President kicks off digital transformation to elevate SL

Aimed at accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, three key digital initiatives were officially launched yesterday by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. These initiatives include the establishment of the ‘GovPay’ Government digital payment platform, the expansion of the President’s Fund services to the Divisional Secretariat level, and the introduction of the eBMD system for obtaining birth, marriage, and death certificates through embassies. …

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Mrs. World runner-up Ishadi Amanda reflects on her historic win

Mrs. World 2024 first runner-up, Ishadi Amanda, received a hero’s welcome as she arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport recently. Greeted by a distinguished delegation, she was later honoured at a special reception hosted by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), marking a significant moment in the country’s pageantry history. Amanda made history on 31 January by securing the …

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26th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony

MAS Capital (Pvt) Ltd Wins Exporter of the Year Award for 2023/24 The 26th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), was held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall under the patronage of His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. During …

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President Invites Exporters to Rise Again from the Strong Economic Setback

President Anura Kumar Disanayake invited Sri Lankan exporters to rebuild and thrive on a robust economic foundation. The President emphasized that our country faces the challenge of capturing market share from a position of relative weakness. He pointed out that, to overcome this, external support had to be sought. In this regard, he highlighted that the government is prepared to …

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Adopting Change for Entrepreneurial Growth Gross domestic product (GDP) is an indicator that measures the total value of goods and services

Gross domestic product (GDP) is an indicator that measures the total value of goods and services generated in a given country over time. Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a dynamic composite of three primary economic sectors: agriculture, industry, and services. Each sector contributes uniquely to national income, employment generation, and economic stability. Agricultural activities exhibited a notable resurgence, …

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How turmeric can be used to attract wealth and remove negativity

Turmeric, a vibrant yellow spice often found in kitchens, goes beyond its culinary uses to play a role in traditional practices associated with attracting wealth and dispelling negativity. Known for its rich cultural and medicinal significance, turmeric is revered not only for its flavor but also for its perceived auspicious properties. In various cultures, turmeric has been considered a symbol …

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The reason for the coconut shortage is that no government has had a proper policy to develop coconut cultivation – PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in Parliament yesterday (05) that the coconut shortage has arisen due to the fact that no government has had a proper policy to develop coconut cultivation. The Prime Minister stated that the current government is formulating a proper policy to develop coconut cultivation and that several short-term programmes are being followed in this regard.She …

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Investing in Farmers for Ecosystem Services: A Path to Healthy Soils

According to Rattan Lal, Distinguished University Professor of Soil Science at Ohio State University and an Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Goodwill Ambassador, farmers are the key to recovering the world’s soils. However, in order for them to carry out this function, players in the food and agriculture systems must financially support their initiatives. During a fireside chat …

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Is screen time and stress contributing to rise of cancer in younger population?

The rapid advancement of technology, combined with the changing lifestyles of the younger population, has brought about new health concerns, such as the possible relationship between increased screen time, stress, and the increase in cancer. Cancer has long been a disease associated with older people, but the increasing rate of the disease among younger people calls for the investigation of …

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Money market returns to surplus after two years

Sri Lanka’s domestic money market liquidity recorded a surplus of Rs. 168.1 billion by the end of December 2024, marking the first positive liquidity balance in two years. The Central Bank attributed this shift primarily to foreign exchange purchases and swap transactions. According to the Market Operations Report, liquidity conditions in the domestic money market have been improving since April …

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