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Mr. Baldrick, Dr. Johnson, and the World Entertainment Forum
The Pockets – Series 2 | Episode 2 by Nanda Wanninayaka

ByEditor

Multipockets: Good morning, Mr. President. Pocket Billiards: Good morning, Multipockets, good to see you. Good to see you. What is all this hullabaloo over the World Economic Forum? We usually did well in this type of fora before, didn’t we? Multipockets: Yes, we did, but you are no longer the president, Mr. President, to send…

The Pockets – Series 2 | by Nanda Wanninayaka
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Daniel Webster in the Making
The Pockets – Series 2 | Episode 1 by Nanda Wanninayaka

Bydaily reporter

Multipockets: Hi, Mr. Former President, … … Pocket Billiards: What? Former President? What former president? Multipockets: With all due respect, you are not the president anymore. Unfortunately, Double Pockets won the presidential race by making all our predictions wrong. Not only that, his merry men and women won the race to the House and the…

75% of Imported vehicles sold amid high demand, says Sri Lanka vehicle importers association
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75% of Imported vehicles sold amid high demand, says Sri Lanka vehicle importers association

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The Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka has said that nearly 75% of the imported stock of 7000 cars has already been sold. Speaking to the media, the association’s President Prasad Manage refuted media reports suggesting a decline in imported vehicle sales, and said that vehicle imports had resumed steadily. He noted that demand is…

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Hero Launched New Bikes, Scooters In Sri Lanka With 500 Touchpoints

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World’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, has been India’s largest 2W manufacturer for a long time. The company also has a robust international business across multiple continents. Expanding its presence in South Asia, Hero has strengthened its presence in Sri Lanka with the launch of new bikes and scooters. Hero Launched New Bikes Bolstering its…

Nationwide Air Quality Program in the Works
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Nationwide Air Quality Program in the Works

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The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today that a program will be formulated to maintain air quality across the island, including the Jaffna district. This was revealed during the reconsideration of a petition filed by Dr. Umasugi Nadarajah, a resident of Jaffna, seeking a directive for the Minister of Environment and other respondents…

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It Will Take 134 Years to Achieve Gender Equality at Current Rate, Warns UN Official

Bydaily reporter

The UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche,has called for urgent and concrete action to achieve gender equality, marking 30 years since the landmark Beijing Platform of Action. Franche highlighted the significant progress made by women and girls over the past three decades, noting that they have shattered barriers, defied stereotypes, and demanded their…

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Govt Clarifies Health Workers’ Salary Increments

Bydaily reporter

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa clarified the government’s proposed salary and allowance increases for healthcare professionals, who are preparing for trade union action tomorrow (6). Dr. Jayatissa detailed the increments as follows: Grade 3: The basic salary for a Grade 3 supplementary medical professional will increase from Rs 32,800 to Rs 54,120,…

Nawaz Commission report holds key to government response at UNHRC
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Nawaz Commission report holds key to government response at UNHRC

Bydaily reporter

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions in Geneva have regularly been a focal point of controversy for Sri Lanka. Since 2009, the year the thirty-year internal war ended, the country has been the subject of multiple resolutions aimed at addressing human rights violations and war crimes committed during and after the war. These…

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Women’s Participation in Sri Lanka’s Hospitality Industry Remains Below 10%, Says Uga Ulagalla Resort Manager

Bydaily reporter

Colombo: Women’s participation in Sri Lanka’s tourism and hospitality industry remains below 10%, according to Russell Clements, the General Manager of Public and Cultural Relations at Uga Ulagalla Resort. Clements highlighted that parental concerns about safety and the challenges of sustaining a career in the hospitality sector discourage many young women from entering the field. ““Parents’…

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Revised Train Schedule Aims to Reduce Elephant Accidents

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The Department of Railways has announced a revised train schedule on the Batticaloa line, aimed at preventing collisions with elephants.This measure is part of a broader effort to ensure the safety of both wildlife and train operations. The department stated that additional speed limits will be enforced on trains operating at night to reduce the…