Saroja Wettasinghe: VALE ….. Mr. G.P.S.H de Silva (1933-2026)
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Daya Somasundaram
Individuals, families, and communities in Sri Lanka, particularly in the North and East, have undergone 30 years of war trauma including displacement, injury, detention, torture, and the loss of family, homes, employment, and livelihoods. In addition to the increase in individual mental health problems, the protracted conflict has had a significant impact on family dynamics and community structures.
Our studies found dysfunctional families with a higher proportion of members with suicidal thoughts, mental health issues, alcohol and drug abuse, poor income, lack of essential facilities & dissatisfaction with family life. Over the course of the war, social capital had eroded; collective efficacy & institutional trust had weakened.
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VERITE RESEARCH in Colombo, Item entitled “Power on Parade: Government Keeps Kavadi on the Road”
Over the past week, Sinhala media focused on reported security concerns surrounding the kavadi segment of the 769th annual Esala Maha Perahera (procession) of the Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya in Devinuwara (also known as Dondra in the Matara District)—see box for explanation of kavadi. The issue gained traction across the Sinhala press, television and social media. Social media narratives and conversations were monitored and analysed using specialised digital tracking tools.[1]
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Deivarayan Muthu … in ..https://www.cricinfo.com/story/for-amshi-de-silva-home-is-where-the-art-is-1548562 .. 6 August 2026 … where the title runs thus: “For Amshi de Silva, home is where the art is”
The Sri Lankan bowler had to make a choice between cricket and family when he moved to the US. Now he has both Amshi de Silva‘s dream was to play international cricket for Sri Lanka. He took a step closer to it when he broke into the Under-19 side for the 2020 U-19 World Cup and the Sri Lanka A side soon after. However, in 2023, he reached a point where he had to choose between a Sri Lanka cap or moving to the USA to be with his family.
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Vithushan Ehantharajah in ESPNcricinfo.com, 6 August 2026
Jordan Cox will bat at No. 3 for England in their upcoming Test series against Pakistan after Jacob Bethell was ruled out of the three-match series with a right knee injury Dan Lawrence has been recalled after two years and will bat at No. 6, rewarded for a strong start to the County Championship season. His offspin is likely to see him occupy the allrounder spot vacated by Ben Stokes’ international retirement, with Rehan Ahmed overlooked.
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Michael Roberts
I have been following the LANKA PREMIER LEAGUE T20 matches in belated fashion after each match … There have been constant changes in the Elevens because of injuries and/or other demands that lead to the departure of foreign imports.
My scratchy review indicates that (A) some seasoned stars, such as Wanindu Hasaranga, have NOT stood out and have been ‘reduced’ to ” ordinary fellas’.; (B) that the dasher from Zimbabwe, Sikander Raza, produced a bumbling batting performance in the last Play-ff match that helped his side to a humbling defeat.
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Harold Gunatillake, with item subject to a change of ttle and the imposition of highlights by The Editor, Thuppahi
Fox Hill in Diyatalawa has an interesting story behind its name. It’s a place filled with history and charm, where each corner seems to whisper tales of the past. The story behind how it got its name is truly fascinating and adds to the charm of this beautiful spot. Nestled on the windswept ridges of Diyatalawa, there’s a fascinating landmark—a hill topped with a white granite fox, its outline visible from a distance. For over a century, Sri Lankans have fondly called it Fox Hill.
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The THUPPAHIYA honours and cheers the academic heights reached by SHARIKA THIRANAGAMA after she lost her mother RAJANI who was assassinated by the LTTE in the 1980s
Sep 30, 2025 · Years later, I found myself sitting across from one of those children—Sharika Thiranagama—interviewing her in detail for Jaffna Monitor. As we spoke, what struck me repeatedly was not only her brilliance as an academic but also the warmth, composure, and clarity that radiated from her.
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Riza Yehiya in GROUNDVIEWS, 30 July 2026, where the title reads thus: “Sri Lanka’s Demographic Crossroads” …… https://groundviews.org/2026/07/30/sri-lankas-demographic-crossroads/
Sri Lanka is entering a period of transformation unlike any in its modern history. For decades, national debates have focused on economic growth, constitutional reform, ethnic reconciliation and development. Today a quieter but potentially more consequential challenge is emerging, one that will shape the country’s future for generations.
The nation’s population is beginning to decline.
For the first time in recorded history, Sri Lanka has experienced a reduction in population size. While the immediate numbers may appear modest, the implications are profound. Demographers warn that the country’s working age population is expected to begin shrinking after 2030 while the proportion of elderly citizens continues to rise. By the early 2040s, roughly one in four people could be over the age of 60.
At the same time, young families face mounting economic pressures. Housing has become increasingly unaffordable, living costs continue to rise and many skilled young people are choosing to seek opportunities abroad. These trends are interconnected, creating a cycle that threatens economic growth, social cohesion and long term national stability.
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SPONTANEOUS POSTS IN FACEBOOK From SRI LANKANS ….
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