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Can Poop Solve Our Gas Problems?

Although the technology was introduced in the 1970s, sustainable #biogas power is yet to be harnessed. But its potential became more evident during #SriLanka’s gas shortage earlier this year.

The Unshakeable Popularity of The Illegal Undiyal/Hawala Systems

If you have ever wired money abroad through a third-party company that is not a licensed bank or a financial institution, chances are that you’ve committed a crime.

It’s 2022, And Sri Lankan Sign Language Still Isn’t Legally Recognised

It’s 2022, and Sign Language still isn’t a legally recognised language in Sri Lanka. How long will it take for deaf and hearing impaired people to finally have a standardised, legally-recognised language? And what do they stand to lose in the meantime?

#SignLanguageDay #SignLanguageUnitesUs #lka #SriLanka

Sri Lanka At The 51st Session Of The UNHRC: Concerns & Commitments

Sri Lanka faced questioning at the 51st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on 12 September on the root causes of its economic crisis, human rights abuses under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, and the ongoing question of post-war reconciliation, among other concerns.

Could You Be Arrested Under The PTA (Yes, You)?

The Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) has faced increasingly widespread criticism since 1979, when it was enacted after being introduced, debated and made law in Parliament all in one day, under President J R Jayawardene. How does it affect you?

Is Sri Lankan Cricket Making A Comeback?

After facing a significant slump in T20 International cricket since their last Asia Cup win in 2014, Sri Lanka is set to play Pakistan in the tournament’s final tonight.

No Fuel, No Future? The Impact Of The Economic Crisis On Fishing Communities In Negombo

There has been no ‘formal’ distribution of kerosene for fishers in over four months. Kerosene is essential to one-day fishing boats that operate within the coastal waters of the country, as well as for those in the lower-economic bracket for cooking.

How A Sri Lankan Ambassador Was Found Guilty of Embezzling

The case of former foreign envoy Jaliya Wickramasuriya — sentenced in the United States in July for embezzlement — is a curious series of events.

Manudam Mehewara: Leading Relief Efforts Across Sri Lanka

As Sri Lanka’s economic crisis develops, so does the need for stronger, well-organised systems to provide essentials and dry rations to vulnerable families across Sri Lanka.

Here’s how Manudam Mehewara, an initiative by Dialog, has brought together the country’s private sector towards this cause.

Visit dialog.lk/donate to contribute and learn more.

What’s The Deal With This Chinese ‘Spy Ship’ Coming To Hambantota?

Collapsing economy aside, Sri Lanka is caught between a rock and a hard place in the form of a geopolitical headache — all because of a Chinese vessel.

Finding Purpose Through Dance with Jeremiah James

Jeremiah James uses dance as an unconventional yet exciting method to empower children.

Our final episode of ‘The Visionary’ tells the tale of this dance instructor and founder of the Mighty Step Academy, who applies dance to build character, confidence, and purpose in children across the island. Here’s how he plans to leave behind a better society than the one he came into.

Janatha Aragalaya: How Sri Lanka Ousted A President

For over six months, Sri Lankans have been protesting; a collapsing economy forced people to the streets, leading to clashes with police and the armed forces. The resultant political and social shakeup caused extreme turbulence, and although the Sri Lankan people ousted a President, their struggle for cleaner government is far from over.

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