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WorldTags: IndiaOmicron VariantOmicronCOVID19cornavirus Two men in the southern Indian state of Karnataka have tested positive for the Omicron coronavirus variant. The men, who are 66 years and 46 years old, are currently under…

US reports first Omicron case in CaliforniaWHO warns against 'toxic mix' of low vaccine coverage and testingOmicron detected in 5 out of 9 South African ProvincesWHO members agree to forge a pandemic accordWorldPassengers look at…

LocalTags: COVID19coronavirusSri LankaA total of 738 COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Sri Lanka, stated the Department of Government Information. The total count of positive coronavirus cases found in Sri Lanka currently sits…

Business A. P. Jayarajah, Chief Executive Officer of NJ Exports receiving the prestigious Presidential AwardTags: Print EditionNJ Exports was recently recognized with the coveted Presidential Export Award in the Jewellery Sector for…

SportsElaine Thompson-Herah and Karsten WarholmTags: Print EditionNorwegian 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm and Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah have been named World Athletics’ World Athletes of the Year. Warholm, 25, won his…

BusinessThe website launched by Managing Director of Siyapatha Finance Ananda Seneviratne in the presence of the Senior Management. Tags: Print EditionSiyapatha Finance, a fully owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank, with an accumulation of…

SportsJames AndersonTags: Print EditionEngland “know Australia are beatable in Australia”, according to fast bowler James Anderson. The tourists have won only four Tests down under this century, and have lost nine of their past 10…

BusinessOfficials of NCE and MAC holdings.Tags: Print EditionFor the first time at an international “World Expo” event, promotion of Sri Lankan products and services are to be organized by the NCE taking the initiative of organizing a…

WorldTags: Sri LankaSaudi ArabiaCOVID19coronavirusOmicronSaudi Arabia confirmed its first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant coming from a north African country, state news agency SPA reported on Wednesday. SPA, quoting a statement…

WorldA tranquillised white rhino is walked to a crate in Phinda private game reserve in South Africa in preparation for translocation to Akagera National Park in Rwanda.Tags: Print EditionSOUTH AFRICA: Thirty white rhinos were…