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Week of May 28, 2023

News

Plan to digitise the bus transportation in Sri Lanka
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister of Transport,...
Israeli Airlines allowed to operate in Sri Lanka
The Cabinet of Ministers today (30 May) has...
Israeli Airlines allowed to operate in Sri Lanka
The Cabinet of Ministers today (30 May) has...
Child Succumbs to Mahaweli River Waters in a Drowning Accident
A student who went swimming in the Mahaweli River...
2022 Scholarship re-correction results released
Department of Examination has released the 2022...
Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Sri Lanka for 12th Round of Diplomatic Consultations
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka has...
Weather Report: Heavy rain in several provinces
Meteorological department has stated that showers...
Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations disclose Sri Lankans living abroad can apply or renew new passports online from June 1
Sri Lankans living abroad will be able to apply...
GCE O/L Exam conducted smoothly
The Examination Commissioner General Amith...
PM orders halt to holding of “Purawara Udanaya” festival
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunewardene has ordered a...
President emphasizes prioritizing convenience of students when conducting exams Start exam centres if student population is more than 75
President Ranil Wickremesinghe at a recent...
Sri Lanka’s Economic Stabilization Programme ADB approves USD 350 Mn special policy-based loan * Part of a broader package of financial assistance anchored by IMF’s EFF, * ADB to stand with Sri Lanka as it addresses its present challenges
MANILA, PHILIPPINES: The Asian Development Bank (...
Death row inmate from Welikada sits for O/L examination
Ten prisoners, including a death row inmate, are...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe declares historic Mahiyangana sacred site a place of worship
President Ranil Wickremesinghe presented a...
Sri Lankan rupee appreciates rapidly against the USD
There has been a rapid appreciation of the LKR...
Fuel quota increased from midnight May 30 Three wheelers to get 22 litres per week, Buses, lorries to get 125 litres per week, Cars increased by 10 litres to 40 per week
The existing weekly fuel quota provided to...
New Bill to confirm religious freedom, thwart insults on social media
Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs...
Schaffter’s second post-mortem done in Karapitiya Full DNA reports to take at least two months - Committee Untill then Schaffter’s body of will be kept in a special freezer in the mortuary
The post-mortem examination on the body of Dinesh...
Pictures by K. Chitrananda.
Ancient coin, valuable items unearthed from Rajangana temple
A more than 1500 year old Lakshmi coin and items...
Natasha Edirisuriya being escorted out of the Magistrate’s residence yesterday.Picture by Sulochana Gamage
insulting remarks on Buddha Natasha Remanded till June 7 CID says will be charged under ICCPR Act
Natasha Edirisuriya, who allegedly insulted...
GCE Ordinary Level Exam begins today 3,568 exam centers, 472,553 candidates, Ten prisoners sit at New Magazine Jail, Sisu Sariya buses to operate
The 2022 GCE Ordinary Level Examination will...
Boost for Sri Lanka-Japan ties
President Ranil Wickremesinghe held bilateral...
High-tech scanners for BIA VIP terminal
President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake has...
Veteran diplomat Jayantha Dhanapala passes away
Veteran Sri Lankan diplomat Jayantha Dhanapala...
Poson dansalas should be registered with PHIs
Dansalas serving free food and drinks to devotees...
Indian cruise line to begin voyages to Colombo
Cordelia Cruises of India is all set for its...
Over 472,500 candidates to sit GCE (OL) exam
Nearly 472,500 candidates will sit the GCE (OL)...
Suspended road projects to resume
Transport, Highways, and Mass Media Minister Dr....
Rs. 100 m to develop temples to mark Poson
Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana,...
Response to blasphemy and insults Ministry drafts Bill to foster respect for all religions Seeks to formalise ownership of religious places
The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious, and...
Malwathu Oya project in limbo
Work on the Anuradhapura Lower Malwathu Oya Multi...
Plea by helpless family in Kataragama
A family including four children was discovered...
Dr. Bandula Gunawardena
Highlight of Poson activities in Colombo suburbs Dharma Rashmi Homagama Pitipana Poson Zone
Due to the recent economic crisis in the country...
Lack of funds hits work on three mega water projects
Chronic kidney disease is on the increase in the...
MPs stress importance of curbing graft
Closing the implementation gap between law and...
“Youth should be guided on a positive path”
The country’s younger generation has to be...
Scholarships for Sri Lankan students in India
Nalanda University in India has invited...
Exposition of Neelagiri Sacred Relics at Homagama
The exposition of the Neelagiri Sacred Relics...
Measures taken to control rising inflation - Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe
The National Dialogue on the Promotion of...
Cabinet Sub Committee on educational reforms
The Education Ministry has put on hold its plans...

Features

Mindfulness in plain English: Set-up Exercises
Part 12Continued from last weekExtracted from...
Opinion Siddharamaiah: The new face of Karnataka Broader acceptability and seniority clinched CM post for Siddharamaiah
Following a four-day tense struggle to choose a...
The BMICH at dusk
BMICH cemented Sino-Lankan ties A platform to project Lanka’s image internationally
The Bandaranaike Memorial International...
Perspectives of freedom of association
Part 1The freedom of association for purposes or...
Life changing time-savers
Every instant of time is a pinprick of eternity....
Coir industry in the doldrums
Sri Lanka’s coir industry began more than a...
Kaludiya Pokuna: A secluded pool in Mihintale
We had an opportunity on a two-day historical...

News Features

Scan to reveal hidden secrets of Dinesh Schaffter’s death
The death of prominent businessman Dinesh...
Sudan, Palestine in turmoil but: G7 powers mull over China
Impoverished, war-ravaged Sudan is the newest...
Galle Fort
Upgrading tourism in the South
Today, Governors have been entrusted with the...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang during the President’s official visit to Japan
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s official visit A new dawn in Japan-Sri Lanka relations
Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan is a...
President’s Japan visit will have a salutary effect on relationship
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to Japan...
The Neelagiri dagoba after restoration work began
Neelagiri Sacred Relics, a national treasure
The historical Neelagiri Sacred Relics, which...
Arrangements finalised for Anuradhapura Poson festival
Poson Poya which marks the arrival of Mihindu...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and officials at the discussion with Japanese officials. Pic: Courtesy PMD
Professionals pledge support for President’s program
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his delegation...

Business

CEO of My Dentist Hasika Jayasooriya (third from left) and the team at My Dentist Mt. Lavinia clinic opening
My Dentist expands with clinic at Mt. Lavinia Medihelp Hospitals
My Dentist, a dental clinic chain in Sri Lanka,...
Samantha Rajapaksa
Samantha Rajapaksa joins EY Global Delivery Services
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) has appointed...
Managing Director/CEO Senarath Bandara
Core operations growth underpins solid Q1 performance at Cargills Bank
* Operating Profit before taxes reported at Rs....
The Hela team
Hela Apparel Holdings receives ISO certification for second consecutive year
Hela Apparel Holdings received the ISO 14064-1:...
Vallibel Finance opens branch in Mawanella
Expanding its outreach across Sri Lanka,...
Bank of Ceylon ends 1Q-2023 on positive note
* Profit Before Tax: Rs.3.3 billion* Net Interest...
Courtesy: The Colombo Stock Exchange
Weekly Performance of Indices
Emirates phases out paper boarding passes for flights departing Dubai
Taking a step forward in its drive to offer...
Chairman of People’s Bank, Sujeewa Rajapakse, and Acting CEO and General Manager, Clive Fonseka and Senior DGM, Overseas Customer Services, present the award to Suranjana Perera. AGM, Overseas Customer Services, Ms. Aruni Liyanagunawardena, Head of Marketing, Nalaka Wijayawardana and Senior Manager, Overseas Customer Services, Ms. Thilini Perera were also present.
People’s Bank Remittance Bonanza Grand prize winner receives Rs. 10 million
The People’s Bank presented Rs. 10 million to...
The workshop in progress
Advantis DNA: Empowering a multi-generational workforce
Advantis, the transportation and logistics arm of...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe presents the award to Consultant Director, Tokyo Cement Group, Christopher Fernando
Tokyo Cement Group wins Gold Presidential Environmental Awards 2022
Tokyo Cement Group won the Gold medal for...
DFCC Bank marks Women’s Day Reiterates commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
DFCC Bank held a week-long campaign recently to...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe presents the award to SLT Group Chairman Rohan Fernando.
SLT-Mobitel - ‘Number One’ in telecom industry Business Today Top 40 rankings - 2021-2022
SLT-Mobitel reigns as the number one of the...
Exchange of token of appreciation at the launch of HNB online banking portal – November 2022 From left : Ideahub CXO, Dhanuka De Silva, ideahub Founder/CEO Chaminda Ranasinghe, HNB Chief Technology and Digital Officer, Rohan Buultjens, HNB GM, Retail and SME Banking, Sanjay Wijemanne; HNB AGM, Digital Business, Chammika Weerasinghe, HNB Head of Digital Services, Shankar Dharmaratne; and HNB Head of IT, PMO, Nadun Gomes
Ideahub drives HNB’s digital strategy
Ideahub completes four years as the primary...
CEO Dr. Kelum Senanayake
Arpico Insurance continues growth in Q1 2023
Arpico Insurance PLC a fully owned subsidiary of...
Secretary of the Environment Ministry, Dr. Anil Jasinghe presents the award to DGM Seevali Mudannayake
Maskeliya Plantations receives Presidential environment award
Strathspey Estate, Upcot, a part of Maskeliya...
Senior DGM, Overseas Customer Services of People’s Bank, Rohan Pathirage, DGM, Channel Management, T.M.W. Chandrakumara, DGM, Recoveries, Ganga Senanayaka, AGM, OCS, Aruni Liyanagunawardana, AGM, Audit, Shantha Gangabadage, Senior Manager, OCS, Thilini Perera, Senior Manager, IT, Vipula Warnakula representing People’s Bank and Senior Tax Officer, Department of Revenue, Western Province and J.P. Gunathilake at the draw.
People’s Bank ‘Remittance Draw’: four millionaires picked
People’s Bank’s ‘People’s Remittance Vaasi...
After signing the MoU. (From left): Senior Finance Business Partner, Sandun Wajira Kumara, Head of Laboratories, Dr Geethani Galagoda, Chief Marketing Officer, Nimal Ratnayake, Group CEO, Deepthi Lokuarachchi, Head of Commercial, Daraz Financial Services, Naheed Zainudeen, Merchant Success Executive, Koko, Shakthi Bhanuka, Executive, Business Development, Feroz Amjah and Group Chief Financial Officer Badrajith Siriwardana
LHD and Koko to introduce healthcare financing option
Lanka Hospitals Diagnostics (LHD) entered into a...
Invitees at the MPFM degree launch: Senior Prof. Lalitha Fernando of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, President of APFASL, V. Kanagasabapathy,  Vice Chairman of the University Grants Commission, Prof. Chandana Udawatte, Vice President of CA Sri Lanka, Heshana Kuruppu and Senior Prof. Kennedy Gunawardena of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.  
Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management launched CA Sri Lanka teams up with APFASL
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri...
Aion Cybersecurity CEO Abbi Pilapitiya (extreme right) presents the first prize of the Capture the Flag competition to team ‘DropTable’
Aion sponsors KDU’s ‘Capture the Flag’ and hackathon for undergrads
IT students from 21 universities competed at a...
Kia Motors (Lanka) Managing Director Andrew Perera and Ms Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala at the relaunch of the Kia Sri Lanka website.
Kia Motors relaunches website
Kia Motors (Lanka) Limited recently relaunched...
Spanish travel influencers conclude fam tour
A group of sixteen social media influencers...
People’s Bank-IFC third customer awareness program in Kandy
The People’s Bank in collaboration with...
Dr Edward de Bono (1933-2021)
Six thinking roles for HR professionals
Decision-making is a delicate part of a...
The winners with Director, Rich Look Group, Lahiru Chamikara and officials.
Rich Look raffle draw winners receive prizes Eheliyagoda resident wins first place
The winners of the raffle draw “Rich Look Shop...
The Leadership Readiness Forum in progress at the auditorium of Commercial Bank’s Union Place branch
ComBank’s Leadership Readiness Forum concludes
Transformation and the creation of new business...
Inflight wi-fi for Emirates Skywards members in Economy Class
Free wi-fi connectivity onboard for Emirates passengers
Dubai, UAE: A recent enhancement to Emirates’...
CEO Finco Technologies, Ruwan Bandara (fourth from right) receives the ISO 9001:2015 certification from General Manager Shan Nanayakkara. Looking on (from left) are: AGM, Business Process Management, Chrishantha Tissera and General Manager, Operations Sujith Dodamgaslanda of Finco Technologies, Manager, Marketing and Sales Certification Service Line, and Subash de Silva, Business Development Executive, Certification Services and Basith Ali of Bureau Veritas Lanka.
Finco Technologies obtains ISO certification
Finco Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, has received ISO...
On left: An artist’s impression of the building. (On right): The construction site.
Rare, Refined, and Regal experience at THE RESIDENCIES-KOTTE by ICC
ICC (Pvt) Ltd, having completed 3,500 housing...
Ceylinco Life launches electronic KYC
Ceylinco Life has introduced an electronic Know...
Benefits of creating a positive work culture
Technically, the work culture of an organisation...
Earn your own salary
A job is a transaction. You offer value to the...
Importance of private tutoring increased during pandemic
A new IPS study finds that the demand for private...
Campaign to encourage more Indian tourists to visit Sri Lanka launched Leading hospitality and travel entities launch “Seeing is Believing”:
Leading hospitality and travel entities in the...
From resilience to revival - rebuilding bigger and better trade
 External financial support and debt...
Special food stall for G20 delegates
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], (ANI): The...
Agreements inked for Downtown Duty Free
 Singapore-owned One World Duty Free (ODF)...
Air Tractors arrive at CIAR for refuelling
Another four Fire Boss AT-802 air tractors...
Fitch assigns ‘AAA(lka)’ National Rating for Hayleys
    Fitch Ratings has...
LOLC chief confident of improvement in tourism sector Avani Bentota rebrands as Thaala Bentota:
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is bouncing back...
National Chamber hosts Indian food and agri delegation
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (...
Sri Lanka targets $1.3 bn in FDIs India likely to play a lead role:
Sri Lanka is expecting foreign direct investment...
SLIHM Chairman Shirantha Peiris with Chairman, IH Sri Lanka, Dr. Harsha Jayasinghe at the AGM. Pic: Sudath Malaweera
Local hotels operating with less than 50% staff - SLIHM Chairman Shirantha Peiris IH Sri Lanka is addressing the issue - Dr. Harsha Jayasinghe:
The Sri Lankan travel sector is facing a major...
Japan’s Acting Ambassador Kotaro Katsuki takes a keen interest in roofing tiles made in Sri Lanka.
‘Build Sri Lanka’ showcases local industrial giants
The much anticipated ‘Build Sri Lanka’ housing...
CBSL Governor Dr. Weerasinghe-ILO’s Simrin Singh
Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurship status: Urgent steps vital to improve ranking - Central Bank Chief
Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurship ranking is very low...
Tea Market report
Hatch startups secure significant funding
Four Hatch startups: ‘Hyperglade’, ‘Miris by...
SLT-Mobitel introduces ‘One Shot’ package
Reaffirming its excellence in setting new...

Sports

Boxing strongman Dian Gomes poised to crack the whip
Dian Gomes has successfully fought many battles...
A section of the massive turn-out of chess players
Massive turn-out at inter school chess at Vanuniya
In an unprecedented event over 600 boys and girls...
File photo of the League-winning Isipathana team of last year
Coaches play mind-games ahead of schools rugby showdown
Isipathana and Joes claim they are favourites,...
Police’s R Paventhiran (blue) lands a punch on Uphill BC’s HMNS Kaluhendiwala who won their BASL Novices Boxing meet Light Middle Weight final at the Royal MAS Arena on Friday. (Pictures by Dushmantha Mayadunne)
Novice boxers fight like pros in the Royal ring
Navy pugilists punched their way to glory winning...
Jason Roy
Jason Roy turns back on England for T20 franchise in USA
Jason Roy has become the first England player to...
Kaushan Samaranayake (centre) flanked by silver medallist Jeremy Fernando (right) and bronze medallist Rishan Dias (left)
Negombo’s shooter Samaranayake wins Trap Open
Kaushan Samaranayake of Negombo Rifle Shooting...
Sri Lanka in make or break World Cup qualifying round
Sri Lanka will begin a make or break World Cup...
Yupun Abeykoon
Yupun Abeykoon thrust into ‘unavoidable situation’
 Sri Lanka’s sprint sensation Yupun Abeykoon...
Moose finds greener pastures in Lion’s den
A clothing company that has branded its products...
Shubman Gill reacts after cracking his third hundred
All eyes on Gill after swashbuckling century
Shubman Gill is expected to be the cynosure of...
Navija Sehas the vice captain of champions Hartley receiving the Cup from school principal RMM Ratnayake
Hartley clinch overall championship at Royal Aquatic meet
Banuka Jayathilaka, the 2023 swimming captain won...
Rahal Amarasinghe at the crease
Trinity’s Amarasinghe : A rare breed of captain
Rahal Amarasinghe, Trinity College’s cricket...
Jofra Archer
England’s Archer and Ashes hit by cruelest of blows
 It would take the flintiest heart not to...
Jude Bellingham
England’s teenage prodigy Jude Bellingham World Best Youth Player
Jude Bellingham is an English professional...
Indoor athletics to be renamed ‘short track’
Indoor track and field competition will be...
Sports in brief
LPL player auction on June 11Sri Lanka will out...
Rugby club apologises after police called in
Leicester Tigers has apologised after police were...
Royal and Visakha excel at water polo
Hosts Royal College dominated the RCUAC Challenge...
Tyson Fury calls out Joshu
WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he...
Kandy Sports Round up
Antonians prepare forJoes openerOver 30 players...
No British women at French Open
There will be no British women in the French Open...
Tiger Woods to miss US Open
Tiger Woods will not compete in next month’s US...
Lone Sri Lankan makes progress at ITF junior tennis
Women’s Open Singles champion Dinethya...
Matale boy takes seven wickets for six runs
Kaveesha Liyanarachchi, a right arm medium...
Sri Lanka pick badminton squads
Sri Lanka Badminton has announced the junior and...
Chilaw Marians beat champs Army SC
  Chilaw Marians CC beat defending...
Athletic Nationals from July 28
Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) will conduct the 101st...

Editorial

Mending fences with Japan
Japan has always been one of the closest friends...

Opinion

Improvement of foreign exchange earnings: a key to economic recovery
After four years, Sri Lankans have eagerly and...
Children become victims due to parents’ negligence
It had been recorded in the recent past that a...
Cartoon of the week
Working worker-laws
The labour laws of this country are to be...
President has taken country forward sans media shows - P. Harrison
SJB has split into several group:No vision or...

Youth Observer

Alarming repercussions of alcohol abuse by women
It has been noticed that drinking has...
Unleashing the rebel spirit
Hey there, fellow rebels! Are you ready to dive...
I need someone
I need someoneTo change my lifeTo win this...
The Poson Moon
On Mihintale’s rock, bathed in golden hue,Arahath...
As the Snowflakes Melted
Part 2: The Wolf is LooseChapter oneChina funds...
In conversation with artist Yasodhara Pathanjali
This week, the Youth Observer reached out to the...
Martin Wickramasinghe: Sri Lanka’s literary luminary
His passion for literature extended beyond his...
The history of clowns: from hilarious to horrifying
Clowns are a type of performer characterized by...
In conversation with artist Yasodhara Pathanjali

Health

The secret to getting a good night’s sleep Expert warns that ‘sleep hygiene’ solutions including mindfulness and sleepy tea are making the problems worse for poor sleepers
Pillow sprays, ‘sleepy tea’ and mindfulness are...
Smoking kills - stop smoking now to avoid deadly complications Children, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems are most at risk when inhaling tobacco smoke including secondhand smoking
On May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO)...

Junior

M. Senashi Dinethya, Grade 6, St. Thomas' Girls' High School, Matara
Poson Poya
In June, Buddhists all over the world celebrate...
Win prizes from Pen House Future Artists Art Competition
The Junior Observer – Pen House Future Artists...
Gardening is my hobby
My hobby is gardening. I love to grow plants and...
Mother’s Day
The person who I love the most,The person who...
The rainbow
Red, orange, green and blueIndigo and violet...
My country
My home country is Sri Lanka. It is in the Indian...
My favourite books
My favourite books are the Sherlock Holmes secret...
The Mihintale Maha Seya at top of the hill
Mihintale: The sacred mountain
One full moon Poya day in 247 BC, King...
Expand your vocabulary
Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the...
English usage
This is a guide to help learners to communicate...
Young girls share flowers with two young Dasa Sil Mathas
POSON PIETY

Marriage Proposals

BRIDE GROOMS
AAA. Sinhala Catholic professional Parents seek...
BRIDES
AAA Academically qualified,​employed,​well...

Obituaries

Obituaries
AMARASINGHE - CAMELIA DAPHNE REDLICH - Loving...

World

Afghanistan: Taliban curbs on females a ‘crime’
Rights groups have denounced severe restrictions...

Montage

Book review Duo: More than a story of a duo
Books are meant to be read. And a few of them...
Sadia Khalid Reeti Pic by Nasirul Islam
West Meets East Screenplay Lab 2024 A boon for Southeast Asian filmmakers’ creative journey
The West Meets East (WME) Screenplay Lab 2024 is...

Spectrum

Poson Poya Day falls on June 3 “Buddhism is perfect and complete in itself”
Following are excerpts from an interview with...
Poson Reflections
As an Enlightened One who advocated an end to...

Impact

YZA cleans Sri Pada trail
The Young Zoologists’ Association (YZA) conducted...
Dissociative Identity Disorder Out of one comes many
Formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder,...
World No Tobacco Day 2023 Grow food, not tobacco
A global food crisis is growing fuelled by...

Classifieds

EMPLOYMENT & SERVICES
Business OpportunitiesLeading multinational...
VEHICLE
Toyota Cars for SaleToyota C.H.R. 2019 Regis....
HOUSE & PROPERTY
Business Premises for SaleDehiwala,​Pepiliyana...
GENERAL
Medical Equipment for SaleLuman Photon Therapy...

Week of May 28, 2023

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