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Sri Lanka’s First ‘Smart Mask’

‘BreathTech-S³’ is a smart sensor that adapts wearable technology made with locally-sourced materials.

Sri Lanka Conducts Trials Ahead Of Vaccine Rollout

Health workers are preparing for the distribution of the first #COVID-19 vaccine to be administered in Sri Lanka. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, which is manufactured in India, will arrive this week as a grant from the Indian government.

Should Sri Lanka Have A Sex Offender Registry?

Last month, Minister of Public Security Rear Admiral (Rtd.) Sarath Weerasekera announced he would publicly name perpetrators of child abuse, rape and assault in an attempt to deter other potential offenders.

An Ornithologist’s Paradise

Asia’s largest bird park is a 35-acre sanctuary in Hambantota, home to 180 different varieties of endemic and exotic birds.

How Will Sri Pada Season Be Different This Year?

The annual Sri Pada season was declared open on 29 December, and will last until Vesak Poya Day in May.

Six British-Sri Lankans Included In The Queen’s New Year Honours List

The Queen’s New Year Honours list recognises individuals across the UK for outstanding achievements in a number of different fields.

India Commissions Floating Solar Power Plants In Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is to construct a floating solar power plant commissioned by the Indian government. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

The Macro Problems Of Microbeads In Sri Lankan Seas

Microbeads, which are water-insoluble and non-degradable, can be found in many personal care items.

Three Women Of Sri Lankan Origin Elected To Foreign Governments

Women of Sri Lankan heritage have been elected to foreign governments in the USA, the Caribbean and New Zealand in the past few months.

Ambuluwawa: Sri Lanka’s Tower Of Diversity

Ambuluwawa is home to a multi-religious sanctuary, a biodiversity complex and stunning natural landscapes, but its most eye-catching landmark is a tower that stands 48m tall, with a breathtaking view from the top.

Beyond The Mahara Prison Riot: The Problems With Sri Lanka’s Penal System

The tensions that resulted in the deadly riot at the Mahara Prison on 29 November had been building up for many months.

Kaavan The Elephant: Lonely No More

The “world’s loneliest elephant” has finally found a family. The fight to free #Kaavan began in 2016, when local and international animal rights groups began to petition for his release from the Islamabad Zoo, where he was left all alone after his partner Saheli died in 2012. After years of campaigning and a high-profile intervention from pop icon Cher, the Asian elephant was transported more than 4,000 km from Pakistan to Cambodia in November, where he is gradually settling in at his new home, and with his new companions.

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