Country Director for Room to Read in Sri Lanka, Shevanthi Jayasuriya explains how girls from rural communities are more likely to become pregnant as teens, be married off at young ages, become victims of abuse and be trapped in the poverty cycle. “Some…
It is not asking much to let go of the Deputy Speaker’s chair but it is quite different when the Sports Minister is no longer you buddy Rilaasiri who will look the other way no matter what you do at Sri Lanka Cricket. And those elections are only weeks away, aren’t they? Anyway, what I do not understand …
The government will be deploying the Special Task Force (STF) to patrol the beaches of Mirissa after the recent violent attacks on tourists allegedly by a mafia group operating in the area as beach boys, with local political backing. IGP Pujith Jayasun…
At the summit Sewmini took part in the panel discussion for corporal punishment, giving her thoughts as well as meeting top officials such as the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Violence against Children, Marta Santos …
‘Our main purpose of organizing this event is to build a bridge between the cultures of Germany and Sri Lanka. And to showcase that ‘Kandy’ is a safe place to travel after the recent disturbances’ said Susith Samaraweera, the General Manger of the Hotel. The hotel is planning to have their next ‘high tea …
The Sri Lanka Government must immediately prioritise the completion of the screening of 49 soldiers deployed to Lebanon in February, a spokesman for United Nations Peacekeeping has told the Inter Press Service (IPS). The UN’s Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) has also notified Sri …
Whose dastardly work it was to reinstate this man, an insult to Sri Lanka’s education system and those who tirelessly built it book by book from pre-independence days, one might well have to fly immediately to London to ask some who are now there contributing to the Commonwealth Conference.
Based in the United States, Jessica was born to an American father and Sri Lankan mother. … letter to her heritage and her mother’s homeland conveyed through a collection of family recipes, anecdotes and new twists to local curries as she takes readers through her personal experiences in Sri Lanka.
Travelling safe has become a concern in Sri Lanka in the wake of a few attacks on tourists that have hurt holidaymakers trying to take home a memorable stay on the isle. Accusations have been levelled against mafia groups operating in the southern area…
Today — the final day of the 33rd Sri Lanka National Rowing Championship 2018 will decide the Overall Winners of three categories – Under 18, Over 18 … Girls Over-18 Single Sculls SF1: Sri Lanka Army 9:24.81, University of Colombo 9:52.59, Sri Lanka Air Force ‘A’ 9:59 99; Boys Over-18 Pairs SF1: …