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Shenali D Waduge A child nurtured with virtue becomes a lamp to the world; a teacher who guides with wisdom lights the path of many.”— Dhammapada, Verse 183 The Buddha never saw education as passing exams or collecting certificates. Teaching was about shaping charater – imparting discipline, respect, moral clarity. A teacher who does this builds […]

By Laala Bechetoula and Amir Nour Global Research, January 24, 2026 Today more than ever, Arabs and Muslims must become aware of the terrible maneuvers and plots being hatched against them by lighting the fires of discord and sedition among the members of the Ummah, between Sunnis and Shiites, Arabs and Kurds, Arabs and Berbers, and Muslims and Christians. […]

Dr Ruwan M Jayatunge M.D. 1) Between Literature and Psychology ( Foreword   by  Professor Mary V. Seeman, OC MDCM, FRCPC DSc.  Professor Emerita    , Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto)  LINK; https://transyl2014.blogspot.com/2016/08/a-new-book-on-literature-and-psychology.html 2)  Psychological Aspects of Buddhist Jātaka Stories ( Foreword by   Rolf B. Gainer, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven Hospital, […]

ACN Newswire – AFF draws 4,000+ global political and business leaders, inaugural Global Business Summit showcases Hong Kong’s strengths in financially empowering industry HONG KONG, January 27, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today. […]

Courtesy The Morning Senior Buddhist prelates have urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to appoint a qualified officer from within the Auditor General’s Department to the post, warning against selecting an external candidate. They recommended Dharmapala Gammanpila, a senior departmental officer with long experience, as a suitable choice and called for an urgent appointment. The Auditor […]

Courtesy The Peoples Gazette Sri Lanka has stepped up monitoring measures following reports of a Nipah virus cluster in India’s eastern state of West Bengal. Patients in hospital used to illustrate the story Sri Lanka has stepped up monitoring measures following reports of a Nipah virus cluster in India’s eastern state of West Bengal. Health […]

Courtesy  Peoples Gazette According to health authorities, the move is expected to reduce the cost barrier associated with fertility treatment. IVF Chart used to illustrate the story [Credit: News-Medical] Sri Lanka’s public healthcare system is set to offer in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment for the first time, with a new facility to be established at […]

Kamanthi Wickramasinghe   Courtesy The Daily Mirror There are two groups who’ll get reductions too, first is commercial organisations, but the biggest beneficiary are those households who consume large amounts of electricity (over 180 units per month) who will see close to 50% reduction, with those who consume more, seeing larger reduction. When that happens, they […]

 KELUM BANDARA  Courtesy The Daily Mirror Erik Solheim, a Norwegian diplomat and former Cabinet minister best known in Sri Lanka for his role as the chief international facilitator of the Sri Lankan peace process during the 2002–2006 ceasefire talks, shared his views in an interview with Daily Mirror about the pitfalls of the process . […]

Courtesy The Daily Mirror This was the first time that a Portuguese army was completely wiped out in battle. This gave King Senarat the possibility of ending Portuguese domination by taking the fortress of Colombo. As we have seen, he failed to do so because the Sinhalese forces lacked the necessary artillery power and the […]

Courtesy The Daily Mirror Colombo, Jan. 27 (Daily Mirror) – The Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to inquire into the release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physical inspection has decided to meet weekly and aims to complete its investigation within three months. The Committee, which will report its findings, proposals and […]

Courtesy Hiru News The Mahanayake Theras of the Three Chapters addressed a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recommending that Dharmapala Gammanpila receive the appointment for the position of Auditor General. In their formal communication, the prelates emphasised that Gammanpila possesses extensive experience as a senior officer within the Auditor General’s Department, making him the […]