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Sunday Island
'Dancing through the Decades' this New Year's Eve
It’s the night everyone’s been waiting for! This 31st December, the city’s heartbeat will be at one address — Cinnamon Life, the Entertainment Capital of Colombo — where the Lumina Ballroom transforms into a glittering time machine for “Dancing through the Decades”, an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration that promises to keep you grooving well into 2026!
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Bangladesh’s Hindus: Becoming Invisible Citizens in a Cage
The Token Hindu in Power In Bangladesh’s current interim arrangement, there is one Hindu adviser. No one seems to have seen him; in fact, it appears that ninety-nine percent of the country does not even know which ministry he advises.
5 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Royal College English Literary Association hosts English literature seminar
The English Literary Association of Royal College for the benefit of students who are going to sit for the Ordinary Level English Literature examination has organised English literature seminar recently at the RCU Skills Centre.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Over 1,000 arrested in countrywide anti-narcotics raids
A massive countrywide crackdown under the 'Nation United - National Drive' campaign led to the arrest of 1,091 suspects during raids conducted across the country on Thursday (6), police said.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Lanka among nations gaining $5.8M for biodiversity action
The funding targets projects that will help developing countries achieve global biodiversity goals through sustainable agriculture.
2 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Emojot brings global CX visionary Bradford Smith to inspire Lankan business leaders
In a move to reshape Sri Lanka’s customer experience (CX) landscape, Emojot hosted global CX expert Bradford Smith, CCXP, for two exclusive leadership forums held at The Kingsbury, Colombo, on Sept 23 and 26
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Brand Corridor CEO selected for Effie Global Jury
Asanka Perera, Chief Executive Officer of Brand Corridor (Pvt) Ltd., has been selected to serve on the Grand Jury of the Effie Awards Global Best of the Best, which recognises marketing campaigns that combine creativity with proven business results.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
ISRO’s Bahubali gives India’s space story new muscle
As Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO’s) heaviest launch last Sunday marks a new chapter, India’s celestial ambitions are expanding from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh to the Moon, the Sun and beyond.
3 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Dealing with gender-based violence
In an era where our daily lives, conversations and relationships increasingly traverse the wired and wireless world, the shadow of gender-based violence has expanded into the realm of bits and screens.
3 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
SCOPE concludes with “Echoes of Unity” closing event
The closing event of the Strengthening Social Cohesion and Peace in Sri Lanka (SCOPE) programme, titled “Echoes of Unity”, took place last week at the Galle Face Hotel, marking the culmination of three and a half years of work to advance social cohesion in Sri Lanka.
2 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Budget 2026: Cemetery and cremation facilities for pets
ECONOMYNEXT - The government will introduce cremation facilities and a pet cemetery for strays and pets, President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka said presenting the 2026 budget.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
AGM of former International civil servants
The Association of Former International Civil Servants (AFICS) whose membership consists of former Consultants and retired officials of UN, and its specialized agencies, World Bank and ADB; held its AGM and annual fellowship on October 15 at the Royal Colombo Golf club.
2 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Fox Kandy Marks Six Years of Redefining Boutique Hospitality in Sri Lanka
Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts recently celebrated its sixth anniversary, marking another milestone in its journey as one of Kandy's leading boutique hotels.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Globally, around 2.3 billion people now face food insecurity Wealth of India's richest 1% shoots up by 62% since 2000: G20 study
India’s richest 1 percent have grown their wealth by 62 per cent between 2000 and 2023, according to the World Inequality Database, says a new report commissioned by the South African Presidency of the G20.
2 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
A knotty legal issue
The JVP-led NPP government has apparently taken a leaf out of its immediate predecessor’s book, where election postponements are concerned.
3 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Picking up English during my time at Thurstan College
George E de Silva was the Member for Kandy in the State Legislative Assembly before Ceylon gained Independence. He was famously known as \"Our\" or \"Apey George\", mainly for his alleged amusing malapropisms. Many of these stories were mostly made up by the British, to ridicule a person who stood up to them, not taking a backward step.
6 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Getting more women into Parliament
I refer to the news item which appears on the front page of the Sunday Island of November 2 which deals with the Electoral System and Women in politics. It is based on the findings of an IPS study.
1 min |
November 09, 2025
Sunday Island
Pathfinder Foundation continues Pali preservation and development initiative
The Pathfinder Foundation continued its Pali Preservation and Development Initiative with the ongoing distribution of a special combined reprint of Balavatharo and Gadaladeniya Sannaya-two out-of-print Pali grammar texts that have now been issued together in a single volume.
1 min |
November 02, 2025
Sunday Island
Reforming our constitution: Getting the basics right first
The economic and social crises of 2022 marked a turning point in Sri Lanka's modern history. They forced the nation to confront an uncomfortable truth: our constitutional framework—designed to centralise political power—has long contributed to national decline.
3 min |
November 02, 2025
Sunday Island
A Royal tribute to a true Royalist – Lorenz Pereira
Eddie Gray Memorial Oration 2025 — “My Royal” Royal College Old Boys’ Association — Australia (Victoria)
1 min |
November 02, 2025
Sunday Island
Working with Dr. Dahanayake and some advice to public servants
On February 28, 1986, I was chairing a conference on Cooperative Policy at the Agricultural Research and Training Institute (ARTI), which included a senior delegation of Cooperative experts from Sweden, when I received an urgent summons from the President. Such a summons were always somewhat destabilizing because you wondered as to what could have caused the head of State to suddenly send for you.
10+ min |
November 02, 2025
Sunday Island
Shells that tell a story: Dr. Dinazard Raheem on Sri Lanka’s Ancient and Endangered Snails
At first glance, a snail's shell might seem like nothing more than a spiral of silence — a tiny relic abandoned on the forest floor. But for Dr. Dinazard Raheem, these delicate coils hold the story of an island's past, its changing climate, and perhaps even its future.
4 min |
November 02, 2025
Sunday Island
Hasina's party moves ICC over retaliatory violence
Bangladesh's deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League has approached the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch an investigation into \"retaliatory violence\" against party officials since July 2024, the Hindustan Times reported on Friday.
2 min |
November 02, 2025
Sunday Island
World vegan day with exquisite organic buffets
In celebration of World Vegan Day on November Ist, the historic Mount Lavinia Hotel announced a day dedicated to exceptional organic, plant-based dining experiences.
1 min |
November 02, 2025
Sunday Island
Leader with global touch
Steering ITC to new heights
4 min |
November 02, 2025
Sunday Island
Sri Lanka: Fewer births, rapid ageing mark a new demographic era
Sri Lanka is quietly entering a new chapter in its history — one marked by fewer babies, longer lives, and a rapidly ageing population.
2 min |
November 02, 2025
Sunday Island
China's Xi takes centre stage at APEC, meets leaders as Trump snubs forum
China's Xi has met leaders from Japan and Canada, positioning Beijing as the defender of free trade amid steep US tariffs.
2 min |
November 02, 2025
Sunday Island
Electoral system, social dynamics prevent Lankan women from politics: IPS
Lankan women continue to face barriers to political participation because of the country's electoral system and other social dynamics, an Institute of Policy Studies article said, quoting International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) research.
4 min |
November 02, 2025
Sunday Island
Donald Stadtner’s Sacred Sites of Sri Lanka
I don't think it’s proper to begin a book review on an autobiographical note, but in this case, I make an exception.
5 min |
November 02, 2025
Sunday Island
Teachers threaten strike against education reforms and 'bid to shut down more than 1,500 schools'
Eight schools already closed down in NCP - CTU
2 min |