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Author: Samya Senaratne

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Colombo, Environment, Politics and Governance

Hakka Patas: The Bane of Elephants in Sri Lanka

Hakka patas (a cynical Sinhala term which translates as jaw breaker) are small improvised explosive devices, also known as a Homemade Explosive Device (HED), which consist of gun powder, stones, lead and…

Samya Senaratne Samya Senaratne on 04/11/2024
Colombo, Economy, Environment, Politics and Governance

Plight of Blue Whales in Sri Lankan Waters

Sri Lanka has had multiple reports of threats posed to the lives of blue whales off its southern coast, with incidents having increased in frequency in the recent past. Reports indicate that…

Samya Senaratne Samya Senaratne on 10/08/202310/08/2023
Colombo, Development, Environment, Human Security

Human-Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka – Undoing Thousands of Years of Coexistence

The elephant is a symbol of pride, and of cultural and religious significance to Sri Lankans. They have been a feature of attraction, bringing large numbers of tourists to Sri Lanka’s National…

Samya Senaratne Samya Senaratne on 09/14/202009/14/2020

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