Tag: International – News
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Srilanka Waterfront Project continue as Cinnamon Life
John Keells Holding PLC’s subsidiary project of Waterfront has been renamed as “Cinnamon Life” and continue their project as planned. The project is expected to restrict the ability to rent space for gaming activities but it is to developed as both residential and commercial space with iconic design which believes would transform the landscape of…
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Samsung Mobile Phones loosing Market Position in India and China
The times are changing. And so are the preferences of Smartphone users in the world’s two biggest markets – India and China. These changes do not bode well for global market leader, South Korea’s Samsung Electronics. Recent industry figures have shown that during the second quarter of the year, Xiaomi, a handset maker in China,…
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Government of Srilanka Supports to upgrade Masulita Vocational Training Centre in Kampala, Uganda
It is happiest news to see, where srilanka is helping an African national to develop their vocational training centres, especially the Government has taken steps to upgrade the Masulita Vocational Training Centre in Kampala, Uganda. The proposal has been approved by the Cabinet of ministers. It follows a recommendation by Dullas Allahapperuma, Minister of Youth…
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Arrested Pakistanis and Afghans in Srilanka is expected to be sent back
There are discussions going on to sent all arrested Afghan and Pakistani asylum seekers and their families back to their countries as early as possible. The news stated those who visited as asylum seekers came with return air tickets would be sent back and not deported, whereby there would be no record of deportation on…
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.london domain is available from 29th April 2014
This year the internet is changing. For the first time in a generation London businesses have an opportunity to claim a web address that associates them with London, one of the greatest cities on earth, and make their web address more relevant and memorable. It is why we are supporting the new Dot London domain.…
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100 years of Tibet on 29th Nov to 1st Dec 2013 at Kandy City Centre
The Embassy of People’s Republic of China organised an event 100 years of Tibet on 29th Nov to 1st Dec 2013 at Kandy City Centre Level 02.02 from 10.00 Am to 7.00 Pm. Taken by Tibet’s first photographer, the 10th Demu Denzin Gyaco and his second son Demu Wangiug Doje, the chairman of the Tibet…
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CHOGM heads to name baby elephants
Wildlife Conservation Department (WCD) officials have provided an opportunity for the Heads of States arriving in the country to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2013 to name a baby elephant in the Udawalawa Elephant Transit Home (Eth Athuru Sevana) with a name of their choice. This is the event with the purpose…
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2015 US Green Card Lottery begins today 1st October to 2nd November 2013
The US Embassy Colombo made an announcement today that the 2015 Diversity Visa Lottery Programme also know as Green Card Lottery 2015 will start accepting online applications from 9.30 PM ( Srilanka Time) on 1st October 20133 till 9.30 PM on 2nd November 2013. The Diversity Visa Lottery or Green Card Lottery is an annual…
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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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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…