A disaster was in the making on Monday when at least 120 short-finned pilot whales came ashore in Sri Lanka and wound up being stranded. It was the biggest mass stranding in the country’s history, but fortunately, Sri Lanka’s navy and local volunteers were able to save all but … [Read more...] about Volunteers rescue at least 120 beached whales in Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka becomes measles-free after successful immunization scheme
The comeback of measles in recent years has become a significant threat to global health. The highly contagious viral disease has made its way across the globe fueled in part by a lack of access to vaccines, and complacency. In a landmark achievement, Sri Lanka defied the … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka becomes measles-free after successful immunization scheme
Brothers in arms
How the Amalean family made MAS Holdings Sri Lanka's biggest garment manufacturer - and one of the industry's best corporate citizens. Janet Paskin | March 2008 issue The plant was hot. Crowded. Poorly lit. Under the three previous owners, more than 400 garment workers, mostly … [Read more...] about Brothers in arms
