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What To Expect When Sri Lanka Opens For Tourism

Sri Lanka will be welcoming visitors from August 1. If you plan to catch a flight to the country soon, here are a few things you need to know.

Is Sri Lanka Prepared For A Possible Locust Invasion?

At a time the country is still battling COVID-19, another threat has emerged: and not in the form of a virus or disease but in the form of an insect that could seriously affect the food security of the country.

Kaavan, Free At Last

After being forced to live in extremely poor conditions for 35 years, Kaavan⁠—a Sri Lankan elephant donated to Pakistan, is to be freed from captivity.

‘The Curve’: Visualising The First Five Months Of COVID-19 In Sri Lanka

On January 27, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Sri Lanka. By that time, the virus, which is believed to have had its origins at a wet market in Wuhan, China at the end of 2019, had already begun to spread to other countries—but there seemed very little to be overly concerned about.

COVID-19 And The Export Sector: An Interview With Prabash Subasinghe

Prabhash Subasinghe is a busy man. Appointed Chairman of the Export Development Board (EDB) just a few months ago, he is now at the forefront of resuscitating the sector sorely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A New Revenue Stream For Colombo Port

Thanks to the reputation gained by remaining efficient even during a curfew, the Colombo Port is now able to offer additional services for ships.

The Digital Divide: Is It Time To Reimagine e-Learning In Sri Lanka?

For the last two months, Tharusha’s* (13) daily routine has been the same; wake up, watch TV, play outside, read a book, go to sleep. But Tharusha is the only one from his class doing that. For in the last two months, his friends have hit their books again. Their teachers send them lessons through WhatsApp, and the students follow instructions at home.

Family, Community And Worship: A Different Ramadan This Year

Ramadan this year was observed in a manner very different from how the holy month for Muslims is usually celebrated. Instead of mosques full of worshippers, iftars shared between families and friends and visits to and from relatives, Muslims spent this year fasting under curfew in their homes. Despite anxieties about the spread of COVID-19 and uncertainty towards what the future holds, however, many Sri Lankan Muslims discovered new ways to recreate a sense of community, share the giving spirit of the month, and adapt their celebrations to the current conditions.

Sri Lanka Plans To Open Up For Tourism

As Sri Lanka gradually plans to open up for tourism, here’s what you need to know if you’re planning to visit.

COVID-19 Economy And Public Finances: An Interview With Dr P. B. Jayasundera

There is perhaps no one who knows Sri Lanka’s economy as well as Dr P. B. Jayasundera. An economist by profession, Jayasundera began his career at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in 1974. After being seconded to the Ministry of Finance in 1990, he rose through the ranks to serve as Secretary to the Treasury under two former presidents — Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and Mahinda Rajapakse. Today, he serves as Secretary to the President, appointed to the post following the 2019 Presidential Election.

‘No Access’: The Troubles Of Chronically Ill Patients Under Lockdown

On 19 April, a private hospital in Pannipitiya, some 16 kilometres south of Colombo, was temporarily shut down after one of its patients tested positive for COVID-19. Sixty-nine staff members including doctors, nurses, and assistants were promptly quarantined.

Standards for COVID-19 Safety and Hygiene Products

With concerns rising about sub-standard face masks and hand sanitisers in the market, the Sri Lanka Standards Institute has sprung into action.

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