President delivers govt’s policy statement: “No change in green agriculture policy”
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, delivering the government’s policy statement in the House today (January 18), insisted that no changes have been made to the green agriculture policy implemented by his administration. MORE..
- Former SLAF Commander, Air Chief Marshal P.H. Mendis passes away
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- Sri Lanka records 672 new cases of novel coronavirus
- Sri Lanka records 672 new cases of novel coronavirus
- Additional date for Adjournment Debate on govt’s policy statement
- COVID death toll goes up with 13 new victims
- COVID death toll goes up with 13 new victims
- ‘Dora’, the lion cub up for public viewing at Ridiyagama Safari Park
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‘Dora’, the lion cub up for public viewing at Ridiyagama Safari Park
The female lion cub named ‘Dora’ born at the Ridiyagama Safari Park has made her public debut yesterday (January 18). MORE..
Retired doctor arrested over Borella church hand grenade incident
A retired doctor has been arrested in connection with the hand grenade which was recently found planted inside All Saints’ Church in Borella. MORE..
CEB engineers to resort to work-to-rule campaign?
Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) warned that it would resort to a work-to-rule action from 12.00 p.m. tomorrow if the current general manager of the board is not removed from the post. MORE..
Sri Lanka records 672 new cases of novel coronavirus
The daily count of COVID-19 cases recorded in Sri Lanka moved to 672 today (January 18), the Health Ministry said. MORE..
Additional date for Adjournment Debate on govt’s policy statement
The first meeting of the Members of Parliament of the ruling faction for the year 2022 was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today (January 18). MORE..
COVID death toll goes up with 13 new victims
The Director-General of Health Services has confirmed another 13 coronavirus-related deaths for January 16, increasing the death toll in the country due to the virus to 15,231. MORE..
Former SLAF Commander, Air Chief Marshal P.H. Mendis passes away
Air Chief Marshal Pathman Hariprasadha Mendis, fondly known as ‘Paddy’ Mendis, has passed away at the age of 88, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) announced today. MORE..
Sri Lanka condemns terrorist attacks in UAE
The Government of Sri Lanka today unequivocally condemned the terrorist attack on civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which resulted in deaths of several civilians. MORE..
India offers $500 million credit line to Sri Lanka for fuel purchase
India has offered a new Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 500 million to Sri Lanka for purchase of petroleum products. MORE..
Generator shut down at Sapugaskanda power plant
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that a 63 megawatt (MW) power generator at the Sapugaskanda Power Plant has been shut down due to the lack of fuel. MORE..
LIOC turns down request for fuel supply to CEB
Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) has turned down the request made by the Ministry of Power for fuel supply to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) required for electricity generation, says Minister Gamini Lokuge. MORE..
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January 18, 2022 3:35 pm
Coronavirus: 133 more patients regain health
A total of 133 more patients have recovered from Covid-19 infection within the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said today. MORE..
Imran Khan lauds Sialkot business community for financial support to Priyantha Kumara’s widow
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday appreciated the business community of Sialkot and Rajco Industries for extending assistance to the widow of Sri Lankan national Priyantha Kumara who was killed by a violent mob in Sialkot last year. MORE..
Sri Lanka pays USD 500 Mn sovereign bond matured today
Sri Lanka has paid USD 500 million sovereign bond that matured today (January 18), says Ajith Nivard Cabraal, the Central Bank Governor. MORE..
SLTDA warns tourist establishments practising “Foreigners Only” policy
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) says tourist establishments practising a “Foreigners Only” policy may face cancellation of licences. MORE..
Retired doctor arrested over Borella church hand grenade incident
A retired doctor has been arrested in connection with the hand grenade which was recently found planted inside All Saints’ Church in Borella. MORE..
CEB engineers to resort to work-to-rule campaign?
Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) warned that it would resort to a work-to-rule action from 12.00 p.m. tomorrow if the current general manager of the board is not removed from the post. MORE..
Sri Lanka records 672 new cases of novel coronavirus
The daily count of COVID-19 cases recorded in Sri Lanka moved to 672 today (January 18), the Health Ministry said. MORE..
Additional date for Adjournment Debate on govt’s policy statement
The first meeting of the Members of Parliament of the ruling faction for the year 2022 was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today (January 18). MORE..
COVID death toll goes up with 13 new victims
The Director-General of Health Services has confirmed another 13 coronavirus-related deaths for January 16, increasing the death toll in the country due to the virus to 15,231. MORE..
Former SLAF Commander, Air Chief Marshal P.H. Mendis passes away
Air Chief Marshal Pathman Hariprasadha Mendis, fondly known as ‘Paddy’ Mendis, has passed away at the age of 88, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) announced today. MORE..
Sri Lanka condemns terrorist attacks in UAE
The Government of Sri Lanka today unequivocally condemned the terrorist attack on civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which resulted in deaths of several civilians. MORE..
India offers $500 million credit line to Sri Lanka for fuel purchase
India has offered a new Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 500 million to Sri Lanka for purchase of petroleum products. MORE..
Generator shut down at Sapugaskanda power plant
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that a 63 megawatt (MW) power generator at the Sapugaskanda Power Plant has been shut down due to the lack of fuel. MORE..
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Dasun Shanaka’s maiden ODI century in vain as Zimbabwe level series with crucial win
Dasun Shanaka’s maiden international hundred went in vain as Zimbabwe held on to register a 12-run win in the second ODI. MORE..
Zimbabwe win toss, bat first in 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe won the toss in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Tuesday and opted to bat first against Sri Lanka. MORE..
U-19 World Cup: Sri Lanka beat Australia by 4 wickets
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President delivers govt’s policy statement: “No change in green agriculture policy” (English)
Technology
Microsoft plans to buy Call of Duty company Activision Blizzard
Microsoft says it plans to buy major games company Activision Blizzard in a deal worth $68.7bn (£50.57bn). MORE..
Nigeria lifts Twitter ban after seven months
Nigeria lifts Twitter ban after seven months
Nigeria has lifted its ban on Twitter - seven months after clamping down on the social networking site. MORE..
Smart guns finally arriving in U.S., seeking to shake up firearms market
Smart guns finally arriving in U.S., seeking to shake up firearms market
(Reuters) – Personalized smart guns, which can be fired only by verified users, may finally become available to U.S. consumers after two decades of questions about reliability and concerns they will usher in a new wave of government regulation. MORE..
Google faces probe in India over abuse of news aggregation dominance
Google faces probe in India over abuse of news aggregation dominance
Google is under the microscope by India’s antitrust watchdog following complaints from news outlets that allege the search engine is abusing its dominance in news aggregation. MORE..
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Netflix raises monthly subscription prices in US, Canada
Netflix has raised its monthly subscription price by $1 to $2 per month in the United States depending on the plan, the company said on Friday, to help pay for new programming to compete in the crowded streaming TV market. MORE..
Lata Mangeshkar admitted to hospital with Covid-19
Lata Mangeshkar admitted to hospital with Covid-19
Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after she was tested COVID-19 positive. MORE..
Comedian and “Full House” star Bob Saget dead at 65
Comedian and “Full House” star Bob Saget dead at 65
Bob Saget, the comedian and actor arguably known best by audiences as wholesome patriarch Danny Tanner on the sitcom “Full House,” has died, his family confirmed in a statement to CNN. MORE..
Betty White, US Golden Girls actress, dies aged 99
Betty White, US Golden Girls actress, dies aged 99
Actress Betty White, who made US television audiences laugh for more than seven decades, starring on popular sitcoms “The Golden Girls” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” has died, US media reported Friday. She was 99. MORE..
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