Congress fast-forwards China
The 18th National Congress of the Communist
Party of China (CPC) was successfully convened in Beijing from
November 8 to 14. The whole world, as well as Sri Lanka friends
place high attention on this event. Today, I'm honoured to brief you
on the 18th National Congress of the CPC through answering the
following questions.
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The Human Dimension
FORGIVING A DRUNKEN MANIAC
It is not going to be easy for Chilli and her
family to deal with her handicap – but the remarkable forgiveness
displayed by this young girl should lighten all our hearts. There is
soothing, healing power in forgiveness. As often cited, those who
have been able to forgive their tormentors in the concentration
camps of World War II were the ones able to recover faster than
others who chose to live their pain, their bitterness of being hurt,
long enough to physically and mentally suffer from all that
collected hatred,
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Prison reform: Correctional system needs correction
The events, incidents and the toll following the
riots at Welikada underscores a tragedy within. For the past five
years the largest segment constituting the inmate population is made
up of persons held for substance misuse if not sale of substances.
Close on 65 percent make up this segment of whom 50 percent are
married.
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