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Deadly Current: PUCSL Report Reveals Alarming Electrocution Trends in 2024
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), drawing from data compiled by the Sri Lanka Police, has released its Electrocution Analysis Report for 2024, revealing deeply concerning trends in electrical safety across the country. Alarming Numbers In 2024, Sri Lanka recorded a total of 120 fatal electrocutions. While this marks a slight reduction from…
MasterChef Sri Lanka Set to Premiere on ITN This September
A Sri Lankan version of the global cooking competition *MasterChef* is set to launch on ITN this September. The 25-episode reality show will be produced by Reality TV Production in partnership with Nilendra Deshapriya Productions, using the Banijay Entertainment format that has already been adapted in over 70 countries. The show features amateur cooks who…
Daniel Webster in the Making The Pockets – Series 2 | Episode 1 by Nanda Wanninayaka
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…
India Extends Financial Support for Ferry Service Between Northern Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu
India has announced the extension of its LKR 300 million financial assistance to sustain the passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai (KKS) in northern Sri Lanka and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu for another year. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said the funding extension reflects India’s continued commitment to boosting…
Sri Lanka to be warmer by 2030 Daytime to be unsuitable to work
A new World Bank report has warned that nearly 1.8 billion people across South Asia – including Sri Lanka – will face extreme heat risks by 2030, with climate adaptation efforts still falling short. The report, “From Risk to Resilience: Helping People and Firms Adapt in South Asia,” highlights that income barriers and market failures…
Connect Without a SIM: The Future is eSIM!
Gone are the days you needed a tiny SIM card to stay connected. The future is here with eSIM—or embedded SIM—technology, now gaining popularity in Sri Lanka too. It’s not just a new way to use your phone; it’s a revolution in connectivity. With eSIM, one number can work across multiple devices. Smartwatches, tablets, and…