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Russia blocks UN Move to treat climate as security threat

WorldRussian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily NebenziaTags: Print EditionUN: Russia on Monday blocked a United Nations Security Council draft resolution, under negotiation for many months, that for the first time would have…

Yugadanavi Agreement violated people’s rights – SJB leader

PoliticalAnanda KannangaraTags: Print EditionOpposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday said that vesting of 40 per cent shares of the Kerawalapitiya Yugadanavi Power Station to the American New Fortress Energy Company by signing an…

Ministry focuses to restrict importation of seeds of seven locally produced crops

LocalIshara MudugamuwaTags: Sri LankaThe Ministry of Agriculture is considering the restriction of the importation of seeds of seven locally produced crops next year. It was revealed at a discussion held at the Ministry of…

Hillary Clinton publicly reads her 2016 victory speech for the first time

World(File Photo): Former US First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks onstage at Cinema Cafe during the 2020 Sundance Film Festival at the Filmmaker Lodge on January 26, 2020 in Park City, Utah.Tags: Print…

HIP invests US$ 300 mn in slope protection project

Achieves milestone of 500,000 RORO vehicle handling in 2021:BusinessPrime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong, Ministers Chamal Rajapaksa, G. L. Peiris, Namal Rajapaksa and CEO of HIPG Johnson Liu at the…

Defence and Naval Attaché of Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi calls on Navy Commander

LocalTags: Sri LankaThe Defence and Naval Attaché of Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain Jakarin Khowrat, RTN called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters…

Brother fears Assange may not survive US prosecution

WorldJulian Assange’s partner Stella Moris stands with their children Gabriel and Max outside Belmarsh Prison in London. Tags: Print EditionUS: Julian Assange’s brother said he feared the Wikileaks publisher would not survive the…

Festive Season with Union Assurance at One Galle Face Mall

BusinessTags: Print EditionUnion Assurance, will be providing free health check-ups to people who visit its stall at the lower ground level at One Galle Face (OGF) between December 10-12. Moreover, stay tuned for a big bash with Union…

Sugar stock unfit for human consumption found

LocalTags: Sri LankaDambulla Mayor Jaliya Opatha said that a consignment of sugar imported from India to Sri Lanka which was unfit for human consumption was found in a private warehouse behind the Dambulla Economic Center being subtly…