Risk of memory loss in children due to over-addiction to mobile phones, internet
There is a risk of memory loss among children due to severe addiction to mobile phones and the internet, Karapitiya Teaching Hospital consultant psychiatrist Dr. Rumi Ruban said.
Circular released to reduce commercial bank interest rates: Siyambalapitiya
A circular for reducing the interest rate of commercial banks was issued yesterday, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said while speaking to the media after a workshop held last afternoon in Yatianthota.
Sri Lanka to get US$850,000 as X-Press Pearl disaster compensation
Sri Lanka is to receive compensation of US$850,000 from the relevant naval company for the damage caused by X-Press Pearl disaster, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe revealed.
At least 13 dead in Madagascar stadium crowd crush
At least 13 people, including seven children, were killed in a crowd crush on Friday at a stadium in Madagascar's capital of Antananarivo.
Prefabricated terminal to be constructed at BIA to tackle congestion
- Severe congestion at BIA due to about 25,000 daily passenger arrivals and departures
- Cost estimated at Rs.15bn; to be completed within six months
- Once second terminal comes into operation, prefab terminal to be used for domestic flight operations
Bray Wyatt: WWE champion dies aged 36
Three-time World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) world champion Bray Wyatt has died at the age of 36.
Mainly fair weather over the island: Met Dept.
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island, with a few showers in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, the Meteorology Department said in a weather forecast for today.
Will nearly 800 doctors listed to go abroad, return?
A total of 785 doctors who have completed Doctor of Medicine (MD) are pegged to leave for foreign training in the coming months, Daily Mirror learns.
Sea water purification project to commence in Jaffna
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) of Sri Lanka is set to launch a project that purifies seawater for the daily use of people in the Jaffna district.
Indian Defence Minister to visit Sri Lanka in September
Minister of Defence of India Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on the 2nd and 3rd of September.
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Gem and jewellery exports fetch US $ 315 mn so far in 2023
The State Minister for Primary Industries Chamara Sampath Dasanayake this week announced that gem and jewellery exports have garnered an impressive income of $ 315 million year-to-date whilst recording a growth rate of 34%, reaffirming its vital role in strengthening the economy.
Three reasons why Trump's arrest in Georgia is different
Donald Trump turned himself in as expected on Thursday in Georgia to be charged with an election plot. That process - and the coming arraignment - may follow a script unlike his previous three arrests this year.
Six-month ultimatum to wipe out underworld crimes
In the wake of escalating killings and robberies across the country, the police, in collaboration with the Special Task Force (STF), have launched special operations to crack down on organized criminals and individuals associated with them,
Apparel exports continue downward spiral; face risk of losing market share
July apparel export earnings decline to US$ 401mn, down 23%
For January-July period, apparel export earnings down 19% to US$ 2.68bn