Pad Women – the all-female business easing period poverty in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Every month, Fathima Rifka used to suffer the embarrassment of rinsing out the rags she used during her period at a public tap – the only source of running water available in the poor Sri Lankan neighbourhood she grew up in. “You have to stand in line, and then you [...]
Women activists protest torture and imprisonment under repressive regimes
UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – Faced with an uneven battle against right wing nationalist governments, repressive regimes and extremist groups, scores of civil society organisations (CSOs) are gearing themselves to fight back. Expressing grave concern over a widespread crackdown on activists, 118 leading CSOs, scholars and women’s groups – focusing largely on the rights of women [...]
You are what you eat
In the Ayurveda tradition, correct food is considered to be healing or having medicinal properties. Moreover, the discipline of wrucksha Ayurveda — or Ayurveda related to cultivation — recognises the healthy means of cultivation free of harmful substances. The age-old tradition also champions the consumption of food varieties which are distinct to each region by [...]
Pakistan presents computers, printers to Army’s peacekeeping training centre
The Government of Pakistan through its High Commission has presented 15 computers and printers to newly established Peacekeeping Training Centre of Sri Lankan Army. Pakistan’s High Commissioner Retd. Maj. Gen. Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat handed over the computers and printers to Sri Lanka’s Army Commander Lt. Gen. Mahesh Senanayake at a ceremony held at Army [...]
St. Joseph’s College – A journey towards a greener environment
St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, inaugurated the first phase of a Solar Power Generation Project on March 27 at a simple ceremony held at the College premises in the presence of Rector Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel. The 60KW solar energy plant marks the beginning of the school’s switch to renewable energy, while resulting in reduction [...]
Housing loans for Dematagoda residents
A ceremony was held in Dematagoda last week to distribute application forms to obtain housing loans from the Housing and Development Authority in keeping with a concept of Housing and Construction Minister Sajith Premadasa. At this first grama niladhari division level ceremony, the UNP’s Borella electorate chief organiser Jayantha de Silva participated as chief guest. [...]
Imthiaz addresses Muslim youth leaders
Former Minister Imthiaz Bakeer Markar made the keynote address at a gathering of Western Province Muslim youth leaders. It was organised by Sri Lanka Jamath-e-Islam.
Turkish embassy’s essay competition winners felicitated
The Turkish embassy conducted an essay competition on the theme ‘Turkey and her role in the region and the world as a regional power’. The competition attracted several entries. Narmada Anandakumar won the first prize, while N.U. Abdul Razzak Udayar and Mohammed Asim Alavi won the second prize and third prize. The winner was awarded [...]
Urgent appeal for kidney disease patient
Pathmasiri, 40, is a daily paid labourer living in Malwathu Hiripitiya, Buthpitiya. He is the sole breadwinner of his family and has been eking out a basic existence over the years. Father to two young boys, Pathmasiri also supports his ailing mother. Recently, he was diagnosed as suffering from the dreaded Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). [...]
‘Please donate a kidney and help save his life’
An urgent appeal is going out from the family of Raveendra Mahesh Amarasinghe (52) who is suffering from end-stage kidney failure. “Please donate a kidney and help save his life,” is the family’s request. Mr. Amarasinghe’s blood group is O+ and he is receiving treatment under Nephrologist Dr. Eranga Wijewickrama. For more information please contact [...]
A father’s appeal to help his two daughters
Two sisters, six-year-old Chathumi and 13-year-old Navoda from Moratuwa are facing serious health issues and their father Samantha Fernando is seeking support from the public. Chathumi has undergone two operations for a malfunctioning right kidney while Navoda who had suffered a perforated eardrum has also undergone three surgical procedures and needs injections regularly. Their father [...]
Here come the Beetles!
It was a sight to stop the traffic. On Sunday, March 31, proud Volkswagen owners, all members of the Volkswagen Beetle Owners Club braved the blazing heat to take part in the 20th annual Pride of Ownership Drive. Flagged off from the Hilton Colombo’s Sport Centre, the event was also linked to the Hilton’s celebration [...]