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Experts warn on social media negative impact on mental health

Colombo, March 20 -- Sri Lanka has raised concerns about the darker side of social media, highlighting its negative impact on mental health and well-being. Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Rumi Ruben, spe... Read More


Digitalization can eliminate financial corruption: CSSL

Colombo, March 20 -- Following the country's rapid digitalization, all corruption related to financial management can be eliminated through digital procedures, Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) Vic... Read More


Tax on cigarettes must be increased: Harsha

Colombo, March 20 -- The tax imposed on cigarettes is coming down over the past few years and a new decision must be taken in parliament regarding the cigarette tax, Chairman of the Committee on Publi... Read More


Bimal, Harsha exchange words in Parliament

Colombo, March 20 -- Opposition MP Harsha de Silva and Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayke engaged in an exchange of words in Parliament today over affairs of the Public Finance Committee. Dr. De Silv... Read More


Price of milk tea to increase by Rs.10 from April

Colombo, March 20 -- The price of a cup of milk tea will rise by Rs.10 from April 1 due to the increase in the price of a 400g imported milk powder packet, the All Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners... Read More


Perpetual Treasuries paid funds worth Rs. 1.08 billion to various persons: Minister

Colombo, March 20 -- Perpetual Treasuries owned by Arjuna Aloysius had paid cheques worth Rs. 1.08 billion to 108 persons, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament today. Meanwhile, Deputy Mini... Read More


ICFS hosts Ayubowan UK event for aspiring students

Colombo, March 20 -- The International Center for Foreign Studies (ICFS) is excited to announce an exclusive event, Ayubowan UK, designed for Sri Lankan students who dream of studying in the United Ki... Read More


High Court rejects Keheliya's request to unfreeze bank account

Colombo, March 20 -- The Colombo High Court rejected a request made on behalf of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to lift the order freezing a bank account in the parliamentary branch of th... Read More


U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander in Sri Lanka

Colombo, March 20 -- The Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, is in Sri Lanka on an official visit from March 19 to 21. During his visit, Admiral Paparo ... Read More


Sysco LABS powers SLIIT CODEFEST 2024: AI Sprint

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Sysco LABS recently partnered with the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) as the Platinum Sponsor of SLIIT CODEFEST 2024: AI Sprint. The event offered stude... Read More