COVID-19: Highly transmissible Alpha variant reported from multiple areas
Patients with an infection of the highly transmissible B.1.1.7 (Alpha) UK variant of the coronavirus have been reported from multiple areas of the island. MORE..
- Free transport for seniors traveling to obtain pension
- Sri Lanka confirms highest death toll in a single day with 67 fatalities
- Sri Lanka confirms highest death toll in a single day with 67 fatalities
- Sri Lanka is taking concrete efforts towards achieving SDGs amidst pandemic - PM
- Spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
- 1,057 more people under arrest for disregarding quarantine laws
- Auckland named world’s most liveable city as COVID shakes up rankings
- Kader Masthan tests COVID positive in antigen test
- COVID-19: Highly transmissible Alpha variant reported from multiple areas
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Kader Masthan tests COVID positive in antigen test
Vanni District Parliamentarian K. Kader Masthan has tested positive for coronavirus following a Rapid Antigen test. MORE..
Auckland named world’s most liveable city as COVID shakes up rankings
COVID-19 has shaken up the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual ranking of most liveable cities, propelling Auckland to first place, replacing Vienna, which crashed out of the top 10 as the island nations of New Zealand, Australia and Japan fared best. MORE..
1,057 more people under arrest for disregarding quarantine laws
Sri Lanka Police on Wednesday (June 09) arrested 1,057 people who violated the quarantine regulations, says DIG Ajith Rohana. MORE..
Spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Sri Lanka is taking concrete efforts towards achieving SDGs amidst pandemic - PM
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says that the Sri Lankan government is taking concrete efforts to make progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) endorsed by the United Nation, even amidst the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE..
Sri Lanka confirms highest death toll in a single day with 67 fatalities
Sri Lanka on Wednesday (June 09) registered 54 more victims of COVID-19, marking the highest number of deaths recorded in a single day. MORE..
Free transport for seniors traveling to obtain pension
The Presidential Task Force on Economic Revival and Poverty Eradication says that state and private banks island-wide will be open on June 10 and 11 for the payment of pensions. MORE..
Gazette prohibits traders from refusing to sell 12.5kg LPG cylinders
A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued prohibiting traders from refusing to sell or compelling consumers not to buy 12.5 kg cylinders of domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). MORE..
Daily coronavirus case count moves to 2,716
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 543 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 2,716. MORE..
Fernandopulle on decision to extend travel restrictions
The government will decide whether or not to further maintain island-wide travel restrictions based on COVID-19 data reported until June 14, says State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID-19 Disease Control Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle. MORE..
Top health officials of Galle District transferred over vaccine controversy
The Regional Director of Health Services and the Regional Epidemiologist of Galle District have been demoted and transferred over the incident of vaccinating many people from Western Province as revealed by Ada Derana ‘Ukussa’. MORE..
Deadline to submit university admission applications extended
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the deadline to submit applications for the admission of students to state universities for the academic year 2020-2021. MORE..
Sri Lanka registers 2,173 new COVID cases
As many as 2,173 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday (June 09), the Ministry of Health reported. MORE..
Port city is part of the growth story of Asia - Cabraal
State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal says that the Colombo Port City, the Hambantota Port and other new development projects will be key factors in taking Sri Lanka forward over the next few years. MORE..
PM instructs to obtain services of retired nurses on contract basis
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has directed Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi to obtain the services of retired nurses on contract basis as required. The instructions came during a meeting held at the Temple Trees today (June 09), the Prime Minister’s Office said. MORE..
Auckland named world’s most liveable city as COVID shakes up rankings
COVID-19 has shaken up the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual ranking of most liveable cities, propelling Auckland to first place, replacing Vienna, which crashed out of the top 10 as the island nations of New Zealand, Australia and Japan fared best. MORE..

1,057 more people under arrest for disregarding quarantine laws
Sri Lanka Police on Wednesday (June 09) arrested 1,057 people who violated the quarantine regulations, says DIG Ajith Rohana. MORE..
Spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Sri Lanka is taking concrete efforts towards achieving SDGs amidst pandemic - PM
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says that the Sri Lankan government is taking concrete efforts to make progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) endorsed by the United Nation, even amidst the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE..

Sri Lanka confirms highest death toll in a single day with 67 fatalities
Sri Lanka on Wednesday (June 09) registered 54 more victims of COVID-19, marking the highest number of deaths recorded in a single day. MORE..
Free transport for seniors traveling to obtain pension
The Presidential Task Force on Economic Revival and Poverty Eradication says that state and private banks island-wide will be open on June 10 and 11 for the payment of pensions. MORE..

Gazette prohibits traders from refusing to sell 12.5kg LPG cylinders
A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued prohibiting traders from refusing to sell or compelling consumers not to buy 12.5 kg cylinders of domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). MORE..
Daily coronavirus case count moves to 2,716
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 543 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 2,716. MORE..

Fernandopulle on decision to extend travel restrictions
The government will decide whether or not to further maintain island-wide travel restrictions based on COVID-19 data reported until June 14, says State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID-19 Disease Control Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle. MORE..
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Brazil squad agrees to play in Copa America despite concerns
Brazil’s national soccer squad has agreed to play in the Copa America despite expressing concerns over the late decision to stage the continental tournament in its home country. MORE..
Sri Lanka announces national squad for England T20I and ODI series
The Selection Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced the 24-member national squad to take part in the Sri Lanka Tour of England 2021. MORE..
Sri Lanka players agree to resolve contracts issue after England tour
Sri Lanka’s national cricket team players have agreed to sign the tour declaration and participate in the upcoming England series, according to sources. MORE..
Sri Lanka cricket players refuse to sign annual central contract
The Sri Lanka national cricket team players have refused to sign the annual central contract, alleging a lack of transparency from the cricket board. MORE..
Niluka Karunaratne becomes 6th Sri Lankan to qualify for Tokyo Olympics
National badminton champion Niluka Karunaratne will be representing Sri Lanka in the Tokyo Olympics 2020. MORE..
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Several leading websites roll back to life after Fastly-linked outage
A number of leading websites stopped working for a time on Tuesday, including Amazon, Reddit and Twitch. MORE..
China runs ‘artificial sun’ at 120 million Celsius for 101 seconds, sets new world record
China runs ‘artificial sun’ at 120 million Celsius for 101 seconds, sets new world record
China has set a new world record after scientists managed to run their nuclear-powered ‘artificial sun’ at a very high temperature for more than 100 seconds. MORE..
Google Photos ending free storage on June 1
Google Photos ending free storage on June 1
Google Photos will end its unlimited free storage policy for photos and videos next week. MORE..
Air India says February’s data breach affected 4.5 million passengers
Air India says February’s data breach affected 4.5 million passengers
Personal data of about 4.5 million passengers of Air India was leaked in a cyber attack on the airline’s data processor but the compromised servers were later secured, the Indian state-run carrier said in a statement. MORE..
Entertainment
‘I May Destroy You’ wins big at Britain’s BAFTA awards
Michaela Coel, the star and creator of drama series “I May Destroy You”, was the big winner at Britain’s BAFTA awards on Sunday, taking home the television awards for the miniseries and leading actress. MORE..
‘Tarzan’ actor Joe Lara among 7 killed in plane crash
‘Tarzan’ actor Joe Lara among 7 killed in plane crash
Investigators on Sunday continued searching for the bodies of seven people believed killed in the crash a day earlier of a small jet into a Tennessee lake, including an actor who portrayed Tarzan in a 1990s television series. MORE..
Laurence des Cars becomes first woman to head Louvre Museum in its 228-year history
Laurence des Cars becomes first woman to head Louvre Museum in its 228-year history
The French presidency has appointed Laurence des Cars, the current director of the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, to head the world’s largest museum as of September 1, the Élysée Palace announced on Wednesday. MORE..
HBO Max drops full trailer of ‘Friends: The Reunion’
HBO Max drops full trailer of ‘Friends: The Reunion’
HBO Max announced it will air the unscripted Friends: The Reunion on May 27, and now it has dropped the trailer. MORE..

































