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The story of Baddegama

Admin February 20, 2025

The name “Baddagama” holds a special place in literature, anthropology, and cinema as a representation of Sri Lanka’s social development and rural lifestyle patterns. The novel and film based on the small village of Baddagama successfully depicted the harsh realities of rural

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The Challenges Faced by Resettled Communities that Need to Be Addressed Urgently

Admin February 20, 2025

Herath Mudiyanselage Asiri In Sri Lanka, people who have undergone resettlement face numerous challenges due to social, economic, and political factors. This crisis, which has a history spanning several decades, did not arise overnight. Various circumstances, including the thirty-year civil war, the tsunami disaster, other natural and man-made calamities, development

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Employment Opportunities in Youth and the Gig Economy

Admin February 19, 2025

Padma Podi Manike What is the Gig Economy? The gig economy, a creation of the new technological era, is a cultural transformation that moves beyond traditional workforce management. It is a modern method of fulfilling business needs based primarily on independent services rather than full-time employment. Compared to conventional jobs, it is a more flexible, […]

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Early Marriage and Positive Social Development

Admin February 19, 2025

By: Padma Podi Manike Early marriage refers to a person getting married before reaching the legally recognized age of marriage. This concept can be observed in various countries and regional areas due to different cultural, economic, and social factors. It is timely to analyze how early marriage affects positive social development. Early Marriage and Educational […]

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Why Do People Not Register?

Admin February 18, 2025

-Herath Mudiyanselage Asiri The process of registering individuals is a crucial aspect of governmental administration, serving as a fundamental requirement for accessing citizens’ rights, administrative services, and support systems. In an era where everything is becoming increasingly digital, it is noticeable that in some areas of Sri Lanka, people do not actively

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Transformation of the Traditional Role of Rural Women

Admin February 18, 2025

Padma Podi Manike The cultural norm that traditionally confined rural women to household duties has evolved over time. Global technological advancements, economic shifts, and changes in social structures have redefined the role of rural women. 1. Economic Development and New Entrepreneurial Opportunities Emerging business opportunities, particularly in the tourism

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Socio-Economic Issues Faced by Sri Lankan Workers Due to Human Traffickers

Admin January 25, 2025

Sheneth Srimal Socio-Economic Issues Faced by Sri Lankan Workers Due to Human Traffickers For many Sri Lankans living in challenging social conditions, securing employment abroad appears to be the only viable path to improving their lives. However, this dream often turns into a nightmare, leading them down an unstable and unsafe path controlled by traffickers. […]

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The Cost of Progress: Indigenous Communities and the Vanishing Forests

Admin December 3, 2024

Historians and archaeologists have identified that indigenous people have lived in this country since the beginning of the 5th century BCE. The first inhabitants of a country are referred to as indigenous people. Over 13 million indigenous people live in 136 countries around the world. In Sri Lanka, approximately 500,000 indigenous people live in 62 […]

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Ambuluwawa: A Tower of Harmony as Tall as the Heights of Unity

Admin November 30, 2024

by Sudeepa Lakshan The Ambuluwawa Tower majestically rises near Gampola in the western slopes of the Central Province. Attracting both local and international tourists, this iconic structure offers more than just panoramic views. It serves as a symbol of social and environmental service, representing the balance between nature and humanity. Known as the Ambuluwawa

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“The Beddagana wetlands, a place that compassionate people must preserve.”

Admin November 29, 2024

The Beddagana Wetland Park, located in Kotte, the administrative capital of Sri Lanka, is a sensitive ecological zone rich in biodiversity, nestled amidst an urban environment filled with buildings. Covering approximately 40 acres, the Beddagana wetlands are home to several endemic and threatened species of plants and animals in Sri Lanka. The area has recorded […]