Health Coronavirus catastrophe unfolding in south Yemen -MSF
The main coronavirus treatment centre in southern Yemen has recorded at least 68 deaths in just over two weeks, the medical charity running the site said on…
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Weather Cyclone toll hits 84 as Bangladesh and India start mopping up
India and Bangladesh began a massive clean-up Thursday after the fiercest cyclone since 1999 killed at least 84 people, leaving a trail of destruction in its…
Politics Not possible to hold election on June 20 under current situation: EC
The Elections Commission informed the Supreme Court today that it is not possible to conduct the General Elections on June 20 under the current situation in…
Health Balance of COVID-19 Fund reaches Rs.1,128mn
The balance of COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund reached Rs.1,128 million today, the President's Media Division said. It said the staff of the…
Law 1028 COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka
A person who arrived from Kuwait has tested positive for Covid-19 today, increasing total cases in Sri Lanka to 1028, the Health Ministry said. The ministry…
Development Human development on course to decline this year for first time since 1990: UNDP
Global human development, which can be measured as a combination of the world’s education, health and living standards, could decline this year for the first…
Sports The first rugby visitors: When the All-Blacks played in Colombo in 1907
The first rugby team from parts beyond the seas to play in Sri Lanka, as per the recorded history of the Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union (now Sri Lanka Rugby),…
Politics Beauty care at public expense!
Believe it or not! There is a lady in our Foreign Service with an unusual penchant for a well-groomed look and regularly takes beauty care treatment at public…
Weather Mass evacuations for major cyclone in South Asia
Millions of people were being moved to safety as one of the fiercest cyclones in years barrelled towards India and Bangladesh on Tuesday, but with evacuation…
Health European countries rally around WHO as Trump threatens agency
The World Health Organisation (WHO) must be strengthened in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, European politicians leaders said on Tuesday after US…
Health Coronavirus may throw 60 million into extreme poverty: World Bank
The world’s progress in eliminating poverty is set to suffer a major setback due to the Covid-19 outbreak, forcing more people to survive on less than $1.90…
Law COVID-19 cases exceeds 1,000 in Sri Lanka
The number of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka increased to 1,020 as 28 more Navy personnel were tested positive for the virus today, the Government Information…
Politics I won’t hesitate to withdraw SL from int’l organizations that harass our forces: President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today that he won't hesitate to withdraw Sri Lanka from any international organization that continues to make baseless…
Technology Two Sailors found Covid positive await 2nd PCR results
t least 30 Naval personnel, who had contacts with two Covid-19 Sailors who participated in the rehearsal of the 11th National War Heroes Commemoration, had…
Politics Mahinda Samarasinghe removed from SLFP
Former SLFP MP Mahinda Samarasinghe has been removed from the membership of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), SLFP General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekara…
Travel India to operate special flight to evacuate stranded Indians in SL
The Government of India has scheduled a special Air India flight to evacuate stranded Indian nationals in Sri Lanka, the High Commission of India in Colombo…
Sports Anil Kumble-led ICC Cricket Committee recommends ban on usage of saliva to shine balls
New Delhi: The Anil Kumble-led ICC Cricket Committee on Monday recommended banning the use of saliva to shine the ball owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. During a…
Technology China warns US of ‘all necessary measures’ over Huawei rules
China’s commerce ministry says it will take “all necessary measures” in response to new U.S. restrictions on Chinese tech giant Huawei’s ability to use…
Politics Afghan President Ghani and rival sign power-sharing deal
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah signed a power-sharing deal on Sunday, ending a bitter months-long feud that plunged the country…
Politics Greatest tribute for war heroes is making the aspirations of all communities a reality: President
In his first 'Ranaviru Day' message after being elected to office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the greatest tribute to war heroes was to transform into a…
Health Ten patients confirmed with Covid-19 today; total 991
Five more Covid-19 infected patients were reported today, increasing total cases in Sri Lanka to 991, the Health Ministry said. So far, 10 cases have been…
Sports I do not expect State bodies to do politics; President
While urging state institutions not to engage in politics, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that state entities should earn enough income for their…
Business Singer March revenues below expectations; expects retail operations to normalise from Sept. quarter
Singer Sri Lanka PLC’s March 2020 top line came in at below the previous year’s levels but reported higher operating profits, possible from reduced selling and…
Weather Weightlifting and wushu to resume national pool training on June 1
Only two national sports associations have responded positively to a circular issued by the Ministry of Sports to resume training activities for the national…