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SLT-MOBITEL prepares to elevate guest experiences at Colombo Residence Hotel. SLT-MOBITEL announced a strategic partnership with Colombo Residence Hotel to transform guest experiences through cutting-edge digital connectivity and entertainment services recently.
News – The Island
SLTDA Chairman confident necessary infrastructure in place to handle three million tourists this year. Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), Buddhika Hewawasam, has assured that Sri Lanka has the necessary infrastructure to meet the government’s target of...
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Very heavy showers above 150 mm can be expected at some places in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district. Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 January 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Cloudy skies are expected over most parts of the island.
Sports – The Island
Mandhana and Rawal’s tons fire India to record win. India Women 435 for 5in 50 overs (Pratika Rawal 154, Smriti Mandhana 135, Richa Ghosh 59, Tejal Hasbnis 29; Orla Prendergast 2-71) beat Ireland Women 131 ...
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Matt Kuhnemann’s Sri Lanka tour in jeopardy after thumb injury. Matt Kuhnemann is in serious doubt for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka after the recalled spinner hurt his thumb playing for Brisbane Heat.
Lanka’s sex workers face false charges: Women’s collective
Oct 1, 2023 · By APSARA RODRIGO ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s sex workers have faced fundamental rights violations including unlawful detention and cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment, a representative of the Abhimani Women’s Collective said at a conference last week (26). “Following their arrest, sex workers frequently experience the infringement of their fundamental rights, including the right to ...
Business – The Island
China-SL MoU signing exerts positive impact on share market. By Hiran H.Senewiratne The stock market yesterday was extremely bullish due to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to China where the government is said to have...
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Opinion – The Island
Manmohan Singh, economist, and FM and PM of India; Amiya Kumar Bagchi, economist, author and Chancellor, University of Tripura. by Usvatte-aratchi Manmohan Singh, a brilliant economist, distinguished public servant, and remarkable Minister of Finance and Prime Minister of India, died on December 27, and his...
Politics – The Island
World apart in time and space, they stood apart for honesty and high conduct. Jimmy Carter & Manmohan Singh: by Rajan Philips Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, died on Sunday, December 29, at the ripe old age of 100...