552 positive cases reported in Sri Lanka today
A total of 552 COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Sri Lanka, stated the Department of Government…
BREAKING NEWS
- 552 positive cases reported in Sri Lanka today
- Primary sections of all schools to reopen from Monday
- Daily COVID death toll drops to 12
- Renovated '80 Club' opens under the patronage of PM
- Sri Lanka to administer COVID booster shot for selected groups
- 276 patients recovered from COVID
- NDB Enhances Its Privilege Banking Offering Focused on Exclusivity
- Inter-provincial travel restrictions lifted from October 31
- Notice for Muslim worshippers
- Sri Lanka faces Netherlands today
LOCAL
Primary sections of all schools to reopen from Monday
Primary sections of Government and government approved schools will be opened on October 25.
Primary…
Daily COVID death toll drops to 12
12 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information.
INTERNATIONAL
Fumio Kishida facing Nuclear Weapons Dilemma
The transfer of American nuclear technologies to Australia within the AUKUS pact sparked a discussion in Japanese…
Gen. Colin Powell dies
Gen. Colin Powell, the influential former US Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who…
World Bank lauds India’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign
US: World Bank president David Malpass on Saturday congratulated India on its successful vaccination campaign…
- Advertisement -
POLITICS
SJB to discuss NCM against Mahindananda
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentary Group is scheduled to meet to discuss a No-Confidence Motion…
Elections should be held on time – Kiriella
The Government is postponing the elections day by day as it is well aware of the results, said Chief…
SJB to move NCM against Minister Aluthgamage
A No-Confidence Motion (NCM) will be brought against Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, if he…
BUSINESS
NDB Enhances Its Privilege Banking Offering Focused on Exclusivity
National Development Bank PLC has always been dedicated to providing exemplary services to all their customers…
Jaffna grapes out to market
Jaffna farmers are now harvesting their grapes and the demand for it is picking up. However the leading super…
PMI for Manufacturing Services activities expands
Manufacturing PMI bounced back to 54.3 in September 2021, increasing by 9.2 index points compared to August…
SPORTS
Sri Lanka faces Netherlands today
A Super 12 spot already secured, Sri Lanka’s struggling top-order batters would look to utilise their final…
SLR grant permission for Warriors Cup
Harsha Samaranayake, Senior General Manager – Brand and Media, Group Marketing, Dialog Axiata PLC hands over…
Shakib stars in Bangladesh’s big win
Shakib Al Hasan starred with bat and ball as Bangladesh recorded a massive 84-run victory over Papua New…
TECHNOLOGY
Xiaomi unveils its ultra-slim smartphone Mi 11 Lite in Sri Lanka
Global technology leader Xiaomi recently announced the launch of their latest flagship device Mi 11 Lite in Sri…
SLASSCOM appoints Sandra De Zoysa as Chairperson for 2021/2022
The national chamber for the IT/BPM industry, Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM)…
Privacy and pandemic response are not mutually exclusive
Undermining the former risks damaging the latter
By Ramathi Bandaranayake and Ashwini NatesanEfforts such as…
ENTERTAINMENT
Offers nothing new
Chetan Bhagat has gained worldwide popularity for the witty sense of humour he generates in his novels. His…
Deepika is Ranveer’s biggest critic
Recently Ranveer Singh was at the launch of a game show which he is all set to host. The actor at the event…
Another biopic in her bag?
Every actor loves a good biopic in their resume and tells an untold story to the masses. Janhvi Kapoor has…
ECONOMIC
Basil appoints five committees to devise right actions for economy; fertilizer ban…
Sri Lanka’s new Minister of Finance, Basil Rajapaksa has appointed five sub-committees to come up with ‘right…
Sri Lanka’s Ceypetco lost Rs57bn in five months on fixed prices:…
Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has lost 57 billion rupees up to May 2021 after as prices were…
Sri Lanka GDP grows 4.3-pct in 2021 first quarter
Sri Lanka’s gross domestic product grew 4.3 percent in the first quarter of 2021 recovering from a contraction of…
LAW
Two petitions filed in SC,CA against Yugadanavi agreements
A fundamental rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking an order quashing the Cabinet…
Navy seizes Kerala cannabis in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy seized about 17 kg and 700g of Kerala cannabis, during a special operation conducted in…
Over 460 persons turned back at provincial borders
Over 460 persons who tried to cross the provinces without a vaild reason were turned back by the Police at…
REGIONAL
India holds ‘Super Tuesday’ vote
INDIA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among tens of millions of people to cast ballots as India holds a…
Kashmir dominates as India’s vote enters second round
INDIA: Voters cast ballots in restive Indian-administered Kashmir Thursday, where authorities deployed tens of…
Nasheed makes comeback with landslide win
MALE, AFP: The former Maldives President on Sunday vowed sweeping reforms and an end to Government corruption…
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -