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Sri Lanka announces relief package for SMEs

Sri Lanka has developed a relief package for small and medium enterprises in collaboration with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (Guarantee) Ltd (SLBA), and SME sector representatives. “The relevant measures have been prepared...

WhatsApp Status gets Instagram-like feature for music lovers

WhatsApp, one of the leading instant messaging platforms with over 3.5 billion users, has been constantly rolling out new features to enhance the user experience. In its latest move, the company is testing a new feature which aims at status...
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Finance Ministry unveils SME debt relief package

Sri Lanka’s struggling businesses can find some respite as the Finance Ministry yesterday announced details of a relief package for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing difficulties servicing their debt due to the economic crisis following the global health pandemic....

Electricity tariff to be reduced by 20% tonight

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today announced that electricity tariffs will be reduced by 20% for the first six months of this year.  According to the PUCSL, the reduction is effective from midnight today, 17 January 2025....

16 tips for keeping costs low on your next Sri Lanka adventure

With its fabulous landscapes, rich culture and wonderful hospitality, Sri Lanka draws all kinds of travelers. And even for those on a shoestring budget, the island nation offers travel experiences that don’t break the bank – think palm-fringed beaches, wildlife adventures and ancient...

Researchers develop nasal swab test to diagnose asthma in children

A recent study published in the journal JAMA reveals that researchers have developed a nasal swab test for children that can help diagnose certain asthma subtype or endotype. The study conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that...

Elon Musk reportedly set to purchase TikTok as potential US ban looms

Elon Musk, known for leading companies like Tesla and SpaceX, might be looking to acquire another social media platform. After purchasing Twitter in 2022 for a staggering $44 billion, Musk has rebranded Twitter to "X." Now, reports suggest that he...

Using too much perfume can cause these 5 problems

Who doesn't like to apply perfume? Everyone wants their body to smell good. Perfume has become a part of fashion trends. It helps in enhancing your personality. You will find many perfume brands in the market that can give you...

No, Sri Lanka’s Tamil question has not been resolved

“They’re trampling on our graves with their boots,” said Kavitha, a Tamil woman, as the torrential rain lashing our faces washed away her tears. Standing barefoot and ankle-deep in mud at the site of a former cemetery in Visuvamadu, Sri...

WhatsApp rolls out Photo Polls

The photo poll feature is currently in development and has been rolled out to select beta users for testing. Once the testing phase concludes and any bugs are addressed, WhatsApp is expected to release this feature for all users. WhatsApp,...
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