(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The media unit of the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) has stated that there is no truth in the rumor that the staff of the Temple has been infected with COVID-19, the Temple said.
"Sri Dalada Maligawa is open to the public, no truth in COVID infection rumors"Author: chanaka inoj
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The government intends to draft a new constitution and present it to Parliament before the end of this year, the Minister of Education, Prof. GL Peiris said.
"The new constitution will be tabled in Parliament before the end of this year – Minister"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Committee on Parliamentary Business chaired by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena yesterday (18) decided to convene Parliament today (19) and tomorrow (20) in strict compliance with health guidelines.
"Parliament to re-convene today in full compliance with health regulations"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –674 NEW CASES WERE REPORTED YESTERDAY INCREASING THE TOTAL CASELOAD OF COVID 19 IN SRI LANKA TO 53,750.
"COVID UPDATE : 6 deaths, 674 new patients identified"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Education Minister Professor G.L. Peiris yesterday (18) the Government is going to create a mechanism to reopen all schools in the Western Province within 2-weeks.
"Mechanism to reopen all Western Province schools in 2-weeks"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Total of 103 persons leaving the Western Province tested positive for COVID-19 following Random Rapid Antigen Tests from December 21st – Police
"Exit point Antigen tests find 103 COVID-19 positive"
Standard Chartered Sri Lanka donates to Foundation of Goodness to improve digital learning for rural students
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Standard Chartered Sri Lanka announced the donation of LKR3,680,000/-(USD20,000) to the Foundation of Goodness (FoG) to improve the digital literacy skills of students at their centres in rural villages. The donation will help equip the centres with upgraded IT infrastructure, benefiting over 2,500 students in the Northern, Eastern and Southern provinces.
"Standard Chartered Sri Lanka donates to Foundation of Goodness to improve digital learning for rural students"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –As part of India’s unwavering commitment to positively contributing towards the Capability Building of Sri Lankan Armed Forces a Webinar was conducted by the Defence Wing, High Commission of India on 13 January 2021 at Hotel Taj Samudra between officers of Indian and Sri Lankan Armed Forces alongwith representatives from Indian defence manufacturing companies.
"Webinar on defence cooperation Sri Lankan and Indian armed forces"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange reached its all-time high index tally todayclosing the 10th trading day of 2021 on 7922.66 points. The previous highest points figure recorded was 7811.80 points on 14 February 2011. The ASPI gained 188.09 points today recording the eighth highest points gain in CSE’s 35 year history.
"CSE’s ASPI sets new all-time high – among the best performing indices globally"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The innovative smartphone brand realme became the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand for 4 consecutive quarters in 2020. Following its rapid growth, the brand entered the Sri Lankan market in November 2020 and has since disrupted the local smartphone industry with stylish, cutting-edge devices set at reasonable prices.
"realme makes latest technologies affordable for youth"