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Tag: 2017

163,104 students qualified for university entrance: Examinations Commissioner General
LOCAL

163,104 students qualified for university entrance: Examinations Commissioner General

The results of the G.C.E Advanced Level Examinations were released yesterday, December 27. Accordingly, candidates can check their results online…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/12/2017
Oxford Dictionary names ‘Youthquake’ as the 2017 Word of the Year
WORLD

Oxford Dictionary names ‘Youthquake’ as the 2017 Word of the Year

Have you ever heard the word ‘Youthquake’? No, well you’re not the only one. Eventhough the world has not even…

byFaraz Shauketaly18/12/2017
Red Herring names 99X Technology as one of Asia’s most promising tech companies
BUSINESS

Red Herring names 99X Technology as one of Asia’s most promising tech companies

Software product engineering specialist 99X Technology was felicitated for its pioneering work and potential for exponential growth when it was…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/11/2017
Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Conclave to bring over 200 investors from seven countries
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Conclave to bring over 200 investors from seven countries

The first Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Conclave (SEIC 2017), which aims to facilitate participation in the most dynamic economic…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/11/2017
Iran-Iraq quake deadliest quake in the world in 2017
TOP STORYWORLD

Iran-Iraq quake deadliest quake in the world in 2017

A huge rescue effort  is under way after the powerful earthquake struck Iran’s mountainous border with Iraq, killing more than 400…

byFaraz Shauketaly14/11/2017
11th CAT SOLAR PIN FERNANDO GRAND PRIX 2017 – Fitting finale
BUSINESS

11th CAT SOLAR PIN FERNANDO GRAND PRIX 2017 – Fitting finale

Amarapadma holds on in nail biting finish The Cat Solar Pin Fernando Grand Prix November edition final round produced a…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/11/201713/11/2017
RitzburySir John Tarbet Junior School Athletic Championship 2017 comes to a thrilling close!
BUSINESS

RitzburySir John Tarbet Junior School Athletic Championship 2017 comes to a thrilling close!

 The much awaited all-island finals of Sir John Tarbet Junior School Athletic Championship 2017 was held from 8th to 10th…

byAdmin10/11/201710/11/2017
INSEE Cement Wins Dual Awards at Presidential Environmental Awards 2017
BUSINESS

INSEE Cement Wins Dual Awards at Presidential Environmental Awards 2017

Sri Lanka’s premier cement manufacturer Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited, also known as, INSEE Cement secured dual awards in recognition…

byAdmin08/11/2017
Sri Lanka Stock Market continues encouraging performance in 2017
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka Stock Market continues encouraging performance in 2017

The Sri Lankan stock market has continued what has been an encouraging year in 2017, where both market indices continue…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/11/2017

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