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For the first time in the history of Sri Lanka's Budget, a large number of people and institutions have contributed in compiling the 2022 budget. Under the guidance of Fimance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, and with the direct…

WorldTags: ExplosionSierra LeoneA fuel tanker has exploded following a collision in the capital of Sierra Leone, Freetown, killing at least 99 people and injuring dozens of others, officials said. The explosion took place late on…

A total of 617 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 at 544630.

The female body found inside a traveling bag, was identified as a 42-year-old woman resident of Maligawatta flats, said the Police. Police have recovered the female body in an abandoned travelling bag near a garbage dump in…

WorldA staff displays a pair of diamond bracelets before their auction sale in Geneva. Tags: Print EditionUK: Diamond bracelets that belonged to Marie Antoinette and a ruby and diamond bangle offered to the Duchess of Windsor by her…

Rice producers are concerned over the reduction of the tax on imported rice. Sri Lanka Rice Producers Association President Suraj Jayawickrema said that reducing the tax imposed on imported rice to 25 cents is a blow to small and…

SportsRavindra Jadeja was at his incisive and miserly best.Tags: Print EditionRavindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami picked three wickets apiece as India bowled Scotland out 85 for in their Super 12 clash of the Men's T20 World Cup in…

WorldGuests gather in the hotel lobby of the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun resort in Mexico. Tags: Print EditionMEXICO: Tourists at a beach resort in Mexico were left scrambling for cover after a gang of men shot dead two suspected drug…

Classes of all schools for Ordinary Level and Advanced Level students and all grades of schools, which do not exceed 200 students will open on Monday (8). Accordingly Grade 10, 11, 12 and 13 of all schools will re-opened as…

SportsDhammika RatnaweeraPakistan 'A' team players celebrate taking a Sri Lanka wicket during day two.Tags: Print EditionPakistan 'A' team made superb batting display to score 394 while Sri Lanka 'A' team were struggling with…