Report: Researchers say Facebook doesn’t curb hate speech in developing countries
A new report outlines the fatal effects of Facebook’s newsfeed in developing countries where misinformation and hate speech allegedly fuel real-world attacks -- and the Silicon Valley titan is accused of doing nothing to ease the tensions. MORE..
- Final decision about cabinet reshuffle after discussions between President and PM
- Request for a fixed rate for three-wheelers
- JVP is trying to weaken the Opposition –National Freedom Front
- UNP Head Quarter activities separated in to 3 main areas
- New stamp to celebrate State Vesak Festival
- 81st birth anniversary of Reggie Ranatunga commemorated
- Senior Laboratory Assistant of Horana rubber factory remanded
- Train services disrupted along main line
- Report: Researchers say Facebook doesn’t curb hate speech in developing countries
- MR’s vanity projects helped China establish financial leverage over Sri Lanka – report
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MR’s vanity projects helped China establish financial leverage over Sri Lanka – report
The official narrative in China and the highlighting of the country’s “core interests” in terms of fostering and promoting economic development in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region through the ambitiously conceived “Belt Road Initiative” (BRI) may not be entirely true. MORE..
Train services disrupted along main line
A train has broken down between Polgahawela and Alawwa railway stations, disrupting tran services on the main line, the Railway Control Room said.
81st birth anniversary of Reggie Ranatunga commemorated
The 81st birth anniversary of Reggie Ranatunga, former Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) minister was commemorated today (22) at Udugampola.MORE...
UNP Head Quarter activities separated in to 3 main areas
United National Party (UNP) has decided to partition its Head Quarters, Sirikotha, in to three main areas of service and assign a board of officials to ensure their activities.MORE...
JVP is trying to weaken the Opposition –National Freedom Front
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) is trying to upset the unity and strength of the Opposition by proposing to abolish the Executive Presidency at a time the government is facing crisis, says National Freedom Front (NFF).more...
Senior Laboratory Assistant of Horana rubber factory remanded
The Senior Laboratory Assistant of the rubber factory in Horana who was arrested over the death of five persons in the ammonia tank incident was remanded until April 25, by the Horana Magistrate’s Court.MORE...
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Final decision about cabinet reshuffle after discussions between President and PM
The government has decided to arrive into a final decision about the cabinet reshuffle after discussions between President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE....
New stamp to celebrate State Vesak Festival
A new postal stamp valued at Rs 12 is to be issued on April 29 to commemorate the State Vesak Festival 2018.more..
Request for a fixed rate for three-wheelers
Mandating meter installation and issue of receipts instead of introducing fixed prices for three-wheeler fares is like changing the pillow to cure a headache, say the National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection.MORE...
Kabul voter centre suicide attack kills dozens
A suicide attack at a voter registration centre in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed at least 31 people, officials say.MORE...
World’s oldest person, Nabi Tajima, dies in Japan at the age of 117
The great-great-great-grandmother regarded as the world’s oldest person has died in Japan at the age of 117.MORE....
Govt. schools re-open for second term tomorrow
The second term of government and government affiliated Sinhala and Tamil medium schools will commence tomorrow (23), the Education Ministry announced.MORE...
Youth arrested with cigarettes worth Rs.1.5 million
A youth who attempted to smuggle in 30,600 sticks of cigarettes worth Rs. 1.5 million was apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake earlier this morning (22).MORE...
It is wrong to impose laws on temples –Mahinda
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the government is going to bring a draft bill on establishing new religious places and maintenance. MORE....
Couple attempt to smuggle out gold worth Rs. 9.1 million fails
A Sri Lankan couple was arrested by the custom officials at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake while attempting to smuggle 2.35kg of gold to India.MORE...
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Special police team deployed to arrest suspects of Attanagalla shooting incident (English)
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Royal wins 1st leg of Bradby Shield
Royal College, Colombo retained the Bradby Shield after beating Trinity College, Kandy 39-07 in the first leg of the encounter in Colombo.More...
Gurusinha appointed SLC Chief Cricket Operations Officer
Former World Cup winning batsman Asanka Gurusinha has been appointed as Chief Cricket Operations Officer of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with effective from 15 May, Chief Executive Officer of SLC Ashley de Silva announced.
Sri Lanka Cricket elections on May 19
Elections for new board members of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will be held on May 19, according to SLC President Thilanga Sumathipala. MORE..
Pothas ends association with Sri Lanka
Nic Pothas, the former interim coach of the Sri Lankan team, has snapped his association with the national side, stepping down as the fielding coach to explore other options. MORE..
Manchester City captures Premier League title
Manchester City won the Premier League title without even playing on Sunday when its rival and nearest challenger Manchester United surprisingly lost 1-0 at home to last-place West Bromwich Albion. MORE..
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Special police team deployed to arrest suspects of Attanagalla shooting incident (English)
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The Boy Is Back - Meg Cabot
Reed Stewart thought he'd left all his small town troubles--including a broken heart--behind when...
Swedish DJ Avicii Dies aged 28
Swedish-born producer and DJ known as Avicii has been found dead in Oman.The musician was 28....
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Technology
Google to finally bring iMessage-like service called ‘Chat’ to Android
Google has a mobile operating system that powers almost 85% of the smartphones in the market today, a number that can be attributed to the wide price bracket Android devices are available in. MORE..
Zuckerberg admits Facebook collects data from non-users
Zuckerberg admits Facebook collects data from non-users
Mark Zuckerberg, under stern questioning by US legislators, said Facebook collects information on consumers who are not registered as users, acknowledging something that has been reported but not publicly spelt out by the company. MORE..
Facebook scandal ‘hit 87 million users’
Facebook scandal ‘hit 87 million users’
Facebook believes the data of up to 87 million people was improperly shared with the political consultancy Cambridge Analytica - many more than previously disclosed. MORE..
Google is blocking apps from uncertified Android devices
Google is blocking apps from uncertified Android devices
One of the best things about Android is that it’s an open source project, so developers are free to edit it to create their own custom ROMs. MORE..
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Entertainment
Swedish DJ Avicii found dead in Oman at age of 28
The Swedish-born producer and DJ known as Avicii has been found dead in Oman. MORE..
Kendrick Lamar makes history with Pulitzer win
Kendrick Lamar makes history with Pulitzer win
Kendrick Lamar may have lost out on the best album Grammy for his acclaimed album Damn, but the hip-hop artist’s landmark album has just landed a far more esteemed prize: a Pulitzer. MORE..
Salman Khan convicted in 1998 poaching case
Salman Khan convicted in 1998 poaching case
A court in Rajasthan on Thursday convicted Bollywood star Salman Khan in a 19-year-old poaching case, a lawyer for the prosecution said. MORE..
Aishwarya Rai: Sexual harassment exists in all industries
Aishwarya Rai: Sexual harassment exists in all industries
Last year the #metoo movement became a rage in across the globe giving many women the courage and voice to speak up against sexual harassment at workplace. MORE..
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