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Sri Lanka team registered a stunning straight sets victory over Iran at the CAVA Nations League Men’s Volleyball Tournament at the National Stadium in Islamabad on Wednesday. It was their second victory of the tournament after having earlier beaten Afghanistan. Their only defeat was at the hands of Pakistan. The national team captained by Deepthi Romesh comprise Manoj […]
Dr B. J. C. Perera MBBS(Cey), DCH(Cey), DCH(Eng), MD(Paed), MRCP(UK), FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Lon), FRCPCH(UK), FSLCPaed, FCCP, Hony FRCPCH(UK), Hony. FCGP(SL) Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior Fellow, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Joint Editor, Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health The diagnosis of a condition called autism in a child has the [...
During the first quarter of 2024, Bank of Ceylon demonstrated impressive growth and resilience, achieving a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 9.3 billion, a substantial increase compared to the previous year, illustrating its dedication in challenging economic conditions. As favorable conditions emerge, the Sri Lankan economy is expected to achieve moderate growth in 2024, […]
Gateway College, Colombo overcame Lyceum International School, Wattala by 10-8 to snatch the Inter-International Schools Under-14 Netball Championship, after a stiff final played at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo last weekend. After a successful campaign Gateway, Colombo emerged the top team among a total of 15 international schools that were featured in the annual […]
With over 40 years of experience in television performance, and 45 years as a recording artiste, Derrick J. (also known as Derrick Junkeer), who resides in Australia, has branched out and is now helping folks discover the true power of their voice…through his newly-launched vocal school, based in Melbourne. Says Derrick: “Our curriculum, at Derrick […]
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group has ended the first quarter of 2024 with a loan book of Rs 1.316 trillion, continuing the Bank’s focus on lending in a period where the appreciation of the Rupee negatively impacted the value of the loan book and resulted in a contraction of the balance sheet. The Group […]
From the comments I get from readers, it seems that aloe vera is what they like to dabble in to enhance their beauty. Believe me, aloe vera happens to be my favourite, as well. Okay, here’s how to use fresh aloe vera gel to reap all its beauty benefits. * Sunburnt Skin: One of the […]
Sports Minister Harin Fernando says he had inquired from former cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya if women’s captain Chamari Athapattu can be included in the men’s World Cup team. The Minister said that he made the inquiry after a number of people on social media said that Athapattu should be included in the men’s team as she […]
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, today released its annual “State of Ransomware 2024” survey report, which found that the average ransom payment has increased 500% in the last year. Organizations that paid the ransom reported an average payment of $2 million, up from $400,000 in 2023. However, ransoms are […]
India’s fintech company PhonePe Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been launched in Sri Lanka. Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe and India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha attended the launch event in Sri Lanka. In a post on X, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka stated, “Unlocking new frontiers in […]
Tamils in Sri Lanka distributed porridge to commemorated the victims of the war which ended in 2009. People gathered on the street in Karaitivu and distributed porridge with the involvement of some local politicians. Fishermen’s associations and civil society in the area also supported the program. The Police have cracked down on similar events in […]
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot in a small town north-east of Bratislava. On Wednesday evening Defence Minister Robert Kalinak said Mr Fico had been in surgery for over three hours and that the situation was “bad”. Slovak politicians including the president have called the shooting […]
DFCC Bank recently unveiled its Annual Report 2023, spotlighting the Bank’s remarkable achievements against a backdrop of formidable challenges and exciting opportunities. Overcoming a challenging and dynamic economic environment, DFCC Bank emerged, posting a record-breaking financial year. These achievements were complemented and supported by the Bank’s many sustainable initiatives in...
Sri Lanka’s ace bowler Wanindu Hasaranga jumped to the top of the standings in the ICC T20I All-rounder’s rankings on Wednesday, May 15. Hasaranga joined the veteran Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan at the top after impressing with both bat and ball in the recent T20I games. Hasaranga, 26, is enjoying excellent form with a ball in […]
By Easwaran Rutnam Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong took oaths, Wednesday, as Singapore’s new Prime Minister, the first in two decades. Lawrence Wong took over from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong who stepped down from his post. The swearing-in ceremony took place on the Istana lawn where Wong along with ministers in his Cabinet […]
Sri Lanka is engaged with India to set up a small arms manufacturing unit in the country in the wider ambit of defence cooperation between the two nations, State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said on Wednesday. “We are in discussions with India to set up a small arms manufacturing unit,” Tennakoon said responding […]
By Easwaran Rutnam At least 16 Sri Lankans have been confirmed killed while fighting in the war between Russia and Ukraine. State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon said that he has received information that at least 16 Sri Lankans have been killed while fighting for Russia or Ukraine. The State Minister also said that […]
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State Minister for Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon emphasized the stringent enforcement of the law against individuals involved in human trafficking. He highlighted that severe penalties would be imposed on those found guilty, regardless of their social status and standing.
Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha said that arrangements are in place to establish 1220 school clusters across the country and 350 school boards are to be formed to oversee their operations under the initial phase of educational administration reforms.
The Maligakanda Magistrate s Court has issued an order on several trade union leaders of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and others over a protest march planned in Colombo this evening (15).
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has highlighted the government s efforts to enact numerous new laws aimed at apprehending criminals over the past two years.
A tense situation has been reported near the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo due to a protest.
It has been revealed during the meeting of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) that about 130 engineers of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have left the service as of recently.
Singapore s long-serving Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down, marking the end of a political era for the island nation.
A woman has reportedly died after falling from the first floor of a house in Pihilladeniya area in the Gampola police division.
A total of 264 new leprosy patients have been identified from across the island during the period from the beginning of this year, according to the Anti-Leprosy Campaign (ALC).
The Joint Committee of University Trade Unions says they have decided to further intensify their strike action due to delays in addressing their demands.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 15 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery condition is expected to be continue further. Showers may occur in Western and Southern coastal areas during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several […]
In 2020 the painful case of Zahra, a domestic worker at a household in Rawalpindi where she was tortured for accidentally setting the employers parrots free came to light. The first information report, soon after eight year old Zahra was brought to the hospital said that she had injuries on her face, hands, below her […]