An economist who is also the recipient of the 1995 Sasakawa International Environmental Prize, instituted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Founder of Sri Lanka's sarvodaya movement turns 80
A T Ariyaratne: conscience keeper of a bruised nation
No lead in Lanka
Sri Lanka is set to curb atmospheric lead pollution by introducing lead-free petrol for its cars
Cash-strapped UN
The global godfather of nations - The United Nations Organization is bankrupt and counting its pennies
Commoner's scientist passes away
Cyril Ponnamperuma's death leaves a void in the world's scientific community