Sathmi Witharana
Sathmi Yomini Witharana is an Attorney-at-Law called to the Bar (Sri Lanka) in 2025. She holds an
LLB(Hons) and an LLM in International Business Law from the University of Staffordshire.
Her published work includes research papers in law journals and newspaper articles primarily focused
on contemporary legal issues. In addition to legal writing, Sathmi engages in creative writing, book and
movie reviews, blending her passion for history and culture. Further to that she has led and moderated
discussions at the Bar Association of Sri Lanka and universities.
At FlashNews.lk, she contributes insightful analyses of current issues and social norms, offers fresh
perspectives on books and movies, and brings untold stories to life through poetry.
Articles by Sathmi Witharana
Through the Lens of the Streets: Capturing Life’s Unscripted Stories
Street photography is society’s mirror—capturing raw, unfiltered moments of everyday life. On World Photography Day, Ushan Gunasekera shares how empathy and observation transform fleeting scenes into timeless archives of culture and humanity.
Memoirs of a Tusker
"Memoirs of a Tusker" by Sathmi Yomini Witharana is a heartfelt poem told through the eyes of a sacred tusker. It captures his journey from tranquil plains to carrying Sri Lanka’s most revered treasure, reflecting duty, faith, and the timeless honor of tradition under the shelter of the triple gem.