Monthly Archives: March 2010

GPRS enabled ticket system to be used as bus tickets

Sri Lankan Transport officials are planning to introduce a new pre-paid card system to be used as a bus ticket. The National Transport Commission (NTC) said that they have taken all the initial steps to introduce this new system. Two …

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DHL Global Forwarding offers Asia Pacific’s first-ever GPS tracking service to Sri Lanka

DHL Global Forwarding, the world’s leading air and ocean freight company, has chosen Sri Lanka as its Asia Pacific launch pad for two of its latest innovations for ocean freight shipping. DHL today launched a GPS Tracking System for its …

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Sri Lanka going into orbit 2010

Sri Lanka is to launch its first satellite, a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) type, this year, an official said. President Mahinda Rajapaksa has decided to name the satellite after space prophet Sir Arthur C. Clarke, Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Director General Priyantha …

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Government Institutions Introduction of Scanning Machines

The using of Finger Scanning Machines (FSM) to register the arrival and departure at government and semi-government institutions will be applied not only to state employees but to ministers, ministerial staff, ministry secretaries and heads of departments, according to the …

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4 Best Exercises for Older Adults

For  seniors who want to stay healthy and independent ……………..   1. Strength exercises  Strength exercises build older adult muscles and increase your metabolism, which helps to keep your weight and blood sugar in check. Safety tips for  Strength exercises …

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Some aspects of the Wildlife of Sri Lanka

Though Sri Lanka is very small in land area, the great diversity in habitats harbors are a rich and diverse fauna and flora, with many species endemic to the island. Historically as well as in the modern era, successive rulers …

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5 habits of happy people

Reach out Studies show that relationships are vital to a positive outlook in life. And it makes sense — engaging with others reminds you that no matter how crappy your day or foul your mood, you’re not alone. A superficial …

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Tips for Organizing Your Accessories

  When your fashionable extras are thoughtfully arranged, finding just the right thing to complement an outfit is a snap.   Sort not just by type, but also by color or occasion (e.g., work, play, fancy), depending on how you …

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St. Benedict's Monastery (Adisham) – Haputale

Sir Thomas Villiers, an intrepid seventeen- year-old Englishman, decided to run away from home and come to Sri Lanka in 1887. He came via ship with just 10 sterling pounds in his hand. Soon after his arrival, he began life …

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Boat Rides on “Diyawanna Lake”

  Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Diyawanna Lake in Bataramula. If you visit after a big rainfall the height of the lake is high enough ride through the swamp surrounding the lake. Paddling through the trees as birds …

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