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. The PUCSL’s proposed reductions are as follows; Electricity tariffs reduction (Domestic) The reduction in electricity tariffs has been announced at …
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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 temples packed with fascinating history. Whether you’re coming for just a few days, backpacking for months or exploring the country’s digital …
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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 this non-invasive approach can help clinicians prescribe treatments for different subtypes of childhood asthma. For the study, researchers included data …
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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 is interested in buying TikTok, a popular short video app. According to a Bloomberg article, the Chinese company that owns …
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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 a good perfume according to your budget. Some people like to apply perfume a lot. That’s why they apply perfume …
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“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 Lanka, she was lamenting the adjacent military base built on the graves of fallen Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) …
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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, the most popular instant messaging platform with over 3.5 billion users globally, continues to enhance its user experience with regular …
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It’s very brat to be honest about what work you’ve had done, actually. When doing a Q&A session with fans on her private Instagram account (@360_brat for the uninitiated or those in Follow Request purgatory), Charli XCX responded to one question: “Ur face looks so slay what have you done (tips pls).” “I get Botox and I got fillers once or twice but …
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Sri Lanka’s red rice shortage was created by the government through its price controls and import controls, by trying to interfere with the price signals, in a deterioration of policy seen over several years. The lack of food security and shortages is a direct result of self-sufficiency policies which had made exports impossible. The only way to prevent a similar …
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Sri Lanka is exploring avenues to channel foreign earnings into local investments to boost its economy, with plans underway to empower the returning migrant workers to reinvest their hard-earned savings in the country. The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) yesterday announced the launch of a Rs.744.75 million entrepreneurship development scheme to encourage the returning migrant workers to pump their …
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