Kumala Wijeratne

Reporter

Kumala joined Global Press in Sri Lanka after completing the Global Press training program in 2012. Her coverage of Tamil brides rejecting grooms who want dowries was voted among the Best of Global Press 2015.

Articles

Economy

Toddy Tapping, a Traditional Sri Lankan Job, Faces Extinction

Global Health

By Donating Eyes, Sri Lankans Give Sight to People Worldwide

Arts

Food Stalls Open in Sri Lanka for the Annual Vesak and Poson Holidays

Economy

Religious Day Brings Gold-Buying Frenzy For Sri Lankans Looking for Prosperity

Human Rights

Women Bound to Muslim Law in Sri Lanka Seek Changes to End Discrimination

Economy

Sri Lankan Three-Wheeler Drivers Get Boost From New Mobile Apps for On-Demand Service

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Environment

Sri Lanka Destroys Poached Ivory in Ceremony

Arts

Fewer Sri Lankans Learning Malay Language of their Ancestors

Environment

Sri Lanka Customs Unit Leads Fight Against Smuggling of Artifacts, Endangered Species

Arts

Astrologer Becomes a Star in Sri Lanka Based on History of Making Accurate Predictions

Human Rights

Tamil Brides in Sri Lanka Reject Grooms Demanding Dowries

Human Rights

Needs of Sri Lanka’s Muslim Community Prompt Women to Learn, Provide Funeral Preparations

Arts

Innovative Sri Lankan Designer Revives Batik Tradition, Empowers Workers