Sri Lanka records 20 more COVID deaths
20 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information
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Sudan coup organised to prevent civil war – Coup leader
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…
Makumbura Multimodel Transport Centre to be upgraded
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…
IS in Afghanistan could be able to attack US in 6 months – Pentagon
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…
“Rural women need inclusive approach to overcome COVID-19 impact”
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…
Pandemic will end when world chooses to end it, says WHO Chief
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…
Sri Lanka on track to eradicate TB by 2030
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.…
Sudan coup organised to prevent civil war – Coup leader
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…
Cash rewards for information on Mulleriyawa shooting suspect
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…
World’s first stamp Penny Black on display in Hong Kong
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…