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Will The Proposed Animal Welfare Bill Have Anything More Than Its 15 Seconds Of Fame?

Every year, we hear of gruesome acts of cruelty towards animals. However, the only piece of legislature that could combat it is languishing in legal hell.

Dealing With The Death Penalty: The Fallout From Reimposition

The unexpected question caught Samadhi* (22) off guard, and she paused a moment before answering. The composure she had displayed thus far cracked, and her eyes welled up.
“People make mistakes,” she answered finally. “[But] that doesn’t mean they have to be murdered.”

Fewer Sri Lankan Students Are Failing Their G.C.E. Exams: What Does This Mean?

Changes by the Education Department and Examinations Department have made it easier for students to pass their GCE examinations. But does this address the larger issues?

How Sri Lanka’s Healthcare Industry Is Experimenting With Technological Solutions

When public healthcare is riddled with long waiting hours, limited resources and limited access to doctors, and private healthcare is often costly, digital disruptions are attempting to bridge the gap.

Unrecognised Labour: Domestic Workers And The Lack of Decent Working Conditions In Sri Lanka

“Every day I would wake up at 5 AM and fall into bed, exhausted, around 11 PM. Most times I didn’t have the energy to even change my clothes. From the moment I woke up till the moment I slept, it was work, work, work all the time,” Shanthi* told Roar Media.

New Trains For Sri Lanka

Under a concessionary loan scheme from the Indian government, Sri Lanka is expected to receive sixteen new train engines that will help modernise Sri Lanka’s ageing fleet of trains.

The Rough Road To Reform: Why Is It Impossible To Amend The MMDA In Sri Lanka?

Reforming the archaic Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) has always been difficult in Sri Lanka. Now, once again, progress is stalled.

Ceylon And The Moon Men: The Time The Apollo 12 Astronauts Visited Our Country

On July 20, 1969, at 20:17 UTC, the Apollo 11 mission manned by astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins landed on the moon. Six hours and 39 minutes later, Armstrong became the first man to walk on the lunar surface, in an event telecast live worldwide, during which he made the famous utterance, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Dutch Loan Strengthens Medical Services

On July 10, the Sri Lankan Government and ING Bank NV of the Netherlands signed a loan agreement of EUR 45 million to reinforce Health Delivery Services in the Northern Province. Sri Lanka’s Northern Province is plagued by diseases, injury and limited care for disabilities.

The Data Marketplace And How To Keep Your Personal Data Safe

We give out our personal data—names, mobile phone numbers, email addresses and National Identity Card (NIC) numbers to anyone who asks us for it, without a second thought. Laws relating to the protection of personal data are non-existent. After the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica breach, shouldn’t we be asking ourselves how safe our personal data is and how can we protect it better?

Self-Powered Houses for Low Income Families

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the University of Moratuwa have teamed up to design self powered houses for low income families.
The project plans to fully use daylight and reduce electricity consumption.

‘Google Transit’ Feature Launched In Sri Lanka

Sri Lankans will now be able to view public transportation routes on Google Maps. The Google Transit tool integrated into the app provides information on routes, schedules and stops of buses and trains in the country. While only still available in the Western Province, it will soon be accessible across the Island.

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