Global death toll from COVID-19 tops 2 million: John Hopkins tally
The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 2 million Friday as vaccines developed at breakneck speed are being rolled out around the world in an all-out campaign to vanquish the threat. MORE..
- Global death toll from COVID-19 tops 2 million: John Hopkins tally
- S’gamuwa governor removes two UC chairmen
- Modi kicks off India’s vaccination campaign, among world’s largest
- Modi kicks off India’s vaccination campaign, among world’s largest
- 213 institutions violating health regulation in Western Province
- We will create an education system that protects dignity of labour – President
- Coronavirus: Death toll in U.S exceeds 400,000
- Coronavirus: Death toll in U.S exceeds 400,000
- Cash, jewellery worth millions stolen from private financial institution
- Sri Lanka to launch direct flights to Myanmar to boost tourism
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Sri Lanka to launch direct flights to Myanmar to boost tourism
Sri Lanka will establish air links with Myanmar this year to boost tourism, including travels for medical and religious purposes, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. MORE..
S’gamuwa governor removes two UC chairmen
The Governor of the Sabaragamuwa Province Tikiri Kobbekaduwa has removed the Chairmen of the Embilipitiya and Balangoda Urban Councils, pending investigations into allegations against them by a Commission of Inquiry. MORE..
Modi kicks off India’s vaccination campaign, among world’s largest
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched on Saturday one of the world’s largest vaccination campaigns, as part of efforts by the populous nation to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control starting with two locally-manufactured shots. MORE..
213 institutions violating health regulation in Western Province
Sri Lanka Police says that a total of 1,311 public and private institutions in the Western Province were inspected yesterday, to observe whether health guidelines are being followed. MORE..
We will create an education system that protects dignity of labour – President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says a new education system that will protect the dignity of labour and aimed at creating a skilled society will be introduced in the new normal environment. MORE..
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Coronavirus: Death toll in U.S exceeds 400,000
The death toll in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed the grim milestone of 400,000 with 3,417 new fatalities reported within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Cash, jewellery worth millions stolen from private financial institution
Two unidentified men who arrived in a motorcyclist have robbed jewellery and cash from a private financial institution in Miriswatta, Gampaha. MORE..
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Earthquake in Indonesia’s Sulawesi: At least 67 killed, hundreds injured
At least 67 people have died after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Friday, according to the head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in Indonesia. MORE..
Park & Ride city bus service launched to ease traffic congestion in Colombo
The first phase of the Park & Ride bus service was inaugurated at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center, Kottawa today (January 15) in the presence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, as a solution to the heavy traffic congestion surrounding Colombo city limits. MORE..
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January 15, 2021 11:04 pm
Coronavirus: 695 new infections confirmed within the day
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 numbers saw another surge today (January 14), as 375 more persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..
Total Covid-19 deaths in Sri Lanka hit 255
Director-General of Health Services has confirmed that 04 new Covid-19 related deaths were reported in the country today (January 15). MORE..
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January 15, 2021 9:15 pm
School cut-off marks of Grade 5 Scholarship Exam released
The school cut-off marks of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2020 have been released by the Ministry of Education. MORE..
Isolation orders on 08 Grama Niladhari Divisions to be lifted tomorrow
Isolation orders on 08 Grama Niladhari Divisions in three police areas will be lifted with effect from 5.00 am tomorrow (January 16), the National Operation Centre for Prevention of Covid-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) announced. MORE..
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January 15, 2021 7:19 pm
PCR tests conducted on 493 more at Parliament
PCR tests have been carried out on another 493 persons including 16 parliamentarians at the Parliamentary premises today (15). MORE..
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January 15, 2021 6:50 pm
Sri Lanka’s confirmed Covid-19 cases cross 51,000
The total count of COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka reached 51,219 as 320 more persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..
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January 15, 2021 6:21 pm
S’gamuwa governor removes two UC chairmen
The Governor of the Sabaragamuwa Province Tikiri Kobbekaduwa has removed the Chairmen of the Embilipitiya and Balangoda Urban Councils, pending investigations into allegations against them by a Commission of Inquiry. MORE..
Modi kicks off India’s vaccination campaign, among world’s largest
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched on Saturday one of the world’s largest vaccination campaigns, as part of efforts by the populous nation to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control starting with two locally-manufactured shots. MORE..
213 institutions violating health regulation in Western Province
Sri Lanka Police says that a total of 1,311 public and private institutions in the Western Province were inspected yesterday, to observe whether health guidelines are being followed. MORE..
We will create an education system that protects dignity of labour – President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says a new education system that will protect the dignity of labour and aimed at creating a skilled society will be introduced in the new normal environment. MORE..
Coronavirus: Death toll in U.S exceeds 400,000
The death toll in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed the grim milestone of 400,000 with 3,417 new fatalities reported within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Cash, jewellery worth millions stolen from private financial institution
Two unidentified men who arrived in a motorcyclist have robbed jewellery and cash from a private financial institution in Miriswatta, Gampaha. MORE..
Earthquake in Indonesia’s Sulawesi: At least 67 killed, hundreds injured
At least 67 people have died after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Friday, according to the head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in Indonesia. MORE..
Park & Ride city bus service launched to ease traffic congestion in Colombo
The first phase of the Park & Ride bus service was inaugurated at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center, Kottawa today (January 15) in the presence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, as a solution to the heavy traffic congestion surrounding Colombo city limits. MORE..
Coronavirus: 695 new infections confirmed within the day
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 numbers saw another surge today (January 14), as 375 more persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..
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Root hits double century as England post 421
Joe Root scored 228 and passed 8,000 Test runs as England made 421 all out in the first Test to lead Sri Lanka by 286 after first innings in Galle. MORE..
Five wickets for Dom Bess as England skittle Sri Lanka for 135
Offspinner Dom Bess claimed five wickets as England bowled out Sri Lanka for 135 after the hosts elected to bat in the opening test in Galle on Thursday. MORE..
Sri Lanka wins toss, bats in 1st Test against England
Sri Lanka’s stand-in captain Dinesh Chandimal has won the toss and elected to bat in the first cricket test against England. MORE..
Bill Belichick declines Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick announced Monday night that he will turn down an invitation to the White House to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. MORE..
Dananjaya allowed to resume bowling in international cricket
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that following remedial work and re-assessment, the bowling action of Sri Lanka spinner Akila Dananjaya has been found to be legal, and he can resume bowling in international cricket. MORE..
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Technology
Signal sees meteoric rise in daily installs as people look for WhatsApp alternatives
The number of new users installing messaging app Signal every day is on track to cross 1 million, putting it closer to levels seen by larger rival WhatsApp, following an update to the Facebook Inc-owned app’s privacy policy. MORE..
Trump’s Twitter account permanently suspended
Trump’s Twitter account permanently suspended
US President Donald Trump has been permanently suspended from Twitter “due to the risk of further incitement of violence”, the company says. MORE..
Twitter & Facebook temporarily lock Donald Trump’s accounts
Twitter & Facebook temporarily lock Donald Trump’s accounts
Donald Trump has been suspended from Twitter and Facebook after tweeting to supporters who attacked the US Capitol. MORE..
Jack Ma not missing but keeping a low profile, says report
Jack Ma not missing but keeping a low profile, says report
After various reports claimed that Chinese billionaire Jack Ma may have gone missing, CNBC, citing a person familiar with the matter, reported on Wednesday that the Alibaba founder has been lying low for the time being. MORE..
Entertainment
Larry King hospitalized with COVID-19
Legendary talk show host and former CNN interviewer Larry King has Covid-19, according to a source close to the family. MORE..
Marvel will not recast Chadwick Boseman’s character in Black Panther 2
Marvel will not recast Chadwick Boseman’s character in Black Panther 2
Chadwick Boseman’s character in Black Panther will not be recast with a new actor for the blockbuster’s sequel, Marvel Studios has confirmed. MORE..
Bob Dylan sells entire song catalog to Universal Music
Bob Dylan sells entire song catalog to Universal Music
Bob Dylan has sold his entire catalog of more than 600 songs spanning six decades to Universal Music Group’s music publishing arm, the company said on Monday. MORE..
BTS’ ‘Life Goes On’ launches as historic No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
BTS’ ‘Life Goes On’ launches as historic No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
BTS lands its fifth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, as their new album, Be, bows at the top of the tally. MORE..
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