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New Trains For Sri Lanka

Under a concessionary loan scheme from the Indian government, Sri Lanka is expected to receive sixteen new train engines that will help modernise Sri Lanka’s ageing fleet of trains.

The Rough Road To Reform: Why Is It Impossible To Amend The MMDA In Sri Lanka?

Reforming the archaic Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) has always been difficult in Sri Lanka. Now, once again, progress is stalled.

Sri Lanka Crowned West Asia Baseball Champions

Sri Lanka was crowned Champions at the recently concluded West Asia Baseball Championships. A sport originally introduced to Sri Lanka in the mid-eighties, baseball in the country has come a long way since. Today, an estimated 2000-2500 players participate in the sport, and three have been scouted to play in overseas leagues.

Ceylon And The Moon Men: The Time The Apollo 12 Astronauts Visited Our Country

On July 20, 1969, at 20:17 UTC, the Apollo 11 mission manned by astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins landed on the moon. Six hours and 39 minutes later, Armstrong became the first man to walk on the lunar surface, in an event telecast live worldwide, during which he made the famous utterance, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

What’s Going On In The Sri Lankan Startup Ecosystem? (August 2019)

August is here, and so is our list of startup events for the month. This list may not look very long at the moment, but expect to see a few more events appear on this list once we get past the long weekend.

Developing Your Child’s Brain From Day One

The brain is a powerful yet complicated organ. For it to function well, it needs to be well-stimulated and cared for, especially within the first three years of a person’s life. Here’s how you can ensure your child’s brain develops well.

Dutch Loan Strengthens Medical Services

On July 10, the Sri Lankan Government and ING Bank NV of the Netherlands signed a loan agreement of EUR 45 million to reinforce Health Delivery Services in the Northern Province. Sri Lanka’s Northern Province is plagued by diseases, injury and limited care for disabilities.

Towards A Positive Sri Lanka

The Positive Sri Lanka initiative aims at jump-starting the Sri Lankan economy, which has been slow following the tragic Easter Sunday attacks. Many Sri Lankan businesses and brands have joined forces to offer consumers discounts, promos, and deals, all aimed at generating Rs. 90 billion in revenue within the country over a span of two months.

Hanging Ten with Sampath, The Surfer

Over the past few decades, surfing has caught the hearts of adventurous Sri Lankans across the island. Surfing hotspots along the coast from Mirissa all the way to Arugam Bay provide surfers of every level with plenty of perfect locations to try out their skills. Surfing is steadily growing in popularity among Sri Lankans and has become more than just a sport for many local surfers who have built their lives around it. This is the story of one such surfer, whose life changed when he experienced the thrill of surfing the cyan-tinged waves of Midigama for the first time.

The Data Marketplace And How To Keep Your Personal Data Safe

We give out our personal data—names, mobile phone numbers, email addresses and National Identity Card (NIC) numbers to anyone who asks us for it, without a second thought. Laws relating to the protection of personal data are non-existent. After the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica breach, shouldn’t we be asking ourselves how safe our personal data is and how can we protect it better?

Self-Powered Houses for Low Income Families

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the University of Moratuwa have teamed up to design self powered houses for low income families.
The project plans to fully use daylight and reduce electricity consumption.

‘Google Transit’ Feature Launched In Sri Lanka

Sri Lankans will now be able to view public transportation routes on Google Maps. The Google Transit tool integrated into the app provides information on routes, schedules and stops of buses and trains in the country. While only still available in the Western Province, it will soon be accessible across the Island.

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