Sri Lanka records 18 more COVID deaths
18 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information.
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Colombian drug cartel leader arrested
World Dairo Antonio ÚsugaTags: Print EditionColombian military forces captured the leader of a major drug cartel, considered by the government to be the most wanted man in the country, President Iván Duque announced on Saturday.
The…
“No fertiliser shortage for Maha season”
Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said that there is no fertiliser shortage for the Maha season as claimed by the Opposition, adding that sufficient fertiliser would be available at Agrarian Service Centres countrywide from…
One killed in terror attack in Kampala
WorldTags: Print EditionAt least one person has been killed and seven others injured in a suspected terrorist bombing in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, authorities say.
The blast went off on Saturday night at a bar, scattering panicked…
Sri Lanka wins by 5 wickets
T20 World CupSportsTags: Sri LankaCricketWorld CupT20BangladeshSri Lanka won the match against Bangladesh by 5 wickets.
This is Sri Lanka’s first match of the Super 12 Stage at T20 World Cup.
Sunday, October 24, 2021 - 19:06…
Voters in Uzbekistan head to polls
World Uzbekistan votersTags: Print EditionVoters in Uzbekistan are casting their ballots in a presidential election in which incumbent President Shavkat Mirziyoyev faces no genuine opposition and is almost certain to win a second term.…
Asalanka, Rajapaksa star in SL’s victory against B’desh
SportsTags: Print EditionSri Lanka started their Super 12 campaign of the ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup with a splendid five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their Group One match played at the Sharjah Stadium in the United Arab…
China passes new education law
WorldTags: Print EditionChina has passed an education law aimed at reducing the pressures of excessive homework and intensive after-school tutoring, state media say.
Parents are being asked to ensure their children have reasonable time…
Rugby legend Chandrishan passes away
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Sri Lanka’s rugby legend Chandrishan Perera passed away while having treatment in a hospital in Negombo yesterday.
The late Chandrishan was a household name in Sri Lanka’s rugby circle and…
US to inoculate younger children soon
WorldTags: Print EditionSome 28 million children ages 5 to 11 in the United States may soon be eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine, and plans are already underway to help them get it.
The US Food and Drug Administration’s independent…