Government to expedite development projects in Vanni

Government to acquire land of plantation companies with gem deposits

The Government has decided to acquire uncultivated lands with gem deposits belonging to plantation companies. The President’s office said that a decision was taken today to remove the barriers that had obstructed the release of uncultivated lands with gem deposits belonging to plantation companies and to take control of these lands for the benefit of the mining industry. The decision was taken at a meeting held between President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Minister Wimal Weerawansa, State Minister Loh

07 Sep, 2020

SLCERT warns of email scam

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public of an email scam by cybercriminals using Macros. SLCERT said it has received a number of complaints regarding internet users receiving emails under the pretext of a known contact. ?Most of these emails contain a Microsoft Office document (It could be an office document file, excel document file or any other document file related to Microsoft Office package) as an attachment. When users open the said attachment there

08 Sep, 2020

Maldives and Sri Lanka to collaborate and train youth to rap

The Maldives and Sri Lanka have had talks to collaborate and train youth to rap. Maldives Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Ahmed Mahloof tweeted saying discussions were held on ways for the Maldives and Sri Lanka rap scene to collaborate and run training programs for youth in the field. He said the discussion was held between Symbolic Records in the Maldives and Sri Lankan musician Iraj. The diet of an individual has a lot to do with their health and wellbeing, and quality o

07 Sep, 2020