Low-income families to receive Rs. 5,000 allowance for festive season
Steps have been taken to provide a cash allowance of Rs. 5,000 to Samurdhi recipients and low-income families, says State Minister of Samurdhi, Household Economy, Micro Finance, Self-Employment and Business Development Shehan Semasinghe. MORE..
- Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises ‘shocking’ global vaccine divide
- Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises ‘shocking’ global vaccine divide
- Sri Lanka reports 184 new COVID recoveries
- Sri Lanka reports 184 new COVID recoveries
- Man pronounced dead regains consciousness at hospital morgue
- Coronavirus figures up by 160 new infections
- Coronavirus figures up by 160 new infections
- Public urged to strictly follow health guidelines during festive season
- Sajith plans to launch national program to provide free sanitary products
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Sajith plans to launch national program to provide free sanitary products
Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa says a national program to provide sanitary products to women free of charge is expected to be launched through Samagi Vanitha Balawegaya. MORE..
Public urged to strictly follow health guidelines during festive season
Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva has urged the members of public to strictly adhere to the health guidelines during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations. MORE..
Coronavirus figures up by 160 new infections
A total of 160 more persons were tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka today (April 10) as the confirmed cases count reached 94,724. MORE..
Man pronounced dead regains consciousness at hospital morgue
A man, who was pronounced dead by a doctor, has regained consciousness after being sent to the hospital’s morgue. MORE..
Sri Lanka reports 184 new COVID recoveries
The Ministry of Health says 184 more patients who were infected with coronavirus have been discharged from medical care. MORE..
Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises ‘shocking’ global vaccine divide
The World Health Organization (WHO) has criticised what it describes as a “shocking imbalance” in the distribution of coronavirus vaccines between rich and poor countries. MORE..
70-year-old arrested with over 1kg of ‘Ice’
An individual who was in possession of crystal methamphetamine – also known as ‘Ice’ – has been taken into custody in the area of Maligawatte. MORE..
Tests confirm Aflatoxin not present in 109 random coconut oil samples
The reports on tests carried out on 109 random samples of coconut oil in the market have been received, says State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna. MORE..
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Special police operation against drunk driving
A special operation to arrest drunk drivers will be launched islandwide with effect from today (April 10), says the Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana. MORE..
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April 10, 2021 9:04 am
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in six provinces
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the island in the evening or night, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Two COVID-19 deaths recorded on Friday
Sri Lanka has confirmed two new COVID-related fatalities on Friday (April 09), says the Director-General of Health Services. MORE..
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April 10, 2021 7:59 am
New Director appointed to CID
SSP Rohan Premaratne has been appointed as the new Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), says the Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana. MORE..
Coronavirus: Daily cases count on Friday hits 228
Ministry of Health on Tuesday (April 09) confirmed 116 more new cases of the COVID-19 in Sri Lanka as the daily cases count reached 228. MORE..
Jaffna Mayor granted bail
Mayor of Jaffna Municipal Council Vishvalingam Manivannan, who was arrested over his alleged attempt to propagate the now-defunct separatist group LTTE, has been granted bail by Jaffna Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Task Force appointed to review ‘Gama Samaga Pilisandara’
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appoints a Presidential Task Force to effectively guide, pursue and review the realization of objectives and needs of the people that the government seeks to achieve through the “Gama Samaga Pilisandara” program. MORE..
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April 9, 2021 9:35 pm
Public urged to strictly follow health guidelines during festive season
Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva has urged the members of public to strictly adhere to the health guidelines during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations. MORE..
Coronavirus figures up by 160 new infections
A total of 160 more persons were tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka today (April 10) as the confirmed cases count reached 94,724. MORE..
Man pronounced dead regains consciousness at hospital morgue
A man, who was pronounced dead by a doctor, has regained consciousness after being sent to the hospital’s morgue. MORE..
Sri Lanka reports 184 new COVID recoveries
The Ministry of Health says 184 more patients who were infected with coronavirus have been discharged from medical care. MORE..
Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises ‘shocking’ global vaccine divide
The World Health Organization (WHO) has criticised what it describes as a “shocking imbalance” in the distribution of coronavirus vaccines between rich and poor countries. MORE..
70-year-old arrested with over 1kg of ‘Ice’
An individual who was in possession of crystal methamphetamine – also known as ‘Ice’ – has been taken into custody in the area of Maligawatte. MORE..
Tests confirm Aflatoxin not present in 109 random coconut oil samples
The reports on tests carried out on 109 random samples of coconut oil in the market have been received, says State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna. MORE..
Special police operation against drunk driving
A special operation to arrest drunk drivers will be launched islandwide with effect from today (April 10), says the Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in six provinces
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the island in the evening or night, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
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Dilshi Kumarasinghe sets new national record
Dilshi Kumarasinghe has set a new national record at the National Athletics Trials 2021. MORE..
SLC appoints new Selection Committee
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced the appointment of a new Selection Committee chaired by former Sri Lankan cricketer Pramodya Wickramasinghe. MORE..
Current Sri Lanka cricketers to play Legends team in charity match
A Sri Lanka Legends team is set to take on a team of current Sri Lankan cricketers, including those who have represented the national team, in a charity match on May 4 in Pallekele. MORE..
FIFA suspends Pakistan, Chad football federations over interference
FIFA has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) due to third-party interference and also the Chadian Football Association (FTFA) with immediate effect due to government interference, soccer’s global governing body said on Wednesday. MORE..
Sri Lanka vs Windies: Series drawn as Karunaratne steps up
Honours were shared at the end of the final Test between the West Indies and Sri Lanka. MORE..
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Technology
U.S. Supreme Court backs Facebook in case about unwanted texting
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday made it easier for businesses to pester consumers with phone calls or text messages by tossing out a lawsuit accusing Facebook Inc of violating a federal anti-robocall law. MORE..
Facebook freezes Venezuela President Maduro’s page over COVID misinformation
Facebook freezes Venezuela President Maduro’s page over COVID misinformation
Facebook has frozen Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s page for violating policies against spreading misinformation about COVID-19 by promoting a remedy he claims, without evidence, can cure the disease, a company spokesman said on Saturday. MORE..
China, Russia unveil plans to build lunar space station
China, Russia unveil plans to build lunar space station
Russian space agency Roscosmos says it has signed an agreement with China’s National Space Administration to develop research facilities on the surface of the moon, in orbit or both. MORE..
Japanese billionaire seeks eight people to fly to Moon
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..
Entertainment
Myanmar celebrity model arrested as military targets public figures
One of Myanmar’s most popular celebrities, the model and actor Paing Takhon, has been arrested by a military that is increasingly targeting celebrities who have criticised the coup. MORE..
‘Oshin’ scriptwriter, Sugako Hashida dies at 95
‘Oshin’ scriptwriter, Sugako Hashida dies at 95
Renowned Japanese scriptwriter Sugako Hashida, best known for the internationally popular TV drama series “Oshin,” has died of lymphoma. She was 95. MORE..
Nike wins halt to sales of Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’
Nike wins halt to sales of Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’
A federal judge on Thursday sided with Nike Inc in ordering a Brooklyn company to temporarily stop further sales of “Satan Shoes” it produced in collaboration with the rapper Lil Nas X. MORE..
Pulse wins at the prestigious 25th Sumathi Awards 2020
Pulse wins at the prestigious 25th Sumathi Awards 2020
Pulse won the Best Digital Award for National Interest under the Social Media category at the prestigious 25th Sumathi Awards Ceremony held at the Waters Edge Hotel on March 26, 2021. MORE..
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