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All The Queen’s Men: One Woman’s Mission To Create A Chess Playing Culture In Sri Lanka

Despite having learned the game only at the age of 17, Suneetha Wijesuriya went on to win the national women’s chess championship ten times. But the lacklustre reception she received after winning gold at the 30th World Chess Olympiad made her decide to stop playing and focus instead on teaching and promoting the game across the island.

Complaints Against Police Can Now Be Lodged Online

In order to promote greater accountability, the National Police Commission has launched an online service to file public complaints against the Police Department.

All the Queen’s Men

After learning the game of chess at seventeen, Suneetha Wijesuriya went on to win the National Championship ten times. But after winning gold at the 30th World Chess Olympiad, she decided to stop playing and shift her focus to teaching the game. She also developed a chess community in Sri Lanka.

LED Developed To Repel Fall Armyworm Moth

The fall armyworm devastated corn crops in Sri Lanka this year, but a Japanese firm has developed special LEDs which can repel the adult form of the species.

What Is The Real Deal With The East Container Terminal?

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority has obtained assistance from Japan and India for the development of the East Container Terminal. But trade unions believe the deal gives foreign investors too much influence in Sri Lanka. What’s the real deal here?

Pride Of Play: ‘The One Who Loves You So’ Wins Gratiaen

Actor, director and playwright Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke, has just won the highest English literary award in the country—the Gratiaen Prize—for his original, creative and groundbreaking play, ‘The One Who Loves You So.’

‘Not Welcome’: The Plight of Foreign Refugees After The Easter Sunday Attacks

Foreign refugees who had found temporary accommodation in Negombo were forced out by locals who accused them of links to terrorism in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday attacks. Now, a month later, they are stuck in limbo, with no hopes of returning to their homes.

Beyond Blanket Bans: The Difficulty In Controlling Hate Speech On Sri Lanka’s Social Media

Despite the government’s ban on social media, hate speech online has sparked violence across the country. How do we identify hate speech, and what can be done to control it?

After The Easter Sunday Attacks, Businesses Come Together To Take Sri Lanka Forward

When will things go back to normal again? This is the question that has plagued our minds since the Easter Sunday terror attacks of April 21. While much remains to be done in terms of material, physical and psychosocial recovery—especially for the victims and their families—and while there is a vacuum where there must be political and religious will to remove the scourge of intolerance, the business community came together to chart the way forward to allow Sri Lanka to recover economically from the aftershock of the attacks that killed 258 people and injured close to 500 more.

Sri Lankan Sportswomen Bring Home Medals

During the tumultuous events of the past week, the achievements of three Sri Lankan sportswomen went unnoticed.

Four Tips To Stay Safe After Easter Sunday Bombings

With the security forces combing the country for any suspicious activity in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terror attacks, here are four ways you can ensure your safety during these trying times.

Dangerous Disposal: Why Sri Lanka Urgently Needs To Manage Its E-Waste

Electronic devices are ubiquitous in the modern world. But with our smartphones and computers being constantly improved and replaced by newer models, the disposal of their often toxic components becomes an issue. How can we manage the efficient disposal of e-waste and mitigate its harmful effects on our health and environment?

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