Way a country treats women, a social indicator of its true development - President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in his message on International Women’s Day, says that the way a country treats and accepts its women is a social indicator of the country’s true development. MORE..
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- Seven more COVID burials carried out at Ottamavadi
- Seven more COVID burials carried out at Ottamavadi
- Defence Secretary pledges action against tarnishing image of women through social media
- Indian Coast Guard seizes three Sri Lankan fishing boats for carrying narcotics
- Students warned against unruly behavior following O/L exam
- Trial against Patali over 2016 hit-and-run case fixed on May 31
- 1,158 arrested in 10-hour police operation
- False rumours circulating on social media regarding Covid vaccine - Prof. Malavige
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False rumours circulating on social media regarding Covid vaccine - Prof. Malavige
Highly inaccurate opinions and information is being spread on social media with regard to vaccination against the coronavirus, according to Prof. Neelika Malavige, Head of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. MORE..
Seven more COVID burials carried out at Ottamavadi
Seven more bodies of individuals who succumbed to COVID-19 have been buried at the Ottamavadi area in Batticaloa District today (March 08), Commander of Army General Shavendra Silva said. MORE..
Defence Secretary pledges action against tarnishing image of women through social media
The Secretary of Defence General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) pledged that the government will initiate prompt remedial actions on behalf of reputed Sri Lankan women whose good image is tarnished through social media. MORE..
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Indian Coast Guard seizes three Sri Lankan fishing boats for carrying narcotics
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship ‘Varaha’ has seized three Sri Lankan fishing boats for carrying narcotics onboard, Indian media reported today. MORE..
Students warned against unruly behavior following O/L exam
The Department of Examinations has instructed G. C. E. Ordinary Level candidates not to engage in unruly behavior at the examination centers following the exam. MORE..
Trial against Patali over 2016 hit-and-run case fixed on May 31
The Colombo High Court has fixed trial against former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka and 02 others over the 2016 hit-and-run case in Rajagiriya on May 31. MORE..
1,158 arrested in 10-hour police operation
A total of 1,158 suspects were arrested during a 10-hour operation in the Western Province yesterday (07), police said. MORE..
Rainfall over 75 mm expected in some areas
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, and Western provinces after 1.00 pm, as per the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
U.N. congress on crime prevention opens in Japan amid pandemic
A United Nations congress on crime prevention opened Sunday in Kyoto, Japan in a hybrid format combining in-person attendance with online streaming to enable virtual participation amid the coronavirus pandemic. MORE..
Coronavirus: 359 positive cases in total confirmed today
Sri Lanka registered 183 more positive cases of COVID-19 today (March 07) as total novel coronavirus infections reported within the day reached 359. MORE..
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March 7, 2021 9:40 pm
Sri Lanka’s COVID death toll tops 500
Sri Lanka’s COVID-related fatalities crossed the grim milestone of 500 today (March 07) as five more individuals fell victim to the virus infection. MORE..
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March 7, 2021 8:20 pm
Coronavirus origins report to be issued this month - WHO
The international investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic’s origins in China will publish its report in the week of March 15, the World Health Organization’s chief has said. MORE..
Met. Dept. issues severe lightning warning
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Center of the Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning. MORE..
Sri Lanka records 176 new coronavirus cases
Sri Lanka reported 176 new infections of the novel coronavirus today (07), Army Commander General Shavendra Silva confirmed. MORE..
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March 7, 2021 5:56 pm
21 COVID-19 burials carried out in Ottamavadi so far
Four more bodies of individuals who succumbed to COVID-19 have been buried at the Ottamavadi area in Batticaloa District today (March 07), Commander of Army General Shavendra Silva said. MORE..
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March 7, 2021 5:49 pm
Seven more COVID burials carried out at Ottamavadi
Seven more bodies of individuals who succumbed to COVID-19 have been buried at the Ottamavadi area in Batticaloa District today (March 08), Commander of Army General Shavendra Silva said. MORE..
Defence Secretary pledges action against tarnishing image of women through social media
The Secretary of Defence General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) pledged that the government will initiate prompt remedial actions on behalf of reputed Sri Lankan women whose good image is tarnished through social media. MORE..
Indian Coast Guard seizes three Sri Lankan fishing boats for carrying narcotics
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship ‘Varaha’ has seized three Sri Lankan fishing boats for carrying narcotics onboard, Indian media reported today. MORE..
Students warned against unruly behavior following O/L exam
The Department of Examinations has instructed G. C. E. Ordinary Level candidates not to engage in unruly behavior at the examination centers following the exam. MORE..
Trial against Patali over 2016 hit-and-run case fixed on May 31
The Colombo High Court has fixed trial against former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka and 02 others over the 2016 hit-and-run case in Rajagiriya on May 31. MORE..
1,158 arrested in 10-hour police operation
A total of 1,158 suspects were arrested during a 10-hour operation in the Western Province yesterday (07), police said. MORE..
Rainfall over 75 mm expected in some areas
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, and Western provinces after 1.00 pm, as per the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
U.N. congress on crime prevention opens in Japan amid pandemic
A United Nations congress on crime prevention opened Sunday in Kyoto, Japan in a hybrid format combining in-person attendance with online streaming to enable virtual participation amid the coronavirus pandemic. MORE..
Coronavirus: 359 positive cases in total confirmed today
Sri Lanka registered 183 more positive cases of COVID-19 today (March 07) as total novel coronavirus infections reported within the day reached 359. MORE..
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Windies clinch T20I series against Sri Lanka
All-rounder Fabian Allen clobbered three sixes off the penultimate over to lead West Indies to a nervy three-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the final Twenty20 international on Sunday. MORE..
GPA records resounding win over Panadura CC
Grand Park Arena Cricket Academy (GPA) scored their second win when they beat Panadura CC by 9 wickets in an Under-13 Nelson Mendis Group B encounter today (March 07) at Panadura St. John’s grounds. MORE..
Sri Lanka beats West Indies by 43 runs to level T20 series
Sri Lanka’s spinners bowled the tourists to a 43-run win over the West Indies in the second Twenty20 cricket international on Friday, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. MORE..
Sachithra Senanayake ordered to submit assets and liabilities statement
The police unit in charge of prevention of malpractices in sports has ordered former cricketer Sachithra Senanayake to submit a statement of assets and liabilities within 14 days. MORE..
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..
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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..
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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 awarded Best Actor posthumously
Golden Globes 2021: Chadwick Boseman awarded Best Actor 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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