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The stigma associated with COVID-19 and the fear of being cremated is now forcing some sectors of the community to avoid PCR/antigen testing. This could lead to uncontrolled eruption of new clusters – Pic by Shehan GunasekaraIn the last few months, considerable scientific evidence has been published in international peer reviewed journals about the novel coronavirus and its environmental impact, enabling …

Situation report   Ethnic violence against the minority Muslims in Sri Lanka was witnessed again last night in a series of attacks in Aluthgama and Beruwela.    The tensions which were already present for several days due to a personal incident between two individuals 9A Muslim and A Sinhalese) that led to a brawl has now developed into ethnic violence …

The recent floods that have wreaked havoc on the Eastern Province has left in its wake much misery and suffering as many people have lost their provisions and sources of livelihood. This has particularly affected the Ampara and Batticaloa districts. Badly affected areas include Kalmunai, Sainthamaruthu, Maruthamunai and Nindavur as well as certain parts of Sammanthurai, Natpattimunai, and Pandiruppu. The …