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Business LNP - EBay says open to accepting to cryptocurrencies in future, exploring NFTs
Reuters - EBay Inc (EBAY.O) is open to the possibility of accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment in the future and is looking at ways to get…
General LNP - Rizing acquires attune Lanka from MAS Holdings
MAS Holdings announced today, that in line with its long-term strategic objectives, it has concluded the acquisition of its subsidiary attune Lanka (Private)…
Technology LNP - Ambassador praises Sri Lankan Govt’s decision
Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka Santhush Woonjin Jeong expressed his pleasure regarding the Sri Lankan Government’s decision to officially adopt the Korean…
Crime LNP - Labour Department to limit people visiting its offices
The Department of Labour has taken a decision to limit the people visiting the Head Office as well as the Provincial / District Labour Offices in order to…
Health LNP - Zoos, safari parks and elephant orphanages closed to the public
The Director General of the Department of National Zoological Gardens says that all zoological gardens, safari parks and elephant orphanages operated by the…
Health LNP - One in two people globally lost income due to the pandemic – Gallup
The COVID-19 crisis has hit workers across the world, particularly women, who are over-represented in low-paid precarious sectors (Thomson Reuters Foundation)…
Law LNP - Navy increases security in Sri Lankan waters to prevent illegal migration attempts
Sri Lanka Navy says it has deployed more naval units to patrol the northern and northwesters waters of the island around the clock, following the possibility…
Health LNP - First batch of Sputnik V vaccine arrives in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has received the first batch of Sputnik V COVID-19 purchased from Russia. State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals…
General LNP - Prime Lands Residencies Limited debuts IPO
Prime Lands Residencies Limited the condominium property arm of the maestro of real estate artistry in Sri Lanka, Prime Group, recently debuted its Initial…
Business LNP - Business sentiment rose ahead of the festive season but may wane in its aftermath
As the country looks to accelerate its recovery, striking a balance between supporting the economy through the pandemic and ensuring fiscal sustainability will…
Sports LNP - Thisara Perera retires from international cricket
Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera today announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. The 32-year-old said he has tendered his…
Sports LNP - Praveen’s 11 wickets on debut seals victory for Sri Lanka
Ramesh Mendis and Praveen Jayawickrama made light work of Bangladesh’s middle and lower-order as Sri Lanka won the second Test by 209 runs on the fifth morning…
Technology LNP - SLSI Chairman Nushad Perera resigns
Nushad Perera has resigned as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI). Nushad Perera said it was not a sudden decision to resign from the…
Health LNP - Medical specialists warn of potential oxygen crisis
While saying that oxygen is considered the most important medical need for COVID-19 at present, the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) said stocks of…
Health LNP - Schools should not be opened right now; Medical experts
One of the leading Covid-19 researcher and head of Jayawardenapura University’s Immunology and Molecular Sciences Department, Prof. Neelika Malavige reiterated…
Business LNP - Govt. mulls pension scheme for private sector
The attention of the government has been drawn to introduce a pension scheme and a Social Security Fund for the private sector employees, Labour Minister Nimal…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka declare to set Bangladesh 437 target
Sri Lanka have set Bangladesh a target of 437 in the fourth innings, with five and a half sessions remaining in the second Test. The declaration came when…
Health LNP - Ayurveda Hospitals allowed to treat COVID-19 patients
State Minister Sisira Jayakody says that permission has been granted to utilize Ayurveda Hospitals to treat coronavirus patients. He stated that State Minister…
Crime LNP - Offices of Department of Registration of Persons closed to the public
The Commissioner General of the Department of Registration of Persons says it has decided not to open to the public the Head Office and all Provincial offices…
Technology LNP - Army Chief warns against organizing weddings, parties to homes
Army Commander General Shavendra Silva says that public gatherings such as parties and weddings which have been prohibited due to the current Covid-19…
Sports LNP - SLC postpones charity cricket match
Sri Lanka Cricket today announced that the ‘Charity Match’ scheduled to be played on the 04th May 2021 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, between…
Health LNP - 2,000 bed field hospital for Gampaha
A 2,000 bed field hospital will be built in Warallawatta in Gampaha to cope with present pandemic situation,Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said. It is…
Crime LNP - Spread in COVID-19 virus in offices on the rise: Epidemiology Chief
While saying that the spread of COVID-19 in companies in the country is on the rise, Chief Epidemiologist Dr Sudath Samaraweera said today the risk of…
Technology LNP - Over 1,000 daily Covid-19 cases for third consecutive day
The total number of Covid-19 cases reported in the country exceeded 1,000 mark for the third consecutive day today. Accordingly, a total of 1,077 Covid-19…