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Technology Vidanage aiming for at least four golds in weightlifting
On April 4, Chinthana Geethal Vidanage–the overall team captain will lead a squad of 80 athletes across 11 disciplines at the Carrara stadium in Gold Coast,…
Technology SLR yet to obtain Rs 9.78 M from Pvt Co
Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) is yet to obtain a sum of Rs 9.78 million from a private firm, on a contract granted to them to renovate railway carriages and attach…
Technology SL becomes ‘socially’ democratic again!
After days of intense pressure to lift restrictions on social media, President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday issued instructions to unblock Facebook,…
Technology Protest at UN against anti-Muslim violence in Sri Lanka demands minorities' protection
Sri Lankan Muslims and supporters have demanded that the world organisation act to ensure that minorities are protected in the island nation and those behind…
Technology Medicos nail infertility canard
No known sterilisation pill has been developed : Independent group of medical specialists dispels myth: U.D.P. Ratnasiri, Dr. Lakkumar Fernando, Dr. Priyankara…
Technology Sri Lankans move up in Global Happiness Index!
Sri Lanka has moved up in the latest Global Happiness Index, to 116 from 120 in the previous year.Sri Lanka was ranked 43rd in the sub-category of best…
Technology National schools obtain Rs. 13 mn from students
In 2016, 52 national schools had extracted Rs. 13 million from their students for various maintenance and school events after an Education Ministry circular…
Technology Age limit raised from 8 to 12
Punishment for offences committed by children Bill gazetted last Friday,Chapter 19 of Penal Code to be amended The age limit of 8 years under which no act of a…
Technology SWIFT ACTION TO CONTAIN racially motivated attacks
Seven including two MPs involved in conspiracy - Rajitha : Social media monitored to contain spread of rumours, inflammatory messages: The government came in…
Technology TRC instructs to slow internet speeds in Kandy
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of Sri Lanka has instructed internet service providers to restrain internet access in the Kandy District.…
Technology FB, Viber, WhatsApp and social media blocked - TRC
https://youtu.be/CSAbL9i08wE Social media sites and messaging platforms including Facebook, Viber and WhatsApp have been temporary blocked in the country…
Technology Public requested to remain at home during curfew
The Government requests all people in the Kandy administrative district to remain at their homes during the police curfew which has been imposed in the area,…
Technology Statements on inciting violence are against the law
- Government Information Department - To make statements or release publications intended to incite violence and / or engage in hate speech amounts to criminal…
Technology JO moves no confidence motion against PM today
The Joint Opposition will move a no-faith motion against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today in Parliament.Leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya Udaya…
Technology Cabinet approves amend Audit Bill
The Cabinet has given its green light for the amended Audit Bill, a Cabinet Minister told the Daily News yesterday. He said the Audit Bill was presented to the…
Technology Before Modern Medicine: A Look At Ancient Medical Techniques Of Sri Lanka
The medicine trough which was discovered at the monastic hospital of the Alahana Pirivena premises in Polonnaruwa. Image courtesy lankatraveldirectory.com…
Technology Major promotion drive finalized for Colombo Port Cabinet approval sought to fast-track ET development
A formal agreement was finalized between the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), Colombo International Container Terminal (CICT) and South Asia Gateway Terminals…
Technology IUSF opposes admission of SAITM medical students to KDU
Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) yesterday warned the government that they would surround Parliament and the President’s House if the government…
Technology Deadline to apply for 2018 A/L Exam on Friday
The Ministry of Education says the timeframe to submit applications to sit for the 2018 GCE Advanced Level Examination ends on Friday. Accordingly school…
Technology Qualified SAITM students to KDU
The Government has decided to enrol the students attached to the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine in Malabe to the Sir John Kotelawala Defence…
Technology BOC appoints new GM/CEO
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) appointed Deputy General Manager (Sales and Channel Management), K. B. S. Bandara as General Manager/Chief…
Technology ‘Rs. 13 b retained from Perpetual Treasuries’
Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy said only monies and investments amounting to Rs. 13 billion have been retained from Perpetual Treasuries.…
Technology Commission on Srilakan Air lines, Sri Lankan catering and Mihin Air named
The members of commission to inquire and report the malpractices in Sri Lankan airlines, Mihin Air Ltd, Sri Lankan catering Ltd, during the period of 6th of…
Technology Absorb SAITM students into State medical faculties: MFSAC
The Medical Faculty Students’ Action Committee (MFSAC) today urged the government to absorb students belonging to the South Asian Institute of Technology and…