(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The United States on Sunday ordered the departure of family members of staff at its embassy in Ukraine, citing the continuing threat of military action from Russia.
"U.S. orders departure of Ukraine embassy staff family members"Author: chanaka inoj
The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka announced that the World Bank Group and ICTA will kick-off a joint technical study. The findings ofthis joint technical and advisory study are expected to assist Sri Lanka’s government in prioritizing the potential areas of digital transformation that need World Bank support,including financing and technical advisory assistance.
"ICTA and World Bank Initiatiate DigitalDevelopment Mission"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka hosted the 4th meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Task Force on Traditional Medicine in virtual format on Thursday.
"BIMSTEC nations agree to forge closer cooperation in traditional medicine"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Namal Rajapaksa, Minister of Youth & Sports, Minister of Development Co-ordination and Monitoring and State Minister of Digital Technology and Enterprise Development says he expects to introduce a digital wallet to every citizen after the issuance of the Digital National Identity Card.
"Digital wallet to be introduced to all citizens – Minister Namal"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Dhammika Wimalaratne, Secretary of the Ceylon Electricity Board’s Electrical Engineers’ Union said that one hour power cut will be imposed today (24) and two-hour power cut tomorrow (25) as several power plants are running out of furnace oil.
"Power cuts today and tomorrow as fuel ships delayed"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Sunday reported 15 deaths due to COVID-19 after the figures were confirmed by the Director General of Health Services on Saturday, January 22.
"Sri Lanka reports 15 Covid-19 deaths on Sunday, toll rises to 15,299"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Colombo Port City project company says that the rumors circulating on social media that taking personal photos and videos in the Colombo Port City will be charged are completely untrue.
"Reports circulating that taking selfies in the Colombo Port City is being charged are false"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –SriLankan Airlines has refuted the reports circulated in the media and on social media platforms with “completely inaccurate facts and figures” regarding the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the national carrier.
"SriLankan Airlines rejects reports regarding the appointment of acting CEO"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –The deadline for accepting applications for the 2021 GCE Ordinary Level exam has been extended from the 20th of January to the 3rd of February, the Department of Examinations announced.
"Application deadline for 2021 O/L exam extended"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –Defence Secretary and Chairperson of ‘Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force’ (PTF) for Eastern Province Gen. Kamal Gunaratne arrived at MihinduMaha Seya at the Mihintale Monastery during a visit made to several sacred places of worship in Anuradhapura today (Jan 23).
"Defence Secretary arrives at Anuladevi Cetiya in Mihintale"