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  • The culinary unity within Ramadan
    Globally, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar heralds the period of religious fasting. It is a time of deep spiritual reflection, renunciation and devotion. The word...
  • Upholding 150 years of CGR tradition
    Every Sri Lankan will remember the bliss of taking a train trip. Thousands of our citizens travel daily by train to the Fort Station to go to their workplaces.Smartly attired...
  • Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana
    Empowering ground operations
    Aircraft are synonymous with a nation’s Air Force. However there are many other sections which work behind the scenes to augment the overall role and task of the Air Force....
  • A civic responsibility
    Public security covers a wide spectrum and involves many stakeholders. One of the primary stakeholders is the police force. The police are the guardians of the law. However...
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  • Karainagar: A serene paradise
    The coastal towns of Sri Lanka are embellished with an alluring charm. Today we discover the hidden beauty of a very old island in the North of Sri Lanka, about 20 km from Jaffna.Karainagar (Island...
  • The elite naval commandos
    For seven decades the Sri Lanka Navy has secured our maritime domain. Apart from its ocean-going fleet the Navy has augmented its combat capability on land with elite Special Forces personnel. One of...
  • Forgiveness that leads to Good Friday
    During this period of Lent millions of believers who profess to follow Jesus Christ reflect on his sacrifice. As Christians, we will soon commemorate Good Friday and subsequently Easter Sunday. The...
  • Fading glint and honed blades
    The prudent Russian writer Leo Tolstoy once said, “The two most powerful warriors are patience and time”. In our city life it seems that time waits for no man. In this narrative of sparks and iron...
  • Aerial view of the Fort
    Discovering the beauty of Fort Hammenhiel
    Driven by a desire to travel and explore this beautiful nation, I had begun a quest to visit every fort along our coastal belt. These amazing fortified structures have withstood time itself, and have...
  • Creating the formidable STF commando
    The Sri Lanka Police has a history of more than 150 years. Since its inception, it primarily took on the role of crime prevention and crime detection. This nation witnessed an insurgency from the...
  • Trusted wings of hope and combat support
    The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) proudly celebrated its 70th anniversary recently amidst much grandeur. In this backdrop, today we discover one of the squadrons whose pilots and crews have done a...
  • Where death reminds us of life
    In English literature the medieval scribes often asked, “O Death, where is thy sting?” The final destination of mortal life is certainly death. The soul and the afterlife is another day’s...
  • The old ribbon typewriter battles for life at Hulftsdorp
    Today we live in a digitally dominated era. Our communication has rapidly grown to depend on iPhones, tablets, 4G technology and a myriad of social media platforms. People do not write or receive...
  • Beyond the Line of Duty
    The Sri Lanka Police commemorates Police Heroes’ Day on March 21. The policemen and policewomen are the guardians of the law. Today in spite of facing many challenges, the Sri Lanka Police remains a...
  • Bliss beyond the boundary lines
    The most significant event for the month of March in my calendar for the past three decades has been the spectacular cricket encounter between Royal College and S. Thomas’ College, known globally as...
  • Reaching to grab an elusive happiness
    For centuries, the tall palmyrah trees have dominated the Northern skyline. The resilient palmyrah tree or panaimaram in Tamil, is a tree that sustains life for many Tamil families residing in Jaffna...
  • King Solomon’s Temple
    When ancient Serendib lured Jewish ships
    The resplendent island of Sri Lanka has been the envy of many for its strategic maritime position. This geographical position together with our natural resources drew the attention of traders from...
  • SLAF Pilots Pavithra and Rangana
    Women warriors take wing
    The ancient Greek General Thucydides once said, “The secret to happiness is freedom. The secret to freedom is courage.” This has been proven by some talented and dynamic military women in the present...
  • A bitter brew: the issues of estate women workers
    The cool climate and lush green tea plantations of the hill country is an alluring oasis of rest for all of us in the city. An invigorating cup of Ceylon Tea is the trademark of trusted quality,...