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WorldOfficials detailed thousands of issues with the landmark building, from stonework cracks and water damage to outdated electrical and mechanical systems.Tags: Print EditionUK: It has been an enduring symbol of democracy since the…

SportsMahela JayawardeneTags: Print EditionFormer Sri Lanka Skipper Mahela Jayawardene, who was working as a team consultant with the Sri Lankan unit at the ongoing T20 World Cup in UAE and Oman, will return home ahead of the Super 12…

WorldSyria’s President Bashar al-Assad (Right) meets with residents affected by the wildfires in Latakia Province.Tags: Print EditionSYRIA: Syria has executed 24 people after charging them with igniting wildfires last year that left…

Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today visited 'Sanda Hiru Seya’ in the sacred city of Anuradhapura to review its ongoing construction work. Constructed with able manpower and industrial expertise of the…

Wishes poured in for India from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the leaderships of Bhutan and Sri Lanka after it scripted history on Thursday with the cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country surpassing…

8790 more individuals recovered from COVID-19. The total number of recoveries from COVID-19 in the country surpasses 500,000 mark as per the Epidemiology Unit’s tally. It is at 502,464 and there are only 17,298 active cases being…

Agriculture Ministry Secretary Prof. Udith Jayasinghe yesterday stated that the measures have already been taken to provide eco-friendly compost, solid fertilizer, potassium chloride and nano nitrogen to farmers who are preparing for…

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Center has issued a warning of severe lightning to several provinces. According to the warning, "thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Central,…

The vaccination of children between 16 and 17 years will commence countrywide from today onwards (22). Health Services Director-General Dr.Asela Gunawardena said the Principals, Zonal Directors of Education and the District Health…

19 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information