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Tag: youth

Youth remanded for hacking another youth
LOCAL

Youth remanded for hacking another youth

A youth who was arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder another youth with a sharp object has been remanded…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/09/2018
Sri Lanka unemployment rate rises to 4.5 percent, youth and female unemployment contribute more to the overall rate
LOCAL

Sri Lanka unemployment rate rises to 4.5 percent, youth and female unemployment contribute more to the overall rate

Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate for the first quarter 2018 rose to 4.5 percent compared to 4.1 percent reported for the…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/08/2018
Facebook’s global ‘Boost Your Business’ program is now available for the youth and entrepreneurs of Sri Lanka
BUSINESS

Facebook’s global ‘Boost Your Business’ program is now available for the youth and entrepreneurs of Sri Lanka

Facebook’s global ‘Boost Your Business’ program is now available for the youth and entrepreneurs of Sri Lanka. Recognizing the potential…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/05/2018
UNFPA highlights the importance of Comprehensive Sexuality Education for youth in Sri Lanka
LOCAL

UNFPA highlights the importance of Comprehensive Sexuality Education for youth in Sri Lanka

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Sri Lanka reached out to more than 5,000 Sri Lankan youth at an…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/04/2018
Over 22,000 applicants for Korean language proficiency testing in 2018
LOCAL

Over 22,000 applicants for Korean language proficiency testing in 2018

The Korean Language Proficiency Test under the point system for the year 2018 for Sri Lankan youth who are seeking…

byFaraz Shauketaly14/03/2018
Apple should address youth phone addiction, say two large investors
WORLD

Apple should address youth phone addiction, say two large investors

Apple Inc shareholders Jana Partners and the California State Teachers’ Retirement System are urging the smartphone maker to take steps…

byFaraz Shauketaly08/01/2018
Cricket superstar Yuvraj Singh and Under 19 Cricket stars unite for adolescents in South Asia
LOCAL

Cricket superstar Yuvraj Singh and Under 19 Cricket stars unite for adolescents in South Asia

International cricket superstar Yuvraj Singh and the under-19 cricket future stars came together in Sri Lanka on Monday to showcase…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/12/2017
Memoranda signed, more employment avenues open for Lankans as President meets South Korean Counterpart
BUSINESS

Memoranda signed, more employment avenues open for Lankans as President meets South Korean Counterpart

President Maithripala Sirisena was welcomed ceremoniously with a special guard of honour to the Blue House, which is the executive…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/11/2017
Sri Lanka Army chief ordered to appear in court over disappearances
LOCAL

Sri Lanka Army chief ordered to appear in court over disappearances

A Sri Lankan court has summoned the commander of the country’s over the disappearance of 24 Tamils since their arrest…

byFaraz Shauketaly18/11/201718/11/2017
Youth killed in Mullaitivu collision
HistoryLOCAL

Youth killed in Mullaitivu collision

An individual died following a motor accident in Pudukuduirippu, Mullaitivu According to the police, the accident had occurred on Tuesday…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/11/201716/11/2017

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