President Affirms Support for Expatriate Workers to Build Proud Living Environments upon Return

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced plans to ensure returning migrant workers can live with dignity after completing their service abroad. He thanked these workers for their vital contributions of foreign exchange during the recent economic crisis, acknowledging their crucial role in advancing the country’s economy. The President made these remarks while addressing the inauguration ceremony of the “Wigamanika Harasara” initiative, held …

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Bangladesh imposes shutdown as death toll from student protests mounts

Bangladesh enforced a nationwide curfew to quash student-led demonstrations against government job quotas with military personnel and police patrolling the largely deserted streets of the capital, Dhaka. Dozens of people have been killed this week and several thousand are believed to have been injured, the Reuters news agency reported citing data from hospitals across the country. The Dhaka Medical College …

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Imthiaz Bakeer Markar  to be appointed new SJB Chairman – SJB General Secretary

SJB the party is slated to appoint national list MP Imthiaz Bakeer Markar as its new chairman in place of Sarath Fonseka. SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said party seniors are currently having discussions to this effect. “We are currently discussing the matter at the moment. It is obvious that we have to appoint a new chairman as Field …

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It is regretted that President places blame on me for current constitutional error – Dr. Jayampathi

The former MP Dr. Jayampathi Wickramaratne who played a key role in drafting the 19th Amendment , said the upper limit of the term of President and Parliament as mentioned in Article 83 of the Constitution was not touched at that time only to avoid a referendum, and therefore it is regretted that President Ranil Wickremesinghe placing the blame solely …

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Sri Lanka’s Fate Would Remain Tragic Even with Local Government Elections Amid Economic Recovery

President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that if funds had been allocated to the local government elections, the country would have faced a tragic situation instead of focusing on economic recovery. The President emphasized that there were several critical areas that needed funding priority over the elections. Despite these challenges, President Wickremesinghe highlighted that the country’s economy has been strengthened and moved …

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Foreign Minister engages in Bilateral Talks with Romania to enhance relations

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry concluded an official visit to Romania from 15– 18 July 2024 at the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Luminiţa Odobescu. The two Foreign Ministers had bilateral talks and the discussions marked a significant milestone in the longstanding relations between the two countries with a view to further enhancing the partnership, and also in …

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President aims to make Sri Lanka to Become the Regional Hub for Human Capital Development

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that efforts are underway to position Sri Lanka as the regional hub for human capital development. He stressed the need to re-evaluate the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) to align with internationally accepted standards, such as those in Australia. He expressed his intent to seek assistance from Australia to strengthen and modernize Sri Lanka’s education system. He …

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Infants use their mother’s scent to see faces

Ever wondered how babies view the world? An intriguing study published on Thursday revealed that infants between the ages of four and 12 months use their mother’s scent to recognize faces. According to the research published in the Child Development journal, babies benefit significantly from their mother’s smell, and their ability to perceive faces improves considerably within this age range. …

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How to remove AI videos from YouTube?

The use of AI is growing like wildfire and AI-generated content is polluting online platforms and so is the concerning issue with one of the popular video-sharing platforms.  ‘YouTube’. To combat the rising number of AI-generated videos on the platform, YouTube has been encouraging users to use new tools and guidelines which will help them identify and report AI-generated videos …

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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry Calls on the Romanian Prime Minister to consolidate bilateral ties

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, who was on an official visit to Romania, paid a courtesy call on the Romanian Prime Minister, Ion-Marcel Ciolacu on 17 July 2024 at the Victoria Palace, Bucharest. During the call, Foreign Minister Sabry briefed the Romanian Prime Minister on the current economic situation in Sri Lanka, highlighting efforts towards economic recovery and stability and shared the progress made …

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