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Local Botanist Discovers New Species Of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Plant That Blooms Once In 12 Years

A new species of ‘Nelu’ — commonly known as ‘Nilla’ — a flowering plant of the Strobilanthes genus that puts on a striking blooming display every 12 years — has been discovered by a group of Sri Lankan scientists.

Here’s How Memory Transplants Can Transform Your Financial Business

Having successfully conducted three webinars in the Tech Talks series, the London Stock Exchange Group will be conducting its fourth webinar on September 15 2021.

The Boy Who Built A Disability-friendly, Solar-powered Tuk-tuk

Fifteen-year-old Suntharalingam Prinavan has always wanted to be a scientist and help people.

Aliens In Our Waters: How The ‘Monster Fish’ Fascination Is A Threat To Endemic Species

For more than a decade, multiple invasive fish species have been released into natural waterways in different parts of the country — posing a threat to endemic species.

How Expensive Is Your Lunch?

The COVID-19 crisis has hit Sri Lanka’s already troubled economy — hard. On Monday (30 August), President Gotabaya Rajapaksa issued emergency regulations to help control prices of essential food items. While the move has come under criticism from the opposition, it is true that prices of essentials have in fact been on the rise.

Sri Lanka’s Record-setting Paralympics Gold Medalist

Sri Lanka’s Dinesh Priyantha Herath on Monday (30 August) set a new world record in the F46 Men’s Javelin Throw event at the Tokyo Paralympics. Herath threw 67.79 metres in his third attempt, breaking the existing record of 63.97 metres set by India’s Devendra Jhajharia at the 2016 Games in Rio.

Sunil Perera Created A Soundtrack To Sri Lankan Life

Musician Sunil Perera, best known as the frontman of baila band The Gypsies, passed away on 6 September at the age of 68 from complications related to COVID-19.

Too Fast, Too Soon? Sri Lanka’s Fertiliser Ban And Organic Farming Ambitions

In April this year, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa proposed a complete ban on the import of chemical fertilisers.

Female Forward Series: Interview with Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson

In the third interview of a four part series, our Editorial Community Manager, Sadhana Senanayake, speaks to Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson about the challenges Sri Lankan women face in the corporate sector.

In partnership with the Female Forward International initiative of FNF Sri Lanka

The Demolition Of The 150-Year-Old De Soysa Building Is Underway

The 150-year-old #DeSoysaBuilding in #SlaveIsland, a historic structure, was in the process of being demolished by the Urban Development Authority (UDA) as of 22 August.

4Revs: Targeting Mankind’s Most Critical Problems Through Innovation

While it is true that we have been plunged into the most challenging of times due to COVID-19, there are still four other vital hurdles that threaten our survival: the food and water crises, dwindling resources, and depleting or hazardous energy reserves.

Olympics 2020: Sri Lanka At The Paralympics

The Paralympics are currently underway in Tokyo, and Sri Lanka’s nine-member team has already made history.

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