For over 30 years, Sri Lanka’s Community Mediation Boards have helped communities resolve minor disputes and maintain harmony. Although people from all walks of life come to seek help, only a quarter of all mediators are women. Why is this an alarming statistic, and how can we ensure higher female representation in mediation? #EmbraceEquity
Did you know many of Sri Lanka’s biggest gemstone sales happen on the street? Street gem markets here enjoy a strong culture much like local vegetable markets or Sunday fairs. Everyone from average buyers to mine owners, mine workers, gem collectors, and traders frequent them in their thousands each morning to make trades. Some of the most popular street gem ...
You’ve heard of nil katarolu tea, but have you heard of nil katarolu milk rice? There are at least 40 different flowers that can be made into tea, jam, cooked and sauteed. Have you tried any of these edible flowers? #lka #SriLanka #environment
This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the women who guide, empower and inspire. Here’s a compilation of all the video submissions we received. #lka #SriLanka #IWD23
In a pub in Nottingham on 2 April 2011, Sri Lanka was playing India in the final of the Cricket World Cup on three separate TV screens. Indian spectators outnumbered the Sri Lankans ten to one inside, crowded around pushed-together tables, very anxious and a little bit hostile. The Sri Lankans, few in number and too out of touch with ...
Sri Lanka has approved a $442 million wind power project of Adani Green Energy, barely a month since Gautam Adani was accused of pulling the largest con in corporate history. #lka #SriLanka #Adani
Leela has been learning the art of beeralu since she was 15 years old. For Chaminda, pottery is his father’s legacy. Meanwhile, Lasith’s income relies on his acquired skill of fishing. They all have one thing in common – they rely on tourism, and Sri Lanka’s #tourism industry needs them. Their skills show visitors the best of what #SriLanka has ...
Entrepreneur and mother of three, Seetha Damayanthi juggles being the sole provider and caretaker of her family. With Sri Lanka’s rising cost of living, the challenges faced by women like Seetha have only increased. Women Headed Households make up over 25% of Sri Lanka’s population, so why aren’t they given more support?
Yes, it’s that time of the year again – when hearts, roses, chocolates, and various shades of pink catch your eye wherever you go, and every song on the radio seems to sing of romance. Valentine’s Day has become highly commercialised over the years and influenced Sri Lankans to join the celebrations. The fear of missing out and social media ...
Home to abundant natural resources, Sri Lanka has immense potential for sustainable or renewable energy, including clean, green and cost-efficient electricity. There are four main renewable energy technologies which are commercially deployed in Sri Lanka at the moment: hydropower, solar power, wind power and biomass. Despite the availability of resources, other technologies such as wave energy and tidal energy are ...
In Petter’s journey along Sri Lanka’s southern coast, he shares with us two of his best-kept secrets: the tastiest pol roti he has ever discovered and his favourite secluded beach. Watch the full video (link in bio) to join Petter Toremalm, CEO of Sunshinestories and Ceylon Sliders, on a typical day in his life as he shows us the best ...
For the longest time, the simple orthopaedic wheelchair was the most common donation people with disabilities received. “It was around Rs 12,000 in early 2022,” Nisha Shariff, 50, told Roar Media. “It was cheap, and even though it doesn’t suit most disabled people (the nature of disability determines the make of the wheelchair or other assistive equipment) this was what ...
In 1935, Merle Oberon became the first Asian actress to be nominated for Best Actress Oscar — except, nobody in Hollywood knew Oberon was Asian. As a star in Hollywood’s Golden Age, Oberon told people she was born in Tasmania, Australia. In fact, she was actually born in Bombay, India in February 1911 to a Sri Lankan mother (part-Sinhalese and ...
Sri Lankan football fans had a rude shock on Sunday (22) when news broke that the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) had been suspended by the international football governing body FIFA, until further notice. The suspension will impact an already struggling game in Sri Lanka, risking the futures of many players and potential athletes. The suspension came a few ...
Jaffna, located in the northernmost part of Sri Lanka, is one of the most underrated travel locations in Asia — according to CNN Travel. Its rich culture, stunning landscapes, unique cuisine, and vibrant atmosphere create a unique experience in an area of the world that has been overlooked by tourists for too long. Especially when most tourists are attracted to ...
Sri Lanka’s startup ecosystem today is worth over $225 million. But, with the right push, startups here will have all the tools they need to grow, adapt, and scale even better. Here’s how the freshly launched Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is backing them to do just that.
Everything is expensive now – even condoms. From groceries to many essential services, the economic crisis that began in 2022 has increased the prices of almost all consumer goods – condoms too, have seen a 100% (or more with some brands) price hike. Contraception is the use of medicines, devices or surgery to prevent unwanted or unplanned pregnancies and also ...
As Sri Lanka’s armed conflict intensified in July 2008, a fierce battle was waged between government forces and the Tamil Tiger rebels over the strategically important coastal town of Vidataltivu in the Mannar district. After heavy fighting that lasted many days, government troops finally captured the area, considered one of the main bases and logistic hubs of the terror outfit. ...
If you’ve been worried about your child’s mental health during this crisis, you’re not alone. Growing up in a tumultuous climate can be confusing and scary. Here’s a quick guide on how to care for your child in this time – with expert advice from psychologist, Uttara Gunasinghe-Ilangakoon.
