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Easter Sunday Explosions In Sri Lanka: An Evolving Timeline Of Events

A series of devastating bomb explosions have occurred on Easter Sunday morning (April 21) targeting multiple churches around the country and three luxury hotel complexes in Colombo. Here is a timeline of the events so far.

The Story Of A Travelling Planetarium

We always pine to travel among the stars. The closest we can get to know the cosmos beyond the Earth’s atmosphere is through a planetarium. This is the story of Sri Lanka’s largest mobile planetarium built by one person.

Why We Need To Bring Angampora Back Into The Public Eye

Angampora, the most elusive martial art of the world, is once again in the public eye after a colonial era-ban on its practice was recently lifted. What does the future hold for this ancient art form?

In Search of Murals and Their Stories

Graffiti and street art is universal. But are their stories similar? What are the motivations behind them?

In Sri Lanka, Illegal Fishing Slips Through The Net Of Legislation

Bottom trawlers from Tamil Nadu have been a growing pain for the local fishermen of the North. While we have the necessary legislation to combat this illegal and unregulated fishing in local waters, the relevant authorities have not utilised it for various reasons. Now, things are changing.

Schools To Be Shut Down For Low Attendance

Education Ministry, in a bid to develop schools, has decided to closed down over 1,000 schools islandwide.

When Being A New Mother Does Not Make You Happy

Motherhood occupies a hallowed place in local culture — evidenced by the high priority given to maternal health. However, post natal depression and the mental health of a new mother often go unnoticed. Even though the subject remains mostly unaddressed, there is an urgent need to discuss it.

This Community Of Train Enthusiasts Is Bringing Calm To The Commotion

An over-crowded train station that prolongs your commute is a living nightmare. More often than not, this is the reality of the Sri Lankan railway system: trains routinely run late, they are congested and commuters block the doorways.

On Equal Terms: The Women Who Run The Nalla Filling Station

While heading towards Giriulla on the B322 in the Northwestern Province, you come across the rather sleepy town of Nalla. Falling between Giriulla and Kotadeniyawa, Nalla is remote and out of the way, with just a few kades (kiosks) scattered every few kilometres. Aside from the soupçon of families that have lived here for generations, others arrive at this halfway town in search of greener pastures. At the halfway point of this halfway town is a petrol station like no other.

Sri Lanka’s Struggle With Climate Financing

Sri Lanka is a constant victim of natural disasters. In order to prevent that the Government of Sri Lanka has come up with measures in disaster management. How much are we spending for these investments and projects?

Shelved No More: Status Of Public Libraries In Sri Lanka

It is said that whatever the cost, the price of a library is cheaper than that of an ignorant nation. Can you say the same about Sri Lanka’s libraries? That’s because these librarians believe in their shelves.

Introducing Law Into Mainstream Education

Law was only taught as a part of higher education in Sri Lanka. But now, students can learn the basics of Sri Lanka’s legal system and legislature while still in school.

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