The central theme of Natural Resources and Environment Management Policy: Sri Lanka Experience and Future Directions are about managing a country’s natural resources to meet the needs of its poor. It is an enormously important theme at a global level. About three-quarters of the world’s poor live in rural areas, engaging in small-scale farming, livestock production and fishing and depending for their livelihoods on natural resources s
“The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others” - Albert Schweitzer The vile act of inflicting pain through an acid attack is one of the cruellest forms of vengeance one should never opt for in order for humanity to prevail. The repercussions following an acid attack is by no means easy to bear, hence the victim is often left in a state of mental despair, disfigured physically and as in most
The ‘Aluthsal’ ritual at Sri Dalada Maligawa -- where eighty measures of new rice is offered to the Sacred Tooth Relic -- was conducted last Sunday, the morning of Duruthu Poya. Service monks headed by Venerable Panditha Narampanawa Ananda Thera conducted the rituals with Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela. Popularly known as ‘Aluth S
Under the proposed Sri Lanka Development Policy Framework’s Megapolis project, the Western region will have an estimated population of 9 million by the year 2030. Whilst focusing on building the infrastructure, planning and policy making, it is a dire need to plan for quality food supply to this foreseeable population increase. These thoughts were highlighted in the keynote speech by Madhawa Waidyaratna – Additional Secretary of the M
Mahakashyapa Thero the third Chief Disciple of Lord Gautama Buddha endowed with physical features strikingly similar to those of the Great Being Himself, ardent practitioner of all thirteen ascetic rules (dhutanga) enshrined in the Order, steadfast disciplinarian and resolute Spartan of the Buddhist dispensation was a recipient of reverential homage paid by celestial beings throughout his bhikkhu life.
The United National Party (UNP) had a problem with its branding since its earliest days. Being directly and closely identified with the Colombo-based elite usually clad in western suits, foreign-educated, uncomfortable with the vernacular and being confirmed as a political party always backing capitalist economic theories and practices, had been significant and essential elements of the then UNP. These facts are beyond refutation. Furthermore, it
In 2015 when the Yahapalanaya Government was sworn in, the people of this country and those Sri Lankans living abroad were sure of one thing; that those behind the killing of Lasantha Wickrematunge and others would be brought to book. But sad to say, even after ten years, the people are yet to see justice being meted out. Here we republish an article penned by the writer which appeared in Daily Mirror on January 16, 2009.
In March 2016, a case was filed in the Court of Appeal (CA) by Swiss pharmaceutical giant Hoffmann-La Roche Limited and its local agent A. Baur & Co. Limited (petitioners) against the National Medicines Regulatory Authority.....
The Government’s decision to impose a Carbon Tax on directly fossil-fueled vehicles, including petrol cars from January 1, came under the spotlight as it raised concerns in terms of people’s day today life. This taxation may not significantly affect a person receiving a passive or high income. However, a person whose income
A group of civil society and social activists called the People’s Alliance for Right to Land (PARL) have reiterated their call to President Maithripala Sirisena to release all occupied lands in the North and East, in keeping with his pledge to do so in October 2018. The group wrote to the President, Prime Minister and all party leaders on the
Kandy is existing on a red hot furnace after experiencing two major fires recently. What’s a matter for concern is that there is no solution for such a calamity if it happens again in this part of the hill country. The resent fire took place at the D.S.Senanayake Library. The Kandy Municipal Council is unable to progress further on the matter because the file containing the details of the fire and damage caused has gone missing.
Can the boiling-over the ‘standardised-pasteurized’ milk on a corner of an apartment on a gas stove be considered Thai Pongal in its strictest meaning remains a troubling question for
?The Law and the Constitution of Sri Lanka have been central topics of discussion not only locally, but also internationally. Much was expected of the Sri Lankan judiciary to clarify the truth about the law and relieve the general public of confusion as to how the country must be governed.
IMF review for Sri Lanka delayed
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
No decline in tourist arrivals at Arugam Bay - Residents
Prez vows to scrap perks for former presidents once again
Policeman in a fix for sexually harassing three new constables