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Tomorrow, a partial solar eclipse can be witnessed close to the western horizon, according to Professor Chandana Jayaratne, the unit’s director of astronomy and space science at the University of Colombo (25).He mentioned that this eclipse will be visible in most of Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and Western parts of Asia and this solar eclipse in Sri Lanka will be visible well in Jaffna and Colombo.Accordingly, Prof. Chandana Jayaratne further stated that the partial solar eclipse will be visible in Jaffna city for about 22 minutes from 5.27 pm and in Koloma city for 9 minutes from 5.43…

The AmCham Sri Lanka held its 30th Annual General Meeting and election of Directors, recently.Despite the challenges of the socio-economic and political conditions faced by the business community over the past year significantly curtailing usual Chamber activities, the Chamber recorded its highest net surplus yet, for the third consecutive year.Addressing the gathering comprised of over 100 member companies, Lakshan Madurasinghe, who was re-elected President for his second year, stated, “When I took on the prestigious mantle of the AmCham Sri Lanka Presidency last year, I shared with you my belief in partnerships – in my fervent desire and hope that…

The National Construction Workers Union says that due to the 400% increase in the prices of painting materials, the people engaged in that field are facing a severe crisis.Accordingly, the national organizer of the association, Nelum Pushpakumara, said that the officials are waiting quietly while working to increase the prices according to the wishes of the companies.Accordingly Rs. 750 per litre of paint, today it is Rs. He mentioned that the price has increased to Rs. 4215 and accordingly the price of a litre of paint has increased four times.Also, the prices of many other painting raw materials have also…

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that he will not run for the leadership of the Conservative Party.Foreign media reports that he has stated that he has a majority in the Conservative Party, but it is not appropriate to compete for the leadership or the position of Prime Minister at this time.Accordingly, Rishi Sunak, who is of Indian origin, is representing the party and he says that he is grateful to the former Prime Minister for his work.Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.

State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that the annual tax for casinos has been raised from 200 million rupees to 500 million rupees since August 1.Accordingly, it is stated that the Betting and Gambling Act has also been amended with the aim of increasing taxes for betting and gambling.Below is how the tax was increased.Increasing the annual tax for live betting centres from Rs 6 lakh to at least Rs 10 lakh.Increasing the 10% turnover tax for live betting centres to at least 15%.Increasing the annual tax for betting sub-agents from 4 million rupees to at least 5 million…

President Ranil Wickramasinghe says that the delay in the Sri Lankan university system at the beginning of studies will be avoided and students will be given the opportunity to complete their studies within the stipulated time.The President mentioned this in a meeting held on the 22nd with the student leaders of the Royal College of Colombo at the President’s Office.Here, the President asked the students about university education and the students informed the President that there is a big difference between the time it takes to get a degree in foreign higher education and the time it takes in a…

The Sri Lankan team managed to record a 9-wicket victory in the T20 World Cup Super 12 match between the Sri Lankan team and the Ireland team.The Irish team, who won the toss and batted first, scored 128 runs for the loss of 8 wickets.Maheesh Theekshana took 2 wickets, Wanindu Hasaranga took 2 wickets and Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Dhananjaya de Silva and Chamika Karunaratne took one wicket for the Sri Lankan team.The Sri Lankan team, who played the reply innings, passed their winning target in the 15th over while losing 1 wicket.In batting, Dhanajaya de Silva scored 31 runs,…

Baby Cheramy, the leading and most loved baby care brand in Sri Lanka, successfully completed its parental clinic program in Matara District from 15th- 19th August 2022, covering Kotapola, Urubokka, Morawaka, Kakenadura, Weligama, Welipitiya, Hakmana and Kirinda. The Parental Clinics educate parents on baby care, Early Childcare Development and Inclusive Parenting, providing valuable knowledge about how to face the current nutritional challenges to ensure ideal nutrition for the effective physical, mental, and behavioural development in children.At the end of the parental clinic, mothers were gifted with a valuable Baby Cheramy gift pack, a  nutritional breakfast seal pack and fresh milk…

The National Building Research Organization says that the landslide warning notices have been extended with the ongoing heavy rains.Accordingly, the landslide warnings remain in effect for the districts of Kalutara, Kegalle, Galle, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura.The National Building Research Organization requests the people of Dodangoda, Ingiriya, Barallavita, Palinda Nuwara and Bulathsinhala Divisional Secretariat Divisions of Kalutara District and Ambagamuwa Korale Divisional Secretariat Divisions of Nuwara Eliya District to pay attention.Landslide warning notices have also been issued to Kalawana, Ratnapura, Nivitigala, Eheliyagoda and Kuruvita divisional secretariat divisions in Ratnapura district and landslide warning notices have also been issued to Baddegama divisional…

There are many different at-home workouts to select from, and working out at home may be easy.Do you want to begin exercising at home? It may have more distractions than taking an hour-long fitness class. Prioritizing chores, time with the family, or preparing supper is simple to do before choosing to exercise. But there are a lot of easy methods to start moving around at home. To establish a habit, you don’t require a lot of room or tools.We’ll go through 5 home exercise suggestions to help you maintain a schedule:Choose your at-home workout spacePut on your gym clothesDon’t worry…