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Containing COVID-19: Two Weeks In A Quarantine Centre

For Kendrick Fernando (19) and his fellow passengers, the process took more than 14 hours. They landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on March 15, but only arrived at the Vavuniya quarantine centre the next day.

Dealing With COVID-19: What You Need To Know

We’re all very cued in on the news now: there have thus far been eleven cases of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, the very first of which was successfully managed, the patient—a 40-year-old female Chinese tourist—returning to her country on February 19. The other ten are currently being monitored at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (IDH).

Sri Lanka’s First Dedicated Wax Museum

Sri Lanka’s first waxworks museum will be launched soon featuring figures of popular local politicians and celebrities.

What Does Brexit Mean For Sri Lanka?

At the end of January 2020, the UK officially left the EU — and it’s worth exploring the impact it may have on Sri Lanka.

Scientist Wins Award on Ecosystem Research

A Sri Lankan scientist is recognised for her research on ecosystem conservation.

To Be Human Dust: Sri Lanka’s ‘Children Of The Sun’

Growing up amid war and ethnic divisions, filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage’s newest venture is a critique of social constructs — particularly that of the Kandyan kingdom in 1814.

Vajira: Recipient of India’s ‘Padma Shri Award’

Sri Lanka’s dance queen Vajira Chitrasena was one of two women singled out for a prestigious award.

An Agitation Site For Protestors

How well is the new ‘Agitation Site’ for protests and demonstrations faring?

Stranded In Wuhan: Sri Lankan Students Long To Come Home

Sri Lankan students unable to leave quarantined Wuhan tell Roar Media they long to come home. The government of Sri Lanka is working hard to repatriate them.

Continued GSP+ Concessions For Sri Lanka

The European Union (EU) recently assured Sri Lanka it will continue GSP+ concessions until 2023, while monitoring the country’s compliance with certain conditions.

Poison In The Air: Monitoring Sri Lanka’s Air Quality

Early last November, Colombo woke up to an unusual smog lingering over the city. At first, many thought it was a mist brought about by the impending cold weather. But by late morning, news had begun to filter through that Sri Lanka’s air quality had turned ‘unhealthy’.

The Looming Threat Of Power Cuts In March

Sri Lanka may have to face power cuts in the month of March due to low levels of rainfall and limited power-generation capacity.

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