Ahead of the Presidential election, the Election Commission has launched an online system enabling voters to access their polling cards. This applies to those who have not received their polling cards via mail, the process of which ended on 14 September. Voters can also obtain a copy of the polling card online by visiting the e-services section of the EC …
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Sri Lanka and New Zealand look poised for a close showdown in the 2-match home Test series going by paper evaluation with a buoyant rejuvenated home side’s stunning comeback third test triumph over England from a 2-down loss to an overall comparative recent performance throwback where the visitors enjoy a slight edge of one of the better successes by their …
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Export Development Board (EDB) and KPMG Sri Lanka jointly organized a knowledge-sharing session on the new European Union (EU) regulations concerning Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors on 11th September 2024. The session took place at the auditorium of the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), with around 200 Sri Lankan export companies. The European Union has introduced regulations that will …
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Remember what happened the last time political leaders ignored warnings from scientists about an infectious disease threat? Well, for over the past two decades scientists have been clamoring for more urgent action to be taken against anti-microbial resistance or AMR. Otherwise, the next 25 years from 2025 to 2050 could see over 39 million deaths from AMR, according to a …
Continue ReadingRemember what happened the last time political leaders ignored warnings from scientists about an infectious disease threat? Well, for over the past two decades scientists have been clamoring for more urgent action to be taken against anti-microbial resistance or AMR. Otherwise, the next 25 years from 2025 to 2050 could see over 39 million deaths from AMR, according to a …
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The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced a trade union action tomorrow (18), targeting hospitals across the country, GMOA spokesman Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe said. The strike action was taken against the disciplinary actions that has been initiated against GMOA Uva Provincial Coordinator and Assistant Secretary Dr. Palitha Rajapaksa, without a formal complaint, Dr. Wijesinghe said. Dr. Wijesinghe added that …
Continue ReadingThe Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced a trade union action tomorrow (18), targeting hospitals across the country, GMOA spokesman Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe said. The strike action was taken against the disciplinary actions that has been initiated against GMOA Uva Provincial Coordinator and Assistant Secretary Dr. Palitha Rajapaksa, without a formal complaint, Dr. Wijesinghe said. Dr. Wijesinghe added that …
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Marking a significant milestone in the country’s automotive industry, President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (17) inaugurated the Western Automobile Assembly Private Limited (WAA) vehicle assembly plant in Kuliyapitiya. This $27 million facility is now the largest vehicle assembly plant in South Asia. The first vehicle to be assembled at the factory, a 15-seater passenger van, is expected to enter the market …
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The campaigning period for the upcoming Presidential election will end at midnight tomorrow (18). According to Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayaka, strict regulations are in place to ensure a fair and free election process. “Once the campaigning period concludes, no further public rallies, distribution of promotional materials or door-to-door canvassing will be allowed. The police have been advised …
Continue ReadingThe campaigning period for the upcoming Presidential election will end at midnight tomorrow (18). According to Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayaka, strict regulations are in place to ensure a fair and free election process. “Once the campaigning period concludes, no further public rallies, distribution of promotional materials or door-to-door canvassing will be allowed. The police have been advised …
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