COVID-19 recoveries tally go up by 1,520 in highest daily record
Ministry of Health says 1,520 patients who were receiving treatment for Covid-19 infection have regained health and discharged from hospitals within the past 24 hours. MORE..
- WHO recommends pregnant women not to use Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
- Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 case count climbs past 60,000
- Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 case count climbs past 60,000
- PCoI on Easter attacks concludes hearings
- COVID-19 recoveries tally go up by 1,520 in highest daily record
- COVID-19 recoveries tally go up by 1,520 in highest daily record
- Sri Lanka to receive 500,000 doses of COVISHIELD under India’s “Vaccine Maitri” initiative
- Three nabbed with smuggled in dried turmeric & glyphosate consignment
- WHO recommends pregnant women not to use Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
- Ashantha de Mel resigns as chief of SLC Selection Commitee
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Ashantha de Mel resigns as chief of SLC Selection Commitee
Ashantha de Mel has resigned from his post as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) Selection Committee. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 case count climbs past 60,000
Covid-19 infections registered in Sri Lanka crossed the grim milestone of 60,000 as 311 more persons were tested positive today (January 27). MORE..
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PCoI on Easter attacks concludes hearings
Hearings and other procedures of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks officially came to a conclusion this evening (January 27). MORE..
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Sri Lanka to receive 500,000 doses of COVISHIELD under India’s “Vaccine Maitri” initiative
Under Government of India’s “Vaccine Maitri” (Vaccine Friendship) initiative, a consignment of 500,000 doses of COVISHIELD vaccines manufactured in India will be arriving in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Three nabbed with smuggled in dried turmeric & glyphosate consignment
Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 03 suspects along with a massive consignment of dried turmeric and glyphosate. MORE..
WHO recommends pregnant women not to use Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
A World Health Organization (WHO) expert panel issued its first guidance on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, saying that it should ideally be given to people in two separate doses, 28 days apart. MORE..
UN rights chief seeks sanctions against Sri Lanka generals - report
The UN human rights chief has called for an International Criminal Court investigation into Sri Lanka’s Tamil separatist conflict and sanctions on military officials accused of war crimes, according to a report obtained by AFP. MORE..
Will not force anyone to get themselves vaccinated – Lalith Weeratunga
Principal Advisor to President, Lalith Weeratunga says Sri Lankan citizens will not be forced to receive the vaccine against Covid-19. MORE..
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PNB, AG object to bail applications by PNB officers arrested for drug trafficking
The Attorney General firmly objected to the bail applications filed by the 05 officers of the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) who were allegedly involved in drug racketeering. MORE..
China to donate 300k COVID-19 vaccine doses to Sri Lanka
China will donate 300,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Sinopharm to Sri Lanka, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo said. MORE..
Strict trade union actions from Friday, Port trade unions warn
The Port trade unions have decided to launch massive trade union action against the foreignization of the country’s resources from next Friday (January 29). MORE..
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January 27, 2021 12:51 pm
Suspect arrested over shooting incident in Panadura
A suspect, who was allegedly involved in shooting a man to death at Pallimulla area in Panadura, has been arrested by the police. MORE..
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January 27, 2021 11:00 am
Arundika Fernando contracts COVID-19
Arundika Fernando, the State Minister of Coconut, Kithul, Palmyrah, and Rubber Cultivation Promotion and Related Industrial Product Manufacturing, and Export Diversification, has tested positive for COVID-19 infection. MORE..
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January 27, 2021 10:41 am
First batch of COVID-19 vaccine to arrive tomorrow
The first consignment of the AstraZeneca (Covishield) COVID-19 vaccine produced in India is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (January 28). MORE..
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January 27, 2021 10:32 am
Sri Lanka tells EU of intent to revisit provisions of PTA
The European Union (EU) and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka held their 23rd meeting of the Joint Commission on Monday via video conference, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 case count climbs past 60,000
Covid-19 infections registered in Sri Lanka crossed the grim milestone of 60,000 as 311 more persons were tested positive today (January 27). MORE..
PCoI on Easter attacks concludes hearings
Hearings and other procedures of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks officially came to a conclusion this evening (January 27). MORE..
Sri Lanka to receive 500,000 doses of COVISHIELD under India’s “Vaccine Maitri” initiative
Under Government of India’s “Vaccine Maitri” (Vaccine Friendship) initiative, a consignment of 500,000 doses of COVISHIELD vaccines manufactured in India will be arriving in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Three nabbed with smuggled in dried turmeric & glyphosate consignment
Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 03 suspects along with a massive consignment of dried turmeric and glyphosate. MORE..
WHO recommends pregnant women not to use Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
A World Health Organization (WHO) expert panel issued its first guidance on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, saying that it should ideally be given to people in two separate doses, 28 days apart. MORE..
UN rights chief seeks sanctions against Sri Lanka generals - report
The UN human rights chief has called for an International Criminal Court investigation into Sri Lanka’s Tamil separatist conflict and sanctions on military officials accused of war crimes, according to a report obtained by AFP. MORE..
Will not force anyone to get themselves vaccinated – Lalith Weeratunga
Principal Advisor to President, Lalith Weeratunga says Sri Lankan citizens will not be forced to receive the vaccine against Covid-19. MORE..
PNB, AG object to bail applications by PNB officers arrested for drug trafficking
The Attorney General firmly objected to the bail applications filed by the 05 officers of the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) who were allegedly involved in drug racketeering. MORE..
China to donate 300k COVID-19 vaccine doses to Sri Lanka
China will donate 300,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Sinopharm to Sri Lanka, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo said. MORE..
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Ashantha de Mel resigns as chief of SLC Selection Commitee
Ashantha de Mel has resigned from his post as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) Selection Committee. MORE..
England beat Sri Lanka to sweep Test series 2-0
Dom Sibley scored an unbeaten half century as England chased down a target of 164 to secure a sweep of the series on Monday, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second Test on a day of drama at Galle International Stadium. MORE..
Sri Lanka out for 126; England chasing 164 for series sweep
England moved into a strong position to complete a series sweep after dismissing Sri Lanka for 126 in the second innings on Monday, setting up a victory target of 164 in the second Test. MORE..
Embuldeniya takes seven as England all out for 344 in Galle Test
Spinner Lasith Embuldeniya claimed seven wickets to help bowl out England for 344 as the tourists conceded a first-innings lead of 37 runs on day four of the second Test on Monday. MORE..
England bowl Sri Lanka out for 381
James Anderson completed career-best figures in Asian conditions as he continued to set the standard for England, but Sri Lanka posted a strong first-innings score of 381 in Galle. MORE..
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Technology
Google threatens to shut down search in Australia
Google says it will shut down its search engine in Australia if a controversial bill designed to benefit the news media becomes law. MORE..
New “PUBG-related” game set to launch next year
New “PUBG-related” game set to launch next year
A new “PUBG-related” game is reportedly set to come to PC and consoles. MORE..
Signal sees meteoric rise in daily installs as people look for WhatsApp alternatives
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..
Entertainment
Larry King, legendary talk show host, dies aged 87
Larry King, giant of US broadcasting who achieved worldwide fame for interviewing political leaders and celebrities, has died at the age of 87. MORE..
PULSE wins double at SLIM DIGIS 2.0
PULSE wins double at SLIM DIGIS 2.0
Island Pulse, the brainchild of Pulse was awarded for the Best Use of Experiential Digital Marketing under the ‘Digital Brand Bravery Award’ and the Silver Award under the ‘Other Digital Marketing Campaigns’ category at the SLIM DIGIS 2.0 on the 21st of January, 2021 for the highly successful and influential #KillTheRadio online campaign. MORE..
Peaky Blinders to end after sixth series
Peaky Blinders to end after sixth series
The forthcoming sixth series of Peaky Blinders will be the last, writer and creator Steven Knight has confirmed. MORE..
Police recover 500-year-old stolen copy of Da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’
Police recover 500-year-old stolen copy of Da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’
A 16th-century copy of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi,” the world’s most expensive painting, has been recovered by Italian police after it was stolen from a museum in Naples. MORE..
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