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On The Slow Track: Railways Lag Behind

Have you ever tried reserving train tickets, or getting information about services available? Yes, it’s a hassle. And yes, it’s nearly impossible to reserve tickets online.

Excellence At A Cost: Sri Lanka’s Grade Five Scholarship Exams

The grade five scholarship exam was established so that bright but underprivileged children in the country could have a chance at a better education. However, the overzealous preparation and sky high expectations from parents and teachers have raised many questions about the pressure this examination puts on ten year old children.

Here’s How The Standard Of Life In Sri Lanka Has Improved Over The Years

Things have changed so much in Sri Lanka. From being a country struggling with war and poverty, Sri Lanka is now reaping the the benefits of peace. The most visible of these are the highways snaking across the island and the numerous high-rise buildings springing up in the bigger cities, but look a little closer, and you’ll find other changes too.

Railway Ticket Prices Go Up By 15%

Railway ticket prices were increased by 15% for the first time in ten years. It remains to be seen how the price hike will impact railway workers, who launched a strike last week.

Sri Lanka Seeks To Exchange Tea for Iranian Oil

US sanctions threaten to halt trade between Iran and Sri Lanka, but an unconventional plan could see the continued exchange of our two main commodities

A Website To Identify Sri Lanka’s Venomous Snakes

Despite the fact that only a small number of the snakes in Sri Lanka are venomous, they are slaughtered indiscriminately. This website helps identify the venomous and non-venomous snakes found in the country.

Wattalapam: An Eid Memory

Wattalapam is a beloved, traditional dessert, made and distributed by Muslim families on the day of Eid. Here is a look at what it means to Sri Lankans on this festive day.

How To Fight Bad Breath

We’ve all been a victim to bad breath. But have you ever wondered what maybe causing that off putting smell in your mouth? Here’s a few simple ways through which you can have fresh smelling breath throughout the day.

Temple Carvers Of Jaffna

The temple carvers of Jaffna practice a centuries-old craft that is passed down through generations. The intricate and colourful artefacts they create are visible in temples throughout the North.

Temple Of Dance: Inside the Chitrasena Kalayathanaya

The hall seems to throb with the beat of drums and feet. There is neither music nor are there delicate pirouettes or clicking heels. This is traditional Kandyan dancing, with the thunder of stamping feet and the strength of sweeping arms. Yet, there is a grace and fluidity to the movements as well, underlined by deep spirituality. In one corner of the hall, a group of students and their guru sit with their eyes closed in meditation, and at the beginning of each class, dancers plie deeply and touch the ground, as a means of invoking blessings.

Containing The Human Elephant Conflict: What Is Project Orange Elephant?

The Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society has been quietly implementing an innovative idea to mitigate human-elephant conflict. Project Orange Elephant helps limit losses to crops and homes by planting citrus trees, which elephants tend to avoid. Founder Ravi Corea explains how the project came about and how it helps prevent clashes between the two species.

Living On A Remote Coral Island: Life In Delft

Two hours from Jaffna town is Delft, an arid, rocky island that is home to approximately 5,000 people in the northern peninsula. The island has always been a place of wonder and intrigue — for both Sri Lankans and tourists. The most iconic photographs of Delft feature its best-known attractions: wild ponies (believed to be a legacy of Portuguese colonial rulers), azure seas, and a centuries-old baobab tree that stands alone amidst barren land.

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