8+ hour, 4+ min ago   (156+ words) The Beven Foundation, a charitable endeavour to use late George Beven’s legacy of art to help deserving Sri Lankan artists, was launched at Barefoot last Wednesday by Ian Wattie and Thomas Laurie, inheritors of Beven’s collection. It was a colourful…...

8+ hour, 4+ min ago   (450+ words) Pix and text by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe
 More than 500 Kumbuk trees in the old Eluwankulama lotus enclosure in Wanathavilluwa, located on the border of the Wilpattu National Park, have been destroyed by arson by unidentified persons, an environmentalist said. This…...

8+ hour, 4+ min ago   (380+ words) Some songs never really grow old. They remain part of our memories, bringing back moments, people and good times whenever they are heard. For generations of Sri Lankans, the music of the Gypsies, led by the late Sunil Perera, has…...

8+ hour, 4+ min ago   (493+ words) The country is facing a multiplicity of economic and social problems that have to be resolved for its economic and social development. These structural problems cannot be resolved easily, but if they are not resolved, they would impede and hamper…...

17+ hour, 42+ min ago   (757+ words) Sri Lanka’s underworld violence is no longer confined to rival gangs settling their scores. Increasingly, the violence is spilling into ordinary homes and neighbourhoods, leaving innocent people, elderly residents and even sleeping children caught in the crossfire of conflicts they…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (228+ words) The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka Thushari Brahmanage claims four gold medals at NCPBA Open Badminton Veteran Sri Lankan badminton player Thushari Brahmanage produced an outstanding performance at the NCPBA All-Island Open Badminton Championships, winning an impressive tally of four gold…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (211+ words) The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka ABN host Anandian Golfers Tournament The Ananda Business Network (ABN) successfully hosted the Anandia Golfers Tournament 2026 at the Royal Colombo Golf Club bringing together Old Anandians from across generations. The tournament holds a unique distinction…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (123+ words) Champika’s URF is 4 The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka The United Republic Front (URF) yesterday marked the party’s fourth anniversary at a ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. URF leader Patali Champika Ranawaka is seen here handing over a…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (120+ words) The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka Seated in a prison bus bound for Welikada to serve a 14‑day detention, SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa greets supporters, urging them to continue political activities, including the Sept 12 rally in Anuradhapura. Pic…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (93+ words) Paddy in abundance The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka Paddy spread across a road in Poonakary in northern Sri Lanka. Farmers are facing a shortage of space to store paddy in their homes. Send Email to Friend Hitad.lk has you…...