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Study finds Alpha COVID-19 variant in pets

WorldTags: Print EditionCOVID-19coronavirusUK: In a first such development, cases of the Alpha variant of Sars-CoV-2, the virus which causes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), have been detected in pets, with two cats and a dog…

Broader Bourse rises while S&P top 20 fall – Acuity Stockbrokers

BusinessTags: Print EditionThe Bourse ended the week on a mixed note this week with ASPI increasing by 469.28 points (or 4.62%) to close at 10,632.21 points, while the S&P SL20 Index decreased by 73.32 points (or 1.98%) to close at…

626 COVID positive cases reported today

LocalTags: COVID19coronavirusSri LankaA total of 626 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…

Over 100 dead in Sierra Leone oil tanker explosion

WorldPeople gather in the aftermath of a fuel tanker explosion in Freetown on Saturday.Tags: Print EditionSIERRA LEONE: At least 108 people were killed and 92 others injured in a fuel tanker explosion here late Friday, Sierra Leone's…

Pathfinder Foundation receives donation of Surgical Masks

From China Foundation for Peace and DevelopmentBusinessDr. Rathnasiri Hewage, Director of Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital (RHS) Nandana Dewage, Director Admin and Security Pathfinder FoundationTags: Print EditionTo enhance the…

New Zealand beat Afghanistan to enter semis, India out

SportsNew Zealand paceman Trent Boult celebrating the wicket of Karim Janet Tags: Print EditionNew Zealand beat Afghanistan in their last Super 12 clash by eight wickets to enter the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 yesterday…

Twenty-one scientists reject prestigious medals from Bolsonaro

WorldBrazil’s President Jair BolsonaroTags: Print EditionBRAZIL: Twenty-one scientists awarded one of Brazil's highest honours, the National Order of Scientific Merit, rejected their medals Saturday after President Jair Bolsonaro…

Ready to work with others to resolve Tamil people’s issues – TNA

PoliticalSRasula Dilhara GamageNorthern Provincial Special Corr.TNA leader R. Sampanthan in discussion with SLMC leader Rauff Hakeem and TPA leader Mano Ganesan. Tags: Print EditionTamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan…

Pakistan records fifth win to enter semis

SportsPakistan experience batter Shoaib Malik hit 18 ball fifty.Tags: Print EditionPakistan continued their winning form with an unbeaten record when they beat Scotland by 72 runs in the T20 super 12 fixture played at Sharjah Stadium…