President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government’s aim is to create economic independence in the country, and for this, the full support of the country’s exporters is essential. He made this remark during a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat today (29) with senior officials from the Export Development Board and exporters. The President highlighted the importance of establishing …
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the entire country will undergo digital transformation within the next three years under his administration. He highlighted that digitization holds the potential to elevate Sri Lanka’s global standing and confirmed that the government has already begun implementing related initiatives. These remarks were made during a discussion held today (29) with representatives from the Chamber …
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Sri Lanka is currently experiencing its most severe economic crisis since gaining independence. This crisis has driven many families into hunger and poverty for the first time, contributing to an estimated half a million people falling below the poverty line, according to the World Bank. Over the past two years, food prices have surged by 73%, leading 86% of families …
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The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) warned WhatsApp users today not to share any one-time password (OTP) with third parties, as their accounts are at risk of being hacked. SLCERT Senior Information Security Engineer Charuka Damunupola said that so far three incidents have been reported to the team regarding the hacking of WhatsApp accounts. “A message could be …
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U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said there is no travel ban on Sri Lanka, and the security advisory for Sri Lanka remains at Level 2, similar to other popular destinations such as France, Italy and the Maldives. On October 23, the U.S. Embassy in Colombo restricted travel for its personnel to Arugam Bay due to credible information regarding …
Continue ReadingMonday, October 28, 2024 – American Center, Colombo: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s wonderful to be here with such a talented and passionate group of media professionals and youth, and our friends from Internews, Digital Turtles, and WhimsicalWits. You’re always welcome at our American Center, and I’m thrilled you could join us today. We’re here to celebrate an exciting milestone—the global …
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the importance of implementing a procurement plan and strengthening the National Procurement Commission (NPC). The President shared these views in a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (28), where he engaged in an in-depth discussion with NPC officials on the current procurement laws and procedures. Officials from the National Procurement Commission informed the …
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Your diet plays the biggest role in weight loss. Apart from this, the physical activity you do throughout the day matters. To stay healthy and reduce obesity, it is advisable to walk for 45 minutes daily, but people who are short of time can also benefit from a 10-minute run. Running for 10 minutes daily reduces the risk of heart …
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Claiming that Sri Lanka has come a long way in terms of undertaking reforms which have led to some hard won gains, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said they could move fast towards the third review which will come up soon. IMF Director of the Asia and Pacific Department Krishna Srinivasan told a special briefing that there is consensus that …
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the Iranian Ambassador, H.E. Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed a congratulatory message from the President of Iran H.E. Masoud Pezeshkian. The discussions included the current situation in the Middle East, with President Dissanayake briefing the Ambassador on Sri Lanka’s security situation and highlighting recent …
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