King Sasanka – Sri Lankan Writer & Retired Aviation Professional.

Yesterday, we were invited to a friend’s home for dinner, only to find them struggling with a sudden, unannounced water cut.  Today, the crisis hit home.  Our taps are dry, and the story remains the same: no prior notice, no timeline, and no clear answers. When I called the Water Board hotline (1939), I was told they are facing "capacity issues" and have moved to a staggered supply.   This leaves me, and likely many of you, with two glaring questions: The Logic Gap: After the massive downpours we’ve experienced over the last few months, how are we facing "capacity issues" so soon? If the reservoirs are full, is this a failure of infrastructure, treatment, or management? The Communication Gap: We live in a fast-paced digital era. We aren't in medieval times relying on smoke signals, bells, or carrier pigeons to stay informed. In an age of SMS alerts, social media, and instant apps, why is the Board unable to provide preemptive notifications for planned interrup...

This matrimonial advertisement appeared in one of the weekend newspapers today.  Quote: Father seeks a graduate daughter,​employed in the public sector or having permanent employment,​ pretty,​ slim, ​born in Kandy or Colombo districts areas,​only for his government employee (in the public sector),​ graduate son, ​born in 1984. Female university lecturers preferred, ​should not be from Galle or Matara districts. Reply with all details.  Unquote. I could not believe my eyes seeing it and thinking that such people do exist in this century still. One may argue that it is his or their choice. Yes, I agree that it was his or their choice but choices, as this made with prejudices, are going to harm society more, if allows to propagate openly and or discreetly. Such people belong to the Stone age and not to the Digital era. I feel sorry for the unlucky woman going into that household if they are really lucky to find one.