South Asia and people- centric global security
By Ameen Izzadeen Security, whether it is abstract or tangible, cannot be confined to a single definition. This is because the concept of security is subjective and relative. South Asia is not a homogenous region. South Asian nations have similarities and differences. On social development indices, the disparity among South Asian nations is tellingly evident. [...]
A country free of corruption
By Raja Wickramasinghe The United Nations Organization has declared December 9 anti-corruption day. It says corruption is a serious crime that can undermine social and economic development in all societies. This year it has focused its campaign on how corruption affects education, health, justice, democracy, prosperity and development. Corruption is found in all countries in [...]
Winners of senior citizens’ Scrabble Tournament
The All-Island Senior Citizens’ Scrabble Tournament was held recently at the Colombo Hilton. Pictured here are the winners: ( Left to right) – Udeni Mandawela (runner-up in the B Division), Doreen Sappideen ( Winner in the B Division), Farida Akbarally ( Winner –A Division) and Anil Wickremesinghe ( Runner-up in the A Division). The ‘A [...]
A children’s story that fosters multi-culturalism
Encouraging children to read and share with their friends, the story in the book One Country and One People, the project, Investing in Children by Sharadha de Saram will promote the understanding of Sri Lanka’s multi-cultural identity. It is hoped that the story will inspire children to embrace diversity and build respect for the different [...]
Team-building and stress reduction through music
A team-building workshop was held on December 2 and 3 by Kent Ridge, a human resource management company, attended by 40 civil engineers (M. Sc in Construction Project Management graduate students at the University of Moratuwa). Included in the first day’s activities was a music & wellness programme : Health Rhythms by Arlene de Silva, [...]
Additional Solicitor General sworn in as President’s Counsel
Additional Solicitor General Niel Unamboowe, took oaths as President’s Counsel on November 29. A past student of Ananda College, Colombo, Gamini Maha Vidyalaya Vavuniya he had his secondary education at Trinity College, Kandy. He completed his legal education at the Sri Lanka Law College. He has a Masters Degree from the World Intellectual Property Worldwide [...]
Marini De Livera elected secretary Women Lawyers’ Association
Marini De Livera was elected Secretary of the Women Lawyers’ Association of Sri Lanka on December 3. The organisation which has a history of more than 50 years counts among its members eminent and pioneering women lawyers who are employed in a variety of fields. Ms De Livera is currently a senior lecturer in Law [...]