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COVID-19: Persons With Disabilities Not Prioritised In Vaccine Drive

The Government of Sri Lanka recently decided to increase the allowance of LKR 5,000 paid to persons with disabilities to LKR 8,000. This decision, meant to alleviate the COVID-19 burden on the differently-abled community, is to be implemented from this month.

In Pictures: Debris From MV X-Press Pearl Washed Ashore

Scenes from Kepungoda, Negombo on 1 June showcase a beach covered in nurdles — small plastic pellets that form the raw material in the manufacture of plastic products — that washed ashore following the MV X-Press Pearl disaster.

Protecting Sri Lanka’s Children – Episode 03: Making Progress

From health issues to abuse and child labour, children are exposed to various dangers—particularly those from underprivileged communities.

Island Blueprints | Episode Four: Architect Chinthaka Wickramage

In this episode of #IslandBlueprints, Architect Chinthaka Wickramage takes us through one of his most exciting projects to date, describing how he transformed an architecturally challenging plot of land into a spacious, four-bedroom house.
Inspired by a raw and unrefined aesthetic design, here’s how he executed his unique vision for ‘Pagoda House’.

‘May Day, May Day’: Sri Lanka Needs To Be Better Prepared For Maritime Disasters

It has been more than a month since the first alarming images of fires burning on board the ill-fated container carrier MV X-Press Pearl were released.

Who Will Pay For Sri Lanka’s Worst Marine Disaster?

Beaches in #Chilaw and #Matara were covered in plastic debris and dead fish and sea turtles as a result of the fire that broke out aboard the Singaporean container ship MV X-Press Pearl off the coast of #Colombo.

Floods, Landslides And COVID-19: Sri Lanka’s Trifecta Of Disasters

Heavy monsoon rains caused floods and landslides in Sri Lanka earlier this month, where many live under lockdown against a COVID-19 wave. As a result, the Disaster Management Centre of Sri Lanka had to rethink its response plan for those affected by the floods and come up with a new plan to prevent making things from turning worse.

Remembering Laki Senanayake (1937-2021)

On 30 May, Sri Lanka’s art circles lost one of the last guardians of the 50s bohemian culture, when: Laki Senanayake passed away at the age of 84.

The Call To Life: Here’s What Makes The 1990 Ambulance Service So Effective

In a span of five years, the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service has saved countless lives. The emergency service receives over 5000 calls per day, and encounters over 1000 incidents each day.

Island Blueprints | Episode Three: Architect Thisara Thanapathy

In our latest episode of #IslandBlueprints, Architect Thisara Thanapathy describes how he fused traditional and modern design elements to create a contemporary residence that is reminiscent of a rural home, providing a sanctuary in the city.

Incredible Infrastructures Episode 3: New Manning Market

A marketplace that has served as a hub of trading in Colombo for generations, Manning Market recently shifted its operations to an iconic superstructure in Peliyagoda.

Adults Only: Colombo’s Most Notorious Cinemas – Part 2: Ritz Cinema

This is the second in a series of photostories illustrating the history and decline of Colombo’s “adult film” cinemas.

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