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“Social Media Ruined Us” - Husband Of Minuwangoda Brandix Factory Worker

The Minuwangoda Brandix factory worker who first tested positive for Covid-19 had to also endure a vicious mud-slinging campaign on social media. Her husband M. A. A. Amarasinghe spoke out in defence of her and described the harm done to them by social media. This is what he had to say:

DFCC Bank Opens Relocated K'negala Branch To Coincide With 65th Anniversary

DFCC Bank recently commemorated 65 years of unparalleled service to its customers with the grand opening of their relocated Kurunegala branch, amongst other celebrations, moving to DFCC’s own premises at No. 77, Colombo Road, Kurunegala.

IMF Forecasts Sri Lanka's Economy To Shrink 4.6% This Year

The International Monetary Fund ( IMF) this week forecasted Sri Lanka’s economy to contract by 4.6 percent, significantly higher than a 0.5 percent contraction it predicted in April, as the coronavirus pandemic elated disruptions continuing to take a toll on the island nation’s fragile economy.

ITC Helps Lankan IT Companies Motivate Finnish Outsourcing Market Virtually

The International Trade Centre (ITC) hosted a business-to-business matchmaking event between seven Sri Lankan Information Technology (IT) services and outsourcing companies and 15 Finnish companies, where over 60 virtual meetings were conducted with a focus on IT services outsourcing to Sri Lanka.

SL Ready To Host 2022 Asian Netball Tourney

The Executive Committee of the Netball Federation of Sri Lanka (NFSL) has decided to make a request to Netball Asia to host the 12th Asian Senior Netball Championship in 2022.

Thai Anti-Government Protesters Stage Major Rally In Bangkok

Thai anti-government activists staged a major protest in Bangkok on Wednesday, which was met with a counterdemonstration and a heavy police presence.

Prof. Udith Jayasinghe Appointed As Wayamba University Vice-Chancellor

President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has appointed Senior Professor Udith K. Jayasinghe as the new vice-chancellor of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

Covid-19 Outbreak: Tedious Task Of Combatting A Virus

Strict quarantine regulations should be established and should be implemented to the letter

‘IMMUNE' TRUMP DANCES TO ‘YMCA' AT 1ST POST-COVID RALLY

US President Donald Trump made an energetic showing at his first campaign rally since contracting Covid-19, offering to dole out “big, fat” kisses to those in attendance and capping off the event with lively dance steps to ‘YMCA.’

Sampath Bank Adopts LANKAQR To Expand QR Reach Across Island

Sampath Bank PLC partnered with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to promote ‘LANKAQR,’ a common Quick Response (QR) code standard for the country, at the ‘Rata Pu raama LANKAQR’ (Taking LANKAQR to the entire nation) event that was held at the CBSL premises recently.

CDVA Draw-Up Plans To Promote VB In Colombo

The Colombo District Volleyball Association (CDVA) has decided to launch a special programme to develop volleyball in the Colombo District. The aim of this programme is to promote the game among schools and clubs in Colombo.

Bowlers Help RCB Thrash KKR By 82 Runs

Royal Challengers Bangalore showed no mercy as they thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders by 82 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Lankan Apparel Workers Lost Over 40% Of Their Usual Wages During March-May

Amsterdam-based Clean Clothes Campaign sheds light on apparel workers’ plight during lockdowns. Says they lost 33%, 81% and 9% of their usual wages in March, April, and May, receptively. Partially blames garment brands and retailers for rushing into reviewing and canceling orders. Says global supply chains owe apparel workers between the US $ 3.2-5.8bn in unpaid wages, legally owed bonuses, and compensation. Clean Clothes Campaign urges global apparel brands and retailers to commit to a wage assurance

Many Lankan Oil Palm Firms Seeking Sustainability Certification: POIA

Congratulates Watawala Plantations for becoming first cultivator in SA to be awarded RSPO certification

Use Yellow Bags To Dispose Covid-19 Waste

Those undergoing self-quarantine at home due to COVID-19 concerns are urged by the Western Provincial Waste Management Authority to dispose of sanitary waste into yellow bags.

Green Energy Champion 2019 Competition Concludes

The Green Energy Champion 2019 (GEC) Sri Lanka competition, identifying and recognizing successful innovative approaches towards renewable energy, conducted islandwide, concluded on a successful note recently.

JKSB Optimistic Over SL's Ability To Return To Dollar Bond Market

Lauds government for handling pandemic “exceptionally well”. Expects CBSL’s dovish policy to continually support the economy as inflation remains benign. Says monetary and fiscal stimulus key for supporting small biz, including travel & tourism. Expects current lower tax rates to remain as the economy needs incentives

Urgent Need To Raise Foreign Currency Funding

It was reported that the trade deficit to end-August 2020 was the US $ 3.8 billion, compared with the US $ 4.8 billion to the end of August 2019. There is no doubt that the current reforms will provide solutions to some of the structural issues in the economy. Yet, there is a need to address the country’s emerging macroeconomic vulnerabilities.

SLASSCOM Launches Transformative Teacher Training Programme

Driven by its overarching goal of enhancing Sri Lanka’s potential in terms of ICT talent, SLASSCOM recently launched a comprehensive training programme for ICT instructors, in collaboration with the Vocational Training Authority (VTA) and YouLead

FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER EARNS WFP NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 2020

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the World Food Programme on Friday for feeding millions of people from Yemen to North Korea, with the coronavirus pandemic pushing millions more into hunger.

FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 WITH ARMY PARTICIPATION IN FULL SWING

The Army’s all time preparedness and handy alertness give witness to what this mammoth organization is all about and what its capacity stands for.

EXCEPTIONAL ARMY TRAINING MODULES BENEFIT GRADUATES' ‘LEADERSHIP & MOTIVATION'

Leadership qualities in the Army as history has proved repeatedly are an invaluable asset not only for the organization but also for outside society since leadership is closely entwined with high standards of discipline, selfdevelopment, morality, endurance, considerateness, motivation, behaviour and a variety of other auxiliary facets.

DELHI BEAT RAJASTHAN BY 46 RUNS TO GO ON TOP OF IPL TABLE

Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 46 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match played in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, yesterday.

CEAT donates Rs. 10mn in equipment & PPEs to institutions fighting pandemic

CEAT Kelani Holdings has made a series of donations of equipment and consumables essential to the continuing battle against the spread of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, supporting key State institutions to sustain their efforts even as the country manages its return to relative normality.

Covid-19: Unity Is Strength, Mr. Trump – Not Your Sickening Nonsense

There are people who learn lessons not to make mistakes; there are people who learn lessons from their mistakes and there are people who won’t learn a lesson from their mistakes even if they are hit hard or their action almost caused their deaths. United States President Donald Trump is one such person who does not believe in learning lessons from mistakes.

SLC FORMS UNDER-19 WOMEN'S TEAM

Eyes development of talent for 2023 U-19 World Cup

Hutch-oDoc partnership revolutionises Sri Lankan telemedicine

Hutch, Sri Lanka’s preferred choice for mobile broadband services, has partnered with the leading telemedicine service provider oDoc, bringing 24/7 online video GP consultation services directly to the mobile of every Hutch subscriber, within three minutes of booking.

Dr. Pitigala-Arachchi appointed as SLIIT Deputy Vice Chancellor Int'l

SLIIT has appointed Dr. Athula Pitigala-Arachchi, as the institute’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor International.

Dialog's Doc990 automates medical appointments at LRH

Doc990, Sri Lanka’s pioneering digital health solutions service provider, extended its channeling platform free of charge to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH).

Brandix Caught In Covid-19 Mess

Apparel manufacturer responds to mounting allegations as concerns are raised