Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a steep decline, falling by around Rs. 60,000 compared to last Friday (17). Traders at Colombo’s Pettah gold market report that prices dropped by about Rs. 20,000 in a single day today (22). As of today, a 22-carat gold sovereign is priced at Rs. 322,000, down from Rs….
If you can be a shadow of your best friend in his or her hard times by comforting and motivating, you will be the shining star in their entire life for sure. It does not matter which situation it is; sometimes, it might be a silly circumstance that your best friend is suffering a lot….
The Sri Lankan Ministry of Environment has announced the launch of a new hotline — 1995 — which will become operational from tomorrow. The hotline enables the public to report any incidents of environmental damage or harm to the country’s forest systems. The initiative aims to strengthen the effectiveness of forest and wildlife conservation efforts…
Most people are not happy with their work/office. They are stressed with the things that they are doing. They do not try to enjoy their work. But if we change some of our habits, we can be happy at work/office. There are simple 7 tips to be happy at work/office. Below are the simple 7 tips to…
The Ministry of Education says that textbooks will not be provided for Grade 1 and Grade 6 students next year.Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Madhura Senevirathna, stated that under the new educational reforms, activity books and modular learning materials will be introduced for those students.Printing of these materials has already begun.Accordingly, the Deputy Minister pointed…
Sri Lanka recorded 50,222 international tourist arrivals in December so far, according to data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). India remained the island nation’s largest source market for the month, accounting for 10,453 visitors, or 21% of total arrivals. This was followed by Russia with 5,420 visitors, Germany with 4,822, the…
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) surpassed the 23,000-point mark for the first time in history, during this morning’s (04) trading session. At around 09.37 a.m. today, the index stood at 23,000.54 points.
Sri Lankan lawmakers have underscored the urgent need to establish a Higher Education Commission to oversee and regulate private universities and other degree-awarding institutions in the country. The position was emphasized during a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, chaired by Member of Parliament Hesha Withanage. Senior Professor K….
Originally thought to be present in adults only, recent research now suggests that Bipolar Disorder is present in children and teens. A source of controversy in the psychiatric community, there’s a disparity in whether the symptoms experienced by adults differ from those in children or not. Regardless, treatment exists if your child is suffering from…
Sri Lankan President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake will present the national budget on Friday, prioritising economic reforms aimed at meeting International Monetary Fund (IMF) targets that are key for securing additional financial support and boosting investor confidence. Dissanayake came to power late last year promising to tackle corruption and rebuild the economy, which…
