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Health 1200 people in Modara asked to self quarantine
About 1200 persons in the 'B' block of "Meth Sanda Sevana" multi-storey housing scheme, Modara, were asked to self quarantine following a COVID- 19 case was…
Crime Another woman dies from COVID-19 reporting 9th death in Sri Lanka
A 52-year-old Covid-19 infected woman died at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) today, reporting the 9th COVID-19 death in Sri Lanka, Director Health…
Health EC to develop health manual to conduct polls
The Election Commission has initiated discussion with the health authorities to formulate a manual of guidelines to conduct the parliamentary elections in a…
Health Hambantota Port’s tank farm fully operational
With Hambantota International Port (HIP) resuming operations with Litro Gas, the port completes its full complement of energy services, positioning itself to…
Business SriLankan launches dedicated cargo flights to rescue export industries
National carrier, SriLankan Airlines, is making a decisive move to rescue the country’s much troubled export industries by launching dedicated cargo services…
Politics Peddling preference number through Corona relief
Although nominations for the general poll have already been filed, preference numbers are yet to be assigned to the candidates. However, some candidates have…
Crime US will witness 3,000 coronavirus deaths daily by June: Report
File photo: A State Department employee adjusts flags at the State Department in Washington, US March 22, 2017.(HT) The number of coronavirus…
Health No evidence that coronavirus emerged from Wuhan lab
There is no evidence to substantiate the Trump administration’s claims that Covid-19 came from a Chinese laboratory, according to intelligence sources, raising…
Politics Israeli lawmakers in ‘marathon’ debate on coalition deal
JERUSALEM AFP May5, 2020 - Israel’s parliament on Tuesday launched what it warned would be a “marathon debate” on a proposed coalition government deal,…
Law COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka now at 751
Nineteen (19) more persons tested positive for the Covid-19, increasing the total number of patients to 751 today, the Ministry of Health confirmed. A total…
Business No foreign financial aid to COVID-19 campaign: MR
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said today that no financial aid has received from foreign countries to be utilised in the COVID-19 campaign. The Prime…
Health Sri Lanka ranked among emerging economies worst hit by COVID-19
Sri Lanka is among the worst-affected emerging economies by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a ranking published by the international journal Economist,…
Business Equities tumble as Trump revives trade war fears
(Hong Kong) AFP: Stock markets suffered steep losses yesterday, tracking a selloff in New York after Donald Trump sparked fears of a renewed trade war with…
Sports Army ‘bullet’ Himasha Eshan predicts new dawn for SL athletics
The islandwide curfew caused by the coronavirus pandemic has had a negative effect on the skill level of national athletes, according to the fastest man in Sri…
Health Crossing the Atlantic for eye-treatment
A story about how one of our lady envoys incurred several thousands of Euros on her eye treatment in the States some time ago when she could have got it done…
Crime North and South Korea exchange gunfire at border: Seoul
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (2nd L) visiting the completed Suchon phosphate fertilizer factory in South Pyongan Province (AFP) North Korean troops fired…
Health China’s military budget will still rise despite coronavirus
China has made modernising its military and expanding its weaponry a priority. (Courtesy SCMP) China, (Courtesy SouthChina Morning Post) 3 May 2020…
Crime Nine killed in Indian Kashmir gun battles
A house where suspected militants were holding up is seen in flames during a gun battle with Indian security forces (Hindustan Times) SRINAGAR AFP…
Technology NIC last digit directive applicable only for curfew areas - PMD
The government yesterday announced the National Identity Card (NIC) numerical system, which had been introduced for the public to be adhered whilst stepping…
Travel Returnees could self-quarantine in hotels and bear the cost : Army chief
The government has arranged quarantine for returning Sri Lankans from abroad to spend their mandatory quarantine spell at a hotel at a cost and as they…
Law 718 Covid-19 cases in Sri Lanka
Ten more persons tested positive for the Covid-19, increasing the total number of patients to 718 today, the Ministry of Health confirmed. Meanwhile, twelve…
Business April inflation subdued over base effect
Inflation for the month of April was recorded at 5.2 percent, as the prices measured for the 12 months to April was slightly lower than the 5.4 percent…
Business China’s grand e-currency experiment set to begin this month
WION: China has claimed that the country is rolling out its digital currency in four cities starting next week. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the health risk…
Sports Sri Lanka’s junior stars have missed out on ten gold medals - AASL President
Sri Lanka’s national level junior athletes have been deprived of winning at least 10 gold medals since the two international competitions they were scheduled…