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The ‘Traditional Craftsmanship of Making Dumbara Ratā Kalāla’, an important element of Sri Lanka’s intangible cultural heritage practiced in twoContinue Reading

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National Library,  Documentation   Services Board of Sri Lanka, and 18 local authorities to implement the  ‘Digital Libraries Project.’ Under this project, twenty-six (26) model digital libraries are being established covering all districts in Sri...

Share: Colombo (News 1st); President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday (21) said the changes required for a turning point in the country’s education will be introduced soon. The President stated that the objective of the government is to endow a future generation that is productive to the country and that can directly contribute to the country’s economy. The President made these remarks while participating at the Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the first phase of the National Programme tit...

by Suresh Perera A shortage of automobile tyres in the market is driving motorists round the bend amidst complaints that dealers still holding stocks have inflated prices in the backdrop of existing import restrictions. The worst affected are owners of small cars, many of whom derive an income by operating passenger taxi and affiliated services. “We have no option but to ground our vehicles and be deprived of earnings to care for our families”, some passenger taxi services operators complai...

George Steuart & Co Commences Restoration of Centuries Old Artifacts January, 21, 2021 George Steuart & Co., Sri Lanka’s oldest mercantile establishment, has commenced an exciting project to restore a repository of artifacts that trace back to its founding in 1835 and its early operations. The recently uncovered artifacts include diaries and journals belonging to the founders, ledgers, profit and loss accounts, company seals, employment records and many more documents from the early 1800s. Th...