Sri Lanka has developed a relief package for small and medium enterprises in collaboration with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (Guarantee) Ltd (SLBA), and SME sector representatives. “The relevant measures have been prepared with a long term insight to provide a breathing space for the affected SMEs while ensuring the stability of the …
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WhatsApp, one of the leading instant messaging platforms with over 3.5 billion users, has been constantly rolling out new features to enhance the user experience. In its latest move, the company is testing a new feature which aims at status lovers, enabling them to add music to their WhatsApp status updates. Over the past year, the platform has been introducing …
Continue ReadingSri Lanka’s struggling businesses can find some respite as the Finance Ministry yesterday announced details of a relief package for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing difficulties servicing their debt due to the economic crisis following the global health pandemic. For the period of April 1, 2019, to September 30, 2024, approximately 494,000 loans amounting to Rs. 886 billion have …
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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today announced that electricity tariffs will be reduced by 20% for the first six months of this year. According to the PUCSL, the reduction is effective from midnight today, 17 January 2025. The PUCSL’s proposed reductions are as follows; Electricity tariffs reduction (Domestic) The reduction in electricity tariffs has been announced at …
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With its fabulous landscapes, rich culture and wonderful hospitality, Sri Lanka draws all kinds of travelers. And even for those on a shoestring budget, the island nation offers travel experiences that don’t break the bank – think palm-fringed beaches, wildlife adventures and ancient temples packed with fascinating history. Whether you’re coming for just a few days, backpacking for months or exploring the country’s digital …
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A recent study published in the journal JAMA reveals that researchers have developed a nasal swab test for children that can help diagnose certain asthma subtype or endotype. The study conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that this non-invasive approach can help clinicians prescribe treatments for different subtypes of childhood asthma. For the study, researchers included data …
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Elon Musk, known for leading companies like Tesla and SpaceX, might be looking to acquire another social media platform. After purchasing Twitter in 2022 for a staggering $44 billion, Musk has rebranded Twitter to “X.” Now, reports suggest that he is interested in buying TikTok, a popular short video app. According to a Bloomberg article, the Chinese company that owns …
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Who doesn’t like to apply perfume? Everyone wants their body to smell good. Perfume has become a part of fashion trends. It helps in enhancing your personality. You will find many perfume brands in the market that can give you a good perfume according to your budget. Some people like to apply perfume a lot. That’s why they apply perfume …
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“They’re trampling on our graves with their boots,” said Kavitha, a Tamil woman, as the torrential rain lashing our faces washed away her tears. Standing barefoot and ankle-deep in mud at the site of a former cemetery in Visuvamadu, Sri Lanka, she was lamenting the adjacent military base built on the graves of fallen Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) …
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The photo poll feature is currently in development and has been rolled out to select beta users for testing. Once the testing phase concludes and any bugs are addressed, WhatsApp is expected to release this feature for all users. WhatsApp, the most popular instant messaging platform with over 3.5 billion users globally, continues to enhance its user experience with regular …
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