IDMJ awards journalist
The Institute of Digital Media and Journalism (IDMJ) conducted a workshop and certificate awarding ceremony at the New Town Hall Auditorium, in Colombo recently. It was held under the patronage of Executive Director and CEO of IDMJ Umair Naushad. Chief guest of the ceremony Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of [...]
First certificate course on immunization sees high participation
It was into the hot and current topic of vaccines that a group of doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals from various institutions delved deep under the guidance of eminent personalities. Participants of this first-ever ‘Certificate Course on Immunization’ held in Sri Lanka gathered in the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) auditorium in Colombo on June [...]
Is Elon Musk worth his $56bn Tesla pay pack?
By Zoe Kleinman, (BBC) – Elon Musk might, once again, get his own way. His Tesla pay deal – worth up to $56bn (£44bn) depending on the firm’s share price – which has now been backed by shareholders is 75% of the entire spending for schools in England in 2024-25 (£60bn) and around a quarter [...]
Bamboo: Sri Lanka’s untapped gold mine
By Dinnerli Fernando Do you know that bamboo has the potential to become a major source of income for many people in developing countries? That’s right! Bamboo is a versatile material that can be used to create various products, from furniture, paper, and flooring to construction, clothing and more. Moreover, since bamboo is a sustainable [...]
Will European momentum help generate move to recognise Palestine?
By H.M.G.S. Palihakkara COLOMBO (IPS) – Since the eviction of Palestinians from their homeland pursuant to the controversial Balfour declaration of 1917, the quest for regaining Palestinian statehood has continued as a means towards lasting peace and security within and between Israel and Palestine. The effort straddled two centuries but the issue remained unresolved. It [...]
Hajj shows religion can inspire peace
By Shaykh M A Kholwadia Pilgrimage – the devotional practice of journeying towards a site deemed sacred and collectively engaging in acts of worship and faith there – has been a fundamental part of the human experience since time immemorial. It is a widespread and important practice in many religions. Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jews, Christians [...]
Change in global financial order expected as US-Saudi petrodollar deal expires
Saudi Arabia has decided not to renew its 50-year old petro-dollar deal with United States, a decision that it expected to cause upheaval in the financial world. Several media reports cited that the deal, which was a major milestone for US global economic dominance, expired on June 9, with no official confirmation on its renewal. [...]
A monetary and economic order fit for the twenty-first century
By Ulrich Volz, Janak Raj, and Monica Herz, Project Syndicate, Exclusive to the Sunday Times in Sri Lanka LONDON – Eighty years ago, delegates from 44 countries gathered in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, to coordinate reconstruction in the aftermath of World War II and promote international economic cooperation. The institutions for which they laid the [...]