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Paving Roads With Plastic

For the first time, Sri Lanka has used a mixture of non-recyclable plastic and asphalt to pave a road in the south of Colombo. The plastic-asphalt mixture is more durable, cuts road construction costs and offers a solution to plastic waste problems. Several other countries, including the UK, Canada, the Philippines and India have already trialled this method.

Why Are All New Clocks Set At 10:10?

Clocks and watches on display at stores are all set at 10:10? Do you know why this is? The reason, despite a number of theories, is actually very simple.

Stories From Silent Childhoods

Reijntjes School For The Deaf was established more than three decades ago, in an effort to provide an education to Sri Lanka’s hearing impaired children, and give them a chance to become productive citizens of the country. We visited the school to get a glimpse into their hopes, fears and ambitions.

Loss Of A Legend; Remembering Ronnie Leitch

Fondly known as Thattaya, beloved local superstar Ronnie Leitch recently passed away. We pay tribute to this iconic singer, actor and comedian.

Superfans of Cricket

Cricket has some of the most loyal—and colourful—fans of any sport in the subcontinent. Here are four ‘superfans’ you are likely to see at matches, supporting their home teams.

Climate Change Hotspots

Rising sea levels and extreme weather phenomenon are known effects of climate change. But according to a recent World Bank report, the gradual changes in rainfall and temperature will also affect the livelihoods of millions of people across Sri Lanka, especially those in impoverished, water-stressed areas.

The Falling Rupee

Why has the Sri Lankan rupee plummeted in recent times? Here are a few reasons.

Fuel Price Hike In Sri Lanka – In Perspective

Sri Lanka finally increased fuel prices this year, which caused a bit of panic. But how does Sri Lanka fare when compared to fuel prices globally? Find out here.

How Places In Colombo Got Their Names

Many places in Colombo still bear traces of the country’s colonial past. Here is how some streets got their names.

Riding The Airwaves – Radio As We Remember It

In this visually driven age of information, it is hard to imagine a time when the radio was the only window to the world. We take a walk back in time, and look what radio meant—and still means—to people.

The Real Fresh Prince of Philadelphia

The Philly Cheese steak is delicious goodness wrapped up in two pieces of bread. Find out its origins, how it is made, and where you can get your hands on one in Sri Lanka.

Cess Tax On Sanitary Napkins Removed

Over 60% of Sri Lankan parents don’t send their girl children to school when they are menstruating for a variety of reasons, including hygiene, the stigma of ‘impure blood’ and not being able to afford sanitary napkins. This is because sanitary napkins are taxed at over 100%. The government has now announced it will remove the cess tax, which amounts to 30% of the total taxes imposed on sanitary napkins, to allow them some relief.

(Editor’s note: Our previous description erroneously mentioned that over 60% of Sri Lankan women don’t send their children to school when they are menstruating because they are unable to afford sanitary napkins. While this is certainly one reason, it is not the sole one. The present description has been amended to reflect this.)

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