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Creating many industry firstsBusinessShirajiv SirimaneTags: Print EditionLanka yet to tap global horticulture market The global greenhouse horticulture market reached a value of US$ 25.2 Billion in 2020 and looking forward, it is…

Police in the Indian city of Amritsar say a man suspected of trying to commit a sacrilegious act at Sikhism's holiest shrine has been beaten to death. The incident took place during a prayer service at the city's Golden Temple on…

WorldPeople and paramilitary personnel clear the rubble after a blast in an industrial area in Karachi, Pakistan.Tags: Print EditionPAKISTAN: At least 15 people were killed and 16 others injured in an explosion on Saturday at a bank…

BusinessTags: Print EditionThe Bourse ended the week on a positive note this week with ASPI increasing by 359.96 points (or 3.16%) to close at 11,753.44 points, while the S&P SL20 Index also increased by 179.04 points (or 4.39%) to…

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board stated that a nine-hour water cut will be imposed to several areas in Colombo today (Dec 18) from 11pm till 8am tomorrow (Dec. 19). Accordingly, water supply to Colombo 09, 10,11,12,13…

The annual Sri Pada (Adam's Peak) Season begins today. The pilgrimage season commences today (December 18) and end on Vesak Full Moon Day (May 16). Ratnapura District Secretary Malani Lokupothagama has issued COVID health…

BusinessTags: Sri LankaCeylon Green Produce (Private) Limited’s Eco Tablets is a fuel-saving product created and produced by PT Bandung Eco Sinergy Technology (PT. BEST) Bandung, West Java. Eco Racing is made from 100% organic…

WorldTags: OmicroncoronavirusCOVID19UK researchers have analysed the likely impact that a Covid booster shot will have on Omicron and say it could provide around 85% protection against severe illness. The protection is a bit less than…

343 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 547,182, the Epidemiology Unit confirmed

SportsMitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of Rory Burns.Tags: Print EditionEngland face a huge battle to get back into the Ashes series after Australia dominated again on day two of the second Test in Adelaide. After the hosts racked…