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Govt.'s Special Relief Schemes More Benefitting The Non-Poor

Although we have alleviated poverty by providing assistance to the hand-to-mouth segment, this is not going to help revive the agricultural sector

It's Baffling How Nations Respond To Covid -19

Some states in America have declared golf, guns and ganja (marijuana) as essentialsSome human rights groups have warned governments that they shouldn’t invade into the privacy of individuals when tracking the CoronavirusHe alleges COVID 19 was designed by China to be used as a biological weapon

Stranded Abroad

Crunch time for Sri Lankan students

The WHO, ‘Civil Society' And The Parameters Of Sanity

The National Centre on COVID-19 has been in the frontline, taking decisions on behalf of the country

Covid 19 And Bio-Politics: The Emergence Of Tyranny

The coronavirus outbreak has created social instability and unrest between communities, and it is evident that the marginalization of certain social groupsBut the reality is that as soon as the curfew is lifted, the hungry citizens cram into local markets. What they think about is how to find a lump of food and how to get a Government subsidy or support given for the lower income community

Economic Fallout Of Covid-19

The oncoming recession will hit sri lanka harder than the easter bombings we need large stimulus packages supporting workers, the public and the firms sri lanka’s economic policy has been protectionist and nationalist since the beginning of the war election-based government policy like lowering taxes to incentivise consumption had greatly increased national debt

Google Mobility Data Shows How The World Is Staying At Home

Social distancing, distributed work places, these have become part of our vocabulary seamlessly. They now define the new normal, which is not normal at all. Curfew is nothing new in Sri Lanka. We all have had experiences with it. When we were young, we in fact, looked forward to those days. They meant that we could get on to the lane and play cricket. No one really bothered us.

Homagama Base Hospital Converted To A COVID-19 Treatment Unit

On the 72nd death anniversary of its founder

Why Strangle Economy To Combat Coronavirus?

As of April 6, 2020, there are 177 confirmed cases and five deaths attributed to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Sri Lanka.

We Must Abandon The Idea Of Elections Anytime Soon

Former Jaffna District Parliamentarian and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Spokesman M. A. Sumanthiran PC engaged in an informative conversation with the “Daily Mirror” on topics of current importance such as the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, postponement of elections, imperative need to re-convene Parliament, legal validity of curfews being enforced, urgent necessity for drafting new laws and the refusal by Governors to let Local authorities in the North and East utilise funds to help affected people. The Excerpts:

Into The Great Economic Abyss

We are facing a global health crisis unlike any in the 75-year history of the United NationsThe unique and devastating character of the current global economic crisis is that it is creating both supply and demand shocksExtracted massive profits of the financial elite has now been battered

Overlooked Danger Of Mandatory Cremation Of Covid-19 Dead

Some quarters of Sri Lankans are indulging in a needlessly-caused and equally stubbornly promoted debate over the funeral managements of the Muslim COVID-19 victims.

An Alternate Perspective In Uncharted Waters

Fallout economic meltdown could exceed the deaths of COVID-19 in SLWith prudent/rational action, the country can be up and running in good order

Covid-19: Protect The Protectors

Sri Lankans did not seem to have been alarmed by the rapidity of spread or the looming threat the virus posed to their lives, despite more than half of the world having been struggling to survive.

Priority In Sri Lanka To Contain Further Spread

The COVID-19 pandemic is exacting an unprecedented toll on Asia and the Pacific. No country has been spared from the devastating impacts on well-being and shocks to the economy and healthcare systems. We know that with stronger investments in people and planet, some of these impacts could have been mitigated

Corona Pandemic: Lessons From War Zone Paradoxes

Normalcy can be defined as a state where we enjoy freedom from fear and hunger. With the new coronavirus pandemic spreading faster than virologists could imagine, the extent to which we fear death and disease determines the degree to which normalcy is destroyed.

Covid-19 Case Growth In Sri Lanka

Part 1 of this fact check identified the GMOA’s error in calculating the initial trajectory of the virus spread in Sri Lanka relative to Italy. The GMOA’s calculations are in Exhibit 2 and FactCheck’s calculations are in Exhibit 1.

We Can Survive And With A Lot Less!

Long queues seen at pharmacies on Thursday (April 2) reminded us that life is short and could become terribly shorter. We’ve learned discipline and honouring private space; now when we stand in queues we have to maintain a ‘distance’ of one metre from the person who is standing in front of us. The COVID -19 pandemic is teaching us painful lessons. One of the best lessons is about living with a lot less.

Can Covid-19 Change This System?

There are many positives that have come about due to the present Coronavirus despite there being no signs of the day we can move about freely again. One of those good signs is that the president of the country has got closer to the people thanks to the efforts he had taken to marshall the employees of serving his ‘force’.

Opposition Too Should Be Permitted To Serve People: SJB

The delay in closing the Airport had also paved the way for the spread of the virus. Government only had the election in mind. Therefore there was a delay in imposing a curfew and also closing down of the Airport

Pathfinder Foundation's 10 Basic Principles For Achieving Economic Recovery

Pathfinder Foundation’s 10 basic principles for achieving economic recovery

Releasing Funds From EPF; Is It The Last Resort?

There is a neccessity for the government to be actively involved in the economic activities for cushioning the impact of the coronovirus.

Smith Faces Competition For Australia Captaincy: Paine

Smith faces competition for Australia captaincy: Paine

Are We Missing A Life Lesson Here?

The growing concerns about the Coronavirus Pandemic and the irresponsible manner in which some citizens have behaved have given us a window to check out the mentality of the islanders in general.

Covid-19 And SMEs: Five Important Areas To Focus On During Tough Times

It is evident that the COVID-19 pandemic would create a significant economic impact globally.

Covid-19: Economic Impacts On Sri Lanka

COVID-19 has been rapidly outreaching across the globe, taking thousands of lives and pausing hundreds of economies.

Indefinite Curfew: Vulnerable Segments Require More Attention

The world is mourning. Sri Lanka too is in a critical state as two lives were already claimed by the killer coronavirus or COVID-19.

Reality Of Covid-19

In the 1960’s and early 70’s living under the Sirimavo Bandaranaike’s regime, one cannot forget the early morning bread queues. Then 7.00 am water cuts

SEEKING ACCURATE INFO DURING A PLAGUE

SEEKING ACCURATE INFO DURING A PLAGUE

Need for plan and creative approach to COVID-19 containment

Need for plan and creative approach to COVID-19 containment