Phone got stolen? How to protect and prevent thieves from switching off your phone?

We all are unconsciously attached to our smartphones and losing or damaging a smartphone can disrupt our routine and cause significant inconvenience. We have almost everything in our smartphone and if it gets stolen- it turns out to be a troublesome situation- keeping privacy and data at risk. Thieves often switch off the phone immediately after stealing it- preventing the …

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Supreme Court’s decision cannot be overruled by PM or Speaker – BASL

The Supreme Court’s decisions cannot be overruled by any other forum, and neither the Prime Minister nor the Speaker have the ability to do so, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka announced today (28). This statement was issued under the signature of BASL Secretary Chathura Galhena. The BASL rejects the contention that the Supreme Court lacks the authority to challenge …

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Resolution of IGP Appointment Issue and Election Preparations to be Finalized within a Week

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the issue regarding the appointment of the Inspector General of Police will be resolved within a week through consultation with the Speaker and the Chief Justice. The President stated that he is fully committed to holding the presidential election on September 21 and will not consider postponing it beyond that date, as elections are an …

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OpenAI tests new search engine called SearchGPT amid AI arms race

Prototype, initially launching with select publishers and users, set to challenge Google’s dominance of online search OpenAI is testing a new search engine that uses generative artificial intelligence to produce results, raising the prospect of a significant challenge to Google’s dominance of the online search market. SearchGPT will launch with a small group of users and publishers before a potential …

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US-SL FULBRIGHT COMMISSION FOSTERS OPPORTUNITY FOR SRI LANKANS TO PURSUE U.S. EDUCATIONAL OP

Through the work of the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, the United States and Sri Lanka support and encourage academic exchanges between both countries. This week, 100 Sri Lankan students and scholars attended a pre-departure orientation hosted by the Fulbright Commission and EducationUSA, preparing them for success in their educational pursuits at universities across the United States. Among the attendees …

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“Urumaya” Program is Apolitical – Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism and Lands

Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism and Lands, Somaratne Vidanapathirana stated that the “Urumaya” program, which involves distributing freehold land deeds, is not politically motivated and will continue even during election periods. He added that the goal of providing 2 million freehold land deeds under the “Urumaya” program is expected to be achieved within two years. Addressing the press briefing …

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