Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda crowned 1st Runner-Up at Mrs. World

Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda has etched her name in history by becoming the first runner-up at the 40th Mrs. World pageant held in Las Vegas, USA. The title of 40th Mrs. World was claimed by South Africa’s Tshego Gaelae, while Thailand’s Ploy Panperm was named the 2nd Runner-Up. Ishadi Amanda earned the opportunity to represent Sri Lanka on the global …

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Australia defeat Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs to go 1-up in Murali-Warne Test Series

Australia recorded their biggest win over Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in also beating a highly forecast rain to bowling out the host team for 165 and 247 in claiming 15 wickets on the penultimate fourth day of the Murali-Warne first test match to go 1-up at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Sri Lanka’s last …

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Government Allocates Record-High Budget for Capital Expenditure

• Several decisions by the government to facilitate investors• A nation cannot progress without a transformative shift in public attitudes.• Economic resources and opportunities must be introduced at the village level.• Plans to prepare Sri Lanka for a transformation in Southeast Asia• Moving from an individual-targeted aid approach to a community empowerment model• Companies unable to provide a daily wage …

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Johann Peries – first Sri Lankan to summit tallest mountain in Antarctica

Johann Peries summits the tallest mountain in Antarctica – Mount Vinson – at 4,892 metres, to become the first Sri Lankan to achieve the feat, sources said. In 2018, Johann Peries made history as the second Sri Lankan to summit Mount Everest, a monumental achievement that solidified his place in the country’s mountaineering legacy. His extraordinary journey continued as he …

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Google rolls out new theft protection feature

If you’re an Android user concerned about losing your smartphone, there’s some good news for you! Google is rolling out an enhanced theft protection feature known as Identity Check. Initially available on Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices, this feature will soon expand to other smartphones as well. It aims to protect both your smartphone and its data from theft. How …

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Proposal to standardise marriage age in Sri Lanka

President of the Women Parliamentarians’ Forum, Saroja Savithri said there is a need to prepare amendments to establish a uniform age limit for marriage under the various marriage laws currently in force in Sri Lanka. Saroja Savithri raised this topic during a meeting held in Parliament. The meeting was attended by the Forum’s Deputy Co-Chairpersons, Member of Parliament and Attorney-at-Law …

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Ensuring Food Security, a Key Policy of the Current Government

Government Prioritizes Comprehensive Data System to Guarantee Food SecurityEnsuring Rice Availability for Consumption and Essential Industries such as poultry, egg production and beer manufacturing To address policy decisions related to ensuring food security, the Food Policy and Security Committee, chaired by Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha, along with Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and …

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A country cannot progress through laws and regulations alone

President Anura Kumara Disanayake emphasized that a country cannot progress solely through laws and regulations and highlighted that tradition is a vital component of a nation. President Disanayake emphasized that Sri Lanka has accomplished a remarkable mission through the traditions built on Buddhism and that it is the responsibility of everyone to safeguard these Buddhist traditions and pass them down …

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The 25 best places to travel in 2025: Sri Lanka ninth in BBC’s Top 25 Travel list

The BBC has selected Sri Lanka as the ninth best destination for 2025, giving further recognition to the country’s efforts to develop tourism. In announcing the winners of its Top 25 Destinations, the BBC said, “From its misty hilltop tea plantations and roaming wild elephants to its ancient temples and rolling surf, Sri Lanka is a country that ticks lots …

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Why didn’t Trump place his hand on the Bible while taking oath ?

Donald Trump’s inauguration had to be moved indoors Monday due to a particularly frigid wintry spell across much of the United States, causing significant changes to the event after years of tedious planning. But the weather wasn’t the only unusual aspect of the 47th president’s swearing-in ceremony. Here are some memorable moments from a historic occasion. No hand on Bible …

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