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The History of Sri Lanka’s National Anthem

On his first ever plane trip, Ananda Samarakoon was struck by the view of Sri Lanka from the air, and was inspired to compose a tribute for his homeland. This song would become our national anthem, but it’s popularity would bring controversy and tragedy into the life of it’s composer.

The Long Walk To Independence: Is Sri Lanka There Yet?

“February 3 midnight. As the clock’s hands veered to a minute past, the burst of crackers heralding the ‘appointed day’ for Lanka’s independence crashed into the silence of the night.” – Ceylon Observer, February 4, 1948.

Babath: A Disappearing Dish

Babath is a Sri Lankan Malay delicacy, which enjoys widespread popularity. Once found in every nook and cranny of Malay Street and Slave Island, the dish is now rarely available on the streets – a testament to the changing face of one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods.

New Facebook Page For Transport Complaints

Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Arjuna Ranatunga has created a new Facebook page to encourage the public to report on corruption and other irregularities within the transport sector.

Internal Migration: Moving To The Cities To Escape Climate Change

Extreme climate variation in recent years has caused an increasing number of rural workers to migrate to the cities in search of work. Is this a viable solution to the problems faced by the rural community?

Air Pollution Testers Introduced

Sri Lanka’s cities remain plagued by high air pollution, despite environmental policies being introduced. The Central Environmental Authority has installed three machines to measure air pollution, to determine whether these policies have been effective.

Radio Frequency ID Tags For Vehicles

Sri Lanka will roll out a vehicle tracking system using Radio-Frequency-Identification (RFID) by the end of this year to help minimise crimes using vehicles.

The Param Puja Papa Ashram: A ‘Village’ For War Widows

In a remote area 30 km away from Kilinochchi town is a ‘village’ devoted to widows and others affected by the 30-year-long civil war.

Owning A Gun In Sri Lanka

Owning a gun in Sri Lanka is harder than you think – and justifiably so.

Grapes And Pepper: The Roman Link To Sri Lanka

The discovery of ancient grape seeds and a single clove reveal that the town of Mantai in northern Sri Lanka was once an important trading port that connected far corners of the world, and had a robust link with the Roman empire.

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.

Prawn Export Industry In Sri Lanka

The prawn export industry in Sri Lanka is relatively young and has had its ups and downs. However, the industry holds lucrative prospects for the future thanks to a pilot project to farm a new prawn species that is immune to disease and can be harvested in far greater numbers.

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