AI-related Student Societies’ for school education system
The government today approved a project to implement “Artificial Intelligence-related Students' Societies” as a pilot project in 100 schools, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.
Heavy influx of tourists to nine arch bridge
A heavy influx of foreign and local tourists is being experienced at the historic Nine Arch bridge in Demodara on the upcountry railway line.
Taylor Swift says she felt ‘fear’ over Vienna attack threat
Taylor Swift has spoken for the first time of how the cancellation of her Vienna tour dates earlier in August over an attack threat "filled me with a new sense of fear".
US charges Chinese dissident with allegedly spying for Beijing
US prosecutors have filed criminal charges against a Chinese dissident living in the US, accusing him of being an agent of Beijing's intelligence service.
A net profit of 93 billion rupees made by Sri Lanka’s state power utility the Ceylon Electricity Board was used to settle outstanding debt, the Minister of Power and Energy said.
Sri Lanka to finalize 10 mining investments under new regulation
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Sri Lanka is in the process of finalizing 10 mining companies which have been looking to invest in the island nation’s mining for a long time amid change in the mining regulation, State Investment Minister Dilum Amunugama said.
US commends Sri Lanka’s commitment to 70% renewable energy by 2030
The United States has commended Sri Lanka’s commitment to 70% renewable energy by 2030 and its proactive role in global climate initiatives.
India grants USD 63.65 mn for KKS harbour rehabilitations project
The Indian High Commission said that the government of India had extended a grant assistance of USD 63.65 million to the government of Sri Lanka for rehabilitation of the KKS Harbour, which was earlier envisaged to be undertaken under a Line of Credit.
Sri Lanka lenders, Bank of China eye Port City for offshore banking
Nine Sri Lanka banks have applied to, and Bank of China has expressed interest in, setting up branches within the special economic zone, Chief Operating Officer of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Revan Wikramasuriya said.
Over 1,400 fatalities from road accidents so far in 2024
Sri Lanka Police says that a total of 1,417 persons have died from the road accidents that have occurred within the period that has elapsed so far this year.
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Everest's Sherpas fear their homes could wash away
Sitting at an altitude of around 3,800m (12,467ft) is Thame, a small Sherpa village in Nepal's Everest region.
Bus crash in Iran kills at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims
A bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims overturned in Iran, killing at least 28 passengers, Iranian state media report.
Immigration Dept seeks Attorney General’s instructions on visas
The Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya yesterday said it is awaiting instructions from the Attorney General (AG) to resolve the ongoing visa issuance debacle following a Supreme Court ruling earlier this month.
FPetronet LNG Limited and LTL Holdings Limited signed a MoU for LNG Infrastructure Development and LNG Supply
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Petronet LNG signed a MoU for LNG Infrastructure Development and LNG Supply