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Elephant Distribution Map Reveals New Findings

A map revealing the distribution of Asian elephants in Sri Lanka is challenging current policy on the human-elephant conflict. It also presented information that could be vital to the future of elephant conservation in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s Super Squirrels

You know what’s cuter than your regular squirrel?
Flying squirrels! And Sri Lanka is home to two elusive species!

e-Health Cards For Sri Lankans

If you’ve never been able to keep a track of your medical records, you’re in luck — the government is rolling out e-health cards.

Why Sri Lanka Urgently Needs Patents To Protect Its Natural Wealth

As the quest for new resources in the pursuit of science grows, Sri Lanka’s rich biodiversity and indigenous knowledge is becoming widely sought after. With this comes the threat of exploitation, particularly in the form of biopiracy.

Earth Watchmen: How The Lankan Love For Cricket Can Help The Environment

We Sri Lankans sure love our cricket! It’s not a time-killer. It’s a fulfilling obsession—one which we are quite proud of! But, a lot of trees are cut down to manufacture cricketing equipment. Which is why the Earth Watchmen Initiative was launched to give back to the environment which enables this wonderful sport.

Proposal To Save Blue Whales Stalled

Shipping routes around Sri Lanka are a major threat to blue whales. In an effort to mitigate this, conservationists have teamed up with shipping companies, to offer a solution. However, their efforts have been unsuccessful due to a lack of support—find out why.

From Madol Duwa to Kukureu: Literary Relations Between Russia And Sri Lanka

Almost every Sinhalese book reader in Sri Lanka will know ‘Guru Geethaya’ — the Sinhalese translation of Chingiz Aitmatov’s ‘The First Teacher.’ It’s a love that covers Russian literature and it goes back decades.

This Kalpitiya Farm Might Hold The Key To Fertile Fields All Year Round

For Sri Lankan farmers, having access to a reliable water source is extremely rare. As the resource becomes more and more scarce, many farmers are shifting from traditional reservoirs to groundwater as their main source of irrigation.

On Equal Terms: Why Aren’t More Women In Local Governance?

The implementation of a 25% quota for female candidates during the local government elections in February 2018 saw over 2,000 women elected to government positions —a significant improvement for a country with one of the lowest levels of female representation in politics. However, the quota has revealed many other barriers women face in politics, and prompts the need for further measures to even the odds.

Electric Conversion Kits For Tuk-Tuks

A Sri Lankan engineer was recently awarded a USD 10, 000 grant for developing an electric conversion kit for tuk-tuks, to reduce the pollution caused by them.

Colonial Ban On Angampora Lifted

A ban prohibiting the practice of the ancient Sri Lankan martial art Angampora has been lifted. Fighters will now be able to openly practise their art for the first time since 1817.

Seven MPs Declare Assets In A Historic First

A declaration of assets offers financial transparency that inspires confidence and trust in public officials—but has never been enforced in Sri Lanka. Now, for the first time, seven Members of Parliament make public their assets.

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