It explores the 100 years history of Nalanda Vidyalaya in Colombo and encompasses historical aspects that have yet to be explored regarding Nalanda Vidyalaya
The launch ceremony for the research book ‘Vidyalaya Nalanda’, which …
Sri Lanka’s rich archaeological heritage is under serious threat, according to a recent research report titled “Analytical Report on the Protection and Conservation of the Archaeological Heritage of National Importance of Sri Lanka – Volume I.”
Sponsored by the Bauddhaloka …
“The Cabinet of Ministers has been unanimous in its decision to reject the draft resolution, affirming that we will engage in cooperative discussions with the Human Rights Council and other human rights mechanisms.”
Sri Lanka has categorically rejected a proposed …
The Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed against the presidential pardon granted to former army officer Sunil Ratnayake, who was on the death row over the Mirusuvil massacre, has been fixed for consideration on January 15, 2025, by the Supreme Court.…
The private member’s bill submitted by MP Premanath Dolawatta to repeal the sections 365 and 365A of the Sri Lanka Penal Code is a result of subservience to the directions of the UN Human Rights Committee and the radical feminist …
Immediate family of Prabhakaran warns Tamils around the world not to get duped by a ‘gang of mafia fraudsters’
Nephew claims no money collected to ‘keep alive’ the former rebel leader goes to the family
Urges government to take action …
A Public meeting on the recent federal court decision on Hewage v Canada (Prime Minister), Updates on legal proceedings against the City of Brampton regarding the Tamil genocide monument, and the Bill 104 appeal.
On Zoom
Date: Sunday, July 07, …
Our attention has been drawn to an article written by one Rajesh Kurup, courtesy the Financial Express, pertaining to the Wind Power Project proposal that has been made to Sri Lanka by Adani Group of India. We wish to make …
269 people were killed on 19 April 2019 by 7 Islamic suicide bombers affiliated to National Thowheed Jamath who blasted 3 churches & 3 hotels. The dead included 37 foreign nationals & injured over 500. 135 people were arrested in …
Several questions emerge as a result of the Extraordinary Gazette 2403/28 published on 25 September 2024 – just days after the appointment of a new President.
In times of unprecedented national challenges, Sri Lanka needs leaders who not only embody the spirit of the nation but also possess the unwavering courage to defend it. Admiral Sarath Weerasekara is such a leader—he has proven himself time and …
Hawaii was annexed by US in 1898. The reason for Hawaii to be annexed was the fear of Hawaii becoming part of European empire. US doesn’t want to see Sri Lanka tilt to China and is exerting tremendous pressure via …
The Government of India expelled six Canadian diplomats on Monday (October 14) after rejecting Canada’s allegations that top Indian diplomats posted in Canada were involved in the murder of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. India also recalled Sanjay …
In Sri Lanka, there is no mythological version of the Ramayana. Raavan’s world was more than that
https://www.outlookindia.com/national/in-sri-lanka-history-stakes-its-claim-over-the-raavan-myth
This story was published as part of Outlook’s 21 October 2024 magazine issue titled ‘Raavan Leela’. To read more stories from the
Sri Lanka’s archaeological landscape, rich with inscriptions, sculptures and ancient ruins, has once again piqued the nation’s curiosity with the recent discovery of the Dimbulagala Rock Inscription. Unveiled in mid-2023, this inscription, located near the Dimbulagala Aranya Senasanya monastery, has …