Omicron poses ‘very high’ global risk, world must prepare - WHO
The Omicron coronavirus variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a “very high” global risk of infection surges that could have “severe consequences” some areas, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday. MORE..
- Omicron poses ‘very high’ global risk, world must prepare - WHO
- Coronavirus: 541 new cases and 23 deaths confirmed
- Arjuna Ranatunga resigns from UNP
- Derana wins several awards at 2021 State Television Awards
- Health Minister calls for report on distribution of medical equipment and human resources to hospitals
- Seven-hour water cut in parts of Colombo
- Sri Lanka reports over 10,000 Covid-19 recoveries
- Sri Lanka reports over 10,000 Covid-19 recoveries
- Petitions against Yugadanavi deal fixed for consideration
- Coronavirus: 541 new cases and 23 deaths confirmed
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Coronavirus: 541 new cases and 23 deaths confirmed
The Director General of Health Services has confirmed another 23 coronavirus related deaths for November 28, increasing the country’s death toll due to the virus to 14,328. MORE..
Arjuna Ranatunga resigns from UNP
Former minister Arjuna Ranatunga has resigned from the membership of the United National Party (UNP). MORE..
Derana wins several awards at 2021 State Television Awards
The ‘Talk With Chathura’ programme hosted by Chatura Alwis and produced by Ada Derana has won the award for Most Outstanding Talk Show Programme, at the State Awards Ceremony of Television Art 2020. MORE..
Health Minister calls for report on distribution of medical equipment and human resources to hospitals
Minister of Health, Keheliya Rambukwella has requested the Secretary to the Ministry to conduct a prompt investigation and submit an evaluation report on the distribution of medical equipment and human resources to government hospitals. MORE..
Seven-hour water cut in parts of Colombo
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced that the water supply to several areas in Colombo will be suspended for 07 hours from 10.00 p.m. tomorrow (30) to 5.00 a.m. the next day. MORE..
Sri Lanka reports over 10,000 Covid-19 recoveries
The Ministry of Health reports that another 10,378 coronavirus patients have recovered and have been discharged within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Petitions against Yugadanavi deal fixed for consideration
The Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed against the Yugadanavi Power Plant deal have been fixed for consideration on December 16 by the Supreme Court. MORE..
Sri Lanka telecom regulator in talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink over satellite internet
Sri Lanka’s telecommunications regulator on Monday said that it has initiated preliminary engagement with Elon Musk’s Starlink exploring the possibility of introducing the satellite-based internet services in the island nation. MORE..
Price of wheat flour increased
(UPDATED) Wheat flour companies today confirmed that the price of wheat flour has been increased. MORE..
Japan to bar foreign visitors as Omicron worries grow globally
Japan, the world’s third-biggest economy, will close its borders to all foreigners, while Australia’s plans to re-open to skilled migrants were also in doubt as nations scrambled on Monday to rein in the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. MORE..
Two suspects wanted over Weeraketiya murder arrested
Two suspects wanted in connection with a recent murder in Weeraketiya have been arrested by police while they were in hiding. MORE..
IGP C.D. Wickramaratne appears before court
Inspector-General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne has arrived at the Colombo High Court to give evidence on the case against former IGP Pujith Jayasundara over the Easter Sunday attacks. MORE..
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India revises guidelines for international arrivals over Omicron variant
Union Health Ministry on Sunday revised guidelines for international arrivals in India which will be effective from December 1. MORE..
Several suspended train services to resume
Several train services which were temporarily suspended due to the inclement weather conditions will resume from today (29), according to the Railway Control Room. MORE..
Two cases of Omicron variant detected in Canada
Two cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, first detected in Southern Africa last week, have been confirmed in Canada, provincial health officials said on Sunday. MORE..
Arjuna Ranatunga resigns from UNP
Former minister Arjuna Ranatunga has resigned from the membership of the United National Party (UNP). MORE..
Derana wins several awards at 2021 State Television Awards
The ‘Talk With Chathura’ programme hosted by Chatura Alwis and produced by Ada Derana has won the award for Most Outstanding Talk Show Programme, at the State Awards Ceremony of Television Art 2020. MORE..
Health Minister calls for report on distribution of medical equipment and human resources to hospitals
Minister of Health, Keheliya Rambukwella has requested the Secretary to the Ministry to conduct a prompt investigation and submit an evaluation report on the distribution of medical equipment and human resources to government hospitals. MORE..
Seven-hour water cut in parts of Colombo
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced that the water supply to several areas in Colombo will be suspended for 07 hours from 10.00 p.m. tomorrow (30) to 5.00 a.m. the next day. MORE..
Sri Lanka reports over 10,000 Covid-19 recoveries
The Ministry of Health reports that another 10,378 coronavirus patients have recovered and have been discharged within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Petitions against Yugadanavi deal fixed for consideration
The Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed against the Yugadanavi Power Plant deal have been fixed for consideration on December 16 by the Supreme Court. MORE..
Sri Lanka telecom regulator in talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink over satellite internet
Sri Lanka’s telecommunications regulator on Monday said that it has initiated preliminary engagement with Elon Musk’s Starlink exploring the possibility of introducing the satellite-based internet services in the island nation. MORE..
Price of wheat flour increased
(UPDATED) Wheat flour companies today confirmed that the price of wheat flour has been increased. MORE..
Japan to bar foreign visitors as Omicron worries grow globally
Japan, the world’s third-biggest economy, will close its borders to all foreigners, while Australia’s plans to re-open to skilled migrants were also in doubt as nations scrambled on Monday to rein in the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. MORE..
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Sri Lanka wins toss, opt to bat first
Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and opted to bat first against West Indies in the 2nd Test match of the 2-match series. MORE..
Copa Libertadores: Brazil’s Palmeiras win title for second year
Deyverson scored an extra-time winner as reigning champions Palmeiras retained the Copa Libertadores on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Flamengo in an all-Brazilian final in Montevideo. MORE..
Six Sri Lanka Women players, official test positive for Covid-19
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says that six players from the national women’s team and an official who were participating in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2021 in Zimbabwe have tested positive for COVID-19. MORE..
ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2021 called off over COVID concerns
The International Cricket Council today announced that the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2021 in Harare has been called off due to the introduction of travel restrictions from a number of African countries, including the host country Zimbabwe, following the breakout of a new COVID-19 variant in southern Africa. MORE..
Pat Cummins named Australia’s new Test captain
Pat Cummins has been confirmed as Australia’s new men’s Test captain, replacing Tim Paine after his resignation last week. MORE..
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NASA launches spacecraft to kick an asteroid off course
A NASA mission to deliberately smash a spacecraft into an asteroid -- a test run should humanity ever need to stop a giant space rock from wiping out life on Earth -- blasted off Tuesday from California. MORE..
India police charge Amazon execs in alleged marijuana smuggling case
India police charge Amazon execs in alleged marijuana smuggling case
Indian police said on Saturday they had charged senior executives of Amazon.com’s local unit under narcotics laws in a case of alleged marijuana smuggling via the online retailer. MORE..
Top bloggers from India on a trail of discovering Sri Lanka
Top bloggers from India on a trail of discovering Sri Lanka
SriLankan Airlines, in an endeavor to support the country’s tourism revival efforts whilst fortifying connectivity in its single largest market India, has embarked on a mega FAM tour of top bloggers and social influencers who will be touring Sri Lanka in the coming weeks. MORE..
YouTube will stop showing dislike counts on all videos
YouTube will stop showing dislike counts on all videos
YouTube has officially announced that it will stop showing dislike counts on all the videos across its site. MORE..
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Musician Jon Batiste leads Grammy Award nominations with 11
Jon Batiste might be the Grammys biggest surprise: The multi-genre performer and recent Oscar winner made such an impression on voters that he scored the most nominations with 11 on Tuesday. MORE..
Sri Lankan dramatist’s “Untouched” awarded Best Monodrama at Egypt Theatre Festival
Sri Lankan dramatist’s “Untouched” awarded Best Monodrama at Egypt Theatre Festival
“Untouched”, written and directed by Sri Lankan dramatist Sujeewa Pathinisekara and presented by Inter Act Art theatre has been selected as the Best Monodrama at Sham Al Sheik International Theatre Festival held at Sham Al Sheikh city in Egypt. MORE..
Felicitation program in Parliament for new generation singer Yohani
Felicitation program in Parliament for new generation singer Yohani
A felicitation program for the new generation Singer Yohani Diloka de Silva is scheduled to be held on November 23 in Parliament. MORE..
Jai Bhim: The Indian film that overtook The Godfather on IMDb
Jai Bhim: The Indian film that overtook The Godfather on IMDb
Jai Bhim, a Tamil language film, has been rated the top film by users on IMDb, beating classics such as The Shawshank Redemption and The Godfather. MORE..
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