Sri Lanka approves emergency use of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine
Emergency use of Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine has been approved in Sri Lanka, says State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana. MORE..
- Sri Lanka registers 204 new COVID-positive cases
- Coronavirus death toll climbs to 489
- Coronavirus death toll climbs to 489
- Tsunami warning after major earthquake strikes New Zealand
- Sri Lanka records 147 more COVID-19 cases
- Sri Lanka records 147 more COVID-19 cases
- Man stabbed to death in allegedly staged motor accident
- Sri Lanka registers 204 new COVID-positive cases
- Four arrested while smuggling crystal meth worth Rs. 6 million
- Intl. Muslim organizations appreciate Sri Lanka’s decision to end COVID-19 cremations
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Intl. Muslim organizations appreciate Sri Lanka’s decision to end COVID-19 cremations
The Muslim World League (MWL), appreciated the response of the Sri Lankan government to the League’s request not to cremate the bodies of dead Muslims infected with COVID-19 in accordance with Islamic teachings. MORE..
Coronavirus death toll climbs to 489
Sri Lanka has reported 05 more coronavirus-related deaths, the Director-General of Health Services confirmed today (March 04). MORE..
Tsunami warning after major earthquake strikes New Zealand
A severe 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the east of New Zealand’s North Island on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning, and authorities advised people in some coastal areas to move immediately to high ground. MORE..
Sri Lanka records 147 more COVID-19 cases
Sri Lanka has registered 147 more positive cases of Covid-19 today (March 04), the Ministry of Health confirmed. MORE..
Man stabbed to death in allegedly staged motor accident
An individual has been stabbed to death at the Kilimpola Junction in Katupotha, Narammala following an allegedly staged motor accident. MORE..
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Four arrested while smuggling crystal meth worth Rs. 6 million
Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 04 suspects who attempted to smuggle about 01kg and 21mg of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) via sea into the island, during a special operation carried out in the beach area of Urumalai, Talaimannar. MORE..
Sri Lanka registers 204 new COVID-positive cases
Sri Lanka saw an uptick in its COVID-19 caseload as 204 more persons were tested positive for the virus today (March 04). MORE..
Mother attempting murder-suicide survives; 03 children dead
A woman from Wattakachchi in Kilinochchi has been reported to have attempted to commit murder-suicide with her three children by jumping into a well. MORE..
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Parliament to debate PCoI report on Easter attacks next week
The report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) which investigated the Easter Sunday terror attacks will be taken up for debate in Parliament on March 10. MORE..
399 more coronavirus recoveries in Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Health says 399 individuals who were previously tested positive for Covid-19, have been discharged from medical care as they have returned to health. MORE..
Bus collides with Colombo-bound train in Kalutara
A bus has collided with a Colombo-bound train at the Kosgas Junction area in Kalutara North this morning (04). MORE..
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March 4, 2021 4:08 pm
Female MPs call for PSC to look into violations of women’s rights
Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has called for the appointed of a Select Committee to look into and report to the Parliament its recommendations to ensure gender equity and equality with special emphasis on looking into gender-based discriminations and violations of women’s rights in Sri Lanka. MORE..
US House passes police reform act named for George Floyd
The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday banning controversial police tactics and easing the way for lawsuits against officers violating suspects’ constitutional rights, although the measure’s Senate prospects were uncertain. MORE..
Oxygen percentage in Colombo on the decline
The Ministry of Environment states that scientific surveys have confirmed that the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere of the city of Colombo is gradually declining in proportion to its population. MORE..
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March 4, 2021 1:26 pm
2016 hit-and-run case: Charges against Patali read out at HC
Charges against former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka over the hit-and-run case in 2016 have been read out at the Colombo High Court today (March 04). MORE..
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March 4, 2021 12:44 pm
Coronavirus death toll climbs to 489
Sri Lanka has reported 05 more coronavirus-related deaths, the Director-General of Health Services confirmed today (March 04). MORE..
Tsunami warning after major earthquake strikes New Zealand
A severe 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the east of New Zealand’s North Island on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning, and authorities advised people in some coastal areas to move immediately to high ground. MORE..
Sri Lanka records 147 more COVID-19 cases
Sri Lanka has registered 147 more positive cases of Covid-19 today (March 04), the Ministry of Health confirmed. MORE..
Man stabbed to death in allegedly staged motor accident
An individual has been stabbed to death at the Kilimpola Junction in Katupotha, Narammala following an allegedly staged motor accident. MORE..
Four arrested while smuggling crystal meth worth Rs. 6 million
Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 04 suspects who attempted to smuggle about 01kg and 21mg of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) via sea into the island, during a special operation carried out in the beach area of Urumalai, Talaimannar. MORE..
Sri Lanka registers 204 new COVID-positive cases
Sri Lanka saw an uptick in its COVID-19 caseload as 204 more persons were tested positive for the virus today (March 04). MORE..
Mother attempting murder-suicide survives; 03 children dead
A woman from Wattakachchi in Kilinochchi has been reported to have attempted to commit murder-suicide with her three children by jumping into a well. MORE..
Parliament to debate PCoI report on Easter attacks next week
The report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) which investigated the Easter Sunday terror attacks will be taken up for debate in Parliament on March 10. MORE..
399 more coronavirus recoveries in Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Health says 399 individuals who were previously tested positive for Covid-19, have been discharged from medical care as they have returned to health. MORE..
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Kieron Pollard smashes six sixes in one over as Windies beat Sri Lanka
Kieron Pollard has become the first West Indian and third player ever to hit six sixes in one over in international cricket. MORE..
LPL match-fixing: Sachithra Senanayake’s anticipatory bail application rejected
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by former cricketer Sachithra Senanayake, seeking to prevent his arrest over match-fixing allegations. MORE..
Tom Moody named Director of Sri Lanka Cricket
Former Australia all-rounder and reputed commentator Tom Moody has emerged as the new director of Sri Lanka cricket.
Mathews named stand-in T20I captain as Shanaka faces visa issues
Angelo Mathews has been appointed as Sri Lanka’s stand-in captain for the upcoming T20I series in the West Indies. Mathews steps in for Dasun Shanaka whose travel plans stand delayed owing to US transit visa issues. MORE..
Upul Tharanga retires from international cricket
Senior Sri Lankan cricketer Upul Tharang on Tuesday announced his retirement from international cricket. MORE..
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Technology
Japanese billionaire seeks eight people to fly to Moon
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has invited eight members of the public to join him for a trip around the Moon on Elon Musk’s SpaceX flight. MORE..
Twitter to permanently ban users who spread COVID misinformation
Twitter to permanently ban users who spread COVID misinformation
Twitter says it will start labelling misleading tweets about COVID vaccines and ban users who continue to spread such misinformation. MORE..
NASA releases first video and audio of rover landing on Mars
NASA releases first video and audio of rover landing on Mars
The US space agency NASA on Monday released the first audio from Mars, a faint crackling recording of a gust of wind captured by the Perseverance rover. MORE..
Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia
Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia
Facebook has announced it will restore news content to its users in Australia. MORE..
Entertainment
Bowl sold at yard sale turns out to be 15th-century Chinese artifact
A small bowl bought for just $35 (£25) at a market sale in the US state of Connecticut has turned out to be a rare 15th-Century Chinese artefact. MORE..
Golden Globes 2021: Chadwick Boseman Best Actor award posthumously
Golden Globes 2021: Chadwick Boseman Best Actor award posthumously
In a poignant moment at the Golden Globes, Chadwick Boseman won a posthumous award: Best Actor - Drama (Film) for his work in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Chadwick Boseman, who played Black Panther in the Marvel universe, died last year after battling cancer. He was 43. MORE..
‘Naada Stars’ wins Derana-Signal Sarigama Crossover
‘Naada Stars’ wins Derana-Signal Sarigama Crossover
Team ‘Naada Stars’ took home the championship at the Derana-Signal Sarigama Crossover Grand Finale yesterday (February 27). MORE..
Lady Gaga’s dog-walker shot and bulldogs stolen
Lady Gaga’s dog-walker shot and bulldogs stolen
Two of Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs were stolen on Wednesday night, after a gunman shot her dog-walker in Hollywood, Los Angeles. MORE..
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