Technology Sri Lanka on right track to contain Covid-19: WHO
Sri Lanka is on the right track to contain the Covid-19 through the increased tracking, testing, isolation, and treatment strategy, the World Health…
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Politics Curfew in Colombo, Gampaha to continue; Kalutara, Puttalam to be relaxed
Curfew in Colombo and Gampaha districts would continue until further notice while curfew in all other districts including Kalutara, Puttalam would be lifted at…
Law Toll of COVID-19 cases rises 855
Eight more Covid-19 infected patients were reported increasing the total cases to 855, the Health Ministry said.
Travel 178 Lankans brought to the country from Malaysia
A total of 178 Sri Lankans who were stranded in Malaysia had reached the Katunayake International Airport this evening, Airport Duty Manager said. He said…
Sports Not interested in being promoted for ICC big post: Sanga
Commenting on reports which said the SLC to promote Kumar Sangakkara for the ICC big post, Sangakkara said today that he is not keen or interested in being…
Business CSE to resume trading today; foreigners look to sell
By Nishel Fernando The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is scheduled to resume trading today as the market braces for heavy foreign selling despite…
General Tea sales average hits all-time high in April 2020
The Ceylon Tea cuppa for the month of April recorded an impressive sales average reaching the highest ever gain, a development that is much welcome for the…
Health South Korea warns of second wave of virus infections
South Korea’s capital has ordered the closure of all clubs and bars after a burst of new cases sparked fears of a second coronavirus wave, and President Moon…
Health Obama calls Trump’s handling of pandemic a ‘chaotic disaster’
Former president Barack Obama has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, calling it an “absolute chaotic disaster.”…
Health Three members of White House coronavirus task force quarantined
Three members of President Trump’s coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, said they will self-quarantine on Saturday after coming into contact…
Law Total Covid-19 cases now at 847
Three more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 increasing the total number of cases to 847, the health ministry said. Meanwhile, all Covid-19 infected…
General 100% made in Sri Lanka cars by next year: Dilantha Malagamuwa
Sri Lanka’s first-ever hundred per cent locally manufactured petrol and electric prototype cars would be launched by next year, Sri Lanka's racing legend…
Health Buddha’s teachings relevant in times of COVID-19: UNDG
United Nations Director General (UNDG) in Geneva, Tatiana Valovaya has noted the particular relevance of the teachings of the Buddha such as compassion,…
Politics Ranawaka, Welgama file petition against election on June 20
Former MPs Kumara Welgama and Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) Leader Patali Champika Ranawaka filed a petition in the Supreme Court today challenging the Gazette…
General Do not use OTPs receive from local private numbers: CERT|CC
A ‘High category threat’ warning had been issued by CERT over receiving of One Time Password (OTP) from a local private number, instead of from ANY…
Weather Season tickets, SLR SMS, and employer authorisation must to board trains on Monday: GMR
Commuters who had season tickets following with an SMS sent by the Railways Department and had their names in the list of employee names given by the…
General Objectively assess circumstances before requesting to return to SL: Foreign Secretary
Foreign Relations Ministry Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha requested the Sri Lankans abroad to make an objective assessment of their circumstances before…
Technology Thai king spends lockdown with harem in German hotel
The King of Thailand is said to be spending the lockdown - accompanied by a harem of 20 concubines with military ranks in a German Alpine resort. …
Sports Kurunegala Teaching Hospital Director transferred
Director of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital Dr Sarath Weerabandara has been transferred to the Ministry of Health with effect from May 6. Secretary of the…
Politics Govt yet to categorize who can open on May 11
Despite the government stating that curfew will be relaxed for public and private sector businesses to re-open from May 11, the Daily Mirror learns that this…
Technology Dubai returnee among Covid-19 patients
A Sri Lankan who returned from Dubai yesterday was among 27 Covid-19 patients reported yesterday, Director General of Health Anil Jasingha said. He said 24…
Business Strict guidelines proposed for tourism sector
Strict guidelines have been proposed for the tourism sector as the industry prepares to open its doors and resume operations. A draft document prepared by the…
Sports Coaching ‘mafia’ producing ‘broiler’ athletes, warn Sunil and Badra
Coaches who have not even won a medal at national level or followed any international coaching courses have created a coaching mafia which, if unchecked by the…
Health UN warns world faces ‘mega-famines’ due to coronavirus
The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) has cautioned that the world faces famines if enough funds are not pledged to combat the effects of the virus on…