While the majority of the people were getting ready for the dawn of the New Year on April 13 a group of protesters adorned in yellow T-shirts gathered at Independence Square. However, this protest was unlike any other protest. ‘Yellow for Democracy’ a platform initiated by Serika and Birendra Siriwardhana aims to educate the public about their fundame
‘GotaGoGama’ – that is what the protesters call the ‘Agitation Site’ at the Galle Face Green which has now transformed into a colony of people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. What commenced....
A health emergency has been declared by several health unions and stakeholders in the health sector due to the shortage of a list of over 200 essential drugs and devices which are either out of stock or are close to being out of stock. However the Health Ministry as well as the State Ministry of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals has bee
When the lights went out on March 31 many Sri Lankans would hardly have been surprised. Rationing of electricity has grown commonplace in recent years, particularly since March of this year, when a foreign currency shortage produced a fuel crisis and reservoir levels fell owing to dry weather.
The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka has issued a statement on the present national crisis, calling on the Government of Sri Lanka to act empathetically and responsibly towards its citizens at this time of crises. The full statement is as follows: The National
How would it feel to be the only surgeon for a population of 260,000 people? How would it feel to be a surgeon who had access to only a X-ray machine and no monitors to monitor a vitals of a patient under anesthesia? How would it feel to be
The Church of Ceylon has issued a statement on the current political crisis, urging the President and the Government to listen to the cries of the people of this country and fulfill their fundamental obligations as a responsible admin
The qualities of a Buddhist monk, as detailed by The Buddha is multifaceted. Among them are knowledge, discipline, depth and endurance – and Most Venerable Dr. Mambulgoda Sumanarathana Maha Thera, widely known as Doowa Podihamuduruwo, is a classic example for such qualities.
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
Tourism industry on edge as travel advisories mount
Israelis top tourist arrivals in Arugam Bay, but reduced now