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A New Cashless System For Buses

Users of public transport in Sri Lanka may be able to shift to a new form of payment soon.

What’s Happening With COVID-19?: Live Updates Here

The World Health Organisation has said, ‘the whole world needs to be on alert now. The whole world needs to take action and be ready for any cases that come from the epicentre or epicentres that are established’.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: 7th Executive President Of Sri Lanka

Podujana Peramuna Party candidate Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has been announced the 7th Executive President of Sri Lanka.

Doping Test Gone Wrong?

Sri Lankan sprinter Kalinga Kumarage’s appeal against his doping suspension, may be successful.

Observer School Cricket Awards Become More Inclusive

The Sunday Observer Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year Awards, one of the most prestigious awards in the country, recently changed its name, in order to accommodate school girls who play cricket in Sri Lanka.

Eco Conscious Banking In Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan banks have now begun factoring in environmental concerns when evaluating funding requests. A group of local banks had decided to refuse funding for a mini hydro power plant project, after an endemic fish species was discovered in the primary water way associated with the project.

Gold Winning Kick-boxer Struggles To Make Ends Meet

Kumudu Prasanna created history by winning the first-ever gold medal at a kickboxing tournament in Thailand. Prasanna now supplies raw koththu rotty to hotels in Horana. His biggest fight now is to make ends meet.

Sri Lanka To Start Oil Production In 2023

After a long delay, Sri Lanka is set to commence oil production in the Mannar Basin by 2023. However, it will need to be cautious about any potential effects on the environment.

Sri Lanka To Swap Tea For Debt

Sri Lanka has come up with a novel way to settle a debt of USD 250 million it owes to Iran, without flouting sanctions imposed by the United States. The currency? Tea.

Sri Lanka Crowned West Asia Baseball Champions

Sri Lanka was crowned Champions at the recently concluded West Asia Baseball Championships. A sport originally introduced to Sri Lanka in the mid-eighties, baseball in the country has come a long way since. Today, an estimated 2000-2500 players participate in the sport, and three have been scouted to play in overseas leagues.

Visa On Arrival Is Back On Track

The much awaited ‘Visa-On-Arrival’ scheme is expected to be implemented from 1 August 2019. The scheme was originally slated to be implemented on 1 May 2019, but was put on hold following the Easter Sunday attacks. The scheme will provide visitors from 39 countries including Austria, Belgium, and France the ability to apply for visa upon arrival in Sri Lanka. Eventually, the scheme is expected to be made available for visitors from China and India, two of Sri Lanka’s top tourist markets.

Jayasuriya Charged With Breaching Anti-Corruption Code

Sri Lankan cricketing legend Sanath Jayasurya has been charged by the ICC for breaching its anti-corruption code.

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