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United Creatives: A Youth Empowerment Initiative Against Online Misinformation And Hate Speech

Sri Lanka, like most countries, is not immune to the consequences of online hate speech, discrimination, and misinformation.

Female Forward Series: Interview with Sarah Kabir

In this first interview of a four-part series, our Editor-in-Chief, Roel Raymond speaks to researcher and author, Sarah Kabir on what makes her passionate about her work in peacebuilding and reconciliation.

The Story Of Cardboard Coffins

Susantha Fonseka (46) has been working in the funeral industry for over 26 years.
He runs the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Co-op Florist Shop in Kohuwala and is a third-generation florist. His business is one among many that had to make drastic changes due to COVID-19.

#TwitterSpaces – In conversation with Dharshani Lahandapura

A month has elapsed since the #MVXPressPearl disaster. Join the latest episode of #RoarLKSpaces, where Roel Raymond will speak to SLMEPA chairperson Dharshani Lahandapura on its latest developments.

#TwitterSpaces – In conversation with Aritha Wickramasinghe

On this episode of #RoarLKSpaces, Roel Raymond interviews Aritha Wickramasinghe on #PrideMonth2021.

Editorial: We Condemn All Forms Of Harassment, Sexual Harassment, And Abuse of Power

It is with growing concern that we have watched female journalists raise allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment, and abuse of power by men in influential and powerful positions in Sri Lanka, on Twitter this past week.

‘We Are Exhausted’: Three Frontline Doctors On Battling COVID-19

As a stubborn third wave of COVID-19 rages through the country, exhausted doctors, nurses, and other health sector workers have a solitary plea to the public: “please think of one another, rather than just yourself.”

#TwitterSpaces – In conversation with Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

Roel Raymond in discussion with Parliamentarian Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on the latest #RoarLKSpaces conversation on Twitter Spaces.

#TwitterSpaces – In conversation with Lihini Fernando

Our series on COVID-19 and Cities continues as Roel Raymond speaks to Moratuwa Municipal Councilor Lihini Fernando about some of the unique challenges the Moratuwa MC faces at this time.

#TwitterSpaces – In conversation with Rehaan Jayawickreme

Our weekly #COVID19 and Cities series with a conversation with Weligama Urban Council Chairman Rehaan Jayawickreme.

150-year-old De Soysa Building In Slave Island Collapses

“We may have to leave sooner than we thought now. They [the authorities] might try to demolish it sooner,” Noor Zulsky Passela told Roar Media. He is one of the oldest occupants of the De Soysa building in Slave Island, a part of which collapsed on the night of 16 June.

COVID-19: Over 50% Of Elderly In Care Homes Vaccinated In Western Province

By the beginning of June, residents at 100 of the total 176 state-run elder care homes in the Western Province had been administered at least one dose of a #COVID19 vaccine.

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