By H.L.D. Mahindapala It is just not possible to make a claim for statehood without first defining its physical borders. It is like making a claim for a piece of land: The claimant must have a deed which defines the boundaries. Consequently, all available evidence, including concoctions, is drawn specifically to outline the borders – […]

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By Charles.S.Perera Tamils of Sri Lanka should change their separatist identity , to become patriots accepting Sri Lanka as their motherland.  The death of the Tamil civilians due to  terrorism and the death of Sinhala youth fighting against terrorism would be in vain if the Tamils in the North continue to claim separation from the […]

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Ruwan M Jayatunge M.D. Abstract:  Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (m-TBI) has become one of the major public health problems. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that more than 1.7 million Americans sustain TBI each year. The leading causes of m-TBI are falls, motor vehicle crashes, and sports injuries. The survivors with m-TBI often experience […]

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By Janaka Alahapperuma Sri Lanka has identified as the most child-friendly government in the South Asian region, according to a new groundbreaking report which measures the child-friendliness of the South Asian governments. This fact has been revealed by the South Asian Report on the Child-Friendliness of Governments compiled by the South Asia Initiative to End Violence […]

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Shenali D Waduge It is not only in Sri Lanka that the issue of loudspeaker usage by mosques has generated public debate and outrage. In Sri Lanka despite a Supreme Court interim order the loudspeakers from mosques are a regular feature adding to provocation has been its use even on poya days. Even in the […]

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