Will AI steal your job in 2025 ?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stated that the future of AI holds significant implications. The advancing abilities of AI may endanger the jobs of millions in the near future Since the introduction of ChatGPT, the landscape of artificial intelligence has undergone a remarkable transformation. Major tech companies have jumped on the bandwagon, launching their own generative AI solutions. One of …

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Discussion between the President and Attorney General on Controversial Legal Proceedings

President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a discussion with the Attorney General and officials from the Attorney General’s Department at the Presidential Secretariat today (06). During the discussion, the President emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts among all institutions working towards the effective enforcement of the law. President Disanayake highlighted the critical responsibility of the Attorney General’s Department to restore public …

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These self-care practices can help women manage high blood sugar

Diabetes is a condition wherein you have high blood sugar levels. The condition is prevalent in both men and women, however, the risks of complications in women tend to be higher. Women with diabetes have a higher risk of developing complications such as heart disease, kidney problems, and vision loss. Also, women with diabetes may have hormonal imbalances that affect …

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WhatsApp introduces new scanning feature to make document sharing easier than ever

WhatsApp is a popular messaging app used by over two billion people around the world. To make things even better for its users, WhatsApp often adds new features. As we move into 2025, they have launched a handy new tool that allows users to scan and send documents without needing any extra apps. Now, users can simply use the camera …

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7 Benefits of Incense Sticks

Incense sticks are lighted in rooms to alleviate your mood and calm down the mind. They activate your senses and relax the nerves, making you less anxious. They also hold the power to cleanse the air. It can also stimulate nerve connections and make you more productive. In all religions burning incense is about spreading positivity in all around areas. …

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Sri Lanka records third highest annual tourist arrivals despite forecast miss

Sri Lanka recorded its third-highest annual tourist arrivals in 2024, welcoming 2,053,465 visitors. This shows a 38.07 percent  year-on-year (YoY) growth, despite falling slightly short of the 2.3 million arrivals forecast. For the whole  of 2024, cumulative tourist arrivals reached 2.053 million. Sri Lanka recorded the highest tourist arrivals in 2018 with 2.3 million international visitors entering the country. The …

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Why postpone implementation of Food (Labeling and Advertising) Regulations 2022?

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) yesterday called for a collaborative approach to implement the new restrictions announced by the government this week for marketing food and beverages to children less than 12 years of age. A section of the new rules which were formulated by the Ministry of Health under the Food (Labelling & Advertising) Regulations of 2022 is …

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CCPI-based headline inflation continued to remain in the negative territory in December 2024

In line with the Central Bank’s near term projections, headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100) remained in the negative territory for the fourth consecutive month, recording a deflation of 1.7% in December 2024 compared to the deflation of 2.1% in November 2024.

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