In 1972, the country’s name was changed from Ceylon to Sinhala and Buddhism was declared the nation’s primary religion. In 1976, the LTTE was formed under the leadership of Velupillai Prabhakaran.

The identification of certain sites as Sinhala Buddhist sacred sites has fuelled fears among minorities that their lands and religious practices are under threat. In the post-war period, there has ...

St. Anthony’s College, Katugastota, in their fifth game of the season beat St. Benedicts College by an innings and 19-runs in their Under-19 inter-school cricket encounter. St. Anthony’s College won ...

Mahanama College Colombo and St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa lead the respective groups, while St. Anthony’s College Katugastota are the team to gain the maximum from the year end cricket encounters ...

As families across America grapple with rising college costs, many parents and students find themselves asking a crucial question: Is higher education truly worth the investment? While the answer ...

American culture -- and job markets -- place an outsized importance on a four-year college education at a time when many students either do not have one, or leave college unprepared for the workforce.

Political analyst Sisira Kodithuwakku said politicians had exploited the pandemic to create religious tensions and appease the Buddhist majority. “This political agenda stems from the intervention of ...

Scholars and Buddhist devotees from 14 countries, including the United States and China, explored ancient heritage while visiting Buddhist sites in Taxila and Khanpur. The delegation, comprising ...

J Jayasunder ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ Independence from colonialism should have been the start of a new era of liberation and progress of the Sinhala Buddhist nation. Unfortunately after 60 years of Independence the ...

Now, Ohio State moves on to face off against No. 5 seed Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Despite the loss, Oregon star quarterback Dillon Gabriel put his name in the college ...

They beat St. Joseph’s College Wattala in the second round. Richmond College Galle beat St. Anthony’s College Katugastota in the pre quarter final. St. Sylvester’s College Kandy will be led by Adithya ...

These historic sources provide information on Sinhala Buddhist Kings who rescued the Sinhala race, the island and Buddhism from marauding Tamil armies of powerful South Indian Dravidian kingdoms. Also ...