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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.

Dengue Deaths Drop in 2018

Dengue deaths have fallen this year, which is a promising sign after last year’s upsurge. Regardless, there is more to be done to eradicate the disease.

Thousand Displaced In Sri Lankan Floods

Floods have wreaked havoc in the Northern province, killing two and displacing thousands. The Army and the Navy have been called in to lend assistance. You too can help, by contacting the office of your Divisional Secretariat.

Meet Hasini Jayatilaka, A Scientist Who Is Trying To Outsmart Cancer

In 2014, cancer was the cause of 10% of deaths in Sri Lanka. Medical researchers and oncologists have been aware of, and battling the disease, since circa 1600 BCE, but an elusive ‘cure for cancer’ has remained frustratingly out of reach. Most treatments for the condition—especially for patients at later stages—revolve around a combination of radiation and chemotherapy.

Constitutional Crisis And International Achievements: Sri Lanka In 2018

An eventful year is coming to a close, and as we enter a new one, we think it is fortuitous to remember the old adage by which Confucius swore—”Study the past if you would define the future.” Political infighting resulted in a mega-crisis that shook the stability of the country; racial riots erupted in the Eastern and Central provinces, and several other matters of little consequence took up national headlines. On the bright side, Sri Lanka made some progress in a number of areas, won awards and became sporting champions. Here is a summary of the highs and lows of this year:

“Sri Lanka’s Hulk” Wins Again

Sri Lankan bodybuilder Lucion Pushparaj won gold in the ‘Over 100 kg Category’ at the 10th World Bodybuilding and Physique Federation Championship, held in Thailand earlier this month.

Sri Lankan Musician Fêted By Queen’s Brian May

Sri Lankan musician Eshan Denipitiya’s classical piano medley of a number of ‘Queen’ songs, has won the admiration of lead guitarist Brian May.

Air Force ‘Seed Bombs’ Anuradhapura

A joint initiative by the Sri Lanka Air Force, the University of Peradeniya and MAS Holdings seeks to significantly increase green cover in Sri Lanka by 2030.

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.

Notorious Nicknames: Stories Behind The Names Of Sri Lankan Gangsters

With the recent recapture of drug kingpin Sunil Shantha, after his crafty escape using a fake prison transport vehicle, the fact that he shares a name with famed singer Sunil Santha has reignited interest in mobster nicknames. In Sri Lanka, the most dangerous mobsters sometimes have the most ludicrous names, such as ‘Barrel Sunil’, ‘Maalu Nihal’ or ‘Laddu Roshan’.

No Collateral, No Problem: Rukula Offers Credit To The Unbanked

When Reeza Zarook, founder of Rukula, used to work at anything.lk – Sri Lanka’s first daily deals and e-commerce online store – he noticed that many of the customers who walked into the store’s physical space down Thimbirigasyaya Road were not regular e-commerce clientele. They were an eclectic mix of people from lower income brackets, often three-wheel drivers from the stand across the street, just stepping in when they noticed the advertised deals.

Police Website To Report Lost Mobile Phones

Police have launched a new website to report stolen or misplaced mobile phones.

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