Despite penalties ranging from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 50,000 for littering, the problem continues unabated. In many locations, garbage is still dumped right beneath the very...
Rare earth elements are the “vitamins” of modern industry. These possess unique magnetic, catalytic and other properties which play important roles in mobile phones, laptops, medical...
We are familiar with the practice of conducting a systematic prior appraisal (which includes a cost-benefit analysis and assessment of environmental concerns) when implementing a new...
The GMOA (Government Medical Officers’ Association) now cries foul over the loss of the “right” to import cars at reduced duty. I hesitate to call it...
Review THOMIA by Richard Simon. 2 Volumes, 81Chapters, 896 pages. Published by Lazari Press, Colombo (2025). Dedicated to the memory of his classmate, Richard de Zoysa....
The Chinese people commemorated the 159th birth anniversary of great national hero Sun Yat-sen in Beijing on 12th November. He is remembered in China as a...
The IMF has said it will have to look at the budget for 2026 before it could release the next tranche of aid to Sri Lanka....
