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The use of Hate Speech in Social Media and its Challenges

Admin December 12, 2020

Written by – I. K. Prabha There is a popular saying that “the democratic right of any individual should end in the nose of the other”. Furthermore, the intellectual levels that exist between individuals and groups of individuals vary accordingly when dealing with society. It doesn’t

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Fake news in Social Media and its Process of Building Political Agendas

Admin December 12, 2020

Written by – I. K. Prabha “Sunatha, Dharetha Charatha Dhamme – Dhamma should be understood after hearing and comprehending well”, is one of the Buddha’s teachings. The phrase, “he who hears what the speaker says should listen consciously”, is used in day-to-day life. When focusing on the political communication process, fake news distorts and fabricates […]

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Infertility Pills and Dhammika Syrap

Admin December 11, 2020

Sampath Deshapriya The syrup produced by Mr. Dhammika Bandara to treat Covid19 patients has become a current topic in the field of Sri Lankan politics. It is said that Dhammika Bandara has produced this syrup using the ingredients that the God Kali hasrevealedby appearing in front of him. However this syrup does not become just […]

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The commission that learnt lessons

Admin December 10, 2020

Sampath Deshapriya Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam (LTTE) was defeated by Sri Lanka’s state military 18th May 2009 after a three-decade war. After that, Sri Lanka government was internationally accused of violating human rights. Six such charges were raised, and if five of them were proved, it would be an offence under the international human […]

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Fake News: Preying on the Dead

Admin December 8, 2020

Keerthika Mahalingam “Jaffna student dies in Colombo, relatives have suspicions about  her death” “Kelaniya University student dies. People suspect that Corona is the cause of death” “Relatives suspect reasons behind Jaffna student’s death and demand an inquest” Who is this student? What caused her death? News in Sinhala, English

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What Are the Different Types of Alcoholics?

Admin December 8, 2020

Individuals in this category are not fully developed, meaning that the brain can undergo significant developmental damage as a result of high alcohol consumption. This can lead to an ongoing addiction, severely impacting the individual’s quality of life as they get older and seriously impacting their physical and mental development. It is thought that most […]

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Jokes and Pranks are more innocent than Spam!

Admin December 7, 2020

Sachini D. Perera The Internet isn’t the only virtual avenue to reach the online population. Further, the Internet isn’t only geared towards information-surfing, communicating, selling and purchasing products and services nowadays. We see many cyber con artists who prey on users who are less aware of their digital health, digital privacy and overall digital literacy. […]

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Budgetary Allocations: What about Peace-building and Reconciliation?

Admin December 3, 2020

Kamanthi Wickramasinghe Located in the heart of Kilinochchi is an eatery, with around a dozen women preparing various delicacies unique to the Northern parts of Sri Lanka. From milk hoppers to ghee thosai and snacks made of gram flour, porridge, fresh juices and many other items are prepared here at affordable rates. This is what […]

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Peace, Reconciliation & Democracy: The Citizens’ Responsibility

Admin November 29, 2020

SAMPATH DESHAPRIYA The peace and reconciliation that must be built between the citizens of Sri Lanka is a topic that is completely outside mainstream political agendas. Throughout history, this topic has emerged only occasionally, creating an inadequate social discourse that is being undermined once again.Only when the Human Rights Council gathers Genevaare world leaders

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Bullying Burevi: Hate Speech Wreaks Havoc on Nature

Admin November 29, 2020

Sachini D. Perera Sri Lanka is a small island that experiences tropical monsoon weather in the last and first few months of every year. The cold weather in every December, heavy rains and winds can be seen in almost all countries. In addition, people in coastal areas are in danger with the possibility of cyclone […]