Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando has approved the 16-member squad, captained by Charith Asalanka, for the T20 series during India’s Tour of Sri Lanka. The T20 matches are scheduled to take place on July 27th, 28th, and 30th at PICS, Pallekele. The Squad:- 1) Charith Asalanka – Captain2) Pathum Nissanka3) Kusal Janith Perera4) Avishka Fernando5) Kusal Mendis6) …
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The census for the second phase of the “Aswesuma” Welfare Benefit Program is scheduled to be completed by July 31. Additionally, for families who missed the opportunity to apply during the first phase, applications were called again in February, resulting in approximately 454,924 new applications. The census work related to these applications has already begun, Welfare Benefits Board Chairman Jayantha …
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There are a few questions I find myself pondering again and again: how would I do as a contestant on Survivor? Should I learn Italian? And is my dog happy? When Cleo, a nine-year-old mutt, first came home with me six years ago, she was anxious and didn’t know how to use the stairs. In time, we overcame both of …
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We must spend more on human resources and education and move away from ‘hard‘infrastructure to ‘soft’ infrastructure investments as a country said Eran Wickramaratne SJB, MP speaking at the Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit 2024 under the theme of Towards a future ready workforce at the Temple Trees Auditorium. “Let us be open to private sector and foreign suppliers on university …
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Former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra, who was sentenced to a three-year jail term in connection with an abduction case in 2015, was granted bail today (22) by the Colombo High Court pending appeal. Colombo High Court Judge Amal Ranaraja ordered the release of Hirunika Premachandra on a cash bail of Rs. 50,000 with two sureties of Rs. 500,000 each. In addition, …
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Humans are social animals; we depend on our interpersonal relationships to learn, grow, and seek comfort. We need friends, siblings, colleagues, relatives, and even romantic partners to nurture our life and growth. Maintaining them can prove to be daunting but it’s not something you cannot manage! You need to keep the basic foundation stone of your interpersonal relationships – with …
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Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has scaled back a controversial job quota system after nationwide unrest over the past week during which more than 100 people were killed, according to local media. Students have been demanding an end to a controversial quota system that reserved 30 percent of government jobs for descendants of veterans who fought in Bangladesh’s war of independence in 1971. They say the …
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If you’ve had a splitting headache for years or were newly diagnosed with a migraine, it may be time to roll out that yoga mat. Even though there are numerous therapies for headaches and migraines, yoga is regarded as a safe and efficient way to relieve pain. Manisha Kohli, yoga instructor and founder of Aum Your Way, discusses the benefits …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced plans to ensure returning migrant workers can live with dignity after completing their service abroad. He thanked these workers for their vital contributions of foreign exchange during the recent economic crisis, acknowledging their crucial role in advancing the country’s economy. The President made these remarks while addressing the inauguration ceremony of the “Wigamanika Harasara” initiative, held …
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Bangladesh enforced a nationwide curfew to quash student-led demonstrations against government job quotas with military personnel and police patrolling the largely deserted streets of the capital, Dhaka. Dozens of people have been killed this week and several thousand are believed to have been injured, the Reuters news agency reported citing data from hospitals across the country. The Dhaka Medical College …
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