Youth from North and South Recognized for Their assistance during recent Floods
In recognition of the assistance given to flood affected communities, over 90 youth from Kilinochchi, Matara and Vavuniya received certificates from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Youth Service Council.
Cyber attacks, censorship threat to internet freedom: Study
New Delhi: Cyber attacks, politically motivated censorship and government control are among the threats to internet freedom, according to a study, which also said India does not face any such imminent threat.
Serena, Venus look well but unsure of French Open
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Serena and Venus Williams have shaken off injuries that have sidelined them from competitive tennis, but whether or not they will be ready for next month’s French Open remains uncertain.
Reflections of transformation through art
The paintings and handicrafts exhibition by rehabilitated LTTE carders was held on 25 and 26 April at the National Art Gallery, Colombo 07. Nearly 400 paintings and handicrafts were displayed on this occasion and proceeds collected from their sale would be given to the artist or designer of the exhibits.
Finland explores investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
The Ambassador of Finland resident in New Delhi Terhi Hakala made a courtesy visit to the office of the Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa this week.
Their discussions focused on renewed interest of the Finnish business community.
Designing standards
Farhath Haadhy takes mehendi professional by making it the first registered business of its kind
While most of us do not venture on taking up a hobby to the extent of converting it into a career, the story was different for Farhath Haadhy. Having begun practicing mehendi designs at the age of 13,
Peace, informal sector to boost Sri Lanka 2011 tourism by 20%
Reuters: Tourist arrivals into Sri Lanka are expected to grow by 20 per cent to a record of more than 780,000 this year, thanks to growing home-stays and apartment rentals to accommodate a post-war influx of visitors after the end of a 25-year civil war.
Hasty spending cuts can hurt recovery : Geithner
DETROIT (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Thursday it was vital to cut U.S. deficits, but warned that acting too harshly in doing so could send the economy into a new tailspin.
Speaking to the Detroit Economic Club, Geithner said U.S. debts were too big to be solved by faster economic growth alone, but said spending reductions should be phased in over time.
A unique gift pack from ReeBonn Cosmetics
Nature has bestowed upon Sri Lanka an invaluable treasure in the form of herbs. Ayurveda, an ancient science of life, has been using the herbal resources such as botanical extracts of roots, stems, leaves, fruits, flowers and bark for effective healing.
Sony faces global legal scrutiny over breach
WILMINGTON, Delaware/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sony Corp could face legal action across the globe after it belatedly disclosed one of the biggest online data breaches ever.
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