(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –NASA scientists peering deep inside Jupiter’s Great Red Spot — a storm that has been raging on the planet for over 350 years — have detected signs of water above the planet’s deepest clouds. The pressure of the water combined with their measurements of another oxygen-bearing gas, carbon monoxide, imply that Jupiter has two to nine times more oxygen than the Sun, researchers said.
"Jupiter’s Great Red Spot reveals signs of water: NASA"Category: Top Story
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka will soon commence a modified inflation targeting framework said Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy said.
"Govt to implement modified inflation targeting framework"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that measures are being taken to reduce the loan burden to 70 per cent of the total state revenue by 2020.
"Govt. to reduce loan burden by 2020 – PM"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –A Gazette Notification was issued on Monday (27) by Minister of Public Administration and Management Ranjith Madduma Bandara to extend the retirement age of Specialist Doctors.
"Specialist Doctors Retirement Age Limit Extended"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Colombo Defence Seminar 2018 will set the stage for active discussions to stimulate critical thinking on the theme ‘Security in an Era of Global Disruptions’ in carefully sequenced sessions comprising presentations, panel discussions, and participant-oriented group discussions throughout the two-day program is set to begin at the BMICH today(30).
"Colombo Defence Seminar Commences Today"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne has assured that E-Health Card will be issued in nine-month time.
"“E-Health card soon,” Health Minister assures"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –India has agreed to increase its investment in the development oriented projects in Sri Lanka.Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj made these remarks during bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on the sidelines of the two-day Indian Ocean Conference 2018, at the Sheraton Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam yesterday.Minister Swaraj further said that India is keen to extend further assistance to develop the housing, ports and airports sectors in Sri Lanka.
"India shows keen interest in Sri Lanka’s development projects"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –H. E. Mr. Amjad Hussain B. Sial, Secretary General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) addressed the First SAARC Agri Cooperative Business Forum in Kathmandu this morning.
"First SAARC Agri Cooperative Business Forum"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –M K Stalin was elected president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Tuesday at the party’s General Council meeting. The 65-year-old, has been poised to take over the reins of the party from his father, the late M Karunanidhi, had filed his nomination papers on Sunday.
"M K Stalin elected president, party demands Bharat Ratna to M Karunanidhi"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Steps have been taken to appoint the five members panel led by Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe to get recommendations on the provincial council election.
"Special 5 Member Panel to Provincial Council Election Recommendations"