Tamil Nadu: These elephants are dying on rail tracks - can AI save them?
The southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is using an AI-based surveillance system to prevent elephant deaths on its railway tracks.
National consumer prices rise 2.7% in April as both food & non-food prices remain soft
Central Bank largely expected to keep rates unchanged next week as previous cuts doing their work
Hindu Federation requests Presidential pardon for Ven. Gnanasara Thera
The Hindu Federation of Sri Lanka requested President to grant a Presidential Pardon for Ven. Galagodatte Gnanasara Thera.
Sarath Fonseka to split from SJB; to run for President
Former Army chief to contest as independent candidate
Thai delegation in SL to explore opportunities in renewable energy
A delegation comprising officials representing Thai agencies and private sector is in Sri Lanka to explore feasibility and understand the potentials in future cooperation and investment in renewable energy, particularly in the electricity generation in Sri Lanka.
SL proposes 10% levy on annual profits of global tax evasion assets
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In an effort to support blended finance projects focused on climate change adaptation and mitigation, Sri Lanka proposed a 10 percent levy on the annual profits of global tax evasion assets deposited in tax havens.
The value of the US dollar and the Sri Lanka Rupee is determined by the supply and demand. If the value of the dollar rises significantly, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has sufficient dollars to control it, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siambalapitiya said.
New laws are being introduced to facilitate the use of uncultivated land for agricultural purposes as land is vital for social empowerment, State Minister for Social Empowerment Anupa Pasqual said
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.7% in April 2024, compared to 2.5% in March 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics.
France optimistic about conclusion of Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring very fast
French Ambassador Jean-François Pactet expressed optimism yesterday that Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process could be concluded ‘very fast’ but declined to elaborate on more details
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Adverse weather: More than 33,000 people in 10 districts affected
More than 33,000 people in ten districts have been affected due to adverse weather conditions around the country, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Assistant Director Pradeep Kodippili said.
C. W. Mackie PLC Unveils New Logo, Signifying the Brand Being ‘Diverse with Excellence’
C. W. Mackie PLC, a diversified conglomerate with over a century's heritage in manufacturing, exporting,
Anura ready for debate with Sajith on June 6: Nalinda Jayatissa
NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake is ready to participate in the proposed debate with Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa on June 6, NPP Executive Committee member Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.
Elon Musk has accepted an invitation by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch his Starlink satellite internet service.