Sri Lanka-Australia-New Zealand Business Council hosts AGM Source:-dailymirror The 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka-Australia-New Zealand Business Council (SLANZBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held recently, with High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka Paul Stephens and High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka and the Maldives David Pine in attendance as chief guests. South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt.) Ltd Senior Manager Commercial and Marketing Udara Cumaratunga was re-elected as President of the Council for 2024/25. Vice Presidents elected for 2024/25 include Island Leisure Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd Managing Director Chandana Amaradasa, Spillburg Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd Managing Director M.H.K.M. Hameez, Lidechsi Group of Companies Chairman Lionel D.C. Silva and Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd Managing Director Jayanthi Dharmasena. Jiffy Products SL Managing Director Ruwan Rajapakse will continue to serve the committee as immediate past president. The newly appointed committee for the year 2024/25 consists of representatives ...
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NZ immigration slows while more Kiwis leave – By Halee Andrea Alcaraz 38% of the departing citizens were between 18 and 30 years old, with half going to Australia Source:-insurancebusinessmag The pace of immigration in New Zealand has slowed as a record number of citizens leave for better job opportunities and pay abroad, Bloomberg reported. Annual net immigration declined to 73,270 in June from a revised 83,740 in the 12 months through May, according to a report from Statistics New Zealand. Records show immigration saw its lowest level in February 2023, while the peak of 136,000 was recorded in October last year. The level of arrivals in the country remains historically high, Bloomberg said, but the declining trend shows that the demand for accommodation and other services are not as high as was previously assumed. Statistics New Zealand’s report shows that the focus “has swung to the rising level of departures,” reflecting a ...
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Aug 14, 2024
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NZ reveal strong squad for Sri Lanka Tests Majority of the New Zealand Squad is similar to the one that lost to Australia on home soil earlier this year Source:-dailymirror New Zealand have named a strong squad for next month’s one-off Test against Afghanistan and two-match series against Sri Lanka. The majority of the squad is similar to the one that lost 2-0 to Australia on home soil earlier this year with experienced quick Tim Southee once again named Captain of a side that includes the likes of key batters Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. Southee will receive support from fellow fast bowlers Matt Henry, Ben Sears and Will O’Rourke while the Kiwis have included Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel and Michael Bracewell as spin options alongside part-timers Phillips and Ravindra. With spin expected to play a crucial role during the matches on the sub-continent, New Zealand ...
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Aug 14, 2024
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The Crucial Connection: Understanding the Role of Gut Health in Overall Well-being – By eLanka Introduction In recent years, the importance of gut health has gained significant attention from researchers, healthcare professionals, and the general public. The gut, often referred to as the “second brain,” plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall well-being. This article explores the multifaceted relationship between gut health and various aspects of physical and mental health, highlighting the critical need for maintaining a balanced and healthy gut microbiome. The Gut Microbiome: An Overview The gut microbiome consists of trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, that reside in the digestive tract. These microorganisms perform essential functions such as aiding digestion, synthesizing vitamins, and supporting the immune system. A diverse and balanced gut microbiome is crucial for optimal health. Gut Health and Digestion One of the primary roles of the gut is ...
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Sri Lanka’s June tourist arrival rate remains slow Source : dailymirror The rate of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka continues to remain slow in the month of June, which is an off-season of the island nation. The provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) showed that for the first 23 days of June, Sri Lanka welcomed only 84,383 international visitors. The daily arrival average is about 3,500 while the weekly arrival average is about 26,000. Accordingly, the year-to-date tourist arrivals are at 981,162. Analysis shows that compared with the number of tourists visiting the country in June 2023, the June 2024 arrivals thus far are a slight increase of 16 percent. In the first 23 days of June 2023, Sri Lanka welcomed 72,277 international visitors. For June so far, India ranks as the largest tourist traffic generator, a position it continues to hold. The United Kingdom ranks ...
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Jun 25, 2024
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Afghanistan thrash PNG to qualify for Super 8, dump New Zealand out Source : dailymirror USA, June 14 (NDTV) – Fazalhaq Farooqi starred with the ball as Afghanistan pumped Papua New Guinea by 7 wickets to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Chasing a paltry total of 96, Gulbadin Naib hit an unbeaten 49 to steer Afghanistan home after PNG gave them an early scare with the ball. Earlier, The Rashid Khan-led side bowled PNG out for a paltry total of 95 with Fazalhaq Farooqi returning figures of 3/16. Naveen-ul-Haq also bagged two wickets while Noor Ahmad struck late after PNG offered some resistance with the bat. Afghanistan had won the toss and chose to bowl first against Papua New Guinea in their Group C match of the T20 World Cup at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad. ...
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Jun 14, 2024
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Popular YouTuber highlights “Massive Data Breach” in Sri Lanka’s new VFS Visa system Source : newswire Popular Youtuber Will Davis, known as ‘TrekTrendy’, has highlighted a massive data breach by global visa processing service, VFS Global which was involved in the recent controversy related to the visa issuance process at the Katunayake Airport. Will Davis, a luxury travel reviewer with nearly 1 million subscribers on YouTube, shared on social media that despite having his visa approved a long time ago, he has been continuously receiving details of other applicants from VFS Global. “Some of you may remember the Sri Lanka visa saga a few weeks ago. Well whilst mine has long been approved, each day I’ve been getting other tourists visas emailed to me complete with full names, address and passport info. How is this a thing?! I’ve reached out in an attempt to try and make these stop but what a ...
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Apr 28, 2024
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