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Amana Bank recently recognised one of its Children Savings Account holders who achieved a District 1st Rank (Kegalle) at the 2020 GCE Ordinary Level Examination. Master M.N.A. Aabidh who achieved this distinction representing…

LocalTags: Sri LankaThere is a possibility of developing a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the southeast of Sri Lanka. Therefore, the showery condition is expected to enhance to some extent over most parts of the island during the…

WorldThe tree named after actor Leonardo DiCaprio called “Uvariopsis dicaprio”. Tags: Print EditionUS: A newly discovered tree species has been named after Leonardo DiCaprio. According to USA Today, scientists at the Royal Botanic…

LocalAsela KURULUWANSATags: Print EditionNational People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Dr.Harini Amarasuriya said the unequal distribution of economic benefits among different communities is a serious problem and a proper system…

LocalTags: Sri LankaAs a further step towards improving the quality of train services, a luxury train service with all facilities was launched this morning (09) for passengers traveling from the capital Colombo to Kankasanthurai in the…

WorldA demonstrator gives a back a shield to a riot Police officer during a protest in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Protests were held in over a dozen other cities. Tags: Print EditionKAZAKHSTAN: Security forces appeared to have reclaimed the…

LocalAsela KURULUWANSATags: Print EditionSamagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National Organizer Tissa Attanayake said the government has given relief to only a select few at a time when all Sri Lankans need relief. He said that instead of a…

LocalTags: COVID19coronavirusSri LankaSeven deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information Sunday, January 9, 2022 - 17:40

WorldTags: Print EditionBRAZIL: At least seven people were killed and three were missing after a cliff collapsed onto boats carrying tourists on a lake in Brazil, authorities said Saturday. Rescue teams including a dive squad and…

LocalRAVI LADDUWAHETTYTags: Print EditionThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released US$ 5 million to clear the containers of essential commodities stranded at the Colombo Port. The Trade Ministry said a total of US$ 14 million was…