President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored the significance of Theravada Buddhism in addressing the challenges posed by a world rapidly advancing in science and technology.
Saturday, 25 May 2024 09:17
Top UN court orders Israel to stop Rafah offensive
The UN's top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has issued a dramatic ruling, ordering Israel to "immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah".
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Political and Social News
Saturday, 25 May 2024 09:03
President Highlights Theravada Buddhism’s Solutions for Modern World Challenges at State Vesak Ceremony 2024
Saturday, 25 May 2024 09:00
Jaffna to be a National Hospital soon
Excellent healthcare system ensured in Northern Province
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Development and Economic News
Saturday, 25 May 2024 08:54
Lok Sabha Elections: Voting Begins In Delhi, Haryana In Penultimate Phase
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 6: The most riveting contest will be for national capital Delhi, where the BJP swept all seven seats in 2019.
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International News
Saturday, 25 May 2024 08:47
Manisha Koirala Meets UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak In London. See Pics
Manisha Koirala shared that most attendees at the event “loved” Heeramandi
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International News
Saturday, 25 May 2024 08:39
April tea crop falls to 4 year low dragging down cumulative performance
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Tea production in April has dropped to a four year low of 21.46 million kilos, which is also the lowest since the COVID-19 lockdown year of 2020.
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The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has decided to divest the 100% shareholding in BOC Travels Ltd. Number of shares in issue in the subsidiary is 250,004 worth Rs. 2.5 million at cost.
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Business News
Saturday, 25 May 2024 08:31
Government considers taking back loss making plantation companies
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The Government is considering taking back loss making plantation companies and is to appoint a committee to make recommendations on the matter.
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Friday, 24 May 2024 15:03
95% candidates pass 2023 Korean exam
A total of 95 percent of the candidates have passed the 2023 Korean Language Proficiency examination, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employement (SLBFE) said.
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Development and Economic News
Friday, 24 May 2024 14:58
Huge landslide strikes remote village in Papua New Guinea, with 100 people feared dead
A huge landslide has struck a remote village in Papua New Guinea, with bodies being recovered by villagers.
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Friday, 24 May 2024 14:55
Czech president injured while racing motorcycle
Czech President Petr Pavel has been taken to hospital after injuring himself while riding a motorcycle, his office has said.
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International News
Friday, 24 May 2024 14:52
President unveils Clinical Training & Research block at Jaffna university
President Ranil Wickremesinghe officially inaugurated the long-awaited Clinical Training and Research Block at the Jaffna University Faculty of Medicine this morning.
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Development and Economic News
Friday, 24 May 2024 14:49
New report reveals trends in social media regulation in Sri Lanka
A groundbreaking report titled "Social Media Regulation and Rule of Law: Key Trends in Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh" was recently unveiled in Colombo, offering insights into the complex interplay between social media regulation and the rule of law in these South Asian nations.
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Political and Social News
Friday, 24 May 2024 14:41
Health officials raise alarm over hygiene standards at Dansals
As relentless rainfall continues, health authorities are sounding the alarm on hygiene standards at dansals during the Vesak festival.
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