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Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is set to embark on an official visit to Sri Lanka from May 4 to 5. During her visit, Minister Kamikawa will engage in courtesy calls with President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. Additionally, she will hold official discussions with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, accompanied by
Eighteen trade unions representing the Joint Committee of Government Executive Officers are set to initiate a trade union action as a protest against what they perceive as the Government’s failure to address the challenges faced by professionals in the public sector. The Joint Committee of Executive Officers has decided to report sick for two days,
The Education Ministry is set to restore the pre-Covid schedule by immediately starting Advanced Level classes for students who recently completed the Ordinary Level Examination. Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha announced this initiative during the launch of the National Institute of Education’s official internet radio channel (NIE Visual Radio) at Maharagama’s National Institute of Education.
The government has allocated 34 acres of land to facilitate the construction of the second and third phases of the National School of Business Management (NSBM), according to Cabinet spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana. This decision, subject to the estimated value recovery determined by the Government Valuer, will be on a long-term
The Peradeniya University Explorers’ Association achieved a remarkable feat during their 2024 Himalayan Expedition as they successfully reached the Island peak, standing at an impressive altitude of 6,189 meters. This significant accomplishment marks the first time that a team of students from a Sri Lankan University has conquered this challenging location. The team’s journey was
A groundbreaking medical milestone was achieved at NYU Langone Health with the completion of the first transplant surgery combining a mechanical heart pump and a gene-edited pig kidney. Lisa Pisano, a 54-year-old from New Jersey, became the recipient of this innovative procedure due to her heart failure and end-stage kidney disease, which necessitated routine dialysis.
The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) is charting a new course aimed at propelling Sri Lankan businesses onto the global stage. At their recent 25th annual general meeting, newly appointed President Thushira Raddella announced a strategic shift towards international engagement. Recognizing the evolving landscape of global commerce, COYLE plans to establish regional offices in
Royal International School (RIS) in Kurunegala extends a helping hand to Wa/Sri Rahula Vidyalaya in Weragala through their ‘RIS Manussakama (Humanity)’ social care program. This initiative aims to improve the educational landscape within the North Western Province by providing support to schools serving underprivileged communities. Responding to a request from Sri Rahula Vidyalaya’s Principal, Ashoka
Seylan Credit Cards and Hayleys Solar have joined forces once again to extend their successful partnership. This collaboration empowers customers with convenient Easy Payment Plans when purchasing solar power units from Hayleys Solar, a leading Sri Lankan solar provider, using their Seylan Credit Cards. This initiative comes at a crucial time, with rising electricity costs
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is set to run for a second five-year term. This news follows nominations from Bulgaria, her home country, and a string of European nations. Georgieva, a Bulgarian economist known for advocating climate-conscious policies, has garnered significant support. France, through its finance minister Bruno Le Maire,