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Labour shortages are pushing Plantation Companies towards machines, data and a different kind of worker

Sri Lanka’s plantation sector is entering a new phase of transformation, as technology and innovation reshape how estates operate, manage resources and sustain productivity. Across the country’s tea estates and other plantations, machines are increasingly complementing skilled workers in tasks once done almost entirely by hand, while software and data bring new precision to decisions […]

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Parliament opens first Translation Unit

Parliament, on October 05, opened its first Translation Unit aimed at improving the efficiency of its translation services and providing a better professional environment for translators.The unit was…

  • Parliament inaugurates first Translation Unit on October 5th
  • Secretary-General Kushani Rohanadeera highlights leadership and teamwork
  • Interpreters’ Office handles translation tasks and interpretation services

Lanka, Azerbaijan oil giant discuss energy cooperation

Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan have discussed prospects for cooperation in the energy sector during a meeting between Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan…

  • Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf in Baku.
  • Najaf briefed Herath on global energy projects by Azerbaijan and SOCAR's operations.
  • Cooperation opportunities between SOCAR and Sri Lankan companies in energy sector explored.

Toluwanisings: Huge Loss to Nigerian Gospel Music Ministry

Tosin Clegg| I t has barely been three weeks since he celebrated his fifth wedding anniversary on September 25, 2026. Images from the anniversary photoshoot showed him, his wife and

  • Toluwanisings died on October 14, 2026.
  • Born from a union celebrated three weeks prior.
  • Conflicting reports emerged around his death.

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