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Delta Covid variant found in community for first time in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka today confirmed that the highly-contagious Delta variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, has been detected from community samples obtained in Colombo. MORE..
- Three DIGs promoted to rank of Senior DIG
- Sri Lanka confirms 51 more Covid-19 deaths
- Sri Lanka confirms 51 more Covid-19 deaths
- Covid-19: daily count climbs to 2,361 positive cases
- Covid-19: daily count climbs to 2,361 positive cases
- Shani Abeysekara released on bail
- Sajith endorses Sri Lanka joining G7’s B3W initiative
- 1,835 fresh cases of Covid-19 reported in Sri Lanka
- 1,835 fresh cases of Covid-19 reported in Sri Lanka
- Expect Sri Lanka to remain mindful of bilateral ties: India on port project
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Expect Sri Lanka to remain mindful of bilateral ties: India on port project
With Sri Lanka moving ahead with the China-backed Colombo Port City project, India on Thursday said it expects that the island nation will remain mindful of their ‘‘excellent bilateral cooperation’’, including for mutual security in the maritime domain. MORE..
Sri Lanka confirms 51 more Covid-19 deaths
The Director General of Health Services has confirmed 51 more Covid-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (16), according to the Government Information Department. MORE..
Covid-19: daily count climbs to 2,361 positive cases
The Ministry of Health reported that another 526 persons have tested positive for Covid-19 today, increasing the daily count in the country to 2,361. MORE..
Shani Abeysekara released on bail
Former Director of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara and former Sub Inspector of CID Sugath Mendis have been released after fulfilling their strict bail conditions. MORE..
Sajith endorses Sri Lanka joining G7’s B3W initiative
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has endorsed the idea of Sri Lanka joining the Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative – a new global infrastructure investment of USD 40 trillion undertaken by the G7 countries to challenge China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). MORE..
1,835 fresh cases of Covid-19 reported in Sri Lanka
The Ministry of health says that another 1,835 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus today (17). MORE..
Three DIGs promoted to rank of Senior DIG
Three Deputy Inspectors General (DIG) of the Police Department have been promoted to the rank of Senior DIG. MORE..
Ambassador assures prospect to leave for work in Korea will be provided shortly
South Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka Woonjin Jeong has assured the Foreign Minister that the facilities required for the Sri Lankan youth who are eligible for employment in Korea to travel to Korea will be provided shortly. MORE..
TNA delegation meets Indian High Commissioner for talks
A five-member Tamil National Alliance (TNA) delegation led by party leader MP R. Sampanthan called on the Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Mr. Gopal Baglay on Thursday (17). MORE..
Coronavirus: 1,289 more patients regain health
As many as 1,289 more novel coronavirus patients were discharged from medical care within the last 24 hours as they have returned to health, the Ministry of Health says. MORE..
Gammanpila says SJB’s no-confidence motion is childish
Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila has dismissed the contents of the no-confidence motion signed by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) against him over the recent hike in fuel prices as baseless. MORE..
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June 17, 2021 3:56 pm
Several suspects linked to drug racket run by ‘Harak Kata’ arrested
Following an extensive long-running investigation carried out by Panadura Walana Anti-Corruption Unit, several individuals were arrested on Wednesday (June 16) in connection with a narcotics network, the Police said. MORE..
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June 17, 2021 1:20 pm
FR petition filed against import of luxury vehicles for MPs
A fundamental rights petition has been filed at the Supreme Court seeking a ruling that the government’s decision to import 227 luxury vehicles for Members of Parliament violates the Constitution. MORE..
Online sale of liquor given red light from NOCPCO
The National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) has not granted approval for the sale of liquor online. MORE..
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June 17, 2021 12:04 pm
Economic centers, fish market open for wholesale trade
All Special Economic Centers and Manning wholesale markets are open today (June 17) and tomorrow (June 18) for wholesale trade. MORE..
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June 17, 2021 11:13 am
Sri Lanka confirms 51 more Covid-19 deaths
The Director General of Health Services has confirmed 51 more Covid-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (16), according to the Government Information Department. MORE..
Covid-19: daily count climbs to 2,361 positive cases
The Ministry of Health reported that another 526 persons have tested positive for Covid-19 today, increasing the daily count in the country to 2,361. MORE..
Shani Abeysekara released on bail
Former Director of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara and former Sub Inspector of CID Sugath Mendis have been released after fulfilling their strict bail conditions. MORE..
Sajith endorses Sri Lanka joining G7’s B3W initiative
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has endorsed the idea of Sri Lanka joining the Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative – a new global infrastructure investment of USD 40 trillion undertaken by the G7 countries to challenge China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). MORE..
1,835 fresh cases of Covid-19 reported in Sri Lanka
The Ministry of health says that another 1,835 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus today (17). MORE..
Three DIGs promoted to rank of Senior DIG
Three Deputy Inspectors General (DIG) of the Police Department have been promoted to the rank of Senior DIG. MORE..
Ambassador assures prospect to leave for work in Korea will be provided shortly
South Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka Woonjin Jeong has assured the Foreign Minister that the facilities required for the Sri Lankan youth who are eligible for employment in Korea to travel to Korea will be provided shortly. MORE..
TNA delegation meets Indian High Commissioner for talks
A five-member Tamil National Alliance (TNA) delegation led by party leader MP R. Sampanthan called on the Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Mr. Gopal Baglay on Thursday (17). MORE..
Coronavirus: 1,289 more patients regain health
As many as 1,289 more novel coronavirus patients were discharged from medical care within the last 24 hours as they have returned to health, the Ministry of Health says. MORE..
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Sports
Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics
Rafa Nadal pulled out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday, saying he took the decision after consultations with his team in a bid to prolong his career. MORE..
CBL Samaposha joins hands with Sri Lanka Squash Federation
CBL Samaposha, the Nutrition provider for the nation, joined hands with the Sri Lanka Squash Federation to become the official nutrition partner for its National and Development pool players. MORE..
Kumar Sangakkara among 10 ICC Hall of Fame special inductees
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara, widely recognized as one of the greatest wicketkeeper-batsmen in the world, has been inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame. MORE..
Dhawan to lead India on limited-overs tour to Sri Lanka
Senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan was on Thursday named captain of a second-string Indian side which includes a host of IPL performers for the limited-overs series in Sri Lanka next month. MORE..
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..
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Technology
China launches crewed spacecraft Shenzhou-12 in historic mission
China launched a spacecraft on Thursday carrying three astronauts to part of a space station still under construction for the longest stay in low Earth orbit by any Chinese national. MORE..
US state sues to have Google declared a public utility
US state sues to have Google declared a public utility
The state of Ohio on Tuesday filed an unprecedented lawsuit calling on a local court to declare Google as much a public utility as an electric company. MORE..
Several leading websites roll back to life after Fastly-linked outage
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..
Entertainment
Diana Ross says ‘Thank You’ in new music after 15 years
American singer Diana Ross expresses her gratitude in new single Thank You released on Thursday (June 17), the title track from her first studio album in 15 years. MORE..
‘I May Destroy You’ wins big at Britain’s BAFTA awards
‘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..
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