Visual Responses During The War: Selected Works Of Artists By Sumaya Samarasinghe A little over a year has passed since the 30 year old brutal which ravaged our nation came to an end. Visual Responses Ruring The War: Selected Works Of Artists brings together more than 20 Sri Lankan contemporary artists, who, through their paintings, [...]
The approach is simply breathtaking. And the place itself, picture perfect. But all this beauty hides the harsh reality that Arugam Bay really isn’t what it should be. Located on the long forgotten east coast of the island, Arugam Bay is world famous as a surfers paradise and with the end of the war, tourists [...]
By Raisa Wickrematunge A new prison is being constructed in Kalutara for women and their children, and will be completed next month, according to Prisons and Rehabilitation Minister, D.E.W Gunasekara. The new prison is being built in collaboration with the UNDP. Overcrowding has long been a problem with the country’s prison system. Gunasekara said that [...]
By Faraz Shauketaly riya — clearly not her real name — is a 43-year old mother of three from Polonnaruwa, who arrived in Singapore about four months ago. She borrowed heavily at penal interest rates, handing over a land deed in the process. Her husband is largely a non-player in the marriage with the usual [...]
The most immediate threat to Sri Lankan democracy is not the rapid monolithic build up of administrative and political power by the Rajapaksa clan, but the visible crumbling of the opposition. The response to the build up of a power bloc evincing anti-democratic tendencies in a country with a history of democratic traditions is the [...]
I am addressing this communication to the Editor of The Sunday Leader newspaper and wish to offer my comments for approval or rejection by you. It’s nothing but an absolutely shameful article under the heading “The Exodus.” You obviously belong to the new modern trend of our society. I am a mother (to be a [...]
By Indi Samarajiva Recent studies have shown that the traditional squat toilet may be healthier than the Western seated toilet. While this idea has had currency for years, recent studies have precisely measured the anatomical differences between sitting and squatting and found that squatting may be both easier and faster. Squatting has been found to [...]
The Annual Report Awards, organised by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, got off the ground with registrations opening on August 1. It is one of the most celebrated award ceremonies in the country that recognise excellence in financial reporting. Registrations will close on August 31 and the most looked forward to Award [...]
Extending further support to Govt. By Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) on Friday (27) said the party was open for further discussions on supporting the government on issues other than the proposed constitutional amendments, if there was a request by party members. SLMC Chairman Basheer Segudawood told The Sunday Leader that [...]
The services of the Deaf and Blind School Ratmalana’s Audiology Centre (R’sAC), a gift from a public quoted company some three years ago, is available to the public for a fee. Amal Rodrigo (50), RAC’s Business Development and Strategic Planning Manager said that his institute has to compete with the hospital sector and a private [...]
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