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More Than Just A Number: Why One Artist Decided To Draw The Victims Of The Easter Sunday Attacks

It is often the case that when a nation is blindsided by tragedy, its people will translate their grief into fear and anger. This is what graphic designer and illustrator, Tahira Rifath, found to be the case when a series of coordinated explosions hit Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, killing 258 people and injuring scores more.

‘Homosexuality Is Wrong!’: The Chilling Reality of Conversion Therapy In Sri Lanka

Not only is homosexuality illegal in Sri Lanka, it is also extremely taboo. As a result of this, some practitioners offer ‘conversion therapy’, for people that are on the LGBTIQ spectrum. Unsupported by science, what kind of physical and psychological scars can these ‘treatments’ leave on those who have to undergo them?

Sri Lanka’s Waste Problem Is Massive. Here’s How Some Citizens Are Trying To Counteract It

For Sri Lanka, an effective waste management policy is long overdue. As governments continue to implement strategies that ultimately prove to be ineffective, some citizens are taking matters into their own hands.

Kushtarajagala: A Relic Of Mahayana Buddhism

Located in Weligama town, Kushtarajagala is one of the few remaining relics of Mahayana Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

‘Govipola’: An App For Agriculture

Rural farmers are having a hard time obtaining fair prices for their produce. In an attempt to combat the issue, the first agriculture-based app was launched in Sri Lanka.

Elephant Distribution Map Reveals New Findings

A map revealing the distribution of Asian elephants in Sri Lanka is challenging current policy on the human-elephant conflict. It also presented information that could be vital to the future of elephant conservation in Sri Lanka.

Why Sri Lanka Urgently Needs Patents To Protect Its Natural Wealth

As the quest for new resources in the pursuit of science grows, Sri Lanka’s rich biodiversity and indigenous knowledge is becoming widely sought after. With this comes the threat of exploitation, particularly in the form of biopiracy.

Proposal To Save Blue Whales Stalled

Shipping routes around Sri Lanka are a major threat to blue whales. In an effort to mitigate this, conservationists have teamed up with shipping companies, to offer a solution. However, their efforts have been unsuccessful due to a lack of support—find out why.

This Kalpitiya Farm Might Hold The Key To Fertile Fields All Year Round

For Sri Lankan farmers, having access to a reliable water source is extremely rare. As the resource becomes more and more scarce, many farmers are shifting from traditional reservoirs to groundwater as their main source of irrigation.

The Snake Man Of Matara

Bandara, also known as the Snake man of Matara, has dedicated his life to rescuing and taking care of snakes. While mainly functioning as a tourist attraction, Bandara hopes that his snake farm will help people become less afraid of snakes, and learn that there are alternatives to killing the animals.

The Wild Ponies Of Delft Island

During the Dutch rule, ponies were brought onto Jaffna’s Delft Island as domesticated animals. These ponies have survived till now, although they struggle to adapt to the harsh heat of the North.

Crops Among The Concrete: Community Gardening In The City

Urban community gardening projects are proving to be difficult to implement in Colombo. As the city continues to grow, these projects could prove to be extremely beneficial to urban communities. So why are these initiatives so few in number?

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