ITS – for a better transport system

Sri Lanka would face a crisis when the number of vehicles in the country reaches five million by the end of the year with limited road capacity, Deputy Minister of Transport Rohana Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament recently. He said that statistically, one out of four families owned a vehicle today.

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Vignettes

Has philosophy lost its lustre?

Philosophy is no longer a popular subject even at universities. Only a very few undergraduates follow courses in philosophy. Even general readers have a pet aversion to philosophy as it is a highly abstract subject.

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Thorns on the Side

Saving the environment

The environment will be under the spotlight again when the world celebrates World Environment Day (WED) on Tuesday. The annual event is an opportunity to reflect on protecting and preserving our environment which is facing a multitude of challenges. The event has gained impetus with the Rio Earth Summit just a couple of weeks away.

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