Author: Ishfa Ishak

A pervasive violation of human rights that continues to influence communities all over the world is violence against women and girls. The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is marked on November 25th each year. The United Nations designated this day to raise awareness and shed light on the alarming prevalence of violence against women. This day is also known as Orange Day. UN Women recognizes orange as a symbol of a better future free from violence against women and girls. The concern of violence against women is ubiquitous and includes various forms of abuse including physical…

In the grand tapestry of life, ecosystems are the vibrant threads that weave harmony together. Every year on June 5th, people around the world come together to celebrate World Environment Day. This significant event was established globally by the United Nations in 1972. World Environment Day 2023 will have a theme focused on ways to combat plastic pollution as part of the initiative #BeatPlasticPollution. Highlighting the urgent need to heal Mother Nature and revive damaged ecosystems across the globe. On the canvas of our Earth, strokes of pollution and scars of exploitation have marred its natural beauty. One of the…

The FIFA World Cup starting right today is a great feast for our football-manias. 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar to happen from 20th of November to 18th of December. When and where is the World Cup opening ceremony 2022 ? The opening ceremony will be on the 20th November, it will begin one hour before the game at 17:00 AST (GMT+3) / 09:00 ET. This resplendent opening ceremony will commence at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. The stadium with maximum capacity of 60,000 seaters. This grand ceremony is expected to be a lavish celebration full of light and…

“Justice and Truth will always win, I know there is no evidence for the allegations against me. I knew that one day, they will have to pay my salary and reinstate me.” Dr Mohammed Shafi Shihabdeen Senior House Officer, Gynaecology Unit On the 20th of June 2022, Dr Mohammed Shafi Shihabdeen was interviewed by our Editor-in-Chief, Mr Abdul Thawwab Ishaque via a phone call.The interview begins with the introduction of Dr Shafi, performing as a Senior House Officer of the Gynaecology unit at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital. Dr Shafi stated that he is currently in the private sector and the…

Monkeypox virus virally occurring now in several regions has brought out attention over besides Covid-19 virus. Concerns are rising about will this Monkeypox virus brings back a pandemic What is the Monkeypox virus? Currently, scientists are researching on alert about the globally spreading virus called Monkeypox. This Monkeypox virus (MPV or MPXV) is a disease similar to smallpox called variola (VARV). This virus is a member of the orthopoxvirus family, which also includes cowpox (CPX), vaccina (VACV) and Monkeypox (MPV or MPXV). Monkeypox virus is a double-stranded DNA zoonotic virus that causes Monkeypox in humans and other animals too. This…

Sri Lanka is now currently facing an extreme crisis. People are frustrated due to the pro-government activities and the cause of the economic crisis. People are exhausted standing in queues for the very basic needs like gas, fuel, food, extended number of power cuts and price increases for every basic need. People are facing an extremely stressed life for food. And now every citizen of Srilanka has risen up against the wrong that has been done to this beautiful mother Lanka, with a sense of unity, no racism and camaraderie that is breathtaking to behold. People have begun their protests…