Kris - Roar Media Archive

Welcome to Roar Media's archive of content published from 2014 to 2023. As of 2024, Roar Media has ceased editorial operations and will no longer publish new content on this website.
The company has transitioned to a content production studio, offering creative solutions for brands and agencies.
To learn more about this transition, read our latest announcement here. To visit the new Roar Media website, click here.

English

Sinhala

SIN

Tamil

Bangla

BAN

A Concise Constitutional History of Sri Lanka

Following the advent of the ninth parliament led by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the introduction and enactment of yet another amendment to the constitution of the country is not far off.

The ‘Ocean Strainer’ In The Dehiwala Canal

SLMA Bashes Marijuana Legalisation

The Sri Lanka Medical Association recently broke silence over the matter of legalising marijuana in the country.

‘The Return Of The Executive President’: Outlining The 20th Amendment To The Constitution

The first draft of the proposed 20th Amendment to the Constitution is here and to no one’s surprise. Although the first version of the 20th Amendment was introduced, drafted, and billed in Parliament by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna in 2018, the new government’s version promotes and parades entirely new reforms.

HIV On The Rise?

Recently released statistics report that HIV/AIDs might be on the rise in Sri Lanka. Here is a breakdown of what we know so far.
#HIV #AIDs #lka

SLINTEC Develops New PCR Method

This is the first time this new PCR method — already in use in some countries — has been developed in Sri Lanka.

Sex Work And Rights: Will Legalising Prostitution Help?

The first thing that you notice is the odour; a miasma of sea spray, sand, sweat, and sex. Wooden walls, asbestos sheet-roofed homes behind the railway station is where Mary* has lived most her life since she moved to Colombo. And the discoloured mattress in this two-room space she calls home is where she entertains her clients.

The Plight Of Sri Lankan Migrant Workers

Nearly 50 Sri Lankan migrant workers stranded in other countries have succumbed to the COVID-19 virus.

Destitute And Dying: The Plight Of The Homeless During COVID-19

No one knew how old Lawrence was when he passed away. He died at the bus stop he took shelter at, amid rain or the unbearable noon heat. The bus stop in front of the construction site with the massive white Buddha statue next to it became his haven—where no one bothered him or asked him to leave.

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe Resigns: New Leader On Wednesday

Leader of the United National Party (UNP), Ranil Wickremesinghe, has resigned after the devastating defeat of the party at the Parliamentary Election last week.

India And China Snag Railway And Solar Projects In Sri Lanka

India and China have continued to jostle with each in trying to take the lead in development and infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka.

More Beautification Projects In Colombo, And Other Key Cabinet Decisions

The Cabinet of Ministers met on Wednesday (22), to make several key government decisions.

End of Articles

No More Articles to Load

Roar Media is a global storytelling platform.