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WorldTags: ExplosionSierra LeoneA fuel tanker has exploded following a collision in the capital of Sierra Leone, Freetown, killing at least 99 people and injuring dozens of others, officials said. The explosion took place late on…
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A total of 617 COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Sri Lanka, stated the Department of Government Information. The total count of positive coronavirus cases found in Sri Lanka currently sits at 544630.
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WorldTags: COVID19coronavirusSri LankaCOVID pillstablets The first pill designed to treat symptomatic Covid has been approved by the UK medicines regulator. The tablet - molnupiravir - will be given twice a day to vulnerable…
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  54 persons were arrested within 24-hours for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division.   So far 81,736 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and…
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Relinquishing duties to which he was committed more than 33 years, Rear Admiral Asoka Wijesiriwardane retired from naval service today.  Navy Commander, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne flanked by the Board of Management…
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An awareness  session on the title of ‘Psychological challenges and solutions faced by the visually impaired people during the Covid-19 pandemic’ was held in zoom technology recently. The webinar was organized by ‘Vidiyal’ a…
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WorldTags: IndiaDiwaliAir QualityIndia's national capital, Delhi, woke up to grey skies as air quality dipped to hazardous levels following the festival of Diwali.   Despite a ban, people across the city burst firecrackers late into…
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Swiss International Airlines, a member of the Lufthansa Group commenced operations once again to Colombo on Friday November 5. The inaugural flight from Zurich to Colombo, LX 8064 operated by an Airbus 340 touched ground at 7:30…
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WorldTags: ChinacoronavirusCOVID19LockdownChina's government has urged families to stock up on essential supplies in case of emergencies.   No reason was given for the notice from the Ministry of Commerce, but it came amid ongoing…
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The female body found inside a traveling bag, was identified as a 42-year-old woman resident of Maligawatta flats, said the Police. Police have recovered the female body in an abandoned travelling bag near a garbage dump in…
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