2021

SriLankan Airlines has decided to resume operations at the Tiruchy International Airport from September 2, bringing cheer to the travel and tourism industry as the flight used to get good response in the city. The Lankan…
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SLFP General Secretary and Batik, Handloom Fabrics and Local Apparel Products State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara told the Daily News today that the SLFP has set up a Special Fund to help those affected by COVID-19. He said the…
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Another consignment of 2 million doses of Sinopharm vaccine made in China is to be brought to Sri Lanka tomorrow (28). The consignment has been purchased by the State Pharmaceutical Corporation. With this new consignment, the…
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214 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information
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A total of 4,591 COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Sri Lanka, stated the Epidemiology Unit. The total count of positive coronavirus cases found in Sri Lanka currently sits at 416,961.
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Two persons were arrested by the Madupara Forest Office on Thursday for clearing the forest in the Mannar Madhu Reserve using a fake permit during the curfew period. The Police seized a backhoe used for the purpose. The two…
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Police have arrested 626 persons for violating the Quarantine Curfew in the last 24 hours ending at 6.00 am yesterday (27). So far, 59,621 persons have been arrested for violating the quarantine laws, according to the Police…
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An Islamic State (ISIS) attack on Thursday killed 92 people including 13 US Service members just outside Kabul airport and there are fears that the death toll could rise. General Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, told…
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CHINA: As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, a Chinese envoy here has urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to stick to science-based origins-tracing rather than yield to political manipulation by parties…
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JAPAN: Dogs are known for a variety of qualities with the standout ones being strong sense of smell, alertness and loyalty. However, one study that was performed by researcher Akiko Takaoka and team at Kyoto University in Japan found…
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