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West Indies dominated the opening day of the first Test after Pakistan lost wickets in a hurry to be bowled out for 217 in Kingston on Thursday. That, until Pakistan struck back fiercely in the third over as Mohammed Abbas sent…
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The Tokyo 2020 Olympics is finally over. And even though this year, nothing quite operated in the same fashion, these two special weeks have had it all. Records have been broken, dreams have become reality, tears have been wept, and…
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The Sri Lanka Army vaccination drive for the elderly, sick, handicapped and feeble sections has been launched this morning (August 12) at the Army Headquarters, Sri Jayawardenapura. Ten special vehicles with medical teams of the…
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The Consumer Affairs Authority has permitted to increase the price of Laugfs Liquid Petroleum (LP) Gas cylinders. The price of a 12.5 kg Laugfs domestic gas cylinder has been increased by Rs. 363 and the new price will be Rs.…
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The National Operation Centre for the Prevention of COVID-19 had identified 2,987 positive cases by this morning. The majority positive cases were detected from the Kalutara district (468 cases)
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Mallika Hemachndra Jewellers (MHJ), the leader in timeless, exquisitely crafted jewellery in Sri Lanka recently unveiled its brand new bridal jewellery collection, and affordable packages to cater to the wedding season. Drawing…
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The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) offices in Narahenpita and Werahera will be temporarily closed from Monday (August 16). This decision has been taken as several employees have tested positive for COVID-19, said the State…
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The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Level 1 (yellow) landslide warning for parts of Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Ratnapura districts. They are : 1. Kandy District – Pasbage Korale, Ganga Ihala Korale, Doluwa,…
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World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the European Union (EU) has provided critical emergency medical equipment to 78 hospitals in Sri Lanka for the COVID-19 response. These include high dependency unit (HDU) beds,…
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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued an Extraordinary Gazette stipulating a maximum fee for PCR tests and Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT). Accordingly, a maximum charge of Rs. 6,500 has been set per PCR test and Rs. 2,000 per…
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