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In Pictures: Debris From MV X-Press Pearl Washed Ashore

Scenes from Kepungoda, Negombo on 1 June showcase a beach covered in nurdles — small plastic pellets that form the raw material in the manufacture of plastic products — that washed ashore following the MV X-Press Pearl disaster.

Floods, Landslides And COVID-19: Sri Lanka’s Trifecta Of Disasters

Heavy monsoon rains caused floods and landslides in Sri Lanka earlier this month, where many live under lockdown against a COVID-19 wave. As a result, the Disaster Management Centre of Sri Lanka had to rethink its response plan for those affected by the floods and come up with a new plan to prevent making things from turning worse.

Remembering Laki Senanayake (1937-2021)

On 30 May, Sri Lanka’s art circles lost one of the last guardians of the 50s bohemian culture, when: Laki Senanayake passed away at the age of 84.

Which COVID-19 Vaccine Should You Receive?

Sri Lanka began distribution of two COVID-19 vaccines — the Chinese-manufactured Sinopharm and the Russian Sputnik V — at the beginning of this month, after running out of stocks of the Indian-manufactured ‘Covishield’ AstraZeneca vaccine in April. Although orders for more doses had been placed ahead of time, the Serum Institute of India, which manufactures the AstraZeneca vaccine, has been unable to deliver due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in that country.

What Happened To The Itukama Fund?

The ‘Itukama COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund’ gained a lot of attention on social media recently, following heightened public interest in how the monies in the public fund were being utilised.

Shanaka Kulatunga: The Painting Doctor

Dr Shanaka Kulatunga is a practicing medical professional. But during his leisure, he’s an award winning oil painter.

Cancer-causing Coconut Oil Imports

The news of cancer-causing coconut oil being imported into the country made headlines for almost a month.

Colpetty Market: A Relic Of A Colombo Gone By

There is a vivid memory at the back of my mind. It is a Sunday morning; returning from Church, my mother and I visit the local pola.

Everything Avurudu And Puththandu In Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan New Year — the Sinhala and Tamil New Year — is undoubtedly the country’s biggest cultural and festive celebration.

Ajreen: The Gentleman With A TukTuk

You will never see a fancier tuk-tuk than T. H. Ajreen’s tuk-tuk which he has modified to provide a variety of facilities for his customers.

The Macro Problem Of Microfinance Loans

For many women in Sri Lanka, small loans can have a big impact. That is the sole purpose of microfinance loans – to provide affordable financial assistance to those from low-income backgrounds in order to help them improve their living conditions. In reality, however, these loans have further entrenched those who obtain them into poverty and, in some cases, pushed them to take their own lives.

The Semicolon Effect: A Deep Dive Into Mental Health Support Groups

One of the attendees has the word ‘alive’ tattooed in delicate letters across his wrist.

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