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Paradise Place: Colombo’s Last Surviving Dhobi Community

Two things stood out to me in the locale known as ‘Paradise Place’. The first is the massive kovil, tucked away in what could easily be mistaken for a part of Jaffna but is in fact in the middle of Kotahena and Panchikawatte.

Air Show 2021: Sri Lanka Air Force Celebrates 70 Years

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) celebrated its 70th anniversary with a spectacular air show that commenced on Wednesday (3 March) at the Galle Face Green in Colombo.

The Invasion Of The ‘Monster Fish’

Invasive alien fish have been observed in natural waterways in various parts of the country. These ‘monster fish’ have been introduced artificially and are increasingly becoming a threat to the local environment.

“If You Tell A Lie, By Evening It Is The Truth”: Milinda Rajapaksha – The Debrief

On ‘The Debrief’ today, Roel Raymond speaks to Milinda Rajapaksha, Director of the Media Centre for National Development on development communication strategy, managing media and successful storytelling.

What We Can Learn From The LK Domain Registry Hack

You may recall a recent uproar on social media, shortly after Independence Day, when the google.lk domain appeared to have been defaced, redirecting users to a site that detailed ongoing social issues.

How Do We Protect Colombo’s Wetlands?

Colombo’s slowly disappearing wetlands are essential to the city’s inhabitants, with benefits ranging from flood protection to providing numerous families with essential livelihoods.

The Sunera Story: Empowering The Differently Abled

Nearly 21 years ago, Sunera Foundation began their journey to empower and transform the lives of differently abled individuals around the country, tackling a widespread stigma.

Not Ready To Surrender Without Fight At UNHRC: ADM Jayantha Colombage – The Debrief w/ Roel Raymond

On ‘The Debrief’ today, Roel Raymond speaks to Foreign Secretary Admiral (Prof.) Jayantha Colombage on Sri Lanka’s strategy for the 46th UNHRC sessions that begins today (Feb 22) and will end on March 23, 2021.

‘Wadakaha Sudiya’: The 1955 Solar Eclipse Hoax

So go the lyrics of a popular baila song (translated from the original Sinhala) written and performed by the legendary Wally Bastiansz himself.

Mineral Mining In Mannar Island May Put Bird Paradise At Risk

A 130-km protrusion of land on Sri Lanka’s north-western coast has received a fair amount of local and international press in the past few months. Mannar Island, connected to the mainland by a causeway, has been identified as a rich source of the mineral ilmenite, which the Perth-based Australian company, Titanium Sands Ltd., hopes to mine.

Does Sri Lanka Need A Sex Offender Registry?

Sri Lanka has a prevalent culture of sexual harassment and sex crimes, particularly against women and children, and often with no guarantee of justice for survivors.

‘Shakthika Unrepentant’: Will Continue To Fight For Freedom Of Expression — The Debrief With Roel Raymond

Today on the ‘The Debrief’, Roel Raymond speaks to Amnesty International ‘Prisoner of Conscience’, author Shakthika Sathkumara, the first Sri Lankan to be charged under the controversial ICCPR Act of 2007.

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