Category: International News
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Nissan to recall 841,000 vehicles due to steering wheel glitch
Nissan Motor Co Ltd will recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide including Nissan March Model, as a result of a steering wheel glitch. These cars were produce in Britain and Japan between 2002 and 2006. It is pulling back vehicles in Japan, Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. The bolt used in…
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Samsung Galaxy S IV Released – Soon it will available in Sri Lanka
Samsung released the latest version of its flagship Galaxy Smartphone Galaxy S4 on April 26,2013, armed with eye motion control technology that pauses a video when the user looks away, comes with a faster chip and is thinner and lighter than the previous S3 model. It is expected to be available in Srilanka from the…
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China Boosting Sri Lankan Economy for Long term Relationship and Building Srilankan Products in China
Vice Minister of China’s Ministry of Commerce Chen Jian expressed interest in boosting two-way trade between the two countries and further promoting investments during a meeting with President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees. The delegation from China’s Commerce Ministry is in Sri Lanka to take part in the joint economic and trade commission during which…
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VIP Protection Training Course for 30 Maldivians Police Personals
The Special Task Force (STF) of Sri Lanka Police conducted a special training course for Maldivian Police personnel on VIP protection. 30 Maldivian Police Officers including two female officers who followed the VIP protection training course, passed out at the STF Training School in Katukurunda, Kalutara. The passing out parade of the Maldivian officers was…
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UK Visa Applications will be online from May 6, 2013 in Sri Lanka
Applicants and dependants applying for a UK visa will need to make their applications online from May 6. British High Commission sources in Colombo said; The High Commission said May 6, 2013 this date, manually completed application forms will no longer be accepted. Online applications and appointments will be mandated for all applications under the…
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MRIA & the Tourism Industry of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry is one key beneficiary of the MRIA. This new airport arrives with perfect timing as our country is looking to welcome 2.5 million foreign guests by 2016. Also, the MRIA is the perfect gateway for our visitors to explore some world renowned and amazing tourist attractions like Mulkirigala, Yala, Nuwara Eliya,…
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Srilanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai may shift to Trivandrum, Kerala Soon
The Sri Lankan Government looking for possibilities to move its Deputy High Commission in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Trivandrum, Kerala state. The move comes after the anti-Srilanka sentiments in Tamil Nadu in recent days. with the help of central government of India the High Commissioner assure that police in Tamil Nadu had been advise to…
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Argentina’s Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio selected as new Pope
76 Years old Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio selected as 266th Pope. The Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio chose his Name as Pope Francis. The Pope Francis from Argentina Latin America and he is the first Pope from Latin American region. The Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in December 17, 1936, ordained as a Jesuit in…
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Prices and Features in Srilanka
Samsung unveiled an eight-inch tablet with phone call capability to rival Apple’s recently launched iPad mini and to concert its market dominance by offering devices in a variety of sizes. The Galaxy Note 8.0 features an eight-inch screen and it is a similar to the 7.9 Inches rival of Apple i Pad Mini, which is…
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AirAsia India is Ready to Fly
AirAsia has found an Indian partner to open an AirAsia India operation in India for Domestic and International operations. The AirAsia has teamed up with India’s Tata group and Hindustan Aviation to set up a new airline to be known as AirAsia India. In the deal, the Indian parties will take 51 % equity stake…