Week-11-2025

Authorities removed hundreds of unauthorised coastal buildings this year. But when they tried to demolish an illegal cafe on Trinco’s public beach, monks erected a Buddha statue. The authenticity of the monks’ Pooja Bhoomi deed is in question and officials object to the law’s selective application.

As war and the economic crises choked the domestic industry, some construction companies have looked to foreign markets. Today, Sri Lankan builders sign their names on projects from Uganda to Oman. But local conditions still clip their wings.

The Season is upon us, but Friday is still dead. The only stirrings are a wine tasting at La Maison.  More luck on Saturday. Film scores maybe lowbrow, but theatre music can’t possibly be.