Police investigations into the death of a 16-year old student who leapt from the Lotus Tower’s observation deck on Monday (7) revealed that the tragedy was linked to the double…
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On Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session currently taking place in Geneva, Sri Lanka rejected the resolution which extends the mandate of the…
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While at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York for the high level week, including the 79th General Assembly of the UN, the Sunday Observer had an opportunity to…
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The nominations for the general election 2024 concluded last Friday, revealing interesting and pragmatic changes in the candidate lists from nearly every political party. Over the past decade, the citizens…
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Sri Lanka and other nation states call for reform of global financial architecture at UNGA
by damith362 viewsAs the world leaders converged to the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, late September, to adopt a historic Pact for the Future, conversations on rethinking debt and Debt…
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Before the age of WhatsApp, Viber and email, letters were handwritten and sent by mail all over the world. Even now, postal services play a big part in sending packages…
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The following are excerpts from an interview with Theravada Bhikkhu Ven. Ajahn Suchart Abhijato Maha Thera of Thailand. The Maha Thera is well-known across the globe for his effective Dhamma…
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The stark truth is that any of us could experience mental illness or a mental imbalance at any stage of our lives. It is purely natural. When you feel that…
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Storytelling is as ancient as humanity itself. From prehistoric times, people have shared tales that transcend time and geography, embedding their lived experiences, knowledge, and creativity into narratives that eventually…
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Restoring vision and hope in the elderly in need HelpAge seeks support for 2,000 cataract surgeries In parallel to World Sight Day celebrated on October 10, HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL)…
