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Mahendran Legally Changes Name To ‘Harjan Alexander’

Former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran, a prime suspect in the Central Bank bond scam case, has legally changed his name to ‘Harjan Alexander’, the Attorney General’s Department said today (16).

Is Sri Lanka Prepared For A Possible Locust Invasion?

At a time the country is still battling COVID-19, another threat has emerged: and not in the form of a virus or disease but in the form of an insect that could seriously affect the food security of the country.

The Consolidated Fund, And Everything You Need To Know About It

With Sri Lanka’s Parliament dissolved, there is a debate raging on the legality of drawing funds from the Consolidated Fund to pay for key public expenses. Chapter XVII of Sri Lanka’s Constitution specifies that Parliament must oversee Sri Lanka’s public finances. However, the extraordinary situation Sri Lanka found itself in when it was forced to postpone scheduled Parliamentary elections to deal with the unexpected COVID19 pandemic has resulted in the Consolidated Fund being used without constitutionally mandated Parliamentary oversight. While the debate remains unresolved, we thought we’ll write a quick explainer on what the Consolidated Fund is.

Kaavan, Free At Last

After being forced to live in extremely poor conditions for 35 years, Kaavan⁠—a Sri Lankan elephant donated to Pakistan, is to be freed from captivity.

‘The Curve’: Visualising The First Five Months Of COVID-19 In Sri Lanka

On January 27, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Sri Lanka. By that time, the virus, which is believed to have had its origins at a wet market in Wuhan, China at the end of 2019, had already begun to spread to other countries—but there seemed very little to be overly concerned about.

COVID-19 And The Export Sector: An Interview With Prabash Subasinghe

Prabhash Subasinghe is a busy man. Appointed Chairman of the Export Development Board (EDB) just a few months ago, he is now at the forefront of resuscitating the sector sorely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Working Together During COVID – 19: Sri Lanka’s Youth Speak Out

The COVID-19 outbreak has led to social stigma, stereotyping, and discrimination. This can have serious and widespread repercussions.
Here’s what Sri Lanka’s youth has to say about how we can tackle such stigma and work to build a better and safer Sri Lanka.

A New Revenue Stream For Colombo Port

Thanks to the reputation gained by remaining efficient even during a curfew, the Colombo Port is now able to offer additional services for ships.

The Digital Divide: Is It Time To Reimagine e-Learning In Sri Lanka?

For the last two months, Tharusha’s* (13) daily routine has been the same; wake up, watch TV, play outside, read a book, go to sleep. But Tharusha is the only one from his class doing that. For in the last two months, his friends have hit their books again. Their teachers send them lessons through WhatsApp, and the students follow instructions at home.

Family, Community And Worship: A Different Ramadan This Year

Ramadan this year was observed in a manner very different from how the holy month for Muslims is usually celebrated. Instead of mosques full of worshippers, iftars shared between families and friends and visits to and from relatives, Muslims spent this year fasting under curfew in their homes. Despite anxieties about the spread of COVID-19 and uncertainty towards what the future holds, however, many Sri Lankan Muslims discovered new ways to recreate a sense of community, share the giving spirit of the month, and adapt their celebrations to the current conditions.

Sri Lanka Plans To Open Up For Tourism

As Sri Lanka gradually plans to open up for tourism, here’s what you need to know if you’re planning to visit.

When Curfew Lifts: Your New Responsibility

The danger posed by COVID-19 has not yet passed.

Here’s some tips on how to stay safe and ensure that we refrain from undoing the incredible progress we have made in Sri Lanka until now.

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