Binura Fernando hospitalized
Left-arm fast bowler Binura Fernando being hospitalized due to a chest infection. Spinner Ramesh Mendis has been brought into the squad as a standby player, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.
Continue ReadingFour candidates submit deposits for Presidential Election today – EC
Four candidates have officially submitted their cash deposits for the 2024 Presidential Election today (26). The Election Commission confirmed this in a statement. The candidates who placed their deposits are:
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President Praises Political Parties in Parliament for Supporting the Economic Transformation Bill
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his gratitude to all political parties in Parliament for supporting the adoption of the Economic Transformation Bill and urged them to unite in advancing this initiative. He highlighted that the bill includes the necessary governance and institutional framework for developing an export-centered digital and green economy in the country. The President made these remarks during a …
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5 benefits of consuming soaked grams on empty stomach in morning
People often like to eat gram as a snack, but if you include soaked gram in your diet, then you will get many benefits from it. Let us tell you, that protein, carbohydrates, fats, fibre, calcium, iron, and vitamins are found in soaked grams. In particular, consuming soaked grams on an empty stomach will give you surprising benefits. Come, today …
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EDB Successfully Conducts 24th Exporters’ Forum
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully held its 24th Exporters’ Forum on the 25th of this month. The forum, a platform for discussing and resolving issues faced by exporters, was presided over by State Minister of Investment Promotion, Hon. Dilum Amunugama. The participation of Secretary of the Ministry of Investment Promotion, Mr. M. M. Naimudeen, EDB Chairman and …
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OpenAI tests new search engine called SearchGPT amid AI arms race
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- July 26, 2024
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Prototype, initially launching with select publishers and users, set to challenge Google’s dominance of online search OpenAI is testing a new search engine that uses generative artificial intelligence to produce results, raising the prospect of a significant challenge to Google’s dominance of the online search market. SearchGPT will launch with a small group of users and publishers before a potential …
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Presidential Election on September 21, nomination on August 15
The Presidential Election would be conducted on Saturday, September 21, the Election Commission has officially proclaimed. The Gazette Notification said that the nominations would be accepted on August 15, while the election would be held on Saturday, September 21.
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Further Reduces Policy Interest Rates
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 23 July 2024, decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank by 25 basis points (bps) to 8.25 per cent and 9.25 per cent, respectively. The Board arrived at this decision following …
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Sri Lanka players on rankings rise following Asia Cup exploits
Unbeaten starts to the Asia Cup from Sri Lanka and India has helped a group of their player progress on the updated rankings list. Sri Lanka’s unbeaten start to the Women’s Asia Cup has seen a host of their star performers rise the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings. The Asian side have comfortably won their first two matches at …
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US-SL FULBRIGHT COMMISSION FOSTERS OPPORTUNITY FOR SRI LANKANS TO PURSUE U.S. EDUCATIONAL OP
Through the work of the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, the United States and Sri Lanka support and encourage academic exchanges between both countries. This week, 100 Sri Lankan students and scholars attended a pre-departure orientation hosted by the Fulbright Commission and EducationUSA, preparing them for success in their educational pursuits at universities across the United States. Among the attendees …
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