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ANGER – The Bane of our Lives. – By Noor Rahim As human beings everyone experiences that day When anger and emotions carry you away Be it displeasure or feeling of hate, sorrow or love But self control is a virtue that one must nurture to survive Anger has always been the bane of our lives, that confronts us in someway A display that will shock the onlookers and drive them away The gain from such display would result in such distaste A display that would embarrass you in the aftermath, is a guarantee The intimidating & short lived roar of the waves on the sea beach would drive one away But the retreating wave is one so calm and smooth that fears allay And in its retreat wipe out the foot print that you left in your haste So dear Reader it is Natures’ lesson on anger that you ...

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Magic and glamour at all events our focus Dance sequence for an event Source : island From big, lavish weddings to small, intimate get togethers hosting an event is a very difficult job with so many intricate details. The event management industry is a dynamic and competitive one, with perfection required at every corner, and it is not easy to get on top. There are individual who with their hard work and commitment have managed to and continued to leave their mark on the industry today. The co-founders of the event company Planning Paradise, Chris and Azad have hosted the most beautiful and new age weddings of today. Their main goal is to bring all the magic, grandiosity and beauty at all times at any event. They are known to break all the boundaries and are trend setters of the industry, which make them the top choices for everyone! Their approach ...

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Corn (Bada Irigu) Cultivation in Sri Lanka-By Kalani –eLanka Corn, known as “Bada Irigu” in Sri Lanka, is a versatile and nutritious cereal crop that plays a significant role in the country’s agriculture and food security. Corn cultivation has gained popularity among Sri Lankan farmers due to its adaptability to various agro-climatic conditions and its wide range of uses in both human and animal diets. This article provides a comprehensive guide to corn cultivation in Sri Lanka, covering everything from land preparation to harvesting and post-harvest management. Land Preparation Before planting corn, it is crucial to prepare the land properly. Here are the key steps in land preparation: a. Choose the right location: Select a well-drained field with good sunlight exposure for optimal growth. b. Soil testing: Conduct a soil test to determine the soil’s nutrient content. Corn thrives in loamy or sandy loam soils with a pH level between ...

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Two Lankans for Asia Cup Motorcycle Championship-by Geesha Munasinghe Source:Dailynews Nipun Dilanka and Sabir Mimshad will represent Sri Lanka in the FIM Asia Cup road Championship, which is the world’s oldest motorcycle racing series. The tournament, which will be held in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, will be held in three rounds. The second round will be held in Taiwan and the third round will be held in the Philippines. The opening round of the race will be divided into two parts with the first round starting today and the second round on September 3. ...

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People’s Bank’s Annual Report 2022 wins 5 awards Source:Dailynews People’s Bank’s Annual Report 2022, titled Creating a Legacy of Caring for Generations to Come, won five awards at the recently held International ARC Awards 2023. With a history spanning over 30 years, and an annual application pool of over 1,600 applications from over 90 countries, the ARC Awards are widely known as the Oscars for Annual Reports by the international financial community. The accolades received by the Bank were across several categories and, most notably, it was the only Licensed Bank from Sri Lanka to win a gold at this year’s event. Bank’s Chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse stated: “The awards are a testament to the Bank’s remarkable ability to seamlessly merge financial transparency with creative storytelling. This annual report goes beyond figures, encapsulating the Bank’s strategic direction, accomplishments, and dedication to stakeholders in a captivating narrative covering both quantitative and qualitative ...

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Data on poverty, vulnerability essential for effective planning – Prime Minister Source:Dailynews Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena called upon all policy-makers, as well as the private sector and civil society, to use the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) and the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) formulated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to understand and implement measures to help move Sri Lanka away from vulnerability and poverty in the future. He said this when UNDP Resident Representative Azusa Kubota called on him at the Temple Trees yesterday (31) together with the members of the UNDP experts team Dr. Sabina Alkire, Director, Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), University of Oxford and Prof. Siri Hettige, Professor in Sociology to hand over the UNDP MVI MPI Reports. The Prime Minister thanked the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, the UNDP SURGE Data Hub, and the Citra Social Innovation Lab, which is anchored within ...

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Kandy Perahera rituals end with water-cutting ceremony   Source:Dailynews The water-cutting ceremony of the Kandy Esala Perahera was carried out according to ancient rituals at Gatambe water-cutting pier yesterday (31). After completion of the last Randoli Maha Perahera,  the Sathara Maha Devala perahera heads to the Gatambe water cutting pier and perform the water cutting festival by sending afloat the Kap trees planted in each of the four devalas at the time the Perahera festival commenced in the Mahaweli river. It is a tradition from the past for the four devala priests and other officials to go to the middle of the Mahaweli River in a boat and carry out the ritual of cutting the water and keeping the water collected in a container until the end of the next year’s Perahera festival. ...

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No.2 Heavy Transport Squadron 66th Anniversary Source:Dailynews No.2 Heavy Transport Squadron today (September 1) marks its 66th year of proud service to the motherland. At its inception, the  rce (RCAF), had only a few aircraft housed in No.1 Squadron. Later, with the development of the RCAF’s capacity during the stewardship of Air Vice Marshal JL Barker, a requirement arose for a separate Training Squadron and an Operational Squadron. As a result, on September 1, 1957, the No.1 Squadron was split into two, setting up the No.2 Squadron. Initially, No.2 Squadron comprised of Oxford Airspeed, Prestwick Pioneer, De-Havilland Dove aircraft and the S-51 Dragonfly helicopter, which was the first helicopter of the RCAF. Initially, the squadron was located at SLAF Base Katunayake, carrying out Transport and Patrol duties. In September 1959, two De Havilland Herons were purchased from England and directly ferried by a local aircrew, to the Squadron, to enhance ...

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