In spite of the fact Sri Lanka had ratified the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, had endorsed freedom of information legislation and had established different sorts of anti-corruption agencies, corruption is still perceived as one of the biggest problems that is currently being faced by the country. Hawkers on restricted areas of public roads pay routine protection money to officers of various State entities to run their businesse
A major part of Ceylon’s history in the first half of the 20th Century before independence, was the struggle of Sinhalese nationalists to limit the immigration of plantation workers from India. According W.T.Jayasinghe, for
Sri Lankans take great pride in their traditions, customs and the unique way of life. Indeed, there are many things to remember and celebrate within this beautiful culture. At the same time, there is a quite uncharted dark side as well.
As many as 100,212 Sri Lankans were victimized by the dengue menace last year, according to statistics provided by the Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology Unit. The number certainly has risen since 2018 amid various approaches taken to eliminate the breeding of Aedes Mosquitoes. Recently, a German Scientist visited the island to introduce a cheaper, non-toxic and biodegradable compound, which has proved to work on local mosquito larvae. Prof. Donat
The process by which a star is born is not visible to our naked eyes. But we know that this is not an overnight process. We only see the final product shining in the night sky. Likewise, the birth of a good poet is a long drawn, arduous process not immediately apparent to outsiders.
The students of the Russian School of Ballet and Dancing will be showcasing their talents in this year’s concert “A Ballerina’s Tale” at the BMICH Main Hall on 29th February 2020. Celebrating 19 years since its inception, the Russian School of Ballet currently houses 850 aspiring ballerinas under the guidance of 9 ballet instructors namely, Galina, Samantha, Niluka, Radeesha, Lasni, Sadani, Kavishka, Shenaalie and Samindi accredited and guided
Ratnapura, the land of gems, is one big mine today. As you go towards the interiors one could witness almost every tributary and main river separated by makeshift dams to aid mining activities. While a handful of these
If you have ever parked along Galle Road, Duplication Road or connecting by-lanes, you would have noticed new parking metres. While common in certain countries for many years, parking metres were installed in Colombo in July 2017. Following numerous complaints, Mayoress Rosy Senanayake suspended charging parking-metre fees in 2018. After editing the structure for fees, the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) re-introduced the system in May 2019. But
Fr. Harold Panditharante was the second of seven children born to a leading family of Pitipane in Negombo on 9th March 1926. Having done his schooling at Maris Stella College and successfully passing the matriculation examination in 1943....
Flashback to the 1970s. You remember the film version of Jules Verne’s story The Light At the Edge of the World at the old Majestic Cinema, the first in the country to boast of six-track stereophonic sound when it screened movies such as Patton.
“Old soldiers never die, they simply fade away” and so was it with Tony Rajudin, as he was popularly known, when having attended the obligatory Friday prayer, kept a date with destiny on September 13 last year to bid farewell to his family and the Malay community at large.
River sand mining has been an illegal money-spinning business filling the pockets of politicians and many other stakeholders in related industries. However, with the new Government’s decision to suspend the licence system for transporting sand....
Twelve children from tea estate sector had the opportunity to share their experiences in child-led advocacy and monitoring as well as membership in children’s clubs at Save the Children’s forum on Child Protection in Plantations held in Colombo last month. The forum, designed to share and demonstrate learning and experience from the sector, ended in a stirring discussion on issues including dropping out of school, corporal punishment and the prev
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
Immigration authorities to crack down on overstaying Russians, Israelis
Sri Lanka may face another economic turmoil: Sajith