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Sri Lanka’s pioneering tyre e-commerce platform, dsityreshop.com, backed by the trusted strengthof DSI Tyres, was honored with four awards at the prestigious SLIM DIGIS 2.5 Awards. Theserecognitions spotlight the platform’s innovative Pick-Up from Dealer model and data-driven,performance-focused campaigns.The Pick-Up from Dealer initiative is a first-of-its-kind omnichannel model in Sri Lanka, enablingcustomers to order online and conveniently pick up their tyres at authorized DSI Tyres dealers,combining digital convenience with trusted in-store service.At SLIM DIGIS 2.5, dsityreshop.com proudly secured two Category Best Awards (Silver):

Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has stated that the upcoming national budget will lay the foundation for the country’s development.He emphasized that the government intends to utilize the limited financial resources available for programs aimed at attracting investment and improving infrastructure.Dr. Fernando made these remarks while delivering a special statement on the forthcoming budget.

The global cricketing fraternity has expressed profound sorrow over the sudden demise of Suranga Wellalage, the father of young Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage, who was representing his country in the Asia Cup cricket tournament.Suranga Wellalage, a former cricketer himself, passed away on September 18 at the age of 54, reportedly due to a sudden heart attack. His passing occurred on the same day his son represented Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Group B match against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.Many international cricketers have extended their condolences to Dunith and his family.Former Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi, who played a crucial innings…

Sri Lanka’s third nano-satellite, developed with the technical expertise of local engineers, is scheduled to be launched into orbit tomorrow (19), the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies in Moratuwa, has announced.Named ‘BIRDS-X Dragonfly’, the satellite was carried to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX-33 rocket, launched by NASA on August 24.Previously, in 2019, Sri Lanka successfully launched its first nano-satellite, ‘Ravana-1’, and in 2022, the ‘KITSUNE’ satellite was launched as part of a multinational technological collaboration involving five international partners.Accordingly, the BIRDS-X Dragonfly nano-satellite is scheduled to be released into its designated orbit from the International…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (17) emphasized that Sri Lanka will never again face a crisis like the one where people were forced to queue for fuel and gas, sometimes resulting in loss of life, the President’s Media Division.The President made this statement during the launch of construction work on six new petroleum storage tanks at the Kolonnawa Petroleum Storage Complex.The President also highlighted that the current government is taking steps to safeguard energy autonomy and achieve economic independence.President Dissanayake also sought the support of all citizens for the progressive transformation.

Approximately five individuals in Sri Lanka are at risk of dying daily due to chronic kidney disease (CKD), the National Unit for Kidney Disease Prevention and Research (NRDPRU) states.Consultant Community Physician Dr. Chintha Gunaratne, the Director of the Unit revealed that over 1,600 people in the country died from chronic kidney-related conditions in the year 2023.She made these remarks while speaking at a media briefing organized by the Health Promotion Bureau on kidney-related diseases.Dr. Gunaratne further emphasized that since symptoms of kidney disease often appear at a later stage, it is essential for individuals with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to undergo…

Electricity trade unions have warned that they will further intensify their ongoing trade union actions if their demands continue to be ignored.Unions commenced a work-to-rule campaign on September 4, in protest against what they describe as the arbitrary restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).As a further step in this campaign, union members launched a sick leave protest yesterday (17), according to reports.Accordingly, unions confirmed that the trade union action will continue for a second consecutive day today.However, if the authorities continue to disregard their demands, the trade union actions already underway will be escalated further, said Kosala Abeysinghe, the…

The Supreme Court today (15) granted permission to hear an appeal petition filed by the parents of 11 youth who were allegedly abducted and disappeared in 2008 from Colombo and surrounding areas.The petition requests that the decision made by the Attorney General to remove former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda—who had been named as a suspect in the case—be declared invalid.The order was issued after a lengthy consideration by a bench of the Supreme Court consisting of Justices Arjuna Obeyesekere and Sampath Wijeratne.The Court has scheduled the hearing of the appeal petition for…

The Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), Hemanta Samarakoon says the CAA has received information regarding the shortage of rice in the market.The CAA Chairman expressing his views regarding the ongoing shortage of Keeri Samba and Samba rice in the country said through the issuance of a gazette notification, the government has set a controlled price for rice, and if rice is being sold at prices exceeding that limit, the Authority will take necessary legal action under the existing laws.Due to this, he urged all stakeholders to carry out rice purchases and sales in accordance with the gazette notification.The…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that it is the Government’s expectation to transform the Police Service into an independent, efficient, friendly, and people-oriented service.The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the closing ceremony of the 84th Police Inter-Divisional Athletics meets held on 14 September at the Field Force Headquarters, Colombo, according to the Prime Minister’s Media Division.At the 84th Police Inter-Divisional Athletics Meets, the award for the Best Female Athlete was presented to Sachithra Jayakanthan of the Criminal Investigation Division, while the awards for the Best Male Athletes were presented to T.G.S. Wijethunga, A.M.N. Perera, and Hemantha. The Prime…