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May 24, 2024 11:38 am
President inaugurates Clinical Training and Research Block at Jaffna Medical Faculty
President Ranil Wickremesinghe today inaugurated the Clinical Training and Research Block at the Jaffna University�s Faculty of Medicine, the President�s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
- President inaugurates Clinical Training and Research Block at Jaffna Medical Faculty
- Red alert issued for heavy rainfall in multiple districts
- Scientists discover potentially habitable Earth-like planet
- Warning issued for fishing and naval communities over cyclonic storm
- Sri Lanka rejects inclusion of Cuba on list of terrorist states
- Hundreds feared dead after landslide hits remote Papua New Guinea village
- Kusal Mendis and Asitha Fernando join T20 team in US after visa delay
- 1,289 Navy deserters legally discharged during amnesty
- UN�s top court orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah
- CBSL to use govt. office networks to enhance financial literacy
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CBSL to use govt. office networks to enhance financial literacy
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that in order to implement the actions under its �Financial Literacy Roadmap� for the country, it plans to use the current network systems of government offices to create and deliver financial-related content to targeted audience, which are the youth and women. MORE..
UN�s top court orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah
The top United Nations court ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah � but stopped short of ordering a full cease-fire. While Israel is unlikely to comply with the order, it will ratchet up the pressure on the increasingly isolated country. MORE..
1,289 Navy deserters legally discharged during amnesty
Nearly 1,300 naval personnel, who were absent without obtaining leave (AWOL) have been legally discharged during the general amnesty period declared from 20th April to 20th May 2024, Sri Lanka Navy said. MORE..
Kusal Mendis and Asitha Fernando join T20 team in US after visa delay
Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis and bowler Asitha Fernando have joined the Sri Lankan T20 team currently in the U.S. to take part in the upcoming ICC Men�s T20 World Cup, on Thursday (23). MORE..
Hundreds feared dead after landslide hits remote Papua New Guinea village
Hundreds are feared dead after a massive landslide flattened dozens of homes and buried families alive in a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea (PNG) early on Friday, a resident said. MORE..
Sri Lanka rejects inclusion of Cuba on list of terrorist states
The Joint Committee of Democratic Unions of Sri Lanka confirmed its support for Cuba�s declaration demanding its fair elimination from the list of states sponsors of terrorism created by the United States. MORE..
Warning issued for fishing and naval communities over cyclonic storm
The Department of Meteorology has issued a �red� warning for strong winds and rough seas for naval and fishermen communities in the deep-sea areas in the South-eastern Arabian Sea and in the Bay of Bengal. MORE..
Red alert issued for heavy rainfall in multiple districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued a �Red� warning for heavy rains for Sabaragamuwa province and in Nuwara-Eliya district today (19). MORE..
NPP to challenge Economic Transformation Bill in court
The National People�s Power (NPP) has decided to challenge the Economic Transformation Bill recently tabled in Parliament by the government, before the Supreme Court. MORE..
Malaysia repatriates over 1,600 Sri Lankan illegal migrants
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Malaysia has successfully facilitated the repatriation of 1,608 Sri Lankan illegal migrants. MORE..
Several train delays and cancellations on up-country line
The train services on the up-country line have been delayed today (24) due to trees and rocks falling on to the tracks, Sri Lanka Railways announced. MORE..
Heavy showers and strong winds expected in parts of the island
Due to the Southwest monsoon conditions, the prevailing showery and windy conditions are expected to continue, says the Meteorology Department. MORE..
President stresses importance of preserving true essence of Theravada Buddhism and sharing its wisdom with world
President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored the significance of Theravada Buddhism in addressing the challenges posed by a world rapidly advancing in science and technology. MORE..
TID detains suspect linked to ISIS terrorists arrested at Ahmedabad Airport
A suspect who had close connections with the ISIS terrorists of Sri Lankan origin who were recently arrested at the Ahamedabad International Airport in India, has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) of Sri Lanka Police. MORE..
Three youths killed as train hits motorcycle in Boossa
Three youths have been killed after a train collided with a motorcycle at the Pintaliya railway crossing in Boossa, the police said. MORE..
UN�s top court orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah
The top United Nations court ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah � but stopped short of ordering a full cease-fire. While Israel is unlikely to comply with the order, it will ratchet up the pressure on the increasingly isolated country. MORE..
1,289 Navy deserters legally discharged during amnesty
Nearly 1,300 naval personnel, who were absent without obtaining leave (AWOL) have been legally discharged during the general amnesty period declared from 20th April to 20th May 2024, Sri Lanka Navy said. MORE..
Kusal Mendis and Asitha Fernando join T20 team in US after visa delay
Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis and bowler Asitha Fernando have joined the Sri Lankan T20 team currently in the U.S. to take part in the upcoming ICC Men�s T20 World Cup, on Thursday (23). MORE..
Hundreds feared dead after landslide hits remote Papua New Guinea village
Hundreds are feared dead after a massive landslide flattened dozens of homes and buried families alive in a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea (PNG) early on Friday, a resident said. MORE..
Sri Lanka rejects inclusion of Cuba on list of terrorist states
The Joint Committee of Democratic Unions of Sri Lanka confirmed its support for Cuba�s declaration demanding its fair elimination from the list of states sponsors of terrorism created by the United States. MORE..
Warning issued for fishing and naval communities over cyclonic storm
The Department of Meteorology has issued a �red� warning for strong winds and rough seas for naval and fishermen communities in the deep-sea areas in the South-eastern Arabian Sea and in the Bay of Bengal. MORE..
Red alert issued for heavy rainfall in multiple districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued a �Red� warning for heavy rains for Sabaragamuwa province and in Nuwara-Eliya district today (19). MORE..
NPP to challenge Economic Transformation Bill in court
The National People�s Power (NPP) has decided to challenge the Economic Transformation Bill recently tabled in Parliament by the government, before the Supreme Court. MORE..
Malaysia repatriates over 1,600 Sri Lankan illegal migrants
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Malaysia has successfully facilitated the repatriation of 1,608 Sri Lankan illegal migrants. MORE..
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Sports
Kusal Mendis and Asitha Fernando join T20 team in US after visa delay
Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis and bowler Asitha Fernando have joined the Sri Lankan T20 team currently in the U.S. to take part in the upcoming ICC Men�s T20 World Cup, on Thursday (23). MORE..
ICC reveals tournament ambassador for Men�s T20 World Cup 2024
Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi was revealed as the newest tournament ambassador for the epic ICC Men�s T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA. MORE..
2024 LPL to go ahead as scheduled; Dambulla franchise to receive new ownership
The organizers of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) have confirmed that the fifth edition of the tournament will go ahead as scheduled. MORE..
LPL terminates �Dambulla Thunders� franchise with immediate effect
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) today announced the termination and the retraction of rights of the �Dambulla Thunders� franchise, effective immediately. MORE..
Matheesha Pathirana becomes most expensive player in LPL history
Young Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana became the most expensive player ever in a Lanka Premier League (LPL) auction Tuesday when he was grabbed by Colombo Strikers for a record $120,000. MORE..
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24-hour 'Dansala' organized by TV Derana successfully concludes
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Malaysia repatriates over 1,600 Sri Lankan illegal migrants (English)
Technology
Scientists discover potentially habitable Earth-like planet
Scientists at the University of Warwick say they have been part of an international team to discover a new habitable Earth-sized planet. MORE..
Truecaller and Microsoft will let users make an AI voice to answer calls
Truecaller and Microsoft will let users make an AI voice to answer calls
Caller ID company Truecaller will let users create an AI version of their voice to answer calls. MORE..
AI voiceover company stole voices of actors, New York lawsuit claims
AI voiceover company stole voices of actors, New York lawsuit claims
Two voice actors sued artificial-intelligence startup Lovo in Manhattan federal court on Thursday, accusing the company of illegally copying their voices and using them without permission in its AI voiceover technology. MORE..
Artificial intelligence hitting labour forces like a �tsunami� - IMF Chief
Artificial intelligence hitting labour forces like a �tsunami� - IMF Chief
Artificial intelligence is hitting the global labour market �like a tsunami� International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday. MORE..
Entertainment
Shah Rukh Khan hospitalised due to heat stroke
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad after suffering a heat stroke. The actor was in Ahmedabad to watch the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between his Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday. MORE..
Forbes �30 Under 30 Asia� list celebrates Sri Lanka�s Dinara
Forbes �30 Under 30 Asia� list celebrates Sri Lanka�s Dinara
After a decade together, the all-female, hijab-wearing Indonesian metal band Voice of Baceprot (VoB) last year released its first album, Retas, then quit its record label to go independent. The gutsy decision matches its reputation for challenging stereotypes in the Muslim-majority country. MORE..
K-pop fans around globe rally for climate and environment goals
K-pop fans around globe rally for climate and environment goals
Fans of Korean pop bands around the world are increasingly channeling their millions-strong online community into climate and environmental activism, protesting business deals linked to coal power, urging K-pop entertainers to cut waste and raising awareness about climate-related issues. MORE..
North Korea impose nationwide ban on red lipstick
North Korea impose nationwide ban on red lipstick
North Korea, under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, enforces strict and often unusual laws, extending even to fashion choices. The regime imposes bans on popular global fashion and cosmetic brands, with severe penalties in case of non-compliance. MORE..
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