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The Sufi Faith In Sri Lanka

Meet the keepers of the Sufi faith on Sri Lanka’s East Coast. While the community was once a robust one, the number of faqirs (or seers) is steadily decreasing. Their numbers might be dwindling, but it is clear that their belief still stands strong.

Vaada Baila of Sri Lanka

Vaada Baila—an entertaining but dying form of Sri Lankan music—is where singers essentially debate each other in Baila verse. We speak to Percy Rajapaksha, who has been a champion of Vaada Baila for over 40 years.

Artificial Rainmaking Unsuccessful: Project Suspended

A government initiative to induce artificial rainfall was unsuccessful, causing Power and Energy Minister Ravi Karunanayake to call off the project.

The Sorrows Of Sri Lanka: “Baby Farms” And One Woman’s Desire To Connect Mothers With Their Lost Children

Unexpected truths were discovered when Sanne van Rossen set off to find her biological mother. Now, she’s on a mission to unite families across continents torn apart by an adoption racket.

The #Trashtag Challenge: Throwing Our Weight Behind Volunteer Beach Clean-Ups

Even before the #trashtag challenge emerged as a way to evoke consciousness about the environment, beach cleanups in Sri Lanka were a popular way to deal with growing coastal pollution. But how effective are they, and what long-term measures can we take to address the problem permanently?

4 Things Easier Than Avurudu Shopping

Avurudu season is all about our culture, community, and loads of fun. But there’s one thing we dread about this season, and that’s shopping. With all these deals and discounts, it’s impossible to make a purchase without getting elbowed or walked over. It’s so difficult that we just had to make a list of a few extreme things that are, in fact, easier than Avurudu shopping.

Colombo City Centre’s First Avurudu

Colombo City Centre provides a retail experience previously unfamiliar to Colombo, but what awaits the popular shopping mall? CEO Sandeep Subramanya dives into details about future plans and what goes on behind the scenes.

Why We Need To Bring Angampora Back Into The Public Eye

Angampora, the most elusive martial art of the world, is once again in the public eye after a colonial era-ban on its practice was recently lifted. What does the future hold for this ancient art form?

Sri Lanka’s Waste Problem Is Massive. Here’s How Some Citizens Are Trying To Counteract It

For Sri Lanka, an effective waste management policy is long overdue. As governments continue to implement strategies that ultimately prove to be ineffective, some citizens are taking matters into their own hands.

Four-Member Committee To Probe Power-Cuts

Sri Lanka has been plunged into an energy crisis when early warnings that shortages were imminent were ignored due to a rift between the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the Public Utilities Commission (PUSL). Now, President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed a committee to look into the matter.

Kushtarajagala: A Relic Of Mahayana Buddhism

Located in Weligama town, Kushtarajagala is one of the few remaining relics of Mahayana Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

Grant From Japan For Sexual & Reproductive Health Education

Early in March, Japan granted Sri Lanka 1.5 million dollars to help create access and awareness in a particular sector. Why, though?

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