China-Sri Lanka Water Research Center opens at Peradeniya, University
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The China-Sri Lanka Joint Research and Demonstration Center for Water Technology (JRDC) was inaugurated at the University of Peradeniya, heralding a new era of collaboration and innovation in water research.
Government to introduce vehicle import rules aimed at preventing malpractices
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The Government is planning to pass a law implementing vehicle import standards to prevent malpractices and irregularities in the current process before removing the present restrictions finance ministry sources said.
SL fuel consumption comes down by 50 percent mainly due to drop in demand
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Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal Company’s (CPSTL), probable irregularities within the fuel distribution system has had an indirect impact on fuel consumption data countrywide which was a significant drop due to decline in demand , ministry of power and energy sources highlighted.
Supreme Global ,Air Asia Consulting and Hayleys shortlisted for SriLankan Airlines RFQ
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Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting yesterday approved the shortlisting of three parties from the original RFQ process.
At least nine dead as stage collapses at Mexico rally
At least nine people have been killed, including a child, and 50 more have been injured after a stage collapsed at an election campaign rally in Mexico's northern Nuevo León state, the local governor has said.
Dead monkeys are dropping from Mexico’s trees in brutal heat wave
Threatened howler monkeys have been dropping dead from trees in Mexico’s southeastern tropical forests in recent weeks amid a nationwide drought and heat waves that have sent temperatures soaring across much of the country.
Sri Lanka to sign debt restructuring MoU with bilateral creditors before IMF review next month
The government is to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) of the Paris Club of Nations and the Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM Bank) for restructuring the country’s debts before the completion of the
Strict laws against those distorting Buddha’s teachings – Ministry Secretary
Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Ministry Secretary Somaratne Vidanapathirana stated that the government intends to implement strict laws against those who distort the Buddha’s teachings.
Sri Lanka win 4 x 400m Mixed Relay Silver
Sri Lanka 4 x 400 m mixed relay team won silver medal at the Inagural Asian Relay Championship held in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday.
India is in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire a graphite mine block in the island nation, pushing ahead with its plan to forge global alliances to secure critical mineral supplies, said people familiar with the development.
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Australia names former Sri Lanka cricketer Russel Arnold Multicultural Ambassador
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Former Sri Lankan cricketer Russel Arnold has been named a Multicultural Ambassador by Australia.
World Bank to host roundtable on Advancing Energy Transition in Colombo
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Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera announced yesterday that the World Bank will organise a roundtable discussion on Advancing Energy Transition on May 29 in Colombo.
Sri Lanka merchandise export earnings record new high in Jan.-April 2024
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Sri Lanka’s merchandise export earnings have reached a record high of $ 3.98 billion in the first four months of the year, whilst reflecting a 3.55% year-on-year (YoY) increase, provisional data released yesterday by the Export Development Board (EDB) revealed.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 817
As the war enters its 817th day, these are the main developments.