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In Good Faith: A Day In The Life Of A Christmas Crib Seller

At an intersection on a busy street in bustling Kotahena is a shrine for St. Anthony, patron saint of lost things. Milling in through the three glass doors of the imposing Neoclassical façade are ordinary people wanting extraordinary miracles. The St. Anthony’s Shrine in Kochchikade has a reputation for granting the wishes of those who fervently pray at its altars, but is equally well-known for is its ability to draw a multi-religious audience.

No Collateral, No Problem: Rukula Offers Credit To The Unbanked

When Reeza Zarook, founder of Rukula, used to work at anything.lk – Sri Lanka’s first daily deals and e-commerce online store – he noticed that many of the customers who walked into the store’s physical space down Thimbirigasyaya Road were not regular e-commerce clientele. They were an eclectic mix of people from lower income brackets, often three-wheel drivers from the stand across the street, just stepping in when they noticed the advertised deals.

The Murders That Inspired The Movie: The Crimes Of Father Mathew Peiris

The film “According to Matthew” has renewed interest in the ‘vicarage murders’, the real-life crimes that the film was based on. From newspaper clippings and interviews, we pieced together the sequence of events that inspired the making of the movie.

‘Twas the Hike before Christmas

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Christmas, we have a solution for your festive woes. Ready? Here it is: Christmas, but on top of a mountain, away from civilisation.

The Man Behind Upali’s

Upali’s by Nawaloka just completed five years in the business. We spoke to its founder, Upali Dharmadasa on his love for the culinary arts and where his inspiration came from.

Police Website To Report Lost Mobile Phones

Police have launched a new website to report stolen or misplaced mobile phones.

Sri Lanka: Highly Vulnerable To Climate Change

Sri Lanka witnessed a record number of casualties due to natural disasters last year. As a result, the country has been ranked second in the Global Climate Index, which ranks the countries that are most susceptible to climate change.

Spreading Good Cheer this Christmas

Christmas is the season for food, family, and presents! But it is also the season for giving, and not just to your friends. We’ve compiled a list of charities for you where you can reach out to donate money or time this season. The list is in no way exhaustive, but reaching out to help those in need is always a good thing.

‘Dancing’ Land Monitors At Comedy Photography Awards

A picture of two Sri Lanka land monitors locked in embrace has made it to the finals of the 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

New Photographs for NIC

Moving towards digitisation, the application process for future National Identity Cards will have a new online mechanism for photographs.

Wheeling From Dondra to Point Pedro

Corporal Gamini Karunaratne was injured on the front-line of the war and lost both his legs. Nine years later, he took a courageous journey from Point Dondra to Point Pedro, on his lightweight wheelchair.

Plastic Recycling Project in Sri Lanka

The “Plasticcycle” Project is an initiative taken by local consumer food brand, Elephant House, in collaboration the John Keells Group to spearhead efforts to reduce plastic pollution in Sri Lanka. So far, 10 metric tons of plastic waste have been collected through the project.

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