As a sustainable solution to waste and its struggle with a garbage disposal system, the Marine Conservation and Monitoring Unit of Sri Lanka Navy introduced a new methodology for plastic recycling, in the last year. Accordingly, a Pre Treatment machine…
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The faceless ‘Rada’ of Sri Lanka
By Angela Seneviratne Greetings with my Country Canter this week. Let me take you lovely people to the irksome divisions of creed, faith, and caste in our exotic but tiny island. If anyone had any sense, we would be one…
Charulatha’s novel ‘Stories’ gains foreign acclaim
Charulatha Abeysekara Thewarathanthri’s ‘Stories’ was placed third at the 21st Queen’s English Society’s Prize for Excellent English in the UK. The prize was awarded with a special commendation for a non-native user of English. The Prize for Excellent English is awarded…
A unique global event – Good France
By Dimithri Wijesinghe Photos Indika Handuwala On 6 March, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Eric Lavertu, along with some hotels/restaurants, held a press conference at his residence in order to feature and present the chefs who…
Ministry of Crab pop-up at Atlantis Sanya
Making its way to the tropical city of Sanya situated in the Hainan Island Province of China, Ministry of Crab was stationed at the premium resort Atlantis Sanya for an exciting three-day pop-up from 28 February to 2 March, 2019.…
AYU introduces brand new weekend lunch buffet
There is something about the endless spread of goodies, all laid out and ready for the taking that brings out the inner child in us all. Inspired by the urban grocery store concept, AYU now introduces a brand new weekend…
The love of crab and aura of Weligama
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort and Spa has unveiled an exciting culinary experience comprising succulent crabs, straight from the ocean. Dig into a crab feast of the sea’s freshest catch made to perfection with authentic flavours and spices to give you…
Building a business around your passion
By Chenelle Fernando Kamaj Silva is a 35-year-old entrepreneur with a rather interesting and inspirational story. Born and bred in Sri Lanka, he schooled at S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia and pursued his bachelor’s in England. He holds a master’s…
Sinharaja: From a timber reserve to a biological treasure trove
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) will have its monthly lecture on 21 March on the topic “Sinharaja: From a Timber Reserve to a Biological Treasure Trove – What Next?” to be delivered by University of Peradeniya Emeritus Professors…
Ladies VIP Night 2019
By Chenelle Fernando Photos by Pradeep Dambarage – This time around, Ladies VIP Night commemorated International Women’s Day 2019 at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo on 6 March. The guests were served cocktails at the entrance to kick-start the evening, with…
