Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in world sports. “It is a signal that we are truly global,” the Zimbabwe sports minister and two-time Olympic swimming gold medalist said. Hers was a stunning first-round win in the seven-candidate contest after …
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President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that steps will be taken to provide the necessary facilities to eliminate organized crime and drug abuse, as well as to introduce new legislation. The President made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with the police chiefs of the Western Province. He emphasized that maintaining the rule of law …
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President Anura Kumara Disanayake instructed police chiefs of the Southern Province to carry out their duties without any influence. The President further stated that his government would facilitate this process by ensuring political authority provides the necessary assistance. President Disanayake made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with police chiefs of the Southern Province. …
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In the heart of Sri Lanka, far away from the bustle of the beaches or the calm of the cultural sites, is a region where the fragrance of tea wafts gently in the air. This is the Hill Country, where a new hiking trail connects visitors with locals, and showcases the story of Ceylon tea to the world. The Pekoe Trail runs for over …
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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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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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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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In the last one or two years, many big changes have been seen in the field of artificial intelligence. Every tech company is currently in a race to create its own AI tool. Some time ago, Deepseek launched by China created a lot of buzz in the world of artificial intelligence. Now after Deepseek, a new AI tool has come …
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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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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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