There are several wasp nests at the Thalwakele bus station, which is used by thousands of people daily. Commuters run the risk of being attacked by wasps. It is high time the authorities concerned took action to remove these nests. P. KETHEES Talawakelle
Every now and then there is something in the public domain that diverts people from their woes temporarily. This time round it happens to be the female teachers’ dress code – its supposed cultural significance and educative role in schools. Saris are said to inculcate ‘discipline’ in students, and so any hint of deviation from […]
On 05 November 2022, the time was 2115 hrs (9. 15 pm) along the airport expressway in the night. It had been raining all evening. There was a steady drizzle which needed the wipers at an intermediate setting. Some ‘bright spark’ had decided to switch off the expressway lighting (due economic pressure?), creating a situation […]
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By Dr Nihal D Amerasekera “In beer there is freedom, in wine there is health, in cognac there is power, and in water there is bacteria.” Anonymous Fermented beverages have existed since the neolithic period 10,000 BC. Alcohol has played an influential role in many ancient cultures and civilisations from China to Egypt. Romans even […]