Guterres assures UN’s fullest cooperation to promote racial unity in Sri Lanka
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has called on the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres at the UN Headquarters in New York. MORE..
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- 836 new COVID cases added to total count
- 836 new COVID cases added to total count
- Welikada Prison inmates protest on rooftop
- Gunman kills several at Russian university
- COVID: 1,055 more patients discharged upon recovery
- COVID: 1,055 more patients discharged upon recovery
- Circular issued on Rs 5,000 allowance to teachers and principals
- Sri Lanka records 93 COVID-19 fatalities on Sunday
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Sri Lanka records 93 COVID-19 fatalities on Sunday
The Director-General of Health Services has confirmed another 93 coronavirus-related deaths on Sunday (September 19), increasing the official death toll in the country to 12,218. MORE..
836 new COVID cases added to total count
The Ministry of Health today (September 20) confirmed another 836 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. MORE..
Welikada Prison inmates protest on rooftop
Ten inmates of the Welikada Prison have launched a protest on top of the prison roof, Ada Derana reporter stated. MORE..
Gunman kills several at Russian university
A gunman has killed at least eight people at a university in the Russian city of Perm, officials say. MORE..
COVID: 1,055 more patients discharged upon recovery
The Health Ministry says that another 1,055 coronavirus patients have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals and treatment centers within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Circular issued on Rs 5,000 allowance to teachers and principals
The circular on the payment of a Rs 5,000 allowance to teachers and principals has been issued today (September 20). MORE..
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Prime Minister returns from Italy
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has returned to the island after concluding his official visit to Italy, Ada Derana reported stated. MORE..
More Pfizer vaccines arrive in Sri Lanka
More doses of the US-manufactured Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Sri Lanka. MORE..
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September 20, 2021 9:09 am
Gun fire kills 14-year-old in Weeraketiya
A 14-year-old teenager has been killed in a shooting incident at the Gajanayakagama area in Weeraketiya, last night (September 19). MORE..
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September 20, 2021 8:51 am
COVID-19: Vaccine nasal sprays aim to ‘shut door’ on virus
Could delivering COVID-19 immunity directly to the nose - the area of the body via which it is most likely to be transmitted - help conquer the pandemic? The World Health Organization says clinical trials are underway to evaluate eight nasal spray vaccines that target COVID-19. MORE..
Daily COVID cases count climbs to 1,733
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 436 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 1,733. MORE..
Sputnik V recipients to receive second doses from tomorrow
The recipients of the first dose of Sputnik V vaccine will receive their second dose from tomorrow (Sep. 20), says the State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals, Prof. Channa Jayasumana. MORE..
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September 19, 2021 7:29 pm
COVID: 103 new victims move death toll to 12,125
The total number people who fell victim to COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka moved up as 103 more fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Saturday (Sep. 18). MORE..
Sri Lanka confirms 1,297 new COVID-19 cases
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says 1,297 more people were tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (September 19). MORE..
OHCHR’s ad-hoc mechanism not in line with UN charter, Sri Lanka tells Commonwealth
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris has reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s active commitment to dialogue and engagement with the Commonwealth of Nations, at a virtual meeting with the organization’s Secretary-General Patricia Scotland in New York. MORE..
836 new COVID cases added to total count
The Ministry of Health today (September 20) confirmed another 836 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. MORE..
Welikada Prison inmates protest on rooftop
Ten inmates of the Welikada Prison have launched a protest on top of the prison roof, Ada Derana reporter stated. MORE..
Gunman kills several at Russian university
A gunman has killed at least eight people at a university in the Russian city of Perm, officials say. MORE..
COVID: 1,055 more patients discharged upon recovery
The Health Ministry says that another 1,055 coronavirus patients have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals and treatment centers within the last 24 hours. MORE..
Circular issued on Rs 5,000 allowance to teachers and principals
The circular on the payment of a Rs 5,000 allowance to teachers and principals has been issued today (September 20). MORE..
Prime Minister returns from Italy
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has returned to the island after concluding his official visit to Italy, Ada Derana reported stated. MORE..
More Pfizer vaccines arrive in Sri Lanka
More doses of the US-manufactured Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Gun fire kills 14-year-old in Weeraketiya
A 14-year-old teenager has been killed in a shooting incident at the Gajanayakagama area in Weeraketiya, last night (September 19). MORE..
COVID-19: Vaccine nasal sprays aim to ‘shut door’ on virus
Could delivering COVID-19 immunity directly to the nose - the area of the body via which it is most likely to be transmitted - help conquer the pandemic? The World Health Organization says clinical trials are underway to evaluate eight nasal spray vaccines that target COVID-19. MORE..
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Boxing star Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippines president
Philippine boxing star Manny Pacquiao says he is to run for president in next year’s election. MORE..
New Zealand call off Pakistan cricket series after security alert
New Zealand on Friday pulled out of their tour of Pakistan just before the start of the first ODI in Rawalpindi due to a “security alert”. MORE..
SLC denies allegations by certain media reports
Sri Lanka Cricket today said it vehemently denies allegations leveled by certain media reports, which cited that some of the players in the Sri Lanka national team, who played in the T20i series against South Africa, did not fully commit themselves or deliberately underperformed on the field. MORE..
South Africa beat Sri Lanka in final T20 to sweep series 3-0
South Africa delivered a commanding performance in the third T20I against Sri Lanka in Colombo to complete a 3-0 series whitewash. MORE..
Lasith Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga has decided to hang up his boots in T20I cricket, bringing an end to one of the great careers in the sport. MORE..
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Technology
Home computer pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair dies aged 81
The home computing world is mourning the loss of pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair, who has died at the age of 81. MORE..
First all-civilian crew launched into orbit aboard SpaceX rocket ship
First all-civilian crew launched into orbit aboard SpaceX rocket ship
A SpaceX rocket ship blasted off from Florida on Wednesday carrying a billionaire e-commerce executive and three less-wealthy private citizens he chose to join him in the first all-civilian crew ever launched into Earth orbit. MORE..
Apple announces iPhone 13 range alongside new iPad and Apple Watch
Apple announces iPhone 13 range alongside new iPad and Apple Watch
The tech giant has unveiled its new range of flagship smartphones for the year. Last night Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 range which boss Tim Cook has hailed as the “best iPhone we have ever created”. MORE..
Android 12 might debut on October 4th
Android 12 might debut on October 4th
Android 12 has taken longer to bake than many of its predecessors, but the end might finally be in sight. MORE..
Entertainment
Teen with Sri Lankan roots crowned ‘Miss Teen International Botswana 2021’
Gimhani Perera, a 17-year-old with Sri Lankan roots, has won the ‘Miss Teen International Botswana 2021’ pageant held in Botswana. MORE..
Sri Lankan novelist Anuk Arudpragasam shortlisted for Booker Prize 2021
Sri Lankan novelist Anuk Arudpragasam shortlisted for Booker Prize 2021
Sri Lankan novelist Anuk Arudpragasam’s “A Passage North” has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2021. MORE..
Creative Arts Emmys: ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ wins a leading 9 awards
Creative Arts Emmys: ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ wins a leading 9 awards
The Queen’s Gambit topped the 2021 Creative Arts Emmys, presented across three ceremonies over Saturday and Sunday, with Netflix’s chess-themed drama collecting nine awards including for casting, cinematography, costumes, editing, makeup, production design, score, sound editing and sound mixing. MORE..
Britney Spears’ father asks for conservatorship to end
Britney Spears’ father asks for conservatorship to end
Jamie Spears, the father of Britney Spears, on Tuesday asked a Los Angeles court to end the pop singer’s 13-year conservatorship, saying circumstances have changed in recent months. MORE..
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