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Post-disaster actions and the importance of collective empathy
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (567+ words) 22 Mar 2026 | By Kaushi Jayawardena Some lessons are taught to us by nature in the harshest ways and Cyclone Ditwah was one such event. Though it destroyed homes, roads, and daily lives, causing widespread devastation, it simultaneously revealed the light of…...
Sri Lanka-Russia relations: A turning point or too little, too late?
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (985+ words) 22 Mar 2026 | By Gayantha Dehiwatte A few days ago, Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister and Deputy Minister of Finance met the Russian Ambassador to discuss the possibilities of buying Russian oil. This move took many by surprise, because from the inception, the…...
Maritime chokepoints: Sri Lanka needs to act on lessons learnt
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (656+ words) 22 Mar 2026 | By Asiri Fernando The latest conflict in West Asia, particularly with the closure of the critical energy choke point, the Strait of Hormuz, has once again highlighted Sri Lanka's vulnerabilities to supply chain disruptions and geopolitical flux. The Strait…...
Sri Lanka is dangerously unprepared for education continuity: Dr. Tara de Mel
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (1583+ words) 22 Mar 2026 | By Marianne David Sri Lanka's education system is once again under threat as global instability, fuel shortages, and transport disruptions directly affect the functioning of schools across the country. Having already endured prolonged closures during the pandemic and economic…...
Middle East crisis: Recovery of Sri Lanka’s vulnerable SME sector
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (1109+ words) 22 Mar 2026 | By Nelie Munasinghe Sri Lanka's Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) have been suffering from both external and internal shocks for many years." While economic recovery may have restored a certain extent of economic security for SMEs, the crisis triggered…...
The impact of consecutive crises on SL’s most vulnerable
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (1468+ words) 22 Mar 2026 | By Nelie Munasinghe Sri Lanka has unfortunately been facing consecutive crises. Most recently, Cyclone Ditwah" caused widespread economic fallout, especially in the poorer regions of the country. This has now been followed by yet another crisis caused by the…...
Seat belt rule on expressways postponed
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (51+ words) Seat belt rule on expressways postponed'The Morning 20 Mar 2026 | BY Staff Writer The enforcement of mandatory seat belt use for all drivers and passengers on expressways has been postponed. The rule was scheduled to take effect today (20). The relevant Gazette notification…...
The Table of Seven
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (615+ words) 17 Mar 2026 | By Dimithri Wijesinghe International Women's Day is often marked by speeches, panel discussions, and celebratory posts across social media. But this year, Colombo witnessed a far more unusual tribute. At Luna Mews, a one-night dining experience titled "The Table…...
Panic at the pump
5+ day, 44+ min ago (565+ words) Sri Lanka's sudden decision to revive the QR-based fuel rationing system last Sunday has once again reminded the public of the fragile confidence that still surrounds the country's fuel supply. What was introduced by the Government as a precautionary measure…...
GMOA urges transport support for medical staff amid fuel restrictions
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (91+ words) GMOA urges transport support for medical staff amid fuel restrictions'The Morning 16 Mar 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Government Medical Officers" Association (GMOA) stated that fuel restrictions are creating difficulties for doctors and frontline health workers in maintaining essential services. The GMOA…...