No economy can sustain construction sector entirely dependent on govt investments’: CBSL Governor

The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe emphasized the importance of promoting a sustainable and cost-effective construction industry in the country, highlighting key challenges and opportunities in the sector.  Speaking at ‘Construction Expo 2025’ on Friday (14), Dr. Weerasinghe underscored the need for Sri Lanka to align with global trends in sustainable construction, integrating …

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School cut-off marks of 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship exam released

The school cut-off marks for the admission of students to Grade 06 of the schools based on the results of the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination have been released by the Ministry of Education. Accordingly, the ministry said the students can check the schools that they have been selected to, using the following link starting today (14): https://g6application.moe.gov.lk/ Students who have …

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Meeting Between the President and Officials of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development

A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and officials of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development was held today (14) at the Presidential Secretariat. Discussions focused on enhancing the efficiency, integration and development of the manufacturing sector to strengthen the national economy, as well as addressing the challenges associated with these efforts.Key topics included government-led initial investments and proper …

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Are Deepika and Kareena in contention for Shah Rukh Khan’s King?

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan‘s upcoming film ‘King’ is in full swing these days. Fans are eagerly waiting for this film as the actor has no releases in 2024 and 2025. Since ‘Dunki’, none of Shah Rukh’s films have come on the big screen. Meanwhile, some interesting information related to his film ‘King’ has come to light, knowing which the enthusiasm …

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World Kidney Day 2025: Keep a check at your kidney health easily at home in these ways

Bad lifestyle is also affecting the kidney. Some of your wrong habits can cause kidney-related diseases. Kidneys work to filter blood in the body and remove harmful substances. If there is even a slight defect in the kidney, then some symptoms start appearing clearly in the body. By identifying them, you can find out the condition of kidney health. However, …

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If you want brighter skin and fewer wrinkles in 30 days, start doing these 9 things every morning

If you’ve ever caught your reflection in the morning light and thought, “Wow, my skin looks dull,” you’re not alone. Mornings can be hectic—there’s coffee to make, emails to check, maybe a couple of kids to wrangle before school (I know the feeling). In the midst of it all, it’s easy to skip a few steps that could make a …

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GMOA warns of province-wide strike over rape of female doctor

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has called on the government to immediate steps to apprehend the suspect responsible for the alleged rape of a female doctor of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital within tomorrow (12). The GMOA has also warned that if the suspect is not arrested within tomorrow, they will initiate a strike across the entire North Central Province. …

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Re-scrutinized results of 2024 Scholarship Exam released

The re-scrutinized results of the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, have been released online, according to the Department of Examinations.  The results can be obtained by entering the correct index number after logging on to the official websites of the Department of Examinations (www.doenets.lk and www.results.exams.gov.lk), the department said.

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Open warrant issued against ex-IGP Deshabandu

An open warrant has been issued against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon by the Matara Magistrate’s Court, upon the request of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), said Ada Derana reporter. The CID informed the Matara Magistrate’s Court today that a total of ten suspicious locations across the island had been inspected, and intelligence officers had been deployed …

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