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By Dr. Manoj Samarathunga manoj.thm@mgt.rjt.ac.lk Sri Lanka is stepping into an unprecedented era with lots of variables in the economic and social equations getting unbalanced. Shortages of essential commodities and services keep the general public away from both home and work. Recent incidents reported from Mirihana and from other parts of the country signify the […]
Thursday 25th November, 2021 The private sector has been allowed to import agrochemicals with effect from yesterday. Sri Lankan farmers, who are celebrating the success of their protest campaign, should be thankful to their Indian counterparts who brought the mighty Modi government to its knees after a year-long struggle. The Indian farmers’ victory gave a […]
by Rasanjalie Kularathne and Dr.Manoj Samarathunga “I’m not happy to live in Sri Lanka” – a housewife “I can earn more money if I go abroad” – a doctor “I want my children to have a better future” – a school teacher “Sri Lanka is on an economic bomb” – a university lecturer “Many of […]
Wednesday 24th November, 2021 Two Sri Lankan academics, in an article published in today’s Midweek Review section, discuss the vexed issue of brain drain affecting this country. They have identified the causative factors and suggested some ways and means of breaking the back of the problem. Their arguments are tenable and worth consideration. We, however, […]