Forest School Colombo : Where nature prepares children for a better tomorrow

03 Oct 2024

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South Asia’s First Forest School recently opened its doors to the public, ushering in a novel educational experience for children. Located in Piliyandala, Sri Lanka, overlooking the pristine Bolgoda Lake, Forest School Colombo is a pioneering educational initiative that introduces the concept of nature-based learning for children.

Sri Lankan receives two accolades for designing world’s first smart drain

02 Oct 2024

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Urban innovator Dr. Nadeesha Chandrasena recently received two accolades at the recently concluded 2024 Australia Good Design Awards; the Gold award in the Engineering design category and ‘Best in Class’ award, for building the world’s first dual-layer, clog-resistant smart storm drain.

Sri Lankan Startup Gemelry Invents Breakthrough 3D Imaging Technology for Gemstones

30 Sep 2024

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Marking a new era in 3D imaging technology, four inventors have developed a groundbreaking, 100% Sri Lankan technology that enables gem dealers to view gemstones digitally with a near-physical experience.

Navigating the rocky road towards a mine free Sri Lanka

26 Sep 2024

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Hours before the break of dawn on a humid Tuesday, this writer along with several other individuals sat at a 20-minute debriefing inside a temporary shelter setup a few meters away from the Mankulam junction in the North of Sri Lanka.

Annual SAARC Oration 2024 A reflection of efforts to enhance the renal donor pool in Sri Lanka

19 Sep 2024

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has emerged as one of the leading health burdens in Sri Lanka, now recognised as a national epidemic. Given the multitude of prevailing communicable and non-communicable risk factors,

CSOs present roadmap to grant a better life for Malaiyaha Tamil community

13 Sep 2024

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For the past 201 years, the Malaiyaha Tamil communityhas been disproportionately affected by marginalisation, discrimination, exploitative working conditions and appalling living conditions.

Women’s representation and the future of Sri Lankan politics

12 Sep 2024

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Women’s absence in Sri Lankan politics has been subject for debate despite Sri Lanka being the first country in the world to have its own female Prime Minister.

Traveling through Mannar’s history and post war Sri Lanka

10 Sep 2024

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The ground floor of the New Town Hall in Mannar was bustling with excitement as we entered through the doorways on a scorching Thursday morning.

SJB plans to advance social market economy and widen tax net

06 Sep 2024

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One of the main policy priorities among Presidential Candidates is their plan to revive the country’s economy.

Scrutinising candidates’ promises Are election manifestos only focusing on tip of economic iceberg?

04 Sep 2024

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The political stage is brewing with all kinds of rosy promises as days close in for the much awaited Presidential Elections. When perusing these documents, one may perhaps be taken aback by the hopes and plans that these candidates have in store for their people; sometimes making it a challenge to choose between either one of them for the country’s hot seat. But in reality, many sectors in the country need restructuring and reforms. From outdated

Voting rights of the disabled: A work in progress Now there’s hope to see beyond disability and be counted!

30 Aug 2024

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Spotlight on Aruwakkalu : Exposing loopholes, unfounded fears in Colombo’s waste management crisis

28 Aug 2024

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On Saturday (August 24), during the wee hours of the morning, a group of residents from Puttalam staged a protest at the Noor Nagar Railway station against the transportation of waste via train to the Aruwakkalu Sanitary Landfill site. A total of 20 containers of solid waste were dumped at the Aruwakkalu site as a trial under the Metro Colombo Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Plan.

Will Gen Z Vote decide Sri Lanka’s next leader?

22 Aug 2024

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As many as one million new voters will exercise their right to vote at the upcoming Presidential Elections. According to the Election Commission, 76,000 fresh voters have been registered to cast their vote from January to June this year.

Police Department under scrutiny for allegedly killing beloved ‘Raja’

20 Aug 2024

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While several elephants are parading the streets at the Kandy Esala Perahera, a 35-year old male elephant named ‘Raja’ breathed his last in Bakamuna last Thursday (August 15).

The diary of an indefatigable ‘Renaissance Man’

20 Aug 2024

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There is only so much that a human being could do in his entire lifespan. But Philip Revatha Wijewardene, fondly known as Ray, challenged the conventional capacities of a usual human being.

Presidential elections and perks! Is being an elections’ candidate akin to winning a lottery?

14 Aug 2024

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As in every other Presidential race, the public is expected to browse through a long list of candidates before casting their vote during the upcoming Presidential Elections. So far 36 candidates have placed security deposits to contest at the elections. Observers opine that there could be more candidates as the date to accept nominations approaches.

An initiative to up-skill women in unpopular sectors

13 Aug 2024

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The People’s Forum for Reforms, a civil movement launched in May 2024, envisions a state where people would be empowered to shape the country’s future.

Myanmar’s cyber slave camps : How job seekers are lured into a crime corridor

08 Aug 2024

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When *Dilshani’s husband *Priyankara, an executive officer with over eight years of experience in the IT sector, was looking for overseas employment, he was convinced to take up a job opportunity as a data entry operator in Thailand.

Sri Lanka Leopard Day applause for efforts by conservationists to conserve an iconic species

01 Aug 2024

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Rapid urbanisation has posed considerable challenges to the balance of sensitive ecosystems and inhabitants.

World Ranger Day is today: Commemorating guardians of Sri Lanka’s natural resources

31 Jul 2024

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There are certain professions in this world that are only for the adventurous souls. The role of a wildlife ranger is a similar one. Unless for their passion for adventure and conservation, there’s no other driving factor that would keep them engaged in this profession. Living in harsh conditions with limited basic facilities such as power supply, water and poor reception, wildlife rangers are exposed to life-threatening situations on a daily bas