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Prof. Romila Thapar to deliver Roland Silva Memorial Lecture online Prof. Romila Tharpar will deliver online The Dr. Roland Silva Memorial Lecture on “The History of the Museum in India” at the 141st Session of the Monthly Lecture Series of The National Trust on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at 6.00 pm, the Trust announced last […]
By ECB Wijeyesinghe Those who think that all good Burghers, when they die, go to Holland, are sadly mistaken. The best of them, in life and death, have not only hitched their waggons to the fluctuating fortunes of this little island, but rendered such signal service to the land of their birth that they have […]
news Revolt on the razor’s edge Daily News (via HT Media Ltd.) The Ceylonese Freedom was not really offered on a platter, as some quarters would hasten to comment on the country’s Independence struggle. It was a collective effort amassed over the years if not decades. Some architects of the triumph went down the chronicle, while the rest remain unsung heroes. Some champions of this worthy cause did not even get to see the light of their labour. Seen or otherwise, the fruition of their sweat and toil is alive to this day. Listed below are some of the luminaries who dared ex...
Believe me, this question pops up quite frequently, from my readers, especially when they check out social media, and also watch the news on TV. We all know that law enforcement authorities are taking a tough stand against health regulation violators, and no one would disagree, or find fault with the rules implemented. Many have been arrested for not wearing face masks, not maintaining physical distancing, etc., and police spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana has warned of tougher action against violators of health regulations We have seen it happening…on TV…where people, who do not wear face masks...
Sri Lanka’s most sought-after higher education institute – the University of Colombo – celebrates its centenary this year. Senior Professor Premakumara de Silva, Former Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo and Chairman/Standing Committee for Humanities and Social Sciences-UGC, chats with The Island about the 100 years of glory at the Colombo University. Q: Can you briefly describe the beginning of university education in Sri Lanka? A: Well, according to what is recorded in the history, The Ceylon University Association was founded in 1906 and campaigned for the establishment...