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Time to embrace modern banking and bid farewell to conventional banking

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka's banking needs to keep pace with the rapidly changing global banking system by moving away from conventional banking if the banking system in the country is to be more ... Read More


Spanish couple hits the hills

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Tourism which was the main casualty of the Easter Sunday attacks followed by the global pandemic has rebounded to record unprecedented figures in the number of arrivals and revenu... Read More


After all the toil and sweat, Mandaramnuwara farmers forced to shed tears

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Farmers' woes continue despite the many promises to uplift their lot, and today are unable to keep the wolf from the door due to multiple reasons. The absence of a stable market,... Read More


Lowering feed costs vital for poultry industry to compete better in region

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- l Boosting local corn production or permitting corn import at competitive rates key for industry growth It's vital to improve the productivity of locally cultivated corn through ... Read More


Much potential in boat-building and marine tourism sectors - Minister Handunnetti

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka's lawmakers took pride on Sri Lanka's strategic location in the Indian Ocean region for maritime trade and its contribution to the economy in their presentations at the ... Read More


It's Sri Lanka's call now to boost trade ties with Russia-Russian Ambassador

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Trade relations between Sri Lanka and Russia can be better as both countries are keen to elevate ties, said Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka, Levan S. Dzhagaryan.... Read More


How the Asian Spring redefined democracy in the Global South

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- There is a restlessness crossing continents, a pulse that first stirred by the Indian Ocean and now reverberates across mountains, deserts, and megacities. From the crowded avenue... Read More


Construction of Mahaweli water security program gains momentum

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- The ancient kings built major medium and small-scale tanks mainly in the Dry Zone including the North Central Province for agriculture, domestic use and drinking purposes. Today o... Read More


Debate reignited over corporal punishment in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- "Idid not raise children so that people could beat them up. So yes, teachers shouldn't be allowed to hit children, but the parents should have the right to. If not, one day the sa... Read More


Importance of education

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Education is one of the most powerful tools for personal and social growth. It shapes the way people think, act, and contribute to the world. Through education individuals gain kn... Read More