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Jeevan Thondaman loses his ‘eligible bachelor’ status on 23 November
Colombo, November 21- The 99th birth anniversary of “Bhagwan” Sathya Sai Baba will be observed on Sunday 23 November. The day will be of great significance to millions of Baba devotees throughout the world. It will however be a red letter day for Ceylon Workers...
Mahinda Rajapaksa’s political journey spanning over 50 Years.
Part Two of Article for 80th Birthday on Nov 18th.
Rapidly changing lifestyles cause sleep issues in Sri Lanka
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily Mirror Colombo, November 18 – Rapidly changing lifestyles, new work compulsions, soaring career and social ambitions and even daily chores like getting up early to send children to school, are depriving people of the required period of sleep in developed as well as...
Already crippled by disuse, Lankan provincial councils face an uncertain future
Government leaders have compounded the issue by making contradictory statements
Kachchativu: Time for a fresh perspective
By Pathfinder Foundation Colombo, November 16 – Recently, Kachchativu Island has attracted attention not only from fisherfolk of India and Sri Lanka but also from political leaders of both nations and the judiciary. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to Kachchativu in September marked a significant...
Pathfinder Foundation hosts New Zealand leadership delegation for Strategic Dialogue
Colombo, November 12 – The Pathfinder Foundation welcomed a delegation from the Asia New Zealand Foundation Leadership Network during its visit to Sri Lanka. The meeting was attended by H.E. David Pine, High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, Mr Milinda Moragoda, Founder of...
Tackling violence against children in Sri Lanka
A holistic view of it as a social problem is needed, says Professor Harendra de Silva
Controversies surrounding South Asian national anthems
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily news Colombo, November 11: As new nations carved out of the British Empire, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have had controversies over their national emblems such as the flag and the anthem. Some of these controversies persisted, while others died out. In...
Can Sri Lankan Tamil parties work together again?
The Sri Lankan Tamil polity must eschew negativity and work on practical solutions to pressing issues
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