Return of the nation-state, the way out for us

Less than two months ago the Atlantic Council, a think-tank founded half a century ago to “promote cooperation” between North America (i.e. the US and Canada) and Europe, predicted that the virus was on its way to replace the nation-state.

Flood Plains National Park : Sri Lanka Losing Precious Wetlands

Spanning 17,300 hectares of land, the Flood Plains National Park sits in a prominent location in the Polonnaruwa District.

Snapshots of a quarantined lifestyle

COVID-19 has drastically changed the way we live. Our daily routines, family-lives and work methods, have changed. While disrupting life as we know it, COVID-19 has presented opportunities for change—from personal to national to international spheres.

Remembering war victims A journey through a dark past to a better future

The Catholic Church in the tiny village of Iranapalei in the Mullaitheevu district was lit up with 1000 lamps on May 18. The thousand lamps were to remember the tens of thousands, possibly even more than a hundred thousand, that had perished during the last stages of the war.

New inventions galore to strengthen fight against COVID-19

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 outbreak has indicated a silver lining. In fact, it has paved the way for budding inventors to put their knowledge into good use during the lockdown period to innovate new equipment to help medical staff and other officials in th

Covid, Constitution and Confusion Constitutional necessity or mere hesitance?

The Covid 19 pandemic has for sure become a challenge for the regular administration to deal with, in any country. Sri Lanka is no exception. Since its emergence in Wuhan in December 2019, Chinese authorities took unusual steps to c

It is time to develop and re-schedule the Co-op system of the country

The time has come for any government to think, develop and re-schedule the Cooperative system of the country. This system failed mis

The return to religion after a brief dalliance with secularism

When South and South East Asian nations won independence from their European masters in the late 1940s,1950

Daya the best of the last

I knew Daya Tennakoon the actor, not so much the broadcaster. I didn’t see any of the plays that put him into the spotlight, including the most famous among them, Kora saha Andaya.

GREGRO through COVID-19

GREGRO is a WhatsApp group that was created for residents of Gregory’s Road with the main objective of coordinating....

Aachen Cathedral: architectural and historical wonder

One gets the feeling of racing back to the pre-historic era when seeing a cathedral-like the one in Aachen. The building represents a great vision or even mission.

Disinfectants don’t stop COVID-19 transmission

Security personnel and health workers disinfecting public places has become a common sight, widely captured by the media.

Miracle child with special abilities - Jiwanthi’s story of hope

These words underline the unique story of a young girl Jiwanthi Edirisnghe, a miracle child with special abilities.

Governed by task force, led by president SL combats Pandemic While Opposition flounders

I’m just saying: the government must have done something right. For a country of 21.7 million we’ve managed to keep down patient numbers and mortality rates remarkably.

Heart of gold stilled

Renowned global aquaculture and inland fisheries researcher and mentor to countless students here and abroad, Prof. Sena de Silva passed away peacefully on the 6th of May in Melbourne Australia after a brief illness.

COVID-19 decreases alcohol use by 80% and smoking by 68%

The Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) – Sri Lanka conducted a study on alcohol (legal and illegal) users and tobacco smokers, and their families on alcohol and tobacco consumption and changes related to consumption during the COVID-19 situation in Sri Lanka.

Jiffrey, you distanced from us, so quickly forever my friend

My curiosity bothered your silence when my calls went unanswered when I checked on you and your family’s health when Geneva too went down on the lockdown mode. But I guessed that you would be busy with the usual diplomatic community work in and around Geneva. Your routine, Sinhala Avurudu Greetings never reached me this year, now I know that you had been battling with the virus to save your life, my friend.

“Eliminating”.....”crushing” COVID is possible and these countries are the Superstars

Ever since the key numbers for the Covid-19 virus became clear in mid-February, it was obvious that all countries would end up trying to control its spread.

This Pandemic may save planet for future

The last century saw a leap forward for Mankind that has never been seen before in the entire History of the world. In a hundred years we ushered in the Space Age....

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

I want to share all this with you because they are ALL worthwhile messages so read and be guided...

Sri Lanka launches ‘Restart Sri Lanka’ as economic activities resume

After 52 days of economic uncertainty as businesses and shops remained closed due to the deadly COVID-19 outbreak, Sri Lanka re-opened for business on Monday, much to the relief of the public.

Stigmatized and stereotyped: everyday realities of SL Muslims

A year has passed since anti-Muslim violence broke out after the Easter Sunday bombings. It was on May 13, 2019 violence spread in a major way with rioters....

Muslims Again at the Margins

“I need justice but I am scared even to ask for the medical record. My mother did not have Corona, yet authorities cremated her on a Ramadan day and gave me the ashes.

PHIs work in frontline woes in backburner

The COVID-19 pandemic has snatched away scores of lives globally, with the number of positive cases increasing daily. Amid the crisis, healthcare professionals like doctors, nurses and Public Health Inspectors (PHI) are working around the clock to save

COVID-19: Irresponsible public behaviour could lead to community spread - Dr. Eranga Narangoda

The Daily Mirror spoke to the Consultant Physician Dr. Eranga Narangoda of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) Angoda, the premier Infectious Diseases Hospital in the country, to discuss COVID-19 pandemic. The excerpts:

Kudos to President

There is an indication that the war against the COVID-19 is almost over, but there is still some more to be done for the final victory to be achieved.

75th Anniversary: Victory of the Great Patriotic War

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet Union over fascist Germany. The war started by Germany in 1939 drew nearly 60 nations into the conflict.

Proposals to ensure employee rights within COVID-19 and recovery process

In a letter addressed to Dinesh Gunawardena, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Skills Development and Employment and Labour Relations, several labour....

Procession brings a riot of colour

The traditional Vesak Perahera was held recently at Sri Dalada Maligawa without parading the streets in procession. However, this is not the first time a Perahera was held within the premises of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – it had happened during JVP riots and LTTE bombings.

POSITIVE THINKING THE ULTIMATE DRIVING FORCE

After World War II, we have been witnessing many calamities including health, economic, market and financial crises. The world awaits instant solutions to these pressing issues.