G.L. Peiris meets Vietnam Ambassador
The Ambassador of Vietnam in Colombo Ho Thi Thanh Truc paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris at the Foreign Ministry on Wednesday (8). Read More »
Islamophobia after 9/11 and Easter Sunday
Saturday (11) marked 20 years since the devastating terror attack on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon in the US, commonly referred to as “9/11”, a tragedy that cost the lives of close to 3,000 Read More »
A temporary step forward after many backward steps on agriculture in Sri Lanka
Ever since April 2021, Sri Lanka’s agriculture and plantation sectors have been beset by needless difficulties as a result of an announcement, seemingly made on a whim, that Sri Lanka would switch to Read More »
The police blowing the whistle
The complications with police officers testifying against their fellows Read More »
Parental smartphone addiction linked to children’s behavioural issues: Indian study
Researchers recommended limiting use when with children, media awareness, medical history taking, counselling Read More »
Rethinking alcohol addiction: Not a lack of willpower, but a mental disorder
If you’re seeking tough love, you won’t find it with Ranjit Singh. Read More »
‘Family-friendly’ work policies in South Asia must consider informal workers: UNICEF
Study finds women mostly engaged in informal work or burdened with caregiving Read More »
Double win for SA taking the lead 2-0
Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first, allowing South Africa to chase. Scoring 103 all out in 18.1 overs, Sri Lanka's Kusal Janith and Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored 30 and 20 runs respectively.Read More »