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Readers of the upmarket travel publication Conde Nast Traveler have voted Sri Lanka the fifth best country to travel to in 2021 despite the COVID 19 pandemic which crippled the country’s tourism sector. The Reader’s Choice Awards…
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The Agriculture Ministry has taken all necessary measures to distribute organic fertilizers required for the Maha season from tomorrow. It was decided at a meeting held under the patronage of the Minister of Agriculture…
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The Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army (COAS) General Manoj Mukund Naravane has arrived in Sri Lanka today on a five-day goodwill tour at the invitation of Army Commander General Shavendra Silva. Army Commander General…
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Thailand plans to end Covid quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travellers from at least 10 low-risk nations from 1 November, officials say. PM Prayuth Chan-ocha admitted that "this decision comes with some risk" - but it…
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10,301 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 490,800, the Epidemiology Unit confirmed
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The Cabinet has approved a proposal by Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa to appoint Olympic Medalist Susanthika Jayasinghe as a senior adviser to the Sports Ministry. Speaking at the Cabinet press briefing today, Cabinet Spokesman…
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A total of 671 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 527,735.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine put in a stunning performance to lead his side to a four-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) eliminator in Sharjah on Monday.…
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Sri Lanka's Senura Silva lost to India’s Jain Payas in the Boys Under-17 semi-finals at the World Youth Table Tennis Championships held in Muscat, Oman yesterday. Senura lost his first two sets 9-11, 11-13 but fought back…
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British number two Cameron Norrie battled to victory over Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut to reach the fourth round of the Indian Wells Masters on Monday. Norrie won 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 to progress to the last 16 - his longest run at a…
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