One often hears expressions like – “even the WHO (or FAO) has approved so and so … which is what we follow”. The local equivalent being...
As per a news item in The Island of 23rd July 2021, US Embassy officials, led by Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz, held discussions with SLMC leader...
By Jayampathy Molligoda/ Chairman, Sri Lanka Tea Board During the last 18 months, we have seen excellent performance by Sri Lankan tea industry, especially due...
” Lula Nethi Walata Kanaya Pandithaya” ! “Lulaa” and “Kanaya” are two distinct species of inland fish, the former always taken to be wise and dominating. When...
Being a Buddhist by birth, with only a basic understanding of Buddhist teachings, one might question my competence to say what follows. However, as a keen...
There had been several letters in the press where the Minister for Power, Dallas Alahapperuma, has enthusiastically declared to achieve 70% of power from Renewable Sources...
When I was told that the Army was administering Sinopharm Covid vaccinations at Viharamaha Devi Park with special provisions for individuals with disabilities, I decided to...
Dr. Upul Wijayawardhana (UW) is a regular contributor to this newspaper. His articles are almost always interesting and sometimes they provide valuable perspectives. I find his...
I write with reference to a letter on night soil as a source of fertiliser by my good friend Upali Wickremasinghe which appeared in the Island...
I have heard the Minister of Agriculture, speaking in Parliament, defending the ban on importing inorganic fertilisers, say that fertilisers are one of the causes of...