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Emerging Markets Guru Dr. Mobius Talks Sri Lanka’s Growth Potential

Cinnamon Life, Sri Lanka’s upcoming major mixed development and luxury lifestyle brand, on December 10th, 2019, hosted an exclusive forum featuring world-renowned emerging markets investment pioneer Dr. Mark Mobius. The invitee-only breakfast forum is part of Cinnamon Life’s ongoing series of high-profile engagements, and is associated with John Keells Properties.

72 Years Of Independence: Here Are Some Of The Events And People That Contributed

Sri Lanka today celebrated 72 years of independence from the British with performances and parades at the Independence Square in Colombo. And although Independence Day celebrations have today become a show of military strength, independence for Sri Lanka was a negotiated settlement that was the cumulative end to many events and movements throughout the period Sri Lanka was colonised.

Data Storm 1.0: Inspiring Sri Lankan Youth to Get Involved in Big Data

The era of Big Data is upon us, and Sri Lanka is embracing this change. Around the island, businesses and universities are prioritizing their focus on data analytics. For the first time in the country, Data Storm 1.0 is in the works, an initiative which will draw attention to the data revolution.

Singing The National Anthem In Sign Language

At the school for the Deaf and the Blind in Ratmalana, the national anthem is sung in a completely different language.

No More Misleading Superlatives

A 15-year-old food labeling law will now be fully implemented, forcing many brands to change product names that could be viewed as ‘misleading’.

What’s Happening With COVID-19?: Live Updates Here

The World Health Organisation has said, ‘the whole world needs to be on alert now. The whole world needs to take action and be ready for any cases that come from the epicentre or epicentres that are established’.

Not To Panic: Everything You Need To Know About The Wuhan Coronavirus In Sri Lanka [So Far]

Over 100 people have died and over 4,500 cases of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) have been reported globally, after the virus was first discovered in Wuhan City, China on 31 December 2019. The virus has since spread to at least 14 other countries, including Australia, France, Germany Malaysia, Nepal and Singapore.

Stranded In Wuhan: Sri Lankan Students Long To Come Home

Sri Lankan students unable to leave quarantined Wuhan tell Roar Media they long to come home. The government of Sri Lanka is working hard to repatriate them.

An Unusual Leopard: Not A New Species

A ‘Black Panther’ is not a separate species and can refer to any black feline of the Big Cat family.

Fighting Leprosy: A Battle Of Over Three Centuries

Dayaseeli (53) was only 21 when she was diagnosed with leprosy—the debilitating infectious disease that causes severely disfiguring sores on the body. Because of the severity of the disease patients are shunned from society, despite modern science having discovered means of curing the disease.

Roar Showtime: Our Top Picks From ‘Colours of Community’

In December last year, we sent out a call for submissions. We wanted photographers from all over the country—both amateur and professional—to participate in a specially curated online photography festival: we wanted you to share your vision, the vision that inspires, informs and awes you.

Continued GSP+ Concessions For Sri Lanka

The European Union (EU) recently assured Sri Lanka it will continue GSP+ concessions until 2023, while monitoring the country’s compliance with certain conditions.

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