Despite Supreme Court orders, impunity for raggers often prevails Words by The Examiner Ragging has been illegal for almost three decades. The Supreme Court has issued strict anti-ragging orders. Universities have marshals and hotlines. But students continue to suffer serious injuries. Read more →
Where to go and what to read Words by The Examiner This evening, build your "climate character" (presumably no hotties allowed) at Lakmahal's eco writing workshops – they’re on during the weekend too. Ready yourself to storm the barricades with a burgundy Read more →
Spotlight Government mulls extending judges' terms, lawyers cry foul Words by The Examiner Some think the president favours the incumbent chief justice, Surasena, because he’s expediting high profile cases. The government says the idea to extend judges terms has nothing to do with personalities, its meant to retain expertise in the understaffed justice system. Read more →
Can machines rescue Ceylon Tea? Words by The Examiner Around the world, tea estates are turning to drones and harvesting machines to manage labour shortages. But high equipment costs, hilly terrain, and concerns over quality will make the transition for Sri Lanka especially difficult. Read more →
Where to go and what to read Words by The Examiner This evening, the Barefoot Gallery reopens to a show from Alex Stewart. Kiku’s DJs take us back to the 90s. Or solve a murder mystery at the Shangri-La's Tiki Bar — presumably Read more →
Spotlight Celebrity monks grab thousands of acres using obscure "pooja bhoomi" gazettes Words by The Examiner Monks striving for a “Buddhist renaissance” occupy over 2,000 acres in Trinco’s Kuchchaveli. They believe “pooja bhoomi” gazettes give them land ownership, but the physical planning department insists the land's state-owned. Read more →
New cricket constitution within weeks, cricket chair hopes Words by The Examiner The cricket board’s interim committee says Jay Shah, the ICC Chair, is impressed with their work. If there aren’t any googlies, a new cricketing constitution will cross the boundary next month, the committee hopes. Read more →