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In Conversation w/ Ali Zahir Moulana: COVID-19 Muslim Burials — Will They, Won’t They?

The past week has been rife with news that Sri Lanka’s Muslim community will be granted their request to bury #COVID19 dead, instead of have their bodies cremated — although there has been no official confirmation of the fact by authorities. Ali Zahir Moulana, a former state minister, who has been vocal on this issue throughout the pandemic, joins Roar Media to discuss the latest developments.

One Month In — Where Do We Stand?

It has been a month to the date that the first case of COVID-19 was detected once more in the community, some two months after the ‘Navy cluster’ — also the largest at the time — was successfully managed.

Is Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ Vaccine The Answer To COVID-19?

Russia today registered a vaccine for the novel coronavirus COVID-19, making it the world’s first approved vaccination against the virus.

It’s Wikipedia Day: Meet Some Of Sri Lanka’s ‘Wikipedians’

Here’s a look at what unique challenges the community of Sri Lankan editors face.

Sanga Appointed First Non-British MCC President

Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara, who is already an honorary life member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), has accepted an invitation to be its first non-British President, beginning October 2019.

Heightened Security In Sri Lanka: Death Toll Revised; Muslims Advised To Stay Away From Mosques

High security prevails over the country as Sri Lanka enters the fifth day after deadly terror attacks struck the island on Easter Sunday. Police and security forces have been searching buildings and patrolling streets to prevent further attacks and explosions, with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe saying the government is on the lookout for ‘sleeper’ cells of terrorists that may unleash second and third rounds of attacks. Declining to provide a number, the Prime Minister said Police were looking for suspects that were on the run, possibly with explosives.

Global Terror Unleashed In Sri Lanka: Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Easter Attacks

On Tuesday, April 23, sorrow turned to anger in Sri Lanka, when the Salafi jihadist militant group Islamic State (IS), claimed responsibility for the attacks that rocked the country on Easter Sunday. The group’s AMAQ news agency posted pictures and videoes of the suicide bombers, together with a short statement on the ‘blessed invasion’ that killed the celebrants of an ‘infidel holiday’ and the ‘citizens of Crusader coalition states.’

Conditional State Of Emergency In Effect In Sri Lanka; INTERPOL Team To Aid Investigations

A State of Emergency, under Section II of the Public Security Ordinance, came into effect in Sri Lanka at midnight on April 23. Under these Emergency Regulations, law enforcement authorities are given increased powers that will allow them to, among other things, enter and search premises and take possession or control of property in the interests of public security and the preservation of public order.

Country Warned To Use Water Sparingly

With dry conditions and power cuts imposed on the island, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board has warned people to use water sparingly.

Artificial Rainmaking Unsuccessful: Project Suspended

A government initiative to induce artificial rainfall was unsuccessful, causing Power and Energy Minister Ravi Karunanayake to call off the project.

The Sorrows Of Sri Lanka: “Baby Farms” And One Woman’s Desire To Connect Mothers With Their Lost Children

Unexpected truths were discovered when Sanne van Rossen set off to find her biological mother. Now, she’s on a mission to unite families across continents torn apart by an adoption racket.

Four-Member Committee To Probe Power-Cuts

Sri Lanka has been plunged into an energy crisis when early warnings that shortages were imminent were ignored due to a rift between the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the Public Utilities Commission (PUSL). Now, President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed a committee to look into the matter.

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