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Malignant PTSD (C- PTSD) in Sri Lankan Combatants and Members of the LTTE
A three-decade-long armed conflict in Sri Lanka has created higher rates of psychological problems among the victims. They were at high risk of developing war-related psychopathology. The armed ...
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Ahmadiyya Muslims converge in Qadian for annual congregation
Ahmadiyya Muslims from over 50 countries including Sri Lanka are expected to participate in the 129th annual congregation of the community to be held from December 27-29 at Qadian in Punjab, India. In ...
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REVISITING EDIRIWEERA SARACHCHANDRA’S ‘MANAME’ Part 4
When Edmund sang the very walls of the Junior Common Room seemed to listen in hushed silence to the rich timbre of his voice that resonated with a suppressed violence that was also right for the role ...
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The boy who lived: ‘Baby 81’, a survivor of the devastating Sri Lanka tsunami in 2004
Pulled from the mud as an infant after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 and reunited with his parents following ...
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System change and ushering in a value-based society
In a value-based society, a truth and a lie cannot conveniently fall within the ambit of a democratic right. In fact, ...
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Moody’s Joins Fitch in Upgrading Sri Lanka on Debt Restructuring
A worker pushes a cart in Colombo. Photographer: Buddhika Weerasinghe/Bloomberg (Buddhika Weerasinghe/Bloomberg) (Bloomberg) ...
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Remembering the Tsunami Disaster
The psychological impact of the Tsunami disaster can last for long years. Many pieces of research specify that the victims of PTSD after a natural disaster can suffer for long years. A 14-year ...
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Police take action against over 8,700 traffic law violators in 24 hrs
Sri Lanka Police says legal action has been taken against a total of 8,747 motorists for violating traffic laws, including 251 individuals driving under the influence of liquor, during the last 24 ...
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From Damascus to Gaza: The fractured and volatile Muslim world
Islam is embarking on a critical era, and Muslims must remain vigilant and open their eyes to the looming threats. At the ...
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Government to regulate private hospitals: Dr. Jayatissa
Colombo, December 24 (Daily Mirror)- The government has taken steps to regulate private hospitals as people have faced serious issues when seeking treatment from private hospitals, Cabinet spokesman ...
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Can India safeguard its national security by weakening Sri Lanka’s national security?
It is for India to decide whether it wishes to continue to weaken its neighbors/Sri Lanka & destabilize its own turf or help ...
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Make Christmas a cruelty – free and blood shed – free day of joy for all beings.
Make Christmas a cruelty free and bloodshed free occasion. Keep flesh food out of the dinner table. Make it a win win occasion. Do not cause suffering to animals. Be enlightened. Be kind to all. You ...