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Eliminating Apathy: To Vote Or Not To Vote?

Although Sri Lanka was granted universal franchise in 1931—making it possible for all those above the age of 21 to vote—(later amended to 18, in 1959), voting is not compulsory and there are many that choose to stay at home rather than participate on election day.

Jaffna International Airport Opens To The Public

Sri Lanka’s third international airport hopes to bring more economic growth to the North.

Ancient Stone Tools Found In Kalutara

In the Fa Hien Cave in Kalutara , archaelogists have found the oldest stone tools in South Asia, dating back 45,000 years.

Ruling Requirements: What Does It Take To Be President Of Sri Lanka?

In a democracy, a leader is chosen by the people and for the people—but not everyone is eligible to contest. Which begs the question: what are the qualifications (and disqualifications) for the highest office in the country?

Prepaid Electricity Meters

The Ceylon Electricity Board will soon introduce a prepaid meter to monitor and bill household energy consumption. The smart meter, as well as the new tariff structure, aims to encourage electricity usage during off-peak hours.

Bogambara Prison To Be Converted Into Cultural Park

The historical Bogambara Prison, located in the heart of Kandy, is now being redeveloped as a museum and cultural park in order to boost tourism to the city. Phase 1 of the project was recently completed and declared open to the public.

Nuts And Bolts: The Presidential Election In Sri Lanka And How It Works

The 8th Presidential Election is upon us, bringing with it the expected cacophony of political noise and enthusiastic ululations. But because the active participation of citizens in politics and civic life is key to a functioning democracy, a primer is timely.

Unemployed Unrest: Why Can’t Sri Lankan University Graduates Find Jobs?

A confluence of factors result in more unemployed graduates than the streets can hold.

Ceylon And The Moon Men: The Time The Apollo 12 Astronauts Visited Our Country

On July 20, 1969, at 20:17 UTC, the Apollo 11 mission manned by astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins landed on the moon. Six hours and 39 minutes later, Armstrong became the first man to walk on the lunar surface, in an event telecast live worldwide, during which he made the famous utterance, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

The Burgeoning Beedi Industry: To Be Regulated, Or Not?

With taxes high on regular cigarettes, more and more people have been turning to a local alternative— ‘beedi’. But as that industry grows, we ask, is regulation required to limit health risks and protect workers?

MGR of Pettah

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Pettah, is a colourful personality who is popular in the area. Named Manikkam, he is perhaps the most ardent fan of popular South Indian film actor M.G. Ramachandran, more famously known as MGR.
This is Manikkam’s story.

British English vs Sri Lankan English: Which Is More Acceptable In Sri Lanka?

Many of the unique expressions and words used in Sri Lanka are unrecognized internationally, and are sometimes just thought to be bad English. However, Michael Meyler, the author of “The Dictionary of Sri Lankan English,” thinks that the way English is used in Sri Lanka offers an insight into our culture, and deserves to be recognized as one variety of the world’s Englishes.

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