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Revealing Lost Faces: New Technology Unearths Hidden Images in Vintage Photographs

Researchers from Canada and the US have unveiled a groundbreaking method for restoring deteriorated daguerreotypes, early forms of photography, using synchrotron imaging. This cutting-edge technique utilizes X-ray beams to precisely analyze material compositions, enabling scientists to identify corrosion and damage on these historical artifacts. By running chemical analyses, researchers can pinpoint areas of degradation and

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Death Toll Climbs to 75 in South Brazil Floods; Over 100 Still Missing

The devastating floods in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul State have claimed the lives of at least 75 people, with over 100 individuals still missing, as reported by local authorities on Sunday. Record-breaking floods have led to the displacement of more than 80,000 residents in the state, which shares borders with Uruguay and Argentina.

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Tiran: Action Promised Against BIA Incident Instigator and Involved Officers Regarding On-Arrival Visa Issue

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has vowed to take action against the individual responsible for causing disruption at the visa issuing section of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), as well as against the officers who recorded the incident. Speaking at a special media briefing convened at the Public Security Ministry, Minister Alles clarified the controversy

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Cabinet Upholds $50 Fee for 30-Day Visit Visas

The President’s Media Division announced yesterday that the existing $50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreign visitors to Sri Lanka will remain unchanged, with the continuation of the free visa service for citizens of seven countries: India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The responsibility for visa issuance will now solely rest with

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Sri Lanka News

President and Prime Minister to Appoint 1,942 GN Officers Tomorrow

Tomorrow marks the commencement of a significant recruitment initiative as 1,942 Grama Niladhari (GN) officers are set to join the public service. Letters of appointment for these new officials will be presented at Temple Trees under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The Home Affairs Ministry unveiled the list of

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Public Urged to Take Precautions Amidst Rising Temperatures

Health authorities have issued a warning urging the public to take precautions against the extreme heat prevailing across the country. The Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka has forecasted a Heat Index expected to reach ‘Extreme Caution Level’ in several provinces and districts, including the Northern, North Central, North Western, and Eastern Provinces, as well

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Sri Lanka News

Revolutionary Government Initiative: Free Land Rights Granted to Citizens

President Ranil Wickremesinghe praised the government’s groundbreaking decision to grant free land rights to the people at the inauguration ceremony for distributing freehold land deeds to Mahaweli settlers. He highlighted that this initiative, unprecedented globally, aims to uplift low-income individuals and promote economic equity. The President urged active participation in the government’s Agricultural Modernisation Programme,

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Sri Lanka News

Malaysia Hosts International Gathering of Religious Leaders

A diverse group of religious leaders, led by MP Marjan Faleel, will convene at the International Conference of Religious Leaders in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 7. The conference, supported by Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim and key figures like Dr. Mohammad Abdulkarim Al-Issa, aims to foster peace and unity among religious communities

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Sri Lanka News

Striving Together for Stability: A Collective Approach to National Harmony

The eagerly anticipated “Industry EXPO 2024” is poised to captivate audiences from June 19th to 23rd at the BMICH, promising a showcase of innovation and technological advancement across 25 industries in Sri Lanka. Spearheaded by Minister of Industries and Health, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, the event will be inaugurated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, underscoring the government’s

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Galle Welcomes Fourth Plant Quarantine Center

The Plant Quarantine Service, previously confined to Colombo, has now expanded its reach with the opening of three new regional centers in Jaffna, Kandy, and Galle, in addition to the existing office at the Colombo Central Post Office. This move comes in response to complaints from residents of other provinces, who faced inconvenience and incurred

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