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Sri Lanka Halts Baby Powder Imports

Imports of Johnson and Johnson baby powder has been put on halt in Sri Lanka. The reason being, the product may contain asbestos, a chemical that causes cancer.

Colombo’s Unseen: Those Who Sweep Our Streets

It is 6:30 a.m. A woman sits on the side of the pavement, resting her back against the rusted brown cart that she uses to collect fallen leaves, plastic sheets and other refuse. As the city around her springs to life with the rising sun, Lakshmi* savours a few more moments of rest before standing up and returning to sweeping the streets.

Finding A Safe Way Out: Post-Abortion Care In Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s strict abortion laws have not prevented them from happening illegally, at an alarming rate. Due to a large number of complications from unsafe abortions, post-abortion care is legal in Sri Lanka. In 2015, the Ministry of Health amended this law stating that doctors are not required to report cases in which patients seek out post-abortion care services. What does this mean for women’s health in Sri Lanka, and is the law enough to prevent women suffering the aftermath of unsafe abortion practices?

Sri Lanka’s Low Financial Literacy: A Cause For Concern

As a nation, Sri Lanka has one of the largest gaps between print literacy and financial literacy. Since the ability to read and write does provide a basis on which one can access resources such as bank statements and ATM machines, why are so many Sri Lankan’s so financially inept?

Lichens As A Key To The Future, And One Scientist’s Quest To Study Them

Sri Lanka is one of the most biologically diverse nations when it comes to lichens, an overlooked yet extremely vital part of the country’s ecological landscape. As part of her mission to bring lichens to the forefront of conservation science, Dr. Gothamie Weerakoon is determined to document all the living lichen species in Sri Lanka.

Girls Make Waves

Until recently, Sri Lankan women were rarely—if ever—seen surfing in local waters. However, the Arugam Bay Girls Surfing Club is challenging the status quo and charting a fresh course, one wave at a time.

Sri Lanka’s First Female Surf Club Makes Waves

Surfing is not a sport that is commonly associated with Sri Lankan women. The stereotypical image of a female surfer is often a hypersexualized one, featuring someone tall and blonde.

Sri Lanka’s Humpback Dolphin

Sri Lanka’s waters are home to a lesser-known species of dolphin, called the Humpback Dolphin. Years of civil unrest prevented scientists from being able to study these mammals, but that is beginning to change now.

Railway SMS Alerts To Save Elephants

Last week, the Department of Railways launched an SMS hotline to help track elephants crossing railway lines. This is a response to a worrying number of recent elephant deaths due to train collisions.

For The Greater Good: What Is The Real Cost Of Community Tourism In Sri Lanka?

As Sri Lanka’s tourism industry rapidly grows, many researchers are finding it to be much less lucrative to rural communities than originally thought. As an alternative, many community tourism practices are gaining popularity, including home stays and village life tours, which aim to directly benefit local communities economically.

Will Sri Lanka Buy American Soybeans?

As trading tensions between the U.S and China rise, Sri Lanka might become a buyer of american soybeans.

Saving a Species: The Future Of The Human Elephant Conflict

Despite widespread media attention, the number of casualties caused by Sri- Lanka’s Human Elephant Conflict remain high. Why is it that Sri Lanka is failing to tangibly mitigate this conflict, and could potential new legislative advancements further hinder this struggle for co-existence?

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