2021

WorldA flooded area in Nellore in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.Tags: Print EditionAt least 17 people have died and dozens are reported missing in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after days of…
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WorldTaliban Spokesman Zabihullah MujahidTags: Print EditionAFGHANISTAN: Afghanistan's Taliban administration began paying the overdue salaries of Government workers from Saturday, officials said. Thousands of Afghan government…
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WorldUS President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala HarrisTags: Print EditionUS: U.S. President Joe Biden briefly transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday as he underwent a colonoscopy, making her the first woman…
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Shanghai begins vaccination for children aged 3 to 5WorldA four-year-old girl receives COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Xuhui District of Shanghai, China on Saturday. - XINHUATags: Print EditionCOVID-19coronavirusCHINA: A…
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US $ 1.16 bn new highBusinessTags: Print EditionSri Lanka’s merchandise exports increased by 35.9% to US$ 1,160.62 million in October 2021 compared to October 2020 as per the data released by Sri Lanka Customs. Exports maintained above…
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BusinessTags: Print EditionThe new Cuban Ambassador to Sri Lanka Andres Marcelo Gonzalez Garrido and Leader of the National Freedom Front, Minister of Industry Wimal Weerawansa discussed this at the Ministry of Industry in Kollupitiya…
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BusinessTags: Print EditionAfter displaying remarkable resilience through one of the sharpest economic downturns in host and home countries in 2020, remittance inflows to South Asia increased by 8 % to $159 billion in 2021. In 2021…
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BusinessTags: Print EditionDespite pandemic-induced economic challenges, Vallibel Finance PLC ended the first half of the 2021/22 financial year on a strong note, reflecting an upsurge in Gross Income by as much as 22.8% to reach Rs.…
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Over 5,000 Sarvodaya societies island wideBusinessCEO Nilantha Jayanetti Tags: Print EditionSarvodaya Development Finance (SDF) is set to enhance the standing of over 5,000 Sarvodaya societies islandwide with its Rs. 1 billion Initial…
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BusinessPriyadarshani Kahawala Ingiriya central group corr.Vignettes of the eventTags: Print EditionThe Sarasavi Book Shop opened its 27th Branch at Horana Town recently. Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne delivered a special lecture and former…
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