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Technology Norochcholai Coal Power Plant could affect Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi: Ecologist
The toxic acids evaporated from the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant could pose a threat to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest living tree of the world with a…
Technology LIOC hails Govt. decision to implement pricing formula
Despite marginal price revisions in March, still suffering losses as price hike was only partial Following the implementation of pricing formula by the…
Technology Google pitches artificial intelligence to help unplug
Google unveiled Tuesday an artificial intelligence tool capable of handling routine tasks -- such as making restaurant bookings -- as a way to help people…
Technology India remains Sri Lanka’s major trading partner followed by China in 2017
Sri Lanka’s exports surpassed US $1 billion for the fifth time propped up by apparel which topped $5 billion and considerable growth of 42 per cent in seafood,…
Technology Mahinda comes to Ranil’s rescue once again!
The so called new Cabinet of Ministers, which turned out to be the result of the fourth Cabinet reshuffle since the Yahapalana Government came into power in…
Technology Joseph Michael resigns from UNP WC over Ravi’s appointment
Technology Leading the visually impaired to Siripada
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Technology Reappointment of Uva CM Teacher TUs threaten action
Teachers’ trade unions yesterday (16) threatened to take action against the reappointment of Uva Province Chief Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who in…
Technology Housemaid who returns from Kuwait after 40 years left stranded at airport
A 72-year-old woman who returned to Sri Lanka after being employed in Kuwait for the past 40 years was reportedly left stranded at the Bandaranaike…
Technology Sri Lanka's central bank fires salvo against cryptocurrencies
Sri Lanka's central bank has warned the public on the use of 'virtual' or 'cryptocurrencies', private currencies which are competing with the state, some of…
Technology SL invited to chair session on ‘India’s place in world order’
Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL) Director General Prof Asanga Abeyagoonasekera, the visiting Professor for Geopolitics and Global…
Technology Jo to apply pressure on Speaker
The Joint Opposition (JO) announced that they would apply pressure on the Speaker to hand over the position of the Leader of the Opposition to them. They would…
Technology Malik Samarawickrama resigns as UNP Chairman
Minister Malik Samarawickrama says that he has resigned from the Chairmanship of the United National Party (UNP). The Minister of Development Strategies and…
Technology Bollywood star Salman Khan sentenced to five years in jail
An Indian court has sentenced Bollywood superstar Salman Khan to five years in jail for poaching rare antelope back in 1998. The actor has also been fined a…
Technology No-confidence motion against PM defeated
https://youtu.be/4EB-Z2Rp6pU?t=5 The motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was defeated in Parliament with a majority of 46…
Technology Ranil scuttles no-faith bid
UNP musters 122 and majority of 46 JO, 15 SLFP MPs loyal to Prez back motion JVP votes against Ranil, flays Rajapaksas TNA, SLMC support PM en bloc Wijeyadasa,…
Technology Cabinet green lights draft Bill on Sri Lanka Light Rail Transit System
The draft bill for the Sri Lanka Light Rail Transit System was given the green light by the Cabinet of Ministers this week. A rapid transit system to be set up…
Technology Batticaloa Airport offers free landing charges for six months
The newly opened Batticaloa Airport (Code : BTC) will offer free landing charges for a period of six months, said Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation,…
Technology Central Bank calls for proposals to raise $1 b
Funds to be raised from foreign and local banks in USD, Euro and Yen Proceeds to be used for financing expenditure as approved by Budget 2018 Decision to be…
Technology Ranjit Fernando to head SriLankan Airlines?
Former banker Ranjit Fernando, a close associate of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, is tipped to be appointed as the new Chairman of the ailing national…
Technology ‘Koombiyo’ has won two awards at the Raigama Tele’es
‘Koombiyo’ has won two awards at the Raigama Tele’es awards ceremony.It won the award for the most popular tele drama, while Thumindu Dodantenne, who plays its…
Technology GANEMULLA SCHOOLGIRL FACES HIV STIGMA AGAIN
The ten-year-old refuses to go to school citing harassment by the school authorities again, after the Human Rights Commission and politicians stepped in to…