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Transport Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said that more facilities will be provided to the Makumbura Multimodel Transport Centre to provide a more efficient and environmentally friendly service to the people. The centre has been…

WorldTags: Print EditionUS: The US intelligence community has assessed that Islamic State (IS) in Afghanistan could have the capability to attack the United States in as little as six months, and has the intention to do so, a senior…

The month of October marks a day dedicated to rural women. It is appropriate to consider how best to adopt an inclusive approach to engage rural women to help them recover from the negative impact of COVID, said State Minister of COVID…

WorldTags: Print EditionSWITZERLAND: The coronavirus pandemic will come to an end when all the countries start using the available health tools effectively, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom…

Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella said that Sri Lanka has been able to control tuberculosis (TB) through its multi-sectoral strategies. The Minister said that the country is committed to eradicating TB by the year 2030.…

WorldProtesters chanting slogans against the Sudanese military.Tags: Print EditionSUDAN: Sudan’s coup leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has said the military seized power on Monday to prevent “civil war”. He added that the…

The Police have sought public assistance to apprehend the main suspect connected to the Mulleriyawa shooting incident. Arrangements have been made by Police Headquarters to award anyone who provides successful information that…

WorldTags: Print EditionHONG KONG: The world’s first postage stamp Penny Black went on display at Sotheby’s Hong Kong Gallery on Tuesday. The Penny Black, a pristine impression and unused, was issued in 1840 and was the first known…

Five new airlines will be operating direct flights to Sri Lanka before the end of this year, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said. This is an achievement made through discussions held by the Tourism Ministry with…

WorldThe Nobel medal depicting the prize creator Alfred Nobel.Tags: Print EditionNORWAY: The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, held online last year due to the pandemic, will go ahead in person in December with the 2021 laureates both in…