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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is swiftly becoming the bedrock of global technological progress, and India is experiencing this transformative wave with significant impact. Over the last few years, AI has gained prominence in India, affecting various sectors and reshaping the way we live and work. The AI journey in India began in the late 20th century […]
Since its separation in 1947 from India, entire Pakistan and its leadership have been surviving because of Anti-India sentiments. While India is on its path to becoming the top superpower of the world & the fourth largest economy, Pakistan is struggling to even provide food to its nationals. The current protests in various parts of […]
At least 50 people have died in Afghanistan in flooding following heavy rain in the northern province of Baghlan, a spokesman for the Ministry of the Interior said, adding that the death toll may rise. Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qaniee told the Reuters news agency that there had been flooding in more than five districts […]
As cyber threats escalate globally, the imperative to design, deploy, and utilize AI securely has never been more pressing. There’s an urgent call to adopt proactive measures, heighten threat awareness, and prioritize cybersecurity education to safeguard not only ourselves, but also our organizations and data. Recently, Microsoft unveiled its sixth edition of Cyber Signals, a […]
at the lowest price. He said this will help make the airline […]
In the wake of vessel re-routings, aimed at avoiding the Red Sea, bunker demand across ports in both India and Sri Lanka has witnessed a significant surge, highlighting a growing challenge for the maritime industry. While India contends with supply shortages, Sri Lankan ports are experiencing a notable increase in activity. According to S&P Global […]
by Rajan Philips Mass killings are rare in Canada and Sri Lankans living overseas have never been victims of mass killings anywhere. Both truisms were shattered last week when six Sri Lankans comprising four children, their mother, and a family friend were brutally killed by another Sri Lankan teenager in Barrhaven, Ottawa. All of them […]
Ayubowan Wanakkam Good morning! International Mother Language Day is celebrated on 21 February every year by UNESCO and the UN to highlight the significance of languages in advancing human and social development. The theme for 2024 is “Multilingual education – a pillar of learning and intergenerational learning” which is crucial for inclusive education and to […]
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has encouraged Indians to visit Sri Lanka if they want to travel overseas on holiday. He also noted that India’s assistance to Sri Lanka during its economic crisis has played a key role in enhancing India’s image among Sri Lankan citizens. “My first advice to you, the next […]
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By Uditha Devapriya Speaking at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, January 3, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the government would be deploying a Navy vessel to the Red Sea. Wickremesinghe pointed out that the disruption of shipping lanes in the region would lead to increased freight charges and cargo costs, increasing import prices in the […]
By N Sathiya Moorthy Reports of consensual sex involving over 5,000 girls under 16 (hence ‘legal rape) in just one police division, Kandy, should be a cause for serious national concern. The fact that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has sought further information in the matter, obviously for possible corrective measures that the government could initiate could only […]
[An article based on the Keynote Address delivered by Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, recently at the Annual Research Symposium 2023 of the University of Colombo] Introduction Inflation affects every aspect of our lives; it is a force that shapes our purchasing power, influences our financial decisions, and […]
By Uditha Devapriya Interactions are about connections. Connections are not always about commonalities. After all, it is not just commonalities that are celebrated, it is also differences. There are many ways of celebrating differences, many ways of affirming them. The Interact Movement in Sri Lanka is now almost 60 years old. The Interact Club of […]
Budget highlights Following are the highlights of Budget proposals made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Parliament yesterday: New economic and political system The President said in order not to fall back into a crisis, the economic and political system of Sri Lanka must be created anew. He said that a new social consensus should be […]
* Tax revenue to be raised by 47.1% in 2024 * Rs 10,000 increase for public sector workers * Pensioners to get Rs 2,500 allowance * Rs. 450 bn reserved for bank recapitalization * Four new universities to be established * 20% of state banks to be given off by Saman Indrajith President Ranil Wickremesinghe, […]
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Palestinian health officials now say that at least 471 people were killed by an explosion at a hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday night. They blame an Israeli air strike, but Israel’s military says the blast was caused by a failed rocket launch by the militant group Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The BBC’s Rushdi Abu Alouf […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered Police protection for Israelis in Sri Lanka and also condemned the unprecedented attack by Hamas on Israel killing a large number of civilians. The President told the Cabinet that there are several Sri Lankans working in Israel and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must locate them and ensure their safety. […]
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SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR ICC U19 MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP SRI LANKA 2024 Five venues in Colombo set to stage the action from 13 January, with the Final on 4 February at R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium 15th edition of the event will see the most exciting young talent in world cricket compete over 41 […]The post INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COUNCIL appeared first on Sri Lanka Cricket.
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi is visiting Russia for security talks, as Moscow seeks continued support for its war on Ukraine. A close ally of Moscow, Beijing is accused of supporting Russia indirectly during the war, which it denies. Mr Wang’s trip is thought to be paving the way for Vladimir Putin to make a […]
By Saman Indrajith Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) leader and Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development, Jeevan Thondaman, plans to bring the grievances of his community before Global Union Federation Public Services International in Geneva and other international fora, such as the World Economic Forum and International Labor Organization, next month, he said. “I […]
Talks between Sri Lanka and its international bondholders will seek common ground on how much of a hit should be incurred by domestic banks and holders of debt of the country's state-owned enterprises (SOEs), two sources with direct knowledge said.The post Sri Lanka bondholders talks focus on state enterprise debt, domestic banks – sources appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breakin...
By Shamindra Ferdinando Two specialist doctors, Ajith Amarasinghe and Nilupul Perera, on behalf of the Eksath Janaraja Peramuna, have urged all MPs to sink their difference and vote for the no-faith motion against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. Addressing the media at the party office, they emphasised that if the no-faith motion was passed that would […]
By Ifham Nizam The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday assured that despite the prevailing difficult weather conditions, it would not burden consumers with another electricity tariff revision. The CEB also said that the generation of thermal power, on a daily basis, had been increased to 64 percent from 30 percent. “We are facing difficult conditions […]
By Saman Indrajith The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) on Thursday (17) granted approval for purchasing 100MW of electricity from the private sector on a short-term basis.The approval of PUCSL has been granted to the transmission licensee under section 43(4)(c)(ii) of Sri Lanka Electricity Act No.20 of 2009 (as amended). The Ceylon Electricity […]
Sri Lanka’s largest bilateral creditor, China, has assured the island nation its help in effectively addressing the debt challenges as it has to finalise the external and domestic debt restructuring of a whopping USD 41 billion by September before the IMF’s first review