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New USAID 5-year, $19 mn project supports Lanka’s renewable energy goals

BusinessUSAID Mission Director Reed Aeschliman and other officials at the eventTags: Print EditionOn November 17, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced its new $19 million, 5-year Sri Lanka Energy…

Kinniya ferry capsize: Three arrested

LocalTags: Kinniya ferry capsizeSri LankaKinniyaThe owner and the two operators of the ferry have been arrested over the ferry capsized incident, said the Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa. Yesterday morning Six children died after…

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS: BTS, first Asian band to win Artists of the Year

WorldK-pop kings BTS Tags: Print EditionUS: South Korean band BTS had a huge night at the American Music Awards. They not only won the highly coveted ‘Artist of the Year’, they also picked up the Best pop song of the year and Best duo…

Crescat Boulevard re-opens for season

BusinessTags: Print EditionCrescat Boulevard re-opened its doors on November 19, after an extensive refurbishment in time for seasonal shopping. The newly revamped mall features sleek, enhanced interiors and fresh shopping and dining…

Myanmar Opposition raises US$6.3m on launch of ‘revolution’ bonds

WorldThis handout photo from Kachinwaves shows protesters marching with banners supporting the opposition National Unity Government (NUG) during a demonstration against the military coup in Hpakant in Myanmar’s Kachin state.Tags: Print…

OPPO celebrates 5 years with Abans, extends partnership

BusinessBuddhika Dharmawardana, Chief Marketing Officer Abans, Bob Li, CEO XINDA Lanka OPPO Sri Lanka, Dinesh Perera, Director Operations and Fritz Fernando, Snr. Brand Manager and Category Head Abans.Tags: Print EditionThe global…

A low-pressure area forming in the south-west of Bay of Bengal

LocalTags: Sri LankaThe prevailing low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the south-east of Sri Lanka and adjoining Southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to be intensified into a low- pressure area during next few hours. It is…

Pandemic has damaged ‘fabric of society’ – Red Cross

WorldVolunteers of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) providing assistance to a Syrian boy in Hama, Syria. Tags: Print EditionSWITZERLAND: Beyond killing millions and ravaging economies and health systems, the coronavirus pandemic has…

Ferry disaster: Owner, operators arrested

Law & OrderMullipothana Group Corr.Tags: Print EditionPolice yesterday arrested the owner and two operators of the ferry that capsized in the Kurinjankerni lagoon killing 6 persons including children. Six persons who were rescued…