King Sasanka – Sri Lankan Writer & Retired Aviation Professional.

Understanding Bipolar Manic Disorder: Symptoms, Treatment, and Management Bipolar manic disorder is a complex mental health condition marked by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. Recognising the signs of a manic episode early is crucial for effective bipolar disorder treatment and long-term stability. 1. What is Bipolar Manic Disorder? Bipolar disorder involves cycles of emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression). A manic episode represents the high phase, where individuals experience intense emotional elevation, boundless energy, and unusually high activity levels that significantly impact daily life and decision-making. 2. How to Detect Bipolar Mania Symptoms Identifying bipolar mania symptoms requires looking for sudden and intense behavioral shifts that last for at least a week. Key warning signs include: Decreased need for sleep while feeling completely energized. Rapid speech, racing thoughts, and jumping quickly between different ideas. Inflated self-este...

Uganda Honours the Israeli Commando Who Died at Entebbe — 50 Years Later By Sasanka De Silva Uganda has unveiled a monument to Israeli commando Yoni Netanyahu at Entebbe Airport, 50 years after he died leading the 1976 hostage rescue operation. It is one of the more remarkable twists in the history of the Entebbe hostage crisis. Fifty years after Israeli commandos stormed Uganda's Entebbe Airport to rescue hostages from a hijacked Air France aircraft, Uganda has erected a memorial monument to the Israeli officer who was killed during the operation. The officer was Lieutenant Colonel Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu , commander of the Israeli Sayeret Matkal special forces unit that led the assault. He was the older brother of Benjamin Netanyahu, who would later become Israel's prime minister. From hostage crisis to historic monument On 27 June 1976, Air France Flight 139 was hijacked after leaving Athens while travelling from Tel Aviv to Paris. The hijackers diverted the air...