Sufficient Fuel Reserves Available for National Consumption

• Focus on Securing Fuel Supplies for the Upcoming Year• Immediate Distribution of Indian-Aided Solar Panels to 800 Piriven• New Committee to Approve Foreign-Aided Projects within Three Months• Accelerate Rural Development and Ensure Direct Funding to Villages President Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed officials from the Ministry of Power and Energy that the country currently has sufficient fuel reserves to meet …

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World’s longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan

Iwao Hakamada was the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, as case that has gripped Japan sees calls for death penalty to be scrapped A set of blood-stained trousers found in a tank of miso in 1967 sealed a young Iwao Hakamada’s destiny as the world’s longest serving death row inmate. But on Thursday, former professional boxer Mr Hakamada, now 88, …

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Breast cancer death rate in Sri Lanka rises compared to other countries – NCCP

The percentage of breast cancer deaths in Sri Lanka has risen when compared to other countries, National Cancer Control Programme community health specialist Dr. Hasareli Fernando said. Addressing the media at the Health Promotions Bureau, Dr. Hasareli said that 5,500 women and 125 men are diagnosed with breast cancer annually in Sri Lanka. Dr. Hasareli added that breast cancer in …

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Jaishankar confident India’s ties with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh will endure

India does not seek to control every political move of neighbours, and does not expect that the political dynamics within neighbouring countries will adhere to what India may think is desirable, but Delhi is confident that fundamental realities of interdependence will ensure that relationships with neighbours remains constructive and positive, external affairs minister S Jaishankar has said. At a time …

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Consumer Affairs Authority calls for reduction of bakery product prices

According to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), the prices of egg-based bakery products should also decrease in line with the reduction in the price of eggs in the market. He further emphasized that steps should be taken to pass this benefit on to consumers. The Chairman of the CAA, Thusitha Indrajith, stated that the price of an egg, which was …

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Duolingo Brings Adventure and AI to Your Language Learning Journey

Duolingo, the leading language learning app, has recently announced exciting new features at its Duocon 2024 conference. The company is adding Video Call and Adventures to its platform, using advanced AI technology to improve the way users learn languages. These new tools aim to make learning more interactive and enjoyable for millions of users around the globe. Duolingo’s focus on …

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Tickets now on sale for the Women’s T20 World Cup

Tickets for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 are officially available, giving fans the chance to watch the world’s top Women cricketers battle it out Tickets for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to be played in the United Arab Emirates from 3 to 20 October, are now available on sale. Purchase tickets for the tournament from …

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