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Sri Lanka stocks close down 0.2-pct
July 20, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s stocks closed down 0.20 percent on Monday with investors taking profit from the market, brokers said. The Colombo benchmark All Share Price Index closed 14.10 points higher at 7,147.86 down 0.20 percent. The S&P SL20 closed 6.23 points higher at 4,007.52 down 0.16 percent. Turnover was 646.7 million […]
Sri Lanka to develop IT soft infrastructure and connect rural to digital world
July 20, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will connect all government departments though a digital platform and set 7500 Wi-Fi spots throughout the Island to educate and develop rural community, ICTA head said.“In the new era of digitized Sri Lanka, we are not anymore talking to urban audience but to rural audience, and that is […]
Gold, platinum prices drop to 5 year low with speculation over US interest rate rise
July 20, 2015 (LBO) – World gold prices have fallen to its lowest in more than five years in anticipation of a US interest rate rise this year, foreign media reported.The price has fallen four percent to as low as $1,088.05 an ounce in Asian trade, the lowest since March 2010.“Talks of US interest rate […]
YouTube sensations now on Emirates in-flight entertainment
Step out of selected Emirates flights with a new hairdo with YouTube sensations ‘Cute Girls Hairstyles’ and ‘Brooklyn & Bailey’ This summer, Emirates’ award-winning ice entertainment system debuts two famous YouTube channels ‘Cute Girls Hairstyles’ and ‘Brooklyn & Bailey’. Known for their hairstyle tutorials, fashion and beauty vlogs, the two channels have over 5 million […]
‘s Oil Production Could Rise Faster Than Expected
July 20, 2015 (LBO) – Iran’s oil production could increase faster than analysts predict, said an International Energy Agency official, after a nuclear deal with world powers lifted sanctions on oil exports. Most analysts expect Iran will take at least one year to reach the pre-2011 production level of 3.8 million barrels a day from […]
National-list nominations as vote bait
July 20,2015 (LBO) – By far, the greatest number of professionals have been nominated as national-list MPs by the JVP.Some see this as cause for giving this party serious consideration. But there is evidence that the JVP national list nominations are pure window dressing. I was listening to the Propaganda Secretary of the JVP on […]
So far 200 complaints of electoral and general law violations: PAFFREL
July 20, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s election watchdog PAFFREL says the organization has received 200 complaints in relation to 203 electoral and general law violations by yesterday afternoon. Among them, 17 are related to acts of violence and 20 incidents of electoral and general law violations. As per the PAFFREL statistical report of election […]
Are you prone to Cancer or Heart Disease?
Are you prone to Cancer or Heart Disease? Go to a Union Chemist Pharmacy and find out now”, says Dr Vaz Gnanam, Director Credence Genomics, subsequent to their tie up with Union Chemists. Credence Genomics is now working with Union Chemists (Pte) limited to assist you in finding out your risk of getting cancer and […]
Pakistan High Commissioner hosts Eid dinner for cricketers
July 20, 2015 (LBO) – The High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka recently hosted a colorful reception for the National teams and managements of Pakistan and Sri Lanka Cricket, in Colombo. “The current series has been a memorable one for both sides, for Pakistan it was significant due to our first test series victory […]
Phone makers in talks to end use of sim cards
July 19, 2015 (LBO) – International phone makers Apple and Samsung are in advanced talks to produce phones with embedded SIMs that will make use of SIM cards obsolete.Industry associations such as GSMA together with phone makers are working on a ‘common architecture’ which could take at least one year to deploy, the UK-based Financial […]