MDrZCebRAbk... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/11/25)
හිතුවට වඩා වැඩි සෙනඟක් නුගේගොඩට - පොලිසිය පිරිස පාලනයට සීරුවෙන්
https://youtu.be/B4Cio0ZoHYI... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/11/25)
කෝ බොල උගන්ඩා කුමාරි - පේන්නත් නෑ - උඹලගේ රට උඹලා තියාගනිල්ලා
https://youtu.be/pq7hji9XTwU... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/11/25)
නාමල් කතාව කරන්න නැග්ගා විතරයි එක පාරම මිනිස්සු ගොඩක් වේදිකාව උඩට පනියි
https://youtu.be/AEW5Clrv62E... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 21/11/25)
36 වෙනිඉල්මහ විරු JVP සමරුව හා නොවැම්බර් 21 දින නුගේගොඩ පවත්වන JVP විරෝධය
“ජයතිස්ස හා රොස්ලින්” - අපට වෙච්ච දේ (1906) පියදාස සිරිසේන (1875-1946) හැඳින්වීම (මෙම ලිපියේ අරමුණ): අන්ද මන්දවූ රටක්! සිංහල බෞද්ධයයි කියාගන්නා අතරමංවූ පක්ෂ දේශපාලකයින්! කළු සුද්දන්ගේ පාලන රාමුවක් යටතේ ආණ්ඩුවේ මන්ත්රීන් 159+1 දෙනාත්, විරුද්ධ පක්ෂ මන්ත්රීලාත්, රටවැසියාත්, රජයෙන් පඩි ලබන හැම දෙනාත්, ලෝයර්ලාත් යන හැම පිරිසක්ම අන්ද මන්ද වී අතරමංවී සිටී. මුස්ලිම් හා දෙමළ මන්ත්රීන්ට මෙවැනි සංකාවක් නැත. අපේක්ෂා බංගවීමක් ඔවුන්ට සිදුවී නැත. පරාජිත මන්ත්රීලා ගලේ පැහැරූ බළලුන් වැනිය. බුද්ධ සාසනයට සිදුවෙමින් පවතින පරිහානිය හා ආණ්ඩුවේ කෙනහිලිකම් ඉදිරියේ පන්සල් අසරණවී සිටී. එහෙන් මෙහෙන් ඇසෙණ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
Disorders of Extreme Stress Not Otherwise Specified (DESNOS) Among the Sri Lankan War Veterans
The enduring armed conflict in Sri Lanka has led to an alarming increase in mental health disorders among former combatants, with a notable proportion of veterans being diagnosed with complex forms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Many of these individuals experience severe anxiety that manifests through a diverse array of clinical symptoms, resulting in significant psychosocial challenges. This group of veterans often falls under the diagnostic criteria for Disorders of Extreme Stress Not Otherwise Specified (DESNOS), a classification that encompasses the intricate and multifaceted nature of their trauma. The concept of Complex PTSD,... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
Shouldn't Germans be grateful to the German Dharmaduta Society for helping to save the flame of Buddhism in Germany after WW2?
https://share.google/aimode/8GvhDIorcVKJyzQdb Dr. Hans Wolfgang Schumann German-born Buddhist scholar Dr. Hans Wolfgang Schumann raised the question of German gratitude to the German Dharmaduta Society (GDS) for its role in supporting Buddhism in Germany after World War II . Many German Buddhists would likely agree, citing the GDS's crucial intervention in purchasing and preserving "Das Buddhistische Haus," a historic Buddhist center in Berlin. The GDS's efforts and impact on post-war German Buddhism include: Saving Das Buddhistische Haus: The Buddhist center founded by Dr. Paul Dahlke in 1924... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
Why King James Banned the Ethiopian Bible
Why did King James ban the Ethiopian Bible? What’s inside Africa’s oldest and most complete biblical text that the king didn’t want you to read? In this video, we uncover the shocking truth behind one of history’s most controversial editorial decisions. Discover how the Ethiopian Bible preserved ancient scriptures banned from the King James Version and what that tells us about power, empire, and erasure. We explore the lost books, forbidden knowledge, and the spiritual war over Africa’s role in biblical history. Watch till the end for a jaw-dropping connection between colonial censorship and spiritual... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
Premadasa criticises late fertiliser payments
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that providing fertiliser subsidies to farmers after the harvesting period instead of providing them at the proper time is a futile exercise. He made this comment while attending the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture, and Sustainability. He noted that farmers are complaining that despite the government allocating Rs. 25,000 per hectare for cultivation, these fertiliser subsidy funds were not received on time for the current Maha season. He further pointed out that a proper system is still not in place to provide these... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
අනුරගේ පංච මහා චෞරයෝ? පොලිස් ඇමතියා කූට ලේඛනකාරයා! ඔයා තමයි ජාතිවාදය අවුස්සන්නේ!
https://youtu.be/7S3_TX7gV0Y... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
අරගලය කොච්චර මර්ධනය කළාද කිව්වොත් මම ඡන්දෙනුත් පැරදුනා! ජාත්යන්තරයටත් ඇහෙන්න රනිල් රහස් හෙළිකරයි!
https://youtu.be/WlWakhAmfBk... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
ඇමති ඔයා වහාම ජාතියෙන් සමාව ගන්න හිමිවරු ත්රි'මලේ සිටිම ඇමතිට අනතුරු අඟවයි
https://youtu.be/Ts6d5NP2zT8... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
මොනවද මේ කරන දෙකයි පනහේ වැඩ - චානක ෆයිල් පිටිං ඔක්කොම උස්සන් එයි
https://youtu.be/Ps_blIqBuis... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
අනුර මේවා බොරු නම් මට නඩු දාන්න - අධි සංවේදී සිදුවීම් සහිත බව සලකන්න
https://youtu.be/MnlGW8MMyZY... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
නාමල්ගෙ නීති උපාධිය මෙන්න සහතිකේ !
https://youtu.be/JZCovHomHg8... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
Asoka Weeraratna called Deveni Dharmapala
https://share.google/aimode/YCXXFLRisAdSAv2GJ Asoka Weeraratna was called the "Deveni Dharmapala" (Second Anagarika Dharmapala) for his monumental contributions to the revival and international spread of Buddhism, particularly in the West. This comparison is drawn due to the significant parallels between his life and work and that of the influential 19th-century Buddhist revivalist Anagarika Dharmapala. The accolade was publicly bestowed upon him by the late Venerable Bellana Gnanawimala Maha Nayaka Thero during a commemoration of Weeraratna's death anniversary. Key similarities and contributions Buddhist missionary work in the West Anagarika Dharmapala: A... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
December 12 Belongs to Soma Himi, Not to Sri Lankan Day
The Cabinet’s decision to declare December 12 as “Sri Lankan Day” is presented as a multicultural festival of parades, food fairs, and exhibitions. At the administrative level, this is framed as reconciliation, a symbolic gesture of unity across communities. Yet beneath the surface, it reveals the government’s reliance on ideological theatre rather than genuine policy. Instead of strengthening sovereignty or addressing the people’s real needs, the state machinery is mobilized to produce a spectacle that consumes mahajana mudal — public funds. For the people, December 12 is already sacred. It is the day... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
Sachin Tendulkar Speech @ Centenary Celebrations of Bhagwan Sri Satya Sai Baba
https://youtu.be/A-bDbHa8oA4... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Bring Santa Home with NDB Shilpa This Christmas
The festive season is in full swing, and NDB Bank is reminding parents that there’s still time to be part of this year’s much-loved NDB Shilpa Santa Campaign 2025 — an enchanting tradition that continues to bring the joy of Christmas directly to the homes of young savers across Sri Lanka. Running from 1st October to 15th December 2025, the campaign gives NDB Shilpa Children’s Savings Account holders aged 15 years and below a chance to experience the magic of Christmas in a truly personal way. Parents who make a deposit of... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
LankaPropertyWeb Appoints Tharindu Jayarathne as Chief Operating Officer
LankaPropertyWeb (LPW), Sri Lanka’s leading real estate platform, has appointed Tharindu Jayarathne as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 6 November 2025. The appointment strengthens the company’s leadership team as the company expands operations and drives innovation across the real estate sector locally and internationally. Jayarathne rejoins LankaPropertyWeb, having previously spearheaded the company’s data and research division and played a pivotal role in launching the first Real Estate Market Outlook Report, along with numerous research projects for both local and international clients. He brings over two decades of leadership experience across strategic management, corporate... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/11/25)
හමුදාවේ බෙලි ක#පු මිනීමරු ඉල්මහවිරුවෝ උඹලා මහවිරුවෝ කරා - යුද්ධය නිම කරපු රණවිරුවෝ සෙබළු කරා ලැජ්ජයි
https://youtu.be/k7u55K48HJI... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/11/25)
හිටපු කොටි නායකයෙක්ගේ පිළිරූ වඳින ආණ්ඩුවේ කැබිනට් ඇමති කවුද? මේක මාර රටක්
https://youtu.be/0JloiPfRX5I... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/11/25)
South Asia under Siege: LTTE Narco-Networks to Rising Islamist Extremism
In May 2009, Sri Lanka achieved a historic victory: the military defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), ending decades of terror, death, and disruption. The heroic war heroes eliminated one of the most sophisticated terrorist movements of modern times. Yet, as history has repeatedly shown, defeating an armed force does not eliminate the threat it leaves behind. Sri Lanka’s decision makers erred in not identifying the scope of the threat & the players involved. Today, fifteen years later, the shadow of the LTTE continues to loom—not on... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/11/25)
Why I am Proud to be Sinhalese
I am Sinhalese. I am Sri Lankan. I am proud to be both. As a Sinhalese I am conscious and proud to be an heir to a heritage rich with a unique history, a deep connection to Theravada Buddhism, remarkable ancient engineering, and a vibrant culture that has endured for over 2,500 years The key reasons for my pride include the following historical facts: Ancient History and Civilization A Long, Recorded History: The Sinhalese have one of the world's oldest continuously recorded histories, chronicled in detail in... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/11/25)
පැරකුම්බා දවස සිහලුන් අද කොහිද..? Where are the Sinhalese today, Parakumba Day..?
This program discusses in detail the invasion of the Pandyan kingdom of South India by King Parakramabahu the Great, who ruled Sri Lanka during the Polonnaruwa era. This program does not distort or change any information mentioned in history. Disclaimer: 1. This video is intended for educational and informational purposes only. All information, stories and everything shared on the videos of GAMAYA TV channel is based on information collected from various sources like books, newspapers and internet. GAMAYA TV does not create or claim authenticity of any of the information provided in this channel. Any resemblance... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/11/25)
The Mahavamsa of Mahanama Thero (6th century AD) represents the biggest literary achievement of Sri Lanka on world stage
TheMahavamsa of Mahanama Thero is widely considered the single most important literary work of Sri Lankan (Sinhala) origin and a major achievement on the world stage due to its unique historical and literary significance. The combined work (Mahavamsa and its continuation, the Culavamsa) provides one of the world's longest continuous historical records, spanning over two millennia. Written in the 6th century AD, its significance extends to a world stage because it is a valuable source for historical data on ancient South Asia and has been recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding universal... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/11/25)
Writ petition filed to prevent demolition at Trincomalee Buddhist temple
Colombo, Nov. 18 (Daily Mirror) - The Chief Incumbent of the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya in Trincomalee, Venerable Kalyanawansa Tissa Thera, has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order to prevent the demolition of a section of the temple premises. The petition names the Director General of the Coastal Conservation Department, the Secretary to the Ministry of Environment and the Minister of Environment as respondents. According to the petition, the temple was officially registered in 1951 under the Amarapura Nikaya in accordance with the... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 19/11/25)
'' රාසමානික්කම් විජේපාලට කරපු ස්තූතිය, රිවර්ස් වෙච්චි හැටි...'' 😏😜😂🤣මුංගේ පාණ්ඩුව වැඩිදුර යන්නෙ නෑ
https://youtu.be/46LmMZ70yLo... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 18/11/25)
'' ත්රී මලේ වරාය පොලිස් විගඩම කාගේ ඉහළ නියෝගයක්ද ? ''🤔🤬🥸😨විජේපාල දැන් දොඩවන්නේ මොනවාද
https://youtu.be/a_fulQ_BaZc... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 18/11/25)
ත්රිකුණාමලේ කලබලය තක්කඩි ආණ්ඩුවේම ජාතිවාදී ගේමක්... බලය වෙනුවෙන් ගහපු ප්ලෑන් එක මෙන්න...
https://youtu.be/rIU_UA-jbfo... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 18/11/25)
බඩ හොල්ල හොල්ල චාමර ගේමට සෙට් වෙයි උඹලා පරිස්සමෙන් ඉදපල්ලා හරිද ??
https://youtu.be/vU6q2bkkUVg... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 18/11/25)
භික්ෂූන් වහන්සේ සහ පොලිසිය අතර ගැටුමෙන් පසු ත්රී' මලේ අද වෙච්ච දේ මෙන්න
https://youtu.be/7w9uKzT_MYs... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 18/11/25)
බුදු පිළිමේ පොලිසියේ අගු පිළක තිබිලා රටම ඇවිලුණු ත්රී'මලේ සිද්ධියේ සැඟවුණු කතාව - නලින් කුපිත වෙයි
https://youtu.be/dgZSMmKaol8... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 18/11/25)
හාමුදුරුවෝ දෙනමකට ඉස්පිරිතාලේ ඉන්නම නෙලුවා මුතු කුඩේ කැඩෙන්නම දීලා - ලැජ්ජයි යකෝ
https://youtu.be/ieEK9sLFd2I... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 18/11/25)
නිත් ළමයි විභාගෙ ලියද්දි මම බෞද්ධ උරුමය බේරගත්තා.
https://youtu.be/mFzzxCrJRyU... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 18/11/25)
Right of Reply to Dr. Geewananda Gunawardana: Sri Lanka will not allow western failed experiments to be repackaged for Our Children
Dr. Geewananda Gunawardana’s recent article “Religious barriers to information” attempts to paint Sri Lankan religious leaders, parents, and child-protection advocates as “ignorant,” “fear-driven,” and “obstacles to progress.” Religious barriers to information No, Dr. Gunawardana. The barrier is not religion. The barrier is Sri Lanka’s refusal to accept failed Western social experiments repackaged as “education.” now being exported to developing nations after collapsing in their own countries. Before lecturing Sri Lankan society, readers deserve to know who is speaking and whose interests he represents. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
NDB Bank Hosts Analyst Earnings Call on 9M 2025 Financial Results
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) hosted its quarterly Analyst Earnings Call recently to discuss the Bank’s financial performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2025. This follows the release of the Bank’s nine months’ financial results to the Colombo Stock Exchange, where NDB reported a post-tax profit of LKR 7.5 billion, marking a remarkable 65% year-on-year growth and the highest ever achieved on a normalized standalone basis. The call, held virtually from the Bank’s Head Office in Colombo 02, was led by the Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kelum Edirisinghe, along with members... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
Be a patriotic Sinhalese. Be a patriotic Sri Lankan.
Take an Oath as follows: " I proudly embrace my identity as a Sinhalese and my identity as a Sri Lankan. Both are priceless facets of who I am, and I believe wholeheartedly that they can and do co - exist peacefully. My Sinhalese heritage connects me to a rich tapestry of history, language, culture, and traditions that have shaped this beautiful island for millennia. It is a source of great pride and a deep well of cultural roots. Simultaneously, my Sri Lankan identity unites... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
Re-emergence of terrorism and drugs nexus
While the ongoing crusade against drugs in Sri Lanka showing amazing results all round, Indian intelligence agencies made an alarming revelation of a new alliance forming between the Islam fundamentalists in the subcontinent and remnants of the dreaded terrorist outfit, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Indian sleuths say the new nexus of drug-lords and terrorists now known as D-syndicate is using South Indian and Sri Lankan routes to expand its drug trade after suffering major losses in western and northern India. The LTTE, once considered one of the most ruthless and sophisticated... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
Compassion to animals in ancient Sri Lanka gave moral leadership to Sinhalese Kings and raised the moral stature of the people of Sri Lanka
The ancient Sinhalese people were known as the 'Aryavamsa' (Noble Race) by neighboring countries due to their high moral standards, especially their unique tradition of compassion towards animals, largely inspired by Buddhist principles. Sri Lanka led the world on moral leadership in ancient times. It was the world's leading country on Animal Rights. Compassion and Moral Leadership Ancient Sri Lankan society, guided by the Buddhist tenets of metta (loving-kindness) and karuna (compassion) toward all sentient beings, incorporated animal welfare into state policy and moral conduct. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
Order of Friendship by Putin signifies SL significance in Eurasia Saman Weerasinghe
Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Dr. Saman Weerasinghe has been awarded the Order of Friendship (Orden Druzhby) by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a ceremony held at the Kremlin in Moscow recently. Dr. Weerasinghe speaks to Daily Mirror about the achievement and its significance as far as Russia –Sri Lanka ties are concerned. QWhat does the Order of Friendship mean to you personally and diplomatically?The Order of Friendship is awarded to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to strengthening international relations, cultural exchange, and humanitarian cooperation. For me,... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
Police have violated the Constitution: Amarapura Nikaya Mahanayaka Thera
Colombo, Nov. 17 (Daily Mirror) - Mahanayaka Thera of the Amarapura Chapter, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithrimurthi Thera, in a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has expressed his dismay at the incident at the Bodhiraja Sambuddha Jayanthi Viharaya in Trincomalee. “The police have violated Article 9 of the Constitution by assaulting Buddhist monks and removing the Buddha statue at the Viharaya. Buddhism has to be safeguarded as per Article 9 of the Constitution. The injured monks have been admitted to hospital as they needed urgent treatment. The Buddhist population in... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
අමරපුර මහ නිකායේ මහානායක හිමිවරු වහාම මාධ්ය කැඳවයි - බුදු පිළිම සිද්ධිය ගැන හෙළිදරව්වක්
https://youtu.be/HAg-l5dAAik... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
මේ මමයි නැගෙනහිර ආණ්ඩුකාරවරිය - මෙන්න සාක්ෂි බලා ගන්න මමයි දන්නේ ඔක්කෝම
https://youtu.be/_2clsQmEob8... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
ත්රීමලේ බුදු පිළිම සිද්ධිය ගැන දයාසිරිගෙන් හෙළිදරව්වක්
https://youtu.be/SiKtwuiMYek... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
මහා සංඝරත්නය ජනතා විරෝදය මැද පොලිසිය බුදු පිළිමය වඩම්මවයි - ජනතාවගේ පොලිසියේ සාදුකාර දෙයි
https://youtu.be/ewfAwTkxms4... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
බුදු දහමට අත තියන්න ලෑස්ති වෙන්න එපා - මේක බෞද්ධ අපේ රට බොලව්...මිහින්තලේ හිමි ආණ්ඩුවට අනතුරු අඟවයි
https://youtu.be/DDgx8pFDiA0... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
ත්රිකුණාමලයේ පන්සල කඩලා දාන්න ඩෝසර් එයි - තත්ත්වය උණුසුම් මෙන්න නවතම දර්ශන
https://youtu.be/_uTux9yEAWE... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
භික්ෂූන් වහන්සේ සහ පොලිසිය ඇවිලුනු ත්රිකුණාමලය ගැටුම - වයිරල් යන වීඩියෝවේ ඇත්ත කතාව මෙන්න
https://youtu.be/BjUguiYuL44... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
බුදු පිළිමය ගැන කියලා නාමල් පාර්ලිමේන්තුව උණුසුම් කරයි
https://youtu.be/Git-F3d0-q8... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
දිලිත් සභාවේ එකපාරටම යක්ෂාවේශ වෙයි උඹලා තමයි ජාතිවාදියෝ - මි#මරුවෝ
https://youtu.be/R7XAw_FnEkE... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
පාර්ලිමේන්තුවේ එකම ගිනි විජ්ජුම්බරයයි - ත්රිකුණාමල බුදු පිළිම ගැටළුව සභාව දෙවනත් කරයි
https://youtu.be/hfLxqmXPZ-k... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
Standard Chartered Bank Withdraws from Retail Banking in Sri Lanka as US & England Escalate Covert Terror in South Asia
blog: eesrilanka.wordpress.com ‘Before you study the economics, study the economists!’ Standard Chartered Withdraws from Retail Banking in Sri Lanka as US & England Escalate Covert Terror in South Asia e-Con e-News 09-15 November 2025 Chosen as Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2024, and honoured for the ‘Best Catwalk’, Melloney Dassanayaka, a Standard Chartered Bank (SCBSL) employee, was then selected to represent Sri Lanka at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico. An ‘active’ participant in SCBSL’s ‘various extracurricular activities’, she was also a member of the bank’s ‘Diversity & Inclusive Council’... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
Syria deploys foreign fighters to Lebanon border
NOV 13, 2025 The deployments come as part of an alleged ‘crackdown’ on ISIS cells across Syria, including near the Lebanese border Foreign fighters from the Syrian army have recently been transferred from the country’s north to the border area with Lebanon, sources told The Cradle on 13 November. “In recent days, groups of foreign fighters have been transferred from the Harem area in Idlib province to the city of Al-Qusayr, near the Syrian–Lebanese border, coinciding with the movement of heavy military equipment, including vehicles and armored units,” the sources said. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
DRS based on the foundational concept of ' Player Referral' is ultimately the product of a Sri Lankan legal mind
Yes, the foundational concept of 'Player Referral', which is central to the Decision Review System (DRS) in cricket, was conceived by a Sri Lankan legal mind, Senaka Weeraratna. In 1997, Senaka Weeraratna, a lawyer based in Colombo, first proposed the idea in a letter to an Australian newspaper, The Australian, and subsequently published it in various international journals and newspapers. He drew an analogy to the appellate function of the legal system, arguing that dissatisfied players should have the right to appeal an on-field umpire's decision to a third umpire using modern technology like... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 17/11/25)
Kachchativu: Time for a fresh perspective
Recently, Kachchativu Island has attracted attention not only from fisherfolk of India and Sri Lanka but also from political leaders of both nations and the judiciary. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to Kachchativu in September marked a significant milestone. For the first time in history, the leader of Sri Lanka expressed interest in the ongoing debate over the island — an issue settled decades ago after lengthy negotiations. Meanwhile, India’s Chief Justice Surya Kant, who was in Colombo just weeks before his appointment, while not explicitly mentioning Kachchativu or illegal fishing activities by Indian fishers... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/11/25)
How the IMF and US Helped Loot and Entrap Argentina with Debt
Argentina is back in the news with renewed financial turmoil spurred by President Milei’s poor political standing. That poor standing is the product of anger with Argentina’s dire economic performance and massive corruption within Milei’s administration, and it augurs poorly for his party’s performance in the forthcoming October 2025 election. In response, the IMF and US have jumped into action to save Milei’s government. The IMF had already provided a $20 billion bailout in April 2025. Now, the US government has provided another $20 billion (in the form of a central bank... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/11/25)
Sri Lanka's Sinhalese legal minds in the pre-colonial era made a substantial contribution to the development of Buddhist civilizational values that are still admired and reverberated world wide.
The statement is accurate: Sri Lanka's pre-colonial Buddhist monks and scholars made substantial contributions to the development of Buddhist civilizational values and knowledge systems that have had a worldwide impact, particularly within the Theravāda tradition. Key contributions include: Preservation and Codification of the Pali Canon: The Tipitaka, the foundational scriptures of Theravāda Buddhism, was first committed to writing in Sri Lanka during the 1st century BCE. This textual preservation was crucial for the survival and dissemination of the Dhamma (Buddha's doctrine) globally. Development of Commentaries and Subcommentaries: Sri Lankan... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/11/25)
The Accounts of the visits of Chinese Pilgrims Fa - hien (5th Century ) and Xuanzang (7th century) to Buddha Gaya reveal the Indian roots of Buddhism
The accounts of the Chinese pilgrims Fa-hien (5th century CE) and Xuanzang (7th century CE) confirm that Bodh Gaya is the fundamental site of Buddhism's origins in India because it is where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. Their writings provide detailed historical evidence of the site's importance as a major pilgrimage center and offer crucial insights into the state of Buddhism in India during their respective visits. Fa-hien's Account (Early 5th Century CE) Focus on Pilgrimage Sites: Fa-hien visited India around 400 CE during the Gupta period primarily to acquire complete copies... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/11/25)
මාලිමා ප්රබලයෙක් මත්ද්රව්ය චෝදනා මත අත්අඩංගුවට..
ජාතික ජන බල වේගයේ දෙහිවල ආසන සංවිධායකවරයෙක් මත්ද්රව්ය චෝදනා මත අත්අඩංගුවට ගෙන ඇති බව වාර්තා වෙයි. මෙසේ අත්අඩංගුවට ගෙන ඇත්තේ ජනතා විමුක්ති පෙරමුණේ හිටපු පලාත් පාලන මන්ත්රීවරයෙක් වන ටෝනි මොහොමඩ් නමැත්තකු බවද සදහන්ය. මත්ද්රව්ය බෙදා හැරීම සඳහා ඇසුරුම් කිරීමට සහාය දුන් මුද්රණ ආයතනයක හිමිකරුවෙක් වන මෙම පුද්ගලයා දීර්ග කාලයක් ජනතා විමුක්ති පෙරමුණේ ක්රියාකාරිකයෙක්ව සිට ඇතැයිද පැවසේ.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/11/25)
Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently under asylum reforms
(BBC) - People granted asylum in the UK will have to wait 20 years before they can apply to settle permanently, under plans due to be announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood on Monday. The major shake-up to asylum policy comes as the government seeks to reduce small boat crossings and asylum claims. Under the plans, people who are granted asylum will only be allowed to stay in the country temporarily, with their refugee status regularly reviewed and those whose home countries are then deemed safe told to return. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/11/25)
Man arrested after video of tourist harassment goes viral
Colombo, Nov. 16 (Daily Mirror) - Police have arrested a 23-year-old man sought over an incident involving a foreign tourist in Thirukkovil, after a video of the harassment went viral on social media. The suspect, a resident of Kalawanchikudi, was taken into custody following a complaint lodged by a New Zealand national who had arrived in Sri Lanka on a tour. According to the Tourist Police, the woman reported that on October 25, while travelling from Arugam Bay towards Passikudah, a young man behaved indecently during her excursion. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/11/25)
Patali demands government reveal all agreements signed with the US
Former Member of Parliament Patali Champika Ranawaka is demanding that the current government immediately disclose all agreements signed with the United States (US). He emphasised that the government has a responsibility to ensure transparency regarding these agreements and called on the President to present these documents to Parliament. Ranawaka further stressed that it is essential for both Parliament and the public to be informed about these agreements, as they directly affect the future of the country.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/11/25)
Breaking News ත්රිකුණාමලය තත්වය
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අන්තර්ජාතික ථේරවාද ධර්මායතනයේ බද්ධ සීමාව සම්මත කිරීමේ මහා විනය කර්මය
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නාවලපිටියේ ධනවත්ම පවුල අපේ පවුල - මගේ රට ඉන්න නෝනටත් කාර් එකක් තියෙනවා
https://youtu.be/Dk1v0qKh_DI... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/11/25)
උඹලා බෞද්ධයෝ කියන්න ලැජ්ජයි සුනාමියෙන් විනාශ වුණු විහාරය ගොඩනඟන්න ගිය භික්ෂුන්ට පොලිසියෙන් තර්ජන
https://youtu.be/h0FzwSOITgQ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/11/25)
Government and Banks should do more to help Marine Industry
Shipyard in Mutwal Fishery Harbour Government is vigorously promoting boat building industry in Sri Lanka and appointed a dedicated state minister to support the industry. Export Development Board has also established a cabinet approved Advisory Board to develop Marine Industry with emphasis to further assist nautical tourism and ministers but the support is lacking. Government and banks are also not supporting the industry because the importance has not been clearly understood. As the CEO of a newly established shipyard in Sri Lanka I decided to highlight the woos related... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
Sri Lanka at an advantageous position to bring in value-addition for exports: Deloitte India
Says Sri Lanka needs policies, infrastructure and administrative measures for value-added exports Asserts signing free trade agreements not enough, processes need to be streamlined By Shannine Daniel Vijay Chauhan Sri Lanka is at an advantageous position to bring in value-addition stages for its exports but to do so, significant focus needs to be given to bring in the necessary policies, infrastructure and administrative measures, said Deloitte India Executive Director Direct Tax Policy Vijay Chauhan. Chauhan stressed on the administrative measures, which are... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
Japan’s attempt to resurrect its ‘notorious militarism’ can only threaten both regional security and global peace and stability
Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has triggered a sharp political storm across East Asia through her recent, highly provocative comments suggesting that a conflict in the Taiwan Strait could meet Japan’s criteria for a “survival-threatening situation.” Such a designation under Japan’s controversial 2015 security legislation could permit the Japanese Self-Defense Forces to intervene militarily even without a direct attack on Japanese territory. Although Takaichi later said she would avoid “specifying hypothetical cases,” she did not retract her core position. To many international... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
KIFF concludes: Cuban film bags Best Film trophy, Best Director award goes to Sri Lanka
Chief Minister Banerjee further promised that the West Bengal government will organize the festival in a bigger and more colorful way next year. "I promise you, next year we will organize this Kolkata International Film Festival in a bigger and more colorful way," she said. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who made a surprise appearance at the closing ceremony of the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), extended an invitation to foreign delegates to invest in the state’s film industry. Cuban film ‘To the West in Zapata’ by... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
අයවැය IMF අවශ්යතාවට හැදුවාදැයි දැන් බලනවා.. මීළඟ වාරිකය ලැබෙන්නේ ඒ අනුවයි – I.M.F. සන්නිවේදන අධ්යක්ෂ ජූලි කොසැක් කියයි
2026 වසර සඳහා ශ්රී ලංකාව ඉදිරිපත් කර ඇති අයවැය අයිඑම්එෆ් ණය වැඩසටහනේ පරාමිතීන්ට අනුකූලව සකස් කර ඇත්දැයි ජාත්යන්තර මූල්ය අරමුදලේ කාර්ය මණ්ඩලය විසින් මේ වනවිට අධ්යයනය කරමින් සිටින බව අයිඑම්එෆ් සන්නිවේදන අධ්යක්ෂිකා ජූලි කොසැක් මහත්මිය පවසා ඇත. මෙම ඇගයීම ශ්රී ලංකාව සඳහා වන විස්තීර්ණ ණය වැඩසටහනේ පස්වැනි සමාලෝචනය සලකා බැලීම විධායක අධ්යක්ෂ මණ්ඩලයට විශේෂයෙන් වැදගත් වන බව ද ඇය කියා සිටියාය. ශ්රී ලංකාව සඳහා වන විස්තීර්ණ ණය වැඩසටහනේ පස්වැනි සමාලෝචනය සලකා බැලීම සඳහා ජාත්යන්තර මූල්ය අරමුදලේ විධායක අධ්යක්ෂ මණ්ඩලය ඉදිරි සති කිහිපය තුළ රැස්වන බව අයිඑම්එෆ් සන්නිවේදන අධ්යක්ෂිකාව කියා ඇත.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
අමෙරිකානු - ශ්රී ලංකා ආරක්ෂක සහයෝගිතා ගිවිසුම යනු SOFA ගිවිසුමට පාර කපන උපක්රමයක් - ජාතික සංවිධානවලින් චෝදනා
අමෙරිකා එක්සත් ජනපදයේ ආරක්ෂක දෙපාර්තමේන්තුව මගින් දියත් කෙරෙන රාජ්ය හවුල්කාරීත්ව වැඩසටහන (SPP) යටතේ වෙරළ ආරක්ෂක බලකාය සමග අවබෝධතා ගිවිසුමක් අත්සන් කිරීමේ පසුබිම පිළිබඳව ලංකා ලීඩර් ජාතික සංවිධානවල මතය විමසන ලදී. මේ වෛද්ය වසන්ත බණ්ඩාර මහතාගේ අදහස ඔහුගේ වචනයෙන්, "රාජ්ය සහයෝගිතා වැඩසටහන 1993 දී නිර්මාණය කරන්නේ සෝවියට් දේශය බිඳවැටීමෙන් පසුව ගොඩනැගීමට නියමිත වූ ඒක ධ්රැවීය ලෝකය තුළ කලාපයේ රටවල් අමෙරිකානු ආරක්ෂක උවමනාවන් සමග ගැටගසා තබාගැනීමටයි. මේ වන විට SPP ගිවිසුම් 89ක් අත්සන් කර ඇති අතර එම රටවල් NATO සංවිධානයට ගැටගසා ගැනීමට ද ඒවා යොදා ගැනිනි. ඒ අනුව ශ්රි ලංකාව ආසියාවේ NATO... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
“Lion of Ruhunu” at 80: Political Journey of Mahinda Rajapaksa
The “Lion of Ruhunu” waves to supporters, a familiar gesture from a political career spanning over five decades, from his first parliamentary victory in 1970 to the present day Sri Lanka’s fifth executive president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, will celebrate his 80th birth anniversary this week. Mahinda, born on November 18, 1945, served two terms as president from November 2005 to January 2010 and from January 2010 to January 2015. He was also sworn in as Prime Minister on four occasions: April 2004, October 2018, November 2019 and... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
Applications open for interest-free student loan scheme
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has announced the call for applications for the Interest-Free Student Loan Scheme, allowing students to enrol in 131 degree programmes offered by 18 government-recognised degree-awarding institutions. The Government Information Department, issuing a notice, stated that students who sat for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination in the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 are eligible to apply. Applications for these 131 degree courses offered by the 18 recognised institutions can be obtained by visiting the official website of the Ministry of Education, Higher... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
මාතලේ අළුවිහාරයේදී පූජ්ය පිළියන්දල සමිද්ධිරතන හිමි ( සිදූ නාට්යයේ සෝරත පොඩි හාමුදුරුවෝ )පැවැත්වූ ධර්ම දේශණය
https://youtu.be/AL1d41mezZg... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
මම ඊයේ රෑ හොඳට අඩිය ගහලා LIVE ආවා - උඹලා වගේ හොරෙන් අඩි ගහන්නේ නෑ අපි
https://youtu.be/UeESbf5GBWk... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
Final rites of Dr. Harischandra Wijayatunga today
Share Post The final rites of Dr. Harischandra Wijayatunga, the leader of the Sinhala Mahasammatha Bhumiputra Party and the creator of the renowned Sinhala Dictionary (Sinha Shabdakoshaya), will be held today (15). Dr. Wijayatunga who lived to the age of 94, passed away two days ago (13). Born on October 25, 1931, in a village in Minuwangoda, he received his initial education at the Minuwangoda Bilingual School. He later entered Nalanda College when it was temporarily moved to Minuwangoda during World War II. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
සජබේ මන්ත්රිනීට සද්දේ දාපු මාලිමා සභාපතිට සජිත් සුද්ද සිංහලෙන් කියලා දෙයි
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A Nation Mourns The Passing of Dr. Harischandra Wijayathunga
Sri Lanka bows its head in solemn grief at the passing of Dr. Harischandra Wijayathunga (1931–2025), a scholar, patriot, and steadfast guardian of the Sinhala identity. His departure is not merely the loss of a man, but the silencing of a voice that carried the dignity of a nation. Dr. Wijayathunga’s life was a reflection of the power of knowledge. Through his monumental works, including the Practical Sinhala Dictionary and the Gunasena Maha Sinhala Shabdakoshaya, he gave Sinhala speakers a foundation of pride and precision. His dictionaries were not just books; they were... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
Vatican must apologize to Sri Lanka for the Crimes against Humanity committed by the Portuguese under the influence of the Papal Bulls
https://share.google/aimode/vzl6WECPJMz7zRglB While there have been demands from Sinhala Buddhist groups and social critics for a formal apology from the Vatican for the crimes committed by the Portuguese under the influence of Papal Bulls, the Vatican has not issued an official, specific apology directly to the nation of Sri Lanka for these historical events. The Vatican has, however, issued broader apologies for its historical role in justifying colonialism. Calls for an Apology from Sri Lanka Buddhist Groups: Buddhist nationalist groups and activists, such as the Bodu Bala Sena... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
The scope of Sri Lanka’s commitments to accountability
At the 60th Session of the UNHRC held in September 2025, Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Vijitha Herath stated: “We sincerely believe that external action will only serve to create divisions, thereby jeopardising the genuine and tangible national processes that have already been set in motion”. In keeping with that concept “The Government is committed to advance accountability through credible domestic processes by establishing “an independent public prosecutor’s office”. In fact, establishing such an office may involve amendments to existing Constitutional and Legal provisions depending on what specific acts have... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
NDB Bank Partners with NSUK to Empower Students Pursuing Overseas Education
NDB Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with NSUK Education Consultants, a reputed UK-based education consultancy, to further strengthen its Student File proposition, offering a seamless and reliable financial pathway for Sri Lankan students aspiring to study abroad. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially signed by Mr. Sanjaya Perera, Senior Vice President – Personal Banking and Customer Experience, and Mr. Zeyan Hameed, Vice President – Retail Banking, representing NDB Bank, and Mr. Prasad Abeykoon, Director of NSUK. Through this collaboration, NDB aims to simplify the financial process for students pursuing... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
මේ දේ වුණොත් ජාතියම විනාසයි! බෞද්ධකමට ආදරේ නම් අහපල්ලා - සිංහලයා වෙනුවෙන් කරන ඉල්ලීම
https://youtu.be/TgikNwqJCx0... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
Germans who stood up against the unjust persecution of witches in Europe
Several notable Germans, including legal scholars, physicians, and theologians, courageously spoke out and acted against the unjust persecution of witches in Europe, often at great personal risk Key figures include: Friedrich Spee von Langenfeld (1591–1635): A Jesuit priest and professor, Spee was one of the most influential critics of the witch hunts in Germany. His book Cautio Criminalis (Precaution in Criminal Cases), published in 1631, argued powerfully against the use of torture (which he had witnessed extensively as a confessor to accused women) and highlighted the inherent injustices and irrationality of... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
Proving the existence of God: Some compelling arguments
René Descartes argued that since he, an imperfect being, could think of God as a perfect being, God must have put the thought in his head, proving that God exists. Because how could an imperfect being imagine a perfect being? However, his argument is weak since it implies that God reacts to humans by making true whatever “perfect thing” they can conceive of, and even the word perfect is subjective. Philosophers have been trying to prove God’s existence for centuries, but they haven’t had much success. However, in the book Ten Proofs of the Existence of God by... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 15/11/25)
හැම කෙනෙක් ම අවසන් වනතෙක් බලන්න. මාස ගනනක් පුරා නින්දා අපහස කුමන්ත්රණ කල චරිත එලියට
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රටම ඇවිලෙන හෙළිදරව්වක් ඒ කන්ටේනර්වල තිබුණේ ආයුධමයි යුරෝපයේදී අර්චුනාට යළි තොරතුරක්
https://youtu.be/rPHDYxHp7es... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/11/25)
උඹලා සෙට් එක මරු බඩු ටික තමයි බං - කහින්නේ නැතුව අහගෙන ඉන්නවා හලෝ
https://youtu.be/8X7g5c0NasQ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 14/11/25)
ජංගි පැකට් ඉල්ලගෙන ඇඳපු මිනිස්සු - දයාසිරි ආණ්ඩුවත් එක්ක ගේම ඉල්ලයි
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Heroes of the Sinhala Resistance against the Portuguese, Dutch and British occupation of Sri Lanka for nearly 450 years
Throughout nearly 450 years of European colonial rule, the Sinhalese people resisted the Portuguese, Dutch, and British occupations, producing numerous figures now celebrated as national heroes Against the Portuguese (1518–1658) The resistance against the Portuguese was characterized by continuous conflicts and shifting alliances, primarily led by the kings and princes of the local kingdoms, especially Sitawaka and Kandy. Mayadunne of Sitawaka: A prominent figure in the early resistance against Portuguese influence and their control over the Kingdom of Kotte. Rajasinha I of Sitawaka (previously... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/11/25)
The Seethawaka Kings, Mayadunne and Rajasinghe, fought fiercely against foreign occupation (by the Portuguese) and in doing so restored the pride and dignity of the demoralized Sinhalese people
AI Overview response The statement that the Seethawaka Kings, Mayadunne and his son Rajasinghe I, fought fiercely against the Portuguese occupation and in doing so restored the pride and dignity of the Sinhalese people, is largely accurate from a historical perspective on their resistance efforts. Their military resistance was a significant source of national pride and a powerful symbol of defiance against foreign encroachment. Here's a breakdown of their impact: Fierce Resistance: Mayadunne established the Kingdom of Sitawaka after the division of the Kotte Kingdom and became a... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/11/25)
NDB Bank Partners with Browns EV to Drive the Future of Electric Vehicles in Sri Lanka
NDB Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Browns EV (Pvt) Ltd. through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing its commitment to supporting sustainable and affordable leasing solutions in Sri Lanka. This collaboration will enable customers to access Browns EV’s newly launched Wuling Electric Vehicle range with attractive and flexible financial solutions, making the shift to electric driving more attainable for Sri Lankans. Backed by a legacy of over 150 years in the automotive industry and further strengthened under the LOLC Group, Browns EV has taken a pioneering... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/11/25)
One in five Sri Lankan adults suffer from diabetes - health officials
Health authorities have revealed that one in five adults in Sri Lanka is currently living with diabetes, underscoring a growing public health concern in the country. Speaking at a press conference held at the Health Promotion Bureau, Dr. Kapila Banduthilaka, a Consultant Eye Surgeon at National Eye Hospital (NEH), revealed that nearly one-third of adults with diabetes also suffer from eye diseases. “According to the latest data, we are witnessing a 73% increase in the number of diabetic patients,” Dr. Banduthilaka said. “It has been identified that one in nine... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/11/25)
Revenue growth expected to slow down in 2026 due to decline in vehicle imports - Draft Report on Appropriation Bill
The draft report prepared in accordance with Standing Order 121(5)(i) of Parliament regarding the Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2026 was considered at the meeting of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF). This discussion took place recently (11) in Parliament, under the chairmanship of Member of Parliament Dr. Harsha de Silva, according to a statement issued by the Department of Communication of Parliament. The report had been prepared by the technical team of the Committee on Public Finance and presented to the Committee for consideration. According to the report,... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/11/25)
ඩී.වී චානකගේ සද්දේ...
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කයි TALKS
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ලංකාවේ පොලිටිකල් ලීඩර්ෂිප් එකක් නෑ.. ආයෝජකයන් එන්නෙ නෑ.. ඉදිරියට අමාරු වෙනවා..- ජයශංකර්
විපක්ෂ නායක සජිත් ප්රේමදාස ඉන්දීය රජයේ ආරාධනාවකට අනුව මෙම සතියේ ඉන්දියාව බලා ගියේ පක්ෂයේ වෙනත් මන්ත්රිවරයකු හෝ නොමැතිවය. ඔහු සමග ලක්ෂ්මන් ෆොන්සේකා, චමිත් විජේසුන්දර හා කුසුම් විජේතිලක යන සමගි ජන බලවේගයේ සාමාජිකයන් ගියහ. අගමැති හරිනි අමරසූරියගේ ඉන්දීය සංචාරයෙන් පසු විපක්ෂ නායකවරයාට එරට සංචාරයකට ආරාධනා කිරීම ගැන දේශපාලන ක්ෂේත්රයේ දැඩි අවධානය යොමු වී තිබිණි. ඉන්දීය සංචාරයේදී විපක්ෂ නායකවරයාට අගමැති නරේන්ද්ර මෝදි හමුවීමට අවස්ථාව හිමිවූයේ නැත. එහෙත් එරට විදේශ ඇමැති එම්. ජයශංකර් හමුවූ අවස්ථාවේදී ඔහු ප්රකාශ කර ඇත්තේ, ‘ලංකාවේ පොලිටිකල් ලීඩර් සිප් එකක්’ නොමැති බවයි. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/11/25)
ටි්රලියනක් ඉතුරු කතාව කෙප්පයක්.. රට එදිනෙදා දුවන්නේ ණය අරන්..
මහා භාණ්ඩාගාරයේ ටි්රලියනක් පමණ ඉතිරිව තිබෙන්නේ යැයි කියන කථාව පිළිගත නොහැකි හුදු කතන්දරයක් පමණක් බවත් ආර්ථික විද්යාවට අනුව ශ්රී ලංකාවේ භාණ්ඩාගාරයේ මුදල් ඉතිරිවිය නොහැකි බවත් හිටපු අමාත්ය බන්දුල ගුණවර්ධන මහතා (13) පැවසීය. හිටපු අමාත්ය බන්දුල ගුණවර්ධන මහතා ‘අයිඑම්එෆ් ප්රකීර්ණ විසදුම්’ කෘතිය පිළිබඳව දැනුවත් කිරීම සඳහා නුගේගොඩදී (13) පැවැති මාධ්ය හමුවේදී එසේ පැවසීය. මෙරට ප්රධාන ජාතික ගැටලු දෙකක් ඇති අතර ආණ්ඩුවක් එදිනදා පවත්වාගෙන යෑමට ප්රමාණවත් ආදායමක් නොමැතිවීම හෙවත් ජංගම ගිණුමේ එසේ නැත්නම් වර්තන ගිණුමේ හිඟය එහිදී ප්රධාන ගැටලුව බවත් 1950, 51 සහ 1977 අවුරුදු තුන හැරුණාම අබුදය ඇතිවන තෙක් සහ වර්තමානයේ ද ආණ්ඩුව එදිනදා පවත්වාගෙන යෑමට ප්රමාණවත් ආදායමක් නොලැබෙන බවත් ඒ මහතා කීය. රාජ්ය අයවැයේ ජංගම ගිණුමේ එසේ නැත්නම් වර්තන ගිණුමේ හිඟය ලෙස හදුන්වන එම හිග`යක් තියෙන විට භාණ්ඩාගාරයේ මුකුත් ඉතිරි නොවන බව කී ගුණවර්ධන මහතා ඒ නිසා කවුරු... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/11/25)
බැන්නට හොරු කිව්වට කමක් නෑ | වසන්තගේ වෙලාවත් අරන් තනි අලියා ආණ්ඩුවට කියලා දුන්න පාඩම
https://youtu.be/iSxRHF5KoZU... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/11/25)
Veediya Bandara - A Warrior and a Defiant Renegade
Veediya Bandara rose to prominence as a celebrated war hero in the 16th century during the Kotte Kingdom, earning the title Thiruwelle Bandara, meaning "The Tiger of Kotte." His valour and tactical acumen have solidified his place as a crucial figure in Sri Lankan history. Interestingly, some historians propose that Veediya Bandara may have had Tamil ancestry, which adds a fascinating dimension to his legacy. Paul E. Peiris, a noted historian, posits that he hailed from a distinguished family in Madampe, which underscores his noble lineage. His father,... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/11/25)
Pathfinder Foundation Hosts New Zealand Leadership Delegation for Strategic Dialogue
The Pathfinder Foundation welcomed a delegation from the Asia New Zealand Foundation Leadership Network during its visit to Sri Lanka. The meeting was attended by H.E. David Pine, High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, Mr Milinda Moragoda, Founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, along with the Foundation's Directors and staff. The engagement also gathered several young Sri Lankan leaders for networking and discussion on areas of mutual interest. Bernard Goonetilleke, Chairman of the Pathfinder Foundation and Ms Adele Mason of the Asia New Zealand Foundation, delivered opening remarks. The program focused on three main areas: Managing... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/11/25)
Sinhala Buddhists have made a significant contribution to the global propagation of Buddhism, primarily by safeguarding, documenting, and disseminating the Theravāda tradition and the Pāli Canon, and through modern missionary work in the West.
Preservation and Dissemination of Theravāda Buddhism Preservation of the Pāli Canon: The Theravāda Pāli Canon, the foundational scripture for Southern Buddhism, was first committed to writing in Sri Lanka at Aluvihara in the 1st century BCE, ending a long tradition of oral transmission. This written record has been crucial for preserving the teachings in their original form. Scholarly Center and Commentaries: Sri Lanka, particularly the ancient Mahāvihāra monastery, became a renowned center for Buddhist scholarship. South Indian scholars associated with the Mahāvihāra, such as Buddhaghosa (4th–5th century CE),... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 13/11/25)
Charges against Daisy Forrest cannot be maintained due to dementia: Defense tells court
Colombo, Nov. 12 (Daily Mirror) - Defense counsel representing Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, informed the Colombo High Court that maintaining proceedings against her under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is baseless, as she is suffering from dementia. President’s Counsel Anil Silva, making submissions before Colombo High Court judge Udesh Ranatunga stated that his client suffers from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and therefore maintaining the indictment against her has no legal foundation. He further noted that his client, who is 98 years old, is... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/11/25)
මහා කැබ් මංකොල්ලය....
https://youtu.be/AG3l5-N8EiM... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/11/25)
මේක කුමන්ත්රණකාරී දූෂණයක්! | මිනිස්සුත් හෙණ ඉල්ලයි! | දිලිත් සභාව දෙවනත් කරමින් කළ හෙළිදරව්ව
https://youtu.be/5tvtmxiojbA... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/11/25)
අජිත් පාර්ලිමේන්තුව දෙවනත් කරයි..ලැජ්ජා වෙන්න ඕනි..කයිවාරු විතරයි
https://youtu.be/njANEhYZsQE... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/11/25)
In the Heart of the Amazon: COP 30 and the Fate of the Planet
My recent visit to Brazil coincided partly with the Conference of the Parties (COP) 30, the 30th United Nations Climate Conference in Belém. Although I did not attend COP 30, I was very fortunate to visit the Amazon. It was both awe-inspiring and humbling to experience —even briefly—the mystery and stillness of nature, and the ebb and flow of life in the Amazon: the largest tropical rainforest in the world, sustained by the ever-flowing Amazon River, the largest and widest river on Earth. The magnificent forest, the river, and its tributaries, such as... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/11/25)
The Importance of the Thai - Sinhala Buddhist Historical Relations covering a period of 800 years
The 800-year historical relationship betweenThailand (Siam) and Sri Lanka (Sinhala) is primarily defined by the mutual exchange and preservation of Theravada Buddhism, which has profoundly shaped their respective cultures, art, architecture, and national identities. This enduring "golden thread" of religious cooperation has been crucial for the continuity and development of the Sangha (monastic community) in both nations. The importance of this relationship is evident in several key areas: Transmission and Preservation of Theravada Buddhism Source of Lankavamsa Buddhism: Around the 12th to 15th centuries, Sri Lankan... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/11/25)
Why Buddha Rejected Hindu Gods — The Truth No One Talks About
Over 2,500 years ago Prince Siddhartha broke with the Vedic world and became the Buddha. This video traces why he rejected priestly authority, ritual sacrifice, and caste privilege—not because he denied the existence of devas, but because he placed liberation in personal insight, ethical practice, and meditation. Learn how the Buddha’s Middle Way, anātman (no‑self), and critique of ritual transformed South Asian religion and society—and why that ancient clash still matters today https://youtu.be/Bkz3c_E06gI... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/11/25)
New coral reef near Colombo, a refuge for threatened biodiversity
A research team from the Sri Lanka Blue Resources Trust found a new ridge linking the Yakampita and Gingiripita reefs. The discovery reveals the surprising richness of the marine ecosystem near the capital, where some areas show over 50 per cent hard coral cover. But researchers warn that the reefs remain outside protected areas and are threatened by pollution and illegal fishing. Colombo (AsiaNews) – A new coral ridge has been discovered off the coast of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, thanks to research conducted... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/11/25)
The man who annihilated the LTTE: Mahinda Rajapaksa - Sri Lanka’s most successful president
Last week, Veteran journalist D.B.S. Jeyaraj, writing the first of a two-part article on Mahinda Rajapaksa turning 80, aptly surmised the protagonist as ‘demonised by the opponents and deified by supporters’. While I am not particularly interested in the birthdays of politicians, this made me ponder Mahinda Rajapaksa’s legacy in Sri Lankan politics. That was also in relation to a recent debate on social media about the most successful Sri Lankan president, for which the analyst in question had, funny enough, picked Chandrika Kumaratunga. CBK was indeed a grandiloquent and callous failure: Twenty thousand... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/11/25)
Colombo Dockyard to Build High Spec Cable-Layer in Sri Lanka
The new cable layer will be similar to a previous vessel, the Sophie Germain (Orange Marine) https://trinitymedia.ai/player/trinity-player.php?pageURL=https%3A%2F%2Fmaritime-executive.com%2Farticle%2Fcolombo-dockyard-to-build-high-spec-cable-layer-in-sri-lanka&contentHash=6690a601b739c3c08e355edb1644c599f3a64e8bdbff1b77ba9be82535351dd8&unitId=2900014820&userId=63aa8033-e41b-440f-8022-0f104332be08&isLegacyBrowser=false&isPartitioningSupport=1&version=20251111_3c52e095ed7565ed6d4b3892201f53eccbf3a3db&useBunnyCDN=0&themeId=502&isMobile=0&unitType=tts-player&integrationType=web Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard has been awarded a shipbuilding contract by the French submarine cable company Orange Marine. The deal finalized last week further cements the shipyard’s status with major European shipowners. The contract also shows a long-term commitment by Orange Marine to work with Colombo Dockyard. Relations between the two companies became stronger after Colombo Dockyard delivered a cable layer and repair vessel to Orange Marine back in 2023. The vessel, Sophie... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/11/25)
Drug boat case Seized Sri Lankan drug boat contained 24 sacks of narcotics weighing 355kg
MNDF Air Corps UAV detected an illegal vessel in Maldivian waters. Intercepted by the MNDF Coast Guard Special Boat Squadron - November 7, 2025 A joint operation by Maldivian and Sri Lankan authorities intercepted a fishing vessel carrying 58.6 kg of heroin and 297.3 kg of methamphetamine in the Maldives EEZ Five Sri Lankan crew members aged 28 to 63 were arrested and are being investigated jointly by MNDF, Maldives Police, Sri Lankan Navy and Sri Lankan Police The scale of the seizure once again highlights the... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/11/25)
I rode Sri Lanka's longest train journey - it was cheaper than a beer
The Northern Line is an 8-hour journey from Jaffna in the north of the island to the capital Colombo, on a line that was reconstructed after the civil warTrain travel in Sri Lanka takes you through its tropical heartlands (Photo: Jaromir/Getty) The first time I went to Jaffna was by train. It was fantastic, but it took 10 and a half hours,” Colombo-based Dhanushka Weerasekara, my guide from Blue Lanka Tours, tells me across the breakfast table. “I was excited but nervous because of the language barrier.” A decade after services resumed, the... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 12/11/25)
සජිත් ආණ්ඩුවේ අයවැය ෆ්ලැට් කරයි
https://youtu.be/ACO9YNiXJLs... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 11/11/25)
ලොකු බස්
10/11/25 දින සිදුවූ බිහිසුණු තලාව බස් අනතුරෙන් පසුවයි. 10/11/25 සඳු දින අනුරාධපුර තලාව ප්රදේශයේදී බස් රථයක් පෙරලී යාමෙන් සිදුවූ අනතුරින් 6 දෙනෙක් මිය ගොස් ඇති බව වාර්තා වෙයි. ඉතා පටු මාර්ගයක වේගයෙන් ධාවනය වූ මෙම බස් රථ අනතුරෙන් මැරුණු සහ තුවාල ලැබුවන් අතර මෙවර උසස් පෙළ විභාගයට පෙනී සිටින සිසු දරු දැරියන්ද වුහ. නොචියාගම දක්වා තලාව සිට ධාවනය වූ මෙම බස් රථය ලොකු එකකි. පල්ලමකට වැටී ඇත. පොඩි බස්රථයක් නම් දීවේ (මගී 26, 35, 42 වැනි) ඊයේ මෙම බස් අනතුර බොහෝ දුරට සිදු නොවනු ඇත. මියගිය/ආභාදිත ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 11/11/25)
“Nobody Voted For Multiculturalism!” | D-Day Veteran Says State Of UK Makes Sacrifice 'Unworthy'
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Trincomalee Temples Under Arakan Bhikkus
Trincomalee Temples Under Arakan Bhikkus Controversy surrounds the origins of the temples at Trincomalee where today a modern Hindu Kovil, popularly called Koneswaram has been set up. Though a tradition is quoted in support of the antiquity of the modern Hindu temple dating to the time of a mythical ruler named Kulakoddayan, after the Portuguese Captain General Azavedo destroyed the old temple complex and his successor Constantine de Sa removed the material from the destroyed temples to build a fortalice overlooking the bay, nothing remained there except the Bodhi tree where occasionally offerings were made by... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 11/11/25)
තමුසෙලා කිව්වනම් කරනවා ඕයි - සුජීව උදේම ආණ්ඩුව ෆ්ලැට් කරලා දායි
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තමුසෙලා කිව්වනම් කරනවා ඕයි - සුජීව උදේම ආණ්ඩුව ෆ්ලැට් කරලා දායි
https://youtu.be/TOqbjpDxofg... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/11/25)
'' අනුරගේ අදහස් අවශ්යත් නෑ, ඒවා අපට වටින්නෙත් නෑ...'' 😉😁😊- සජිත් ප්රේමදාස හොරණදී කියයි
https://youtu.be/EIsL6ZEZfoU... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/11/25)
අනුරගේ අයවැය හකීම් කඩ්ඩෙන්ම පතුරුගහයි! | Rauff Hakeem
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ජනාධිපති දුක් විඳලා ආපු මනුස්සයෙක් | චාමර අයවැය පොත විසිකරයි! ආණ්ඩුව බිත්තියටම හේත්තුකළාද?
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ජනපතිගේ ඇඟ ඇතුලේ භූතයෙක් - අයවැය බොරුව ගම්මන්පිල හෙළි කරයි
https://youtu.be/hJZRlYRyzqc... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/11/25)
Canada’s Capital of Mass Murder & Amnesia
blog: eesrilanka.wordpress.com ‘Before you study the economics, study the economists!’ * e-Con e-News 02 – 08 November 2025 * ‘In a humorous tone, the President recalled pre-election claims that the National People’s Power (NPP) would seize private property if elected to office.’ – see ee Economists, President jests… * ‘Aga Jayasinghe understood the NPP’s decision to continue with the IMF program, & felt it wise for the NPP to not rock the boat too much. Not because he endorsed the IMF program but... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/11/25)
LTTE යලි පිබිදෙනවා.. ඊබ්රහිම් සමග මත්ද්රව්ය ජාලය පුළුල් කරනවා..- ඉන්දීය බුද්ධි අංශ
ඉන්දියානු බුද්ධි අංශ මෑතකදී අනාවරණය කළ තොරතුරුවලට අනුව, දාවූද් ඊබ්රහිම් සින්ඩිකේට් සංවිධානය තහනම් කරන ලද දෙමළ ඊළාම් විමුක්ති කොටි (එල්.ටී.ටී.ඊ.) සංවිධානය සමඟ එක්ව දකුණු ඉන්දියාව හරහා මත්ද්රව්ය ප්රවාහනය කිරීමට කටයුතු කරමින් සිටින බවට විශ්වාස කෙරේ. මීට අදාළව බුද්ධි අංශ මගින් අන්තර්සම්බන්ධතා (intercepts) සටහන් කරගෙන ඇති අතර, එමගින් මුම්බායි කේන්ද්ර කරගත් මෙම අපරාධ කල්ලිය හිටපු එල්.ටී.ටී.ඊ. සාමාජිකයන් සමඟ සම්බන්ධතා පවත්වන බවට යෝජනා වී තිබේ. මෙම කණ්ඩායම් දෙක අතර දිගුකාලීන සබඳතා පවතින අතර, ඔවුන් විවිධ නීතිවිරෝධී ක්රියාවන් සඳහා පොදු ජාලයන් හරහා කටයුතු කරයි. IANS වාර්තාවකට අනුව, බුද්ධි අංශ උපුටා දක්වමින්... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/11/25)
Wither Tea Industry Contribution to National Economy?
2026 budget proposals included increasing the daily wage of plantation workers by the highest ever increase in history. The news was well received by the Upcountry Tamil community. They lit fire crackers and venerated photos of the President. On the face of it the act seems sensible. Politically it may retain some votes for the NPP. However, what is the economic impact? The writer takes no pleasure from correctly predicting the 2021-24 economic crisis way back in 2013. Highest Paid Tea Plantation Workers in the World Compared to other large tea producing... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/11/25)
The Justice Woodrenton Report on the shooting of rioters by the British Military and Police during the 1915 riots
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1915_Sinhalese-Muslim_riots The Justice Woodrenton Report found that the shooting of rioters by the military and police during the 1915 riots could not be legally justified, although it deemed the actions to have been taken in good faith for public safety. Further findings of the report included: The Commission, led by Chief Justice Sir Alexander Wood Renton and G. S. Schneider determined that the specific shootings investigated during the period of martial law had "no legal justification". Despite this, the report acknowledged that the actions of... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/11/25)
Supreme Court Judgment that triggered Martial Law riots in 1915 Ceylon
The 1915 riots in Ceylon were triggered by the Supreme Court's judgment in February 1915 related to a long-standing dispute over a Buddhist religious procession (perahera) in Gampola. The specific case was an appeal where the Supreme Court overturned a District Court's decision that had favored the Buddhist temple authorities of the Wallahagoda Dewala. The dispute centered on the right of the annual perahera procession to pass a newly built Indian Moorish mosque on Ambegamuwa Street with music Key details: · The Dispute: The Mosque Trustees objected to... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/11/25)
Indo-Lanka FTA - bilateral trade grown, but Sri Lanka lags behind: Ravi K
Colombo, Nov 8. (Daily Mirror) - The Indo-Lanka bilateral trade volume has grown exponentially, but Sri Lanka appears to be a loser with a trade gap heavily in favour of India, Parliament was informed today. Raising a question under Standing Order 27 (2), National Democratic Front (NDF) MP Ravi Karunanayake said that the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries entered into force 25 years ago and that both sides completed tariff liberalisation by 2008. He said Sri Lanka's exports to the Indian market amounted to only USD 884 million... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/11/25)
Cardinal blasts sex education move backed by foreign agencies
Colombo, Nov. 9 (Daily Mirror) - Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has raised serious concern over what he described as an “inappropriate sexual education program” proposed for inclusion in Sri Lanka’s school curriculum next year. Speaking at the reopening ceremony of the renovated St. Stephen’s Church in the Meerigama–Kinadeniya area, the Cardinal said the initiative—scheduled to begin in January under planned education reforms—is being developed under the influence of international organizations. He noted that the proposed curriculum seeks to introduce sexual education from Grade 6, with plans to train... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 10/11/25)
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s Declaration to Fully Implement the 13th Amendment
The Sri Lanka Sovereignty Forum expresses its deep concern and categorical opposition to the recent statement made by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, pledging to fully implement the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Such a declaration represents not merely a political position, but a direct challenge to the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Sri Lanka. The 13th Amendment was imposed under foreign duress in 1987, without the consent of the Sri Lankan people, and remains one of the most divisive and externally engineered constitutional impositions in our post-independence history. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 08/11/25)
'වැය' මිසක් 'අය'ක් නැති පැය 4ක්
https://youtu.be/9XeO1hEczVQ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 08/11/25)
A Study on Combat-Related PTSD Among Sri Lankan Army Personnel
Abstract From 1983 to 2009, the Sri Lankan Army engaged in an extended conflict known as the Eelam War, which saw a significant number of soldiers deployed in combat zones for prolonged periods. This relentless exposure to warfare led to a considerable incidence of combat stress among the troops. It was crucial to examine the effects of combat trauma on soldiers. Between March 2002 and December 2006, a clinical study was conducted involving 824 Army personnel who were referred to the psychiatric unit at the military hospital... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
The Role of the Judiciary in British occupied Ceylon (1796 - 1948)
During the British Occupation of Ceylon (1796-1948), the judiciary ultimately supported the colonial administration's "divide and rule" strategy through its judgments. By weakening traditional indigenous systems of justice and elevating Roman-Dutch law and aspects of English common law, the British-controlled courts eroded traditional Buddhist authority and custom, thus aiding colonial objectives and hindering the freedom struggle. British judicial system and colonial strategy Replacement of traditional systems: After the conquest of the Kandyan Kingdom in 1815, the British extended a unitary judicial system across the entire island. This move effectively... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
List of the specific sites of Buddhist and Hindu Temples destroyed by the Portuguese and names of Churches constructed on top of destroyed Temple sites
According to the Portuguese Historian Fernão de Queirós, and other sources detailing the Portuguese colonial period, many Buddhist and Hindu temples were systematically destroyed in Sri Lanka to make way for the construction of Christian churches Temples and corresponding churches mentioned in historical accounts Based on available historical accounts, including some that reference Queirós's work, specific sites of temple destruction and church construction include: Kelaniya Temple: The historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya was completely demolished by the Portuguese in 1575. The Church of St. Anne was later built on the... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
King Don Juan Dharmapala's Betrayal of Buddhism under the influence of the Portuguese Christian Missionaries
King Don Juan Dharmapala's conversion to Christianity and subsequent actions were a significant turning point in Sri Lankan history, widely viewed as a betrayal of Buddhism by the Sinhalese majority. His actions were heavily influenced by the Portuguese Christian missionaries and had lasting negative impacts on the Buddhist religious structure in his kingdom. Influence of Portuguese Missionaries and Conversion Early Influence: As a young prince, Dharmapala was tutored by Franciscan priests under the supervision of his maternal grandfather, King Bhuvanekabahu VII. This early exposure and education by the missionaries... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
MP Archchuna busy sleeping during AKD’s budget speech
Colombo, Nov. 7 (Daily Mirror) - Opposition Member of Parliament from the Jaffna district Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna, was seen fast asleep during the budget speech, which concluded a short while ago. The presentation of the 2026 Budget commenced at 1.30 p.m. and continued until nearly 6.00 p.m. The budget speech was presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. https://youtu.be/WPe_pvBg8bI... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
A budget presented by a confused government: Harsha
Colombo, Nov. 7 (Daily Mirror) - The President seems to be confused with his new neo-liberal free market ideology and his party’s protectionist industrial policy production economy concept, SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said today. "The President was like a parish priest preaching bana at a Buddhist temple. Totally confused with his new neo-liberal free market ideology and his party’s protectionist industrial policy production economy concept," Dr. De Silva said.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
President Anura Kumara’s Budget Speech 2026: Summary
Colombo, Nov. 7(Daily Mirror) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently presenting the Budget 2026 in Parliament, unveiling a series of allocations and reforms. So far, the proposals reflect a reform-driven and inclusive direction — highlighting investments in health services, digital infrastructure, education, and support for vulnerable groups. The budget emphasizes fiscal consolidation, digital transformation, and inclusive development, with notable investments in healthcare, transport, rural infrastructure, and welfare. Macroeconomic & Fiscal Direction The 2026 Budget targets a deficit of 5.2% of GDP, reflecting continued fiscal consolidation. State revenue is expected to rise... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
Sri Lanka’s economic recovery strengthens but remains incomplete
Sri Lanka’s economy has shown solid signs of recovery in 2025, but the rebound remains partial, with output still below pre-crisis levels and poverty rates significantly elevated, according to the World Bank’s latest Sri Lanka Development Update titled Better Spending for All. The report projects growth of 4.6% in 2025, supported by steady industrial and service sector activity, but warns that the recovery must be reinforced through fiscal prudence, private sector investment, and structural reforms. The World Bank notes that while the country has made measurable progress since its 2022 economic collapse,... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
Portuguese Inquisition in Goa and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) was authorized and sanctioned by the Vatican
The Vatican was associated with the Portuguese Inquisition in Goa and Ceylon (Sri Lanka), as it authorized the establishment of the Inquisition in the Portuguese territories and Popes sanctioned Portuguese conquests for the propagation of the Catholic faith. However, the Goa Inquisition was primarily an extension of the Portuguese Inquisition and operated under the authority of the Portuguese Crown, with significant autonomy from direct, day-to-day Vatican control. Key points of the association: Papal Sanction and the Padroado: The Vatican (Holy See) granted the Portuguese Crown the Padroado (patronage) through... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
Jeevaka the Buddha's Personal Physician deserves to be venerated in Sri Lanka as a patron of Medicine. If Thailand can do it admirably why not Sri Lanka being a prominent Theravada Buddhist nation?
https://share.google/aimode/pRSGiplqdOoCqgQu4 Question Jeewaka was the Buddha's Physician. He is venerated in Thailand by its Medical Profession and statues of Jeewaka are a common sight in Thai Hospitals. Can Sri Lanka being another Theravada Buddhist country adopt the practice of remembering Jeewaka like in Thailand. What measures are required by the authorities in Sri Lanka to do so? AI Overview Answer Yes. Sri Lanka, as a prominent Theravada Buddhist nation with its own rich history of ancient medicine, can certainly adopt the practice of venerating... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
Wrangle for an ass’s shadow
Vijitha Herat, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has stated that Sri Lanka did not attempt to join a losing race when he and the government decided to let the UNHRC to adopt the proposal A/HRC/60/21/2025 against Sri Lanka. He also added that they wanted to save funds by not getting involved in canvassing support from other nations. The minister’s excuses remind us of a tale of Demosthenes of an ass’s shadow in which two persons contended about trifles while both lost what they should have protected. What happened in Geneva, was the losing of... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
Vision of Dr. Gamani Corea and the South’s present development policy options
Dr. Gamani Core / Dr. Carlos Maria Correa The ‘takes’ were numerous for the perceptive sections of the public from the Dr. Gamani Corea 100th birth anniversary oration delivered at ‘The Lighthouse’ auditorium, Colombo, by Dr. Carlos Maria Correa, Executive Director of the South Centre in Geneva on November 4th. The fact that Dr. Gamani Corea was instrumental in the establishment of the South Centre decades back enhanced the value of the presentation. The event was organized by the Gamani Corea Foundation. The presentation proved... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
ජනාධිපතිගේ කතා ඇහුවම හිඟන පාතාල සුද්දෙක් මිසක් වැදගත් මිනිහෙක් රටට එන්නේ නෑ...
ජනාධිපති අනුර දිසානායක විදේශ තානාපතිවරුන් කැඳවා රට වැටී ඇති ආගාධය ගැන ප්රකාශ කරන විට ඒ රටවල් සිය රට වැසියන් ලංකාවේ සංචාරය සඳහා එවනු ඇතිදැයි සර්වජන බලය නායක, ව්යවසායක දිලිත් ජයවීර විමසයි. ජනාධිපතිවරයාට ව්යවසායකත්ව මනසක් තිබිණි නම් මෙම ප්රශ්න රහසේ විසඳාගනු විනා ලෝක ප්රසිද්ධ කිරීමට කටයුතු නොකරන බවයි, ඔහු පෙන්වා දෙන්නේ. පාතාලයන් අල්ලා ගෙන එන විට අන්තර්ජාතික මාධ්ය කැඳවා ලෝකයටම අදාළ පුවත ලබා දුන් බවත් ඔහු සඳහන් කරයි. එවිට රටට පැමිණෙන්නේ දෙකයි පනහේ සුද්දන් බවත් ඊළඟ පාතාලය ඊළඟට රටට හිස රදයක් වන්නේ මෙම සුද්දන්ගේ පාතාලය බව ද දිලිත්... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
After eight years behind bars, Court frees man sentenced to death
Colombo, Nov. 6 (Daily Mirror) - A man who had spent eight years in prison under a death sentence for drug trafficking was acquitted by the Court of Appeal, which found that the raid and recovery of productions in the case had not met the test of probability. The Court of Appeal two-judge bench comprising Justice P. Kumararatnam and Justice Pradeep Hettiarachchi set aside the conviction and death sentence imposed by the Colombo High Court on March 20, 2017, citing that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
2026 Budget: Govt should ensure economic transformation
Today is the budget day. The NPP government, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, will present its second maiden budget today when the country is at a critical juncture between hard-won stabilisation and the promise of sustainable growth. The past two years have been spent under the IMF programme, with the focus on restoring macroeconomic balance. Sri Lanka went for the IMF programme in March 2023 under the previous government. The current economic stabilisation is attributed to the successful continuation of the programme despite the change of government in the last presidential... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
The spicy truth: uncovering cinnamon fraud in the EU market
When you dust a little cinnamon over your cappuccino, the last thing on your mind is fraud. However, scientists at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) have uncovered cases of mislabelling that could lead to potential health risks, as Project Coordinator Anastasia Vlachou reveals.
Cinnamon is a cultivar from the inner bark layer of different evergreen trees belonging to the genus Cinnamomum. Once the cinnamon bark is shaved from the tree stump, it naturally takes on a coiled shape. The processing... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
NPP’s Peliyagoda UC member resigns
The National People's Power (NPP) Councillor of the Peliyagoda Urban Council, whose husband and son faced drug charges, has resigned from her post. Accordingly, she has submitted her resignation letter to the Gampaha District Returning Officer, with a copy directed to the Chief Secretary of the National People's Power. Disna Niranjala Kumari, who is related to the incident, was elected as the National People's Power Councillor for the Peliyagoda Urban Council in the last local government election.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
පෑලියගොඩ මාලිමා මන්ත්රිනිය කොස්ගොඩ සුජීගේ ඥාතිවරියක්
පෑලියගොඩ නගර සභාවේ ජාතික ජන බලවේගයේ නාගරික මන්ත්රී දිස්නා නිරංජලා කුමාරි යන අය නමගිය මත්ද්රව්ය ජාවාරම්කරුවකු වන “කොස්ගොඩ සුජීගේ” සමීපතම ඥාතියෙකු බවට තොරතුරු හෙළිව ඇතැයි පොලිසිය කියයි. මෙම තොරතුරු අනාවරණය වී ඇත්තේ එප්පාවල කටියාව යාය 10 ප්රදේශයේ පාසලක විදුහල්පතිවරයෙක් සම්බන්ධ සිද්ධිය විමර්ශනය කරන අවස්ථාවේදී බවද පොලිසිය සඳහන් කරයි. එප්පාවල කටියාව යාය 10 ප්රදේශයේ පාසලක විදුහල්පතිවරයෙක් හෙරොයින් මත්ද්රව්ය ජාවාරමේ නිරතවන බවට අනුරාධපුර කොට්ඨාස අපරාධ විමර්ශන ඒකකයේ ප්රධාන පොලිස් පරීක්ෂක නුවන් වික්රමසිංහ මහතාට ලැබුණු තොරතුරක් මත අදාළ විදුහල්පතිවරයාට අයත් එප්පාවල ප්රදේශයේ පිහිටි අදාල හෝටලය වටලා තිබුණා. එහිදි හෙරොයින් කිලෝ ග්රෑම්... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 07/11/25)
A community-based health promotion system change initiative- A remarkable example for emulation
Community members drawn from grassroots who have experienced and dealt with challenges at that level and who have much to share with countless numbers of people in similar situations become community scientists who offer suggestions for advancing the health and well-being of communities based on their experience and acquired expertise. A unique bottom-up approach that contrasts with the traditional top-down approaches that continue to yield less than satisfactory outcomes A recent international conference on Shaping our Future through New Coalitions” (SOFTN 2025) was held in Colombo at the Cinnamon Lakeside hotel. The conference was... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 05/11/25)
NDB delivers exceptional 65% growth in post-tax profit during nine months
Highlights Profit after taxes reach an institutional high of LKR 7.5 billion in a normalized standalone basis Net loans, deposits and total assets expand by 22.1%, 7.2% and 10.6% respectively on a normalized basis Nine months ROE was 12.4% while 3rd quarter ROE was 16.0% FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE National Development Bank PLC, released its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, to the Colombo Stock Exchange recently. The results showcase impressive profitability growth backed by sound core banking operational... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 05/11/25)
NPP Councilor arrested for interfering with police duties
Hingurakgoda Police reported the arrest of a National People's Power (NPP) Councilor of the Hingurakgoda Pradeshiya Sabha for allegedly attempting to release a suspect. Police stated that the arrested Councilor attempted to release his brother and another person from lawful custody and behaved in a riotous manner inside the police station, obstructing the duties of the police officers on duty. The arrested individual is K. W. S. S. Udayakumara (44), the NPP Councilor for the Hingurakgoda Pradeshiya Sabha, residing in Yatiyalpathana South, Hingurakgoda. The Councilor's brother had been previously... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 05/11/25)
NPP member’s husband arrested with drugs
Acting on information received by the Anuradhapura Police Division Crime Investigation Unit, a raid conducted in the Eppawala area resulted in the arrest of a school principal from a main school in the Eppawala area and one other individual. They were arrested with 1 kilogram and 20 grams of heroin that was hidden in a hotel in the Eppawala-Andagala area. It is reported that the wife of the arrested principal is a National People's Power (NPP) member of a local government body in the Peliyagoda area. Police said... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 05/11/25)
අනුර කුමාරගේ නියෝගයෙන් ත්රිකුණාමලේ පන්සල් ඉවත් කරයි ?
https://youtu.be/j0lRWM1EI5k... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 05/11/25)
මාලිමාවේ දූෂණ, කොමිස්, වංචා එළියට... ආණ්ඩුවට උන්හිටි තැන් අහිමි වෙයි...
https://youtu.be/rEkzHw0zk8k... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 05/11/25)
ඉවසීම අවසන් වී ගලිගමුවේ හිමි - ඕස්ට්රේලියාවේ ඉඳන් සියල්ල එළියට දායී - හාමුදුරුවෝ කරන්නේ බිස්නස් ??
https://youtu.be/5s_OnjUxwbI... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 05/11/25)
ආන්දෝලනයට ලක්වූ දෙහිවල ගල්කිස්ස මහ නගර සභාවේ පිළිම වහන්සේ යළි නගර සභාව කරා වැඩම කරවයි
https://youtu.be/DlzY9fGuR7s... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 05/11/25)
Exploring Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a complex condition that affects individuals physically and psychologically. To fully comprehend this condition, it is essential to examine the interplay of biological, environmental, and social influences that contribute to its onset and progression, as well as to inform effective treatment strategies. Drug addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disorder. Addiction is recognized as a complex and persistent condition that affects the brain, characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences. This condition is not merely a matter of willpower or moral failing; rather, it involves... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 04/11/25)
Death of Queen Sirikit evokes memories of Thai Royalty as patrons of Theravada Buddhism and the priceless 800-year-old Thai - Sri Lanka Buddhist Relations
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit passed away on October 25 at the age of 93. She is the mother of the King of Thailand King Vajiralongkorn Sirikit. She was Queen of Thailand from 28 April 1950 to 13 October 2016 as the wife of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. She had visited Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) in 1950 along with His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. On this trip they had visited the Deepaduttaramaya Purana Raja Maha Viharaya, the oldest temple in Colombo, and planted a madara tree which flourishes... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 04/11/25)
Sri Lanka ready to tap Mannar Basin’s $267Bn oil and gas potential
Colombo, November 4 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka is planning to open international tenders during the first week of next month, calling for bids for oil and gas exploration and development in the Mannar Basin, an official said. The government earlier invited tenders to select a consultancy firm with expertise to manage the international bidding process for upstream petroleum development. However, an official of the Petroleum Development Authority said that the government will proceed to call for fresh tenders for exploration and development in the Mannar Basin, with or without the appointment... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 04/11/25)
පුවක්දන්ඩාවේ නන්දලාල් අර්ජුන මහේන්ද්රන්ගෙ අවතාරයක්! මහබැංකුවේ මහවංචා මෙන්න!
https://youtu.be/JlvQUWy4yPo... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 04/11/25)
විපක්ෂයේ කකුලෙන් අදින විපක්ෂ කණ්ඩායමක් ගැන විශේෂ හෙළිදරව්වක්
https://youtu.be/NvYDY2H9gWk... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 04/11/25)
Saudi national sentenced for assaulting Sri Lankan Airlines flight attendant
Colombo, Nov. 3 (Daily Mirror) - Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today imposed a three-month suspended prison sentence for five years and a fine of Rs.10,000 on a Saudi Arabian national who pleaded guilty to assaulting a Sri Lankan Airlines flight attendant on board a flight. The incident had occurred on the morning of October 26, onboard Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL 266, which was arriving at the Katunayake Airport from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The suspect, Alshahila Abdul Kima had attempted to go to the lavatory while... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 04/11/25)
Two arrested for threatening a Buddhist nun
Wattala Police arrested two suspects connected to a video circulating on social media which shows two individuals scolding and threatening a Buddhist nun. The arrested suspects are two men aged 57 and 67, residents of the Wattala area. Police stated the incident occurred yesterday (2) near the Rathnawalee Hermitage in the Kerawalapitiya area of Wattala. The arrested suspects are scheduled to be produced before the Welisara Magistrate's Court today (3).... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 04/11/25)
Why is The US & EU in a Mighty Hurry to Digitally Map Sri Lanka?
blog: eesrilanka.wordpress.com ‘Before you study the economics, study the economists!’ e-Con e-News 26 October – 01 November 2025 * ‘Who will own the data? Who will own the infrastructure? Who will regulate & govern? &, who has the technological capabilities to define the development of this technology?’ – Shiran Illanperuma & Vijay Prashad (see ee Focus) * The US & EU governments seem to be in an awful hurry to digitally scan Sri Lanka. The US-funded economic thinktank Verité’s Sri Lanka Economic Policy Group member Mick Moore is insisting... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 03/11/25)
Islam’s response to the digital feminism trend
In recent years, support for women has grown rapidly, especially through social media. This trend is not only followed by women themselves but also by men who feel the need to express solidarity on gender issues. On platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and X, hashtags and campaigns promoting women’s empowerment can go viral within hours. This wave of attention creates the impression that society is entering a new era where women are finally receiving greater recognition. Yet behind all the noise lies a serious question worth pondering. Is this support truly... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 03/11/25)
'' ආණ්ඩුව නර්ස් නෝනා විකෘති කිරීම අකුළා ගනී...'' 😉😊🤠සම#රිසි සෙල්ලමත් මග නවතී
https://youtu.be/OutgRm2XOyM... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 02/11/25)
චාමර බඩා - උඹ දැන් බම්බු ගහපං ගිහිං - උඹලගේ නඩුවලට මේ චාමර බය වෙන්නේ නෑ
Please don't underestimate Chamara Sampath. He is a multi talented, experienced, knowledgeable politician. Sri Lankans are lucky to have patriotic leaders like Chamara to stand up for their rights. https://youtu.be/6bl7jhvCJKs... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 02/11/25)
Opposition MPs security is now in President’s hand?
Colombo, November 1 (Daily Mirror)- In the wake of controversy surrounding the security of opposition MPS in Parliament, Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya has informed the Opposition MPS that the matter involving their security will be referred to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Public Security Minister for further action. The matter concerning the security of opposition MPS was discussed during a meeting convened by Speaker Jagath Wickramarante yesterday, and attended by the IGP, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and a group of opposition MPS following a request made by the opposition. ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 02/11/25)
Only 38.7% Sri Lankans believe government can curb corruption: Survey
Colombo, November 1 (Daily Mirror) - Only 38. 7 per cent of Sri Lankan people believe that the current government will be effective in addressing corruption, a report of a survey has revealed. Sri Lanka Barometer (SLB) National Public Opinion Survey on reconciliation, accountable governance and active citizenship conducted by Strengthening Social Cohesion and Peace in Sri Lanka (SCOPE), a project co-funded by the European Union, German Federal Foreign Office, has revealed that 38.7 per cent believe that the current government will be effective in addressing corruption. Also, the survey... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 02/11/25)
2025 IMF ඉලක්ක සපුරනු බෑ.. අපේක්ෂිත සංචිතය ඩොලර් බිලියන දෙකයි... තවමත් දශම එකයි...
ජාත්යන්තර මූල්ය අරමුදලේ නිර්දේශ අනුව 2024 වසරේ අප සතුව ඩොලර් බිලියන 6ක විදේශ සංචිතයක් තිබිය යුතු බව හිටපු අමාත්ය, පිවිතුරු හෙළ උරුමයේ නායක උදය ගම්මන්පිල පවසයි. ඔහු පෙන්වා දෙන්නේ එම සංචිත ප්රමාණය හිටපු ජනාධිපති රනිල් වික්රමසිංහ කජු කමින් ලෝකෙ වටේ ඇවිදිමින් ගොඩනඟා තිබූ බවයි. 2025 වසරේ ඩොලර් බිලියන 8ක විදේශ සංචිතයක් ගොඩනගා ගතයුතු වුව ද තවමත් ඇත්තේ බිලියන 6.1ක් බවත් අලුතින් එකතු වී ඇත්තේ බිලියන දශම එකක් පමණක් බව ද උදය ගම්මන්පිල පෙන්වා දෙයි. ඩොලරයේ අගය දැනටමත් රු. 300 ඉක්මවා ඇති බවත් සංචිත ඉහළ නංවා ගැනීමට මහ... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 02/11/25)
One Year On, Anura Seems Unstoppable Except by an Economic Blunder
Anura completes a year in office and compared to all his predecessors, he is more popular than he was at the time of his election. He and his party seem to be working to a plan that covers their political requirements and people’s aspirations. From personal experience in Sri Lanka, people across the ethnic and religious divide seem to be more united today than ever before. Despite economic hardships, people seem to be happier than the past 20 years and show an increasingly indifferent attitude to politics and political change. However, Anura, just like his predecessors... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 02/11/25)
One Year On, Anura Seems Unstoppable Except by an Economic Blunder
https://youtu.be/jVzo0vyde3Y... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 02/11/25)
මන්ත්රීවරු පැහැරගත් අය හොයාගන්න කිසි ෂර්ලෝක් හෝම්ස් කෙනෙක්ට බැරිවුණා
https://youtu.be/jVzo0vyde3Y... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 02/11/25)
මේකත් ක්ලීන් ශ්රී ලංකා වගේම පඩ ෂෝ එකක්ද?
https://youtu.be/cMmyq2TVUf0... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 01/11/25)
මාලිමාවේ ජගත් මනුවර්ණ ඇතුළට මාලිමාව දෙදරයි
https://youtu.be/2xtt5kS_ceg... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 01/11/25)
UN WATCHDOG ACCEPTS COMPLAINT AGAINST UNHRC ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM ON SRI LANKA,
The United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) has formally confirmed that it has reviewed a complaint concerning the UN Human Rights Council’s external accountability mechanism on Sri Lanka and has “taken appropriate action.” The acknowledgment was issued to one of the complainants on 23 October 2025.The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is the internal oversight body of the United Nations (UN).The Office assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the Organization through the provision of internal audit, investigation, inspection and evaluation services.The... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 01/11/25)
නඩු වාර්තාව තම අභිමතයට වෙනස් කර චූදිතට ජිවිතාන්ත සිරදඬුවම් නියම කළ විනිසුරු ශ්රේෂ්ඨාධිකරණයට පත්වුවහොත් හෘදය සාක්ෂියේ නිදහසට වෙන බලපෑම....
චූදිතයෙකුට ජීවිතාන්ත සිරදඬුවම් නියම කිරීමට හැකිවන පරිදි තනි අභිමතයට නඩු වාර්තාවේ සාක්ෂි සටහන් වෙනස් කළ විනිසුරු ශ්රේෂ්ඨාධිකරණයට නිර්දේශ/ අනුමත කිරීම, යුක්තිය ඉටු කිරීම සහ ජනතාවගේ අයිතිවාසිකම් ආරක්ෂා කිරීමේදී සළකා බැලීමට ජනාධිපතිට සහ ආණ්ඩුක්රම ව්යවස්ථාව සභාවට එම නඩුවට පෙනී සිටි නීතීඥවරයා විසින් 2025.10.25 දින ඉල්ලීමක් කර ඇත. එකී මහාධිකරණ නඩුව විභාග කළ විනිසුරුවරයා මුල් අවස්ථාවේ සිටම සාධාරණ ලෙස නඩුව විභාග නොකිරීම හේතුවෙන් චූදිතගේ ඉල්ලීම මත එම නඩුව වෙනත් විනිසුරුවරයෙකු වෙත මාරු කර ගැනීම සඳහා 1978 අංක 2 දරන අධිකරණ සංවිධාන පනතේ 46 වගන්තිය යටතේ අභියාචනාධිකරණයට ඉල්ලීමක් කර... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 01/11/25)
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the UK Nimal Senadheera presents his credentials to King Charles III
The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom Nimal Senadheera, presented his Letter of Credence to His Majesty King Charles III on 28th October 2025. High Commissioner and other diplomatic officers were escorted by Ms. Eleanor Mackewn, Assistant Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, to the Palace in the traditional horse-drawn carriages of the Royal Mews, in keeping with the distinguished protocol accorded to new Heads of Mission. During his audience with His Majesty the King, High Commissioner Senadheera conveyed the warmest felicitations of the Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 01/11/25)
Sri Lanka says tourists not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation anymore – What it means for Indian travellers?
The decision to withdraw ETA comes as Sri Lanka intensifies efforts to attract five lakh Indian tourists in 2025. (Reuters) Sri Lanka on Thursday withdrew the requirement for tourists to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to arrival. The decision was earlier implemented by the country’s Department of Immigration and Emigration from October 15. “The earlier announcement making ETA mandatory for all short-stay visitors from... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 01/11/25)
Sri Lanka is the second most expensive country in South Asia to live in
Cost of living for an individual being $506 or Rs. 153,899 excluding rent to live a comfortable life Maldives is considered the most expensive SAARC country to live in comfortably with a cost of $840.4 per person For a family of four living in the city of Colombo, the monthly costs are Rs. 570,997 excluding rent to live comfortably. This includes the cost of childcare, groceries, outings, dining, school fees, house expenses, vehicle expenses etc Colombo, Oct. 31 (Daily Mirror)... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 01/11/25)
'' මහින්දට සමාන වෙන්න හදන අහිංසක අනුර...'' 😂🤣😐🤠 පව් අනේ එයා
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