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- May 11th Indefinite Hartal: Plug The Gaps (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Deal Is Not A Solution – Restart Decisive Struggle Against Government Attacks! (Category: Breaking News)
- Risk Of Another Tsunami Disaster: Are We Adequately Prepared? (Category: Breaking News)
- Manikavasagam’s News Experience, A News Textbook (Category: Breaking News)
The government is to allocate Rs. 1 billion for Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology next year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. President Wickremesinghe commented on the potential for Artificial Intelligence technology to contribute to the country’s development. He instructed officials from the Ministry of Technology to form a presidential task force comprising AI experts and prepare...
- Ranil briefs Facebook owners on fight against fake news (Category: Breaking News)
- AI to be introduced in Sri Lankan schools as pilot project (Category: Breaking News)
- President presents budget with no “fairy tales” (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka gets tips on good governance from India (Category: Breaking News)
The benchmark of eco-luxury hotels located in the heartlands of north-central Sri Lanka, Jetwing Vil Uyana’s story from concept to operations is a testament to the positive impact a hotel can have on the planet. Drawing inspiration from the Barnes wetland on the outskirts of London and from ancient Sri Lanka, Jetwing embarked on a […]
- Jetwing walks away with armful of medals at ‘Culinary Art 2011’ (Category: Business)
- Jetwing introduces Galle Heritage Villa (Category: Business)
- International award-winning culinary expert Nuwan Silva handpicked by Courtyard by Marriott Colo... (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has warned of a Sri Lanka-like situation if elections are not held. “Pakistan would face a Sri Lanka-like situation,” he said adding “This is not a warning, it is my analysis; the people till now have remained peaceful at the party rallies and public gatherings with a hope that the elections […]
- Imran Khan says Sri Lanka was under control during Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- Imran Khan warns Pakistan heading towards Sri Lanka-like situation (Category: Breaking News)
- Imran Khan says no to Sri Lanka style mass protests (Category: Breaking News)
- Imran says world believed Pakistan will end up like Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy At a time the US secretary of state Anthony Blinken has applauded the ‘extraordinary contribution’ of the Amb Julie Chung for Sri Lanka on the 120th anniversary of Korean immigrants’ arrival in America, the Colombo government has cause to be concerned about the trajectory of bilateral relations. Worse still, acerbic and […]
- US designates Wasantha Karannagoda for human rights violations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka regrets decision by US to designate Karannagoda (Category: Breaking News)
- United States blacklists Wasantha Karannagoda for human rights violations (Category: Breaking News)
- IGP among cops and politicians who met MR (Category: Breaking News)
Police say that future actions regarding the notorious drug peddler and criminal gang member Sinhara Amal Saminda Silva, alias ÂKudu Anju, will be taken in accordance with the instructions of the Attorney General (AG).
BBC reported that Cuba’s communist government has cancelled Monday’s traditional May Day parade because of acute fuel shortages. Every year hundreds of thousands of people are bussed in from across the island to fill Havana’s Revolution Square on International Workers’ Day. It is the first time since the 1959 revolution that the celebrations have been […]
- Taliban and China firm agree Afghanistan oil extraction deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope Benedict XVI: Lying in state at the Vatican begins (Category: Breaking News)
- Protesters among prisoners pardoned by Iran leader (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that at least 11 people have died following a gas leak in northern India. Women and children are among those who died in the port city of Ludhiana in Punjab state. Several people were found unconscious in their homes. The area was sealed off and residents were evacuated after many reported breathing difficulties. […]
- Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump arrives in Florida ahead of court appearance (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Tense wait as ex-cyclone moves over New Zealand’s most northern region (Category: Breaking News)
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced that it has reduced the fuel prices with effect from midnight today (April 30).
A last-ball thriller that ended with Sikandar Raza pulling Matheesha Pathirana for three quick runs stunned a Chepauk crowd that may have expected their team to return home with a win and get closer to the top of the table. Chennai Super Kings had almost everything going for them;Devon Conway walloped an unbeaten 92, MS […]
- VIDEO: Tracking the 'kings of camouflage' (Category: Technology)
- Kingsmeadows stabbing death (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Another day in paradise (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Real Underbelly erupts in Sydney (Category: AU, New South Wales)
The ‘Women Plus Bazaar 2023’ exhibition organized for the first time with the aim of empowering Sri Lankan women was declared open by President Ranil Wickremesinghe at Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo today (30).
President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed officials from the Ministry of Technology to form a presidential task force comprising AI experts and prepare a concept paper to promote Artificial Inteligence usage in the country. The President highlighted the potential of Artificial Intelligence in various fields, including agriculture, education, health, fisheries, and industry.
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a two-day visit to the Maldives next week, while Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari will head to Sri Lanka, to bolster defence and strategic ties with two nations amid China s expanding inroads in Indian Ocean Region.
- Indian Air Chief arrives (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Air Force Chief arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Air Force Commander arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Air Force Chief calls on Commander. (Category: Breaking News)
Former President Maithripala Sirisena says that obtaining financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is essential, and that he also ruled the country with the money received from the IMF during his tenure.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has commented on the potential for Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to contribute to the country s development, during a recent discussion at the President s Office.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that 18 Sri Lankans who are currently residing in the Republic of Sudan have rejected to be evacuated from the country and repatriated to Sri Lanka.
The Women Plus Bazaar 2023 exhibition organized for the first time with the aim of empowering Sri Lankan women was declared open by President Ranil Wickremesinghe at Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo today (30).
- Old Tradition (Category: Business)
- Hell bent on destruction (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Horrible noises annoy women more (Category: Technology)
- Five lesser-spotted things in the census (Category: Technology)
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized a stock of expired artificial flavours used for flavouring food in a shop at Maradana Technical Junction.
Several political parties and trade unions will tomorrow (May 01) celebrate International Workers Day, marking the occasion with rallies and processions in towns across the country.
Gunfire and heavy artillery fire persisted over the weekend in parts of Sudan s capital Khartoum, residents said, despite the extension of a cease-fire between the country s two top generals, whose battle for power has killed hundreds and sent thousands fleeing for their lives.
The Ministry of Justice has decided to obtain public opinions and suggestions with regard to the new proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill.
The entry of vehicles to Horton Plains has temporarily been halted, owing to an accident of a bus in which a family was travelling to visit Horton Plains, Officer-In-Charge of the Pattipola Police Station IP Anil Jayasinghe said.
- Scientist on rare slender loris find (Category: Technology)
- Road to World s End blocked by earthslip (Category: Breaking News)
- President on observation tour of Horton Plains National Park (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to spend 550 million rupees to improve road to World's End (Category: Breaking News)
The Institute for Security Governance (ISG), in the United States conducted a three (03) day workshop on Institutional Capacity Building for the Sri Lanka Navy. The programme held from 25th to 27th April 2023 at the Navy Headquarters came to a successful end, enhancing the capacity and capabilities of the Navy in various areas.
- Navy will have to be further strengthened - Defence Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- Capacity building training programme conducted by European Union begins at Navy Headquarters (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy commander Nishantha Ulugetenne promoted to rank of Admiral (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy Commander promoted to the rank of Admiral (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Labor and Foreign Employment Hon. Manusha Nanayakkara stated that steps will be taken to prepare the new integrated labor law to avoid the complexities of the existing labor law. Hon Minister stated above at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labor and Foreign Employment affairs held in Parliament recently (25).
- Smith moves aside but proud of new role (Category: Western Australia)
- Saudi, SL agree to streamline recruitment (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposing 13th Amendment was a violation of the constitution : Dilan Perera (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka government to table amended private sector pension acts in parliament despite protests (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has warned the powerful people that violent protests will break out in the country if the elections were not held. ÂPakistan would face a Sri Lanka-like situation, he added.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) says that many individuals who are qualified to obtain higher education lose access to state universities.
A Texas man went next door with a rifle and fatally shot five of his neighbors, including an 8-year-old boy, after they asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard because they were trying to sleep, authorities said Saturday.
Galle District community medical specialist, Dr. Amila Chandrasiri says Leptospirosis disease is spreading into a severe epidemic in the Southern Province.
Former Executive Director of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) and now a whistleblower, Thushan Gunawardena has exposed the alleged sale of canned fish unfit for human consumption by the Government in 2021. Gunawardena published an email sent to State owned Sathosa outlets in July 2021 directing them to sell canned fish banned by the Ports […]
- Whistleblower to make more revelations (Category: Breaking News)
- Local canned fish manufacturers allege Sathosa trying to buy imported tinned fish despite self-s... (Category: Breaking News)
- Rear Admiral Ananda Peiris takes over Lak Sathosa (Category: Breaking News)
- Rear Admiral Ananda Peiris takes over Lak Sathosa (Category: Breaking News)
The Galle Literary Festival is set to return in January 2024 on a directive issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, after a lapse of several years. With a focus on promoting the tourism industry, a series of programs featuring various art forms will be held in the areas of Galle, Matara, Ahangama, and Hikkaduwa in January […]
- Champika Ranawaka hints at contesting Presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- UNP decides to pick Ranil as presidential candidate (Category: Breaking News)
- IGP among cops and politicians who met MR (Category: Breaking News)
- Wijeyadasa not ruling out contesting presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
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