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Sisil Fernando: The Vagabond Artist

By day time, Sisil Fernando works in advertising. But his true passion comes out when he travels on his Suzuki Volty to various locations to paint.

Scenes From A COVID-19 Vaccination Drive

Sri Lanka commenced public distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines in late January. The first consignment that was donated from India arrived on 28 January, and the first phase of the rollout went to those working on the frontlines of pandemic control: healthcare workers and officers of the military and police.

Paradise Place: Colombo’s Last Surviving Dhobi Community

Two things stood out to me in the locale known as ‘Paradise Place’. The first is the massive kovil, tucked away in what could easily be mistaken for a part of Jaffna but is in fact in the middle of Kotahena and Panchikawatte.

Air Show 2021: Sri Lanka Air Force Celebrates 70 Years

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) celebrated its 70th anniversary with a spectacular air show that commenced on Wednesday (3 March) at the Galle Face Green in Colombo.

The Invasion Of The ‘Monster Fish’

Invasive alien fish have been observed in natural waterways in various parts of the country. These ‘monster fish’ have been introduced artificially and are increasingly becoming a threat to the local environment.

Book Hunting With ‘The Bookman’

Not many people know who Tuan Dawood is, but you might just know him as Deen the Bookman. The unapologetic book lover is the owner of what could possibly be the largest collection of secondhand books – 50,000 volumes tucked away in a small house in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The History Of Independence Square

As we celebrate our 73rd Independence Day, here’s a story you might not have known about the Independence Square, where the country celebrated gaining freedom for the first time

Two Hundred Deaths In 12 Months: Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 Fatality Data Analysed

At the time of publication, Sri Lanka has recorded 305 deaths as a result of COVID-19, which first emerged a little over a year ago in Wuhan, China.

Myanmar Confers Four Sri Lankan Buddhist Monks As Aggamahapandita

Myanmar Government recently conferred the honorary title of Aggamahāpandiṭa to four Sri Lankan Buddhist monks

The Mullivaikkal Memorial Incident

Last week, a monument at Jaffna University memorialising Tamil civilian victims of the war was razed down by authorities.

#COVID19 Vaccines In Sri Lanka Soon: Which Are Our Most Viable Options?

The search for a viable vaccine for COVID-19 will go down in history as the fastest vaccine discovery in medical history.

The Physicist Behind A Superconductor Discovery

A compound of carbon, hydrogen and sulfur has broken symbolic barriers in physics.

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