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Panic Attacks, Fatigue And A ‘Foggy Brain’: The Long Road To Recovery From COVID-19

Fatigue, shortness of breath, and an inability to concentrate — many patients who had contracted COVID-19 described the feeling as a “brain fog”. These refer to some of the complications that can last for weeks or months after the infection has gone away.

Local Botanist Discovers New Species Of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Plant That Blooms Once In 12 Years

A new species of ‘Nelu’ — commonly known as ‘Nilla’ — a flowering plant of the Strobilanthes genus that puts on a striking blooming display every 12 years — has been discovered by a group of Sri Lankan scientists.

The Boy Who Built A Disability-friendly, Solar-powered Tuk-tuk

Fifteen-year-old Suntharalingam Prinavan has always wanted to be a scientist and help people.

Aliens In Our Waters: How The ‘Monster Fish’ Fascination Is A Threat To Endemic Species

For more than a decade, multiple invasive fish species have been released into natural waterways in different parts of the country — posing a threat to endemic species.

How Expensive Is Your Lunch?

The COVID-19 crisis has hit Sri Lanka’s already troubled economy — hard. On Monday (30 August), President Gotabaya Rajapaksa issued emergency regulations to help control prices of essential food items. While the move has come under criticism from the opposition, it is true that prices of essentials have in fact been on the rise.

Sri Lanka’s Record-setting Paralympics Gold Medalist

Sri Lanka’s Dinesh Priyantha Herath on Monday (30 August) set a new world record in the F46 Men’s Javelin Throw event at the Tokyo Paralympics. Herath threw 67.79 metres in his third attempt, breaking the existing record of 63.97 metres set by India’s Devendra Jhajharia at the 2016 Games in Rio.

Meet The Sri Lankan Team For The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

A group of nine Sri Lankan athletes will take part in the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games taking place in Tokyo, Japan, due to commence on 24 August. After debuting at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, United States, this will be the third time Sri Lanka participates in the Games.

Sri Lanka’s Fight Against Snake Bites

About 80,000 people are bitten by snakes in Sri Lanka every year, with potential for up to 400 fatalities. Local treatment for snake bites currently depends on an antivenom produced by India — which isn’t always 100% effective, given the strength of Sri Lankan snake venom.

Building A Miniature Sri Lanka Railway

Since he was 11, Haleef Ismail has had one goal: to build a model railway network that bears an almost perfect resemblance to the Sri Lankan railway map.

How ‘Rhoda’ Seeks To Resolve Sri Lanka’s Mobility Issue

Sri Lanka’s relationship with electric vehicles has been rocky — to say the least. In 2019, only 7,000 electric vehicles were registered in the country.

COVID-19 At The Zoo: How The Dehiwala Zoo Tackled The Pandemic

Like most other public places, the Dehiwala Zoo had to temporarily bar visitors due to the third wave of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka.

Over 100 Tons Of Yogurt Cups Discarded In Sri Lanka Every Year

The government this year has taken several measures to ban various types of single-use plastics, and although this is positive news for the environment, some local sectors face the problem of a lack of proper alternatives.

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