Shenali D Waduge WHO ARE THESE CIVILIANS”? Only the 4th type retains full civilian protection under International Humanitarian Law. WHAT WERE CIVILIANS DOING INSIDE A WAR ZONE? LTTE RESPONSIBILITY LTTE stands guilty of all above and by their own actions is the cause of civilian casualties. In taking civilians and keeping civilians with LTTE, LTTE […]

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by Major General (Dr) H. Lakshman David and Dr. Ruwan M Jayatunge Sri Lanka’s retired soldiers face a difficult transition from military service to civilian life. Their challenges are not limited to financial concerns; they also include psychological trauma, identity crises, social isolation, and limited career opportunities. While the country often celebrates military victory, far […]

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KAMALIKA PIERIS Sirancee Gunawardena, the author of ‘Palm leaf manuscripts of Sri Lanka ‘(1977) met J. Pannila of Artigala south, Hanwella when she was researching palm leaf manuscripts.   He was then a village elder and was the descendant of   a long line of palm leaf manuscript writers.  Pannila had told Sirancee how the palm leaf […]

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Dr Sarath Obeysekera 200-year-old UK institution  Famous Kings College to open Ho Chi Minh City campus King’s College School (KCS) Wimbledon is expanding its Southeast Asian footprint with the announcement of a new campus in Ho Chi Minh City. The new campus, which marks the institution’s second regional site following its initial expansion into Bangkok […]

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Dr Sarath Obeysekera The article about Singapore’s Tuas Megaport is a remarkable example of how a small island nation is using maritime infrastructure, automation, and land reclamation to strengthen its position as a global logistics hub. The project revolves around Tuas Port, which is planned to become the world’s largest fully automated container terminal.   […]

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Source: AI Overview Establish a centralized National Sports Innovation Museum in Colombo. Position it as a premier diplomatic and tourist attraction that showcases Sri Lankan revolutionary sporting breakthroughs, such as the invention of the Decision Review System (DRS), Muralitharan’s Doosra, and Malinga’s sling-action yorker. [1, 2] Museum Blueprint & Thematic Zones Sports Diplomacy & Tourism […]

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