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Sri Lanka Wins 1st Deaf T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka recently won the inaugural Deaf ICC T20 World Cup, where they won all but one game through the whole series. Find out more here.

Sri Lanka’s Humpback Dolphin

Sri Lanka’s waters are home to a lesser-known species of dolphin, called the Humpback Dolphin. Years of civil unrest prevented scientists from being able to study these mammals, but that is beginning to change now.

Dengue Deaths Drop in 2018

Dengue deaths have fallen this year, which is a promising sign after last year’s upsurge. Regardless, there is more to be done to eradicate the disease.

Thousand Displaced In Sri Lankan Floods

Floods have wreaked havoc in the Northern province, killing two and displacing thousands. The Army and the Navy have been called in to lend assistance. You too can help, by contacting the office of your Divisional Secretariat.

The Astronomic Numismatist

Dr. Kavan Ratnatunga is an accomplished astrophysicist who has worked with prestigious organisations like Princeton University, NASA and the Hubble Telescope Project. Now, his pursuits have shifted from the skies to something more down to earth, as he is one of Sri Lanka’s most respected numismatists.

Meet Hasini Jayatilaka, A Scientist Who Is Trying To Outsmart Cancer

In 2014, cancer was the cause of 10% of deaths in Sri Lanka. Medical researchers and oncologists have been aware of, and battling the disease, since circa 1600 BCE, but an elusive ‘cure for cancer’ has remained frustratingly out of reach. Most treatments for the condition—especially for patients at later stages—revolve around a combination of radiation and chemotherapy.

Constitutional Crisis And International Achievements: Sri Lanka In 2018

An eventful year is coming to a close, and as we enter a new one, we think it is fortuitous to remember the old adage by which Confucius swore—”Study the past if you would define the future.” Political infighting resulted in a mega-crisis that shook the stability of the country; racial riots erupted in the Eastern and Central provinces, and several other matters of little consequence took up national headlines. On the bright side, Sri Lanka made some progress in a number of areas, won awards and became sporting champions. Here is a summary of the highs and lows of this year:

“Sri Lanka’s Hulk” Wins Again

Sri Lankan bodybuilder Lucion Pushparaj won gold in the ‘Over 100 kg Category’ at the 10th World Bodybuilding and Physique Federation Championship, held in Thailand earlier this month.

Sri Lankan Musician Fêted By Queen’s Brian May

Sri Lankan musician Eshan Denipitiya’s classical piano medley of a number of ‘Queen’ songs, has won the admiration of lead guitarist Brian May.

Air Force ‘Seed Bombs’ Anuradhapura

A joint initiative by the Sri Lanka Air Force, the University of Peradeniya and MAS Holdings seeks to significantly increase green cover in Sri Lanka by 2030.

The Father Of Sinhala Hymns

Sri Lankan Christmases would be very different without the service done to Catholic culture in Sri Lanka by Father Marcelline Jayakody.

The Majestic Cobbler

After working for a few years in Kuwait, Mohammed decided to return to Colombo to become a cobbler. Mending shoes has been the more lucrative option for him. However with rising costs, it is a challenge for him to make ends meet.

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