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Hemmeliya estate families face eviction after generations of labour

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- On October 12 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was in Bandarawela distributing land deeds and praising the long contribution of the Malaiyaha community to Sri Lanka's economy, a... Read More


Sri Lanka's anti-corruption drive boosts stability, according to ECGI framework

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka's moves against corruption and organised crime are improving its stability, according to the Economic Crime and Geopolitics Index (ECGI) framework, Asanga Abeyagoonaseke... Read More


Architectural contribution of Pani Tennekoon

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Architecture is typically viewed as a profession primarily focused on private sector developments. This includes a wide array of projects such as luxurious hotels that offer exqui... Read More


Sri Lanka's IYRE and the rhythm of empathy

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Before he passed away, I was fortunate to see the legendary percussionist Zakir Hussain perform. At the beginning of his set, he explained that the earliest forms of human musical... Read More


Exploring the depths of caving and cave diving

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Caving, also known as spelunking (US) or potholing (UK), refers to exploring natural underground passages or caves as a recreational activity. Due to how potentially dangerous it ... Read More


Ayu: Emotional logic and silent rage

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Chathra Weeraman's latest film Ayu is quite a feminine story, one that reveals South Asian feminine subjectivity, which is fragile, vulnerable, full of doubts about what is right ... Read More


Service failures and poverty fuel Madagascar's latest military takeover

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Across several countries, recent protest Movements have grown from frustrations over essential services and governance. In Sri Lanka in 2022, people took to the streets over long ... Read More


Pact reshaping Middle East diplomacy and global power dynamics

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- In a dramatic turn of events that has captivated the international community, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive peace deal for Gaza on October 9, 2025, followi... Read More


Is the future assured?

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- We in this country seem to have a defunct Opposition. When it's not defunct so far, it has been tenable for nuisance value only. There is a tremendous un-seriousness it seems abo... Read More


Kasagala Group opens head-office in Koswatte

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- The Kasagala Group of companies has opened a network of supermarkets across the country with the aim of obtaining products from farmers at a reasonable price and providing them to... Read More