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Sri Lanka sees slow growth in AI use

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Sri Lanka is gradually adopting artificial intelligence (AI), but the country remains behind many others in the world. According to the Microsoft AI Economy Institute, the share ... Read More


Winds reduce rains and temperature: Meteorology Department

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Increased winds have reduced rains bringing a dry spell to Sri Lanka, an official from the Department of Meteorology said yesterday. "Increased winds prevent forming of clouds i... Read More


900 child cancer patients reported nationwide within a year

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- A total of 900 child cancer patients have been reported across the country within a one-year period, according to the Health Promotion Bureau. Consultant Community Physician of ... Read More


All flights grounded for 10 days at US airport over security fears

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- An airport in Texas has now grounded all flights for ten days following a national security threat. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a temporary flight restr... Read More


Two arrested over Rs. 6.1 million online scam

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- The North Western Provincial Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested two suspects over an online business scam in which a woman was defrauded of more than Rs... Read More


Nominations called for member of Right to Information Commission

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Constitutional Council has called for nominations from civil society organisations for the post of member of the Right to Information Commission. Nominations have been calle... Read More


Carcass of ring-tailed civet found in Siripura

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The carcass of a ring-tailed civet, a mammal belonging to a rare species of animal endangered with extinction, was recovered from Siripura area in Bogawanthalawa last morning by ... Read More


Bill to repeal MPs' pensions to be debated in Parliament next week

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Parliament is to debate the Bill titled "the Second Reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill" which seeks to repeal the pension of Members of Parliament, next week. T... Read More


Is it lawful to delegate powers to spend state funds to political leaders?: Harsha

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Is it lawful to delegate powers to spend state funds to political candidates or their representatives by appointing them as Praja Shakthi Committee Chairmen, Opposition MP and Co... Read More


Section of main line tracks overgrown since cyclone

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The upcountry railway line at several locations has been left to the mercy of the shrub jungle after the train service ground to a halt owing to the damage caused to the track by... Read More