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Nicholas Romanov: The Last Tsar’s Visit To Ceylon

Before he ascended to the throne and became infamous as the last tsar of Russia, Nicholas Romanov set out on a journey East to forge diplomatic ties.

Prisdang Chumsai: The Thai Prince Who Lived In Ceylon

Off the coast of Matara in the South of Sri Lanka, across the Polhena beach, is the little Galgodiyana island on which remains the ruins of a stupa — but one that differs in style from other Buddhist structures of ancient Sri Lanka.

How One Bookshop Is Trying To Revitalise Sri Lanka’s Love For Russian Literature

Sarath Lal Kumara was about 27, and newly married, when the Sri Lankan government began hunting down socialists in the country. This was during 1987 – 1989 — a period later described as “the years of terror” — when the Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), today a political party, then an armed rebel group, launched its second insurgency against the government.

Jayawewa! The Story Of A Lottery Ticket Seller

The COVID-19 pandemic struck the lottery ticket business an immense blow. But this one man is trying on something different. D L Anura Kumarasiri has been part of the industry for almost 15 years now and brings a uniqueness to the profession that goes unnoticed by many of us. This is the story of ‘Jayawewa’.

“Seek Treatment Immediately”: Doctors Claim As Dengue On The Rise

In the first two weeks of November alone, over 1,800 cases of dengue were reported from across Sri Lanka— almost five times the number of cases reported for the entirety of November last year.

The Time-Tested Landmarks Of Maradana

Maradana — Colombo 10 — is one of the busiest areas in the city. But this was not the case, perhaps a century or so ago, when Maradana was a quiet suburban area in which a number of theatres, cinemas and schools were located.

Here’s How Merrill J. Fernando Built A Sri Lankan Tea Empire

From the ashes of a colonial era, Merrill J. Fernando built a tea empire, founded on passion, quality, and an unmatched love for tea.
The first to take single-origin Sri Lankan tea to 100 countries around the world, this is the story of Dilmah in the words of Merrill J. Fernando himself.

The Sri Lankan Grandmother Who Got Her Masters In Political Science At 87

“Do your degrees, not just for career’s sake – it should be something that should be life-changing. You should think, not about yourself all the time, but think of your country, think of the world.”

How Safe Are The Sharks In Sri Lankan Waters?

Last month, a distressing image of shark carcasses on a fisher’s boat said to be in the vicinity of the Pigeon Island Marine National Park, was widely circulated on social media. Public outrage prompted a response from State Minister of Fisheries, Kanchana Wijesekera, who tweeted that officials from the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources would be investigating allegations of illegal shark fishing in Trincomalee. While results of that investigation have not yet been made public, the shark killing left a trail of questions regarding the protection of shark species in Sri Lanka.

These Sri Lankan Birds Still Remember The War

More than 12 years since the end of the civil war, Sri Lanka continues to unpack and heal from the trauma of the conflict — and the birds in former war zones are not exempt from this, according to one study.

Living With Diabetes: The Unseen Epidemic

Did you know that over 2 million Sri Lankan adults struggle with diabetes mellitus?

Are ‘Marine Protected Areas’ Helping Sri Lanka Protect Ocean Habitats?

The disastrous nurdle spill resulting from the May 2021 fire onboard the MV X-PRESS Pearl oﬀ the coast of Sri Lanka led to extensive discussions about environment protection — particularly concerning marine and coastal conservation. Unfortunately, the focus has largely been on the specific event and less on the bigger picture — the combined impact of the worsening climate crisis and ineffective resource management on Sri Lanka’s coastline.

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