Isolation orders issued on two more areas
Isolation orders have been imposed in two more areas with effect from this morning (May 06), Commander of Army General Shavendra Silva said. MORE..
- WHO, Germany to set up international hub for pandemic control
- Sri Lankan gymnast Milka Gehani qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
- Philippines suspends travelers from four countries including Sri Lanka
- Several train journeys cancelled indefinitely
- Guidelines issued for all excise licensees
- Coronavirus: 810 patients discharged from medical care
- Coronavirus: 810 patients discharged from medical care
- Advisory issued for heavy rainfall and severe lightning
- Sri Lanka confirms 1,305 new cases of coronavirus
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Sri Lanka confirms 1,305 new cases of coronavirus
The Ministry of Health reports that another 1,305 persons have tested positive for coronavirus today (06). MORE..
Advisory issued for heavy rainfall and severe lightning
The Department of Meteorology today (May 06) issued an advisory for thundershowers and severe lightning in parts of the island. MORE..
Coronavirus: 810 patients discharged from medical care
Up to 810 coronavirus patients were discharged from medical care within the last 24 hours as they have returned to health. MORE..
Guidelines issued for all excise licensees
The Commission General of the Excise Department has issued health guidelines for bars, pubs and restaurants selling liquor in line with the guidelines issued by the Director General of Health Services.
Several train journeys cancelled indefinitely
The Department of Railways has decided to temporarily cancel 22 train journeys due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation. MORE..
Philippines suspends travelers from four countries including Sri Lanka
The Philippines government announced a ban on travelers from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 variant from India. MORE..
Sri Lankan gymnast Milka Gehani qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
Artistic gymnast Milka Gehani de Silva has become the second Sri Lankan to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. MORE..
WHO, Germany to set up international hub for pandemic control
An international hub for pandemic control is to open in Berlin to ensure better preparedness and transparency in the fight against likely future global health threats, the World Health Organization announced on Wednesday. MORE..
AG turns down post of Sri Lankan envoy to Canada to serve public
Attorney General Dappula de Livera has been nominated as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Canada. MORE..
Sri Lanka suspends all arrivals from India
Sri Lanka has halted all arrivals from India with immediate effect, says the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). MORE..
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Speaker receives SC’s determination on Port City Economic Commission Bill
The Supreme Court’s determination with regard to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill will be presented to the House on the 18th of May, the Department of Communications of the Parliament said. MORE..
Six provinces to receive fairly heavy rainfall above 75 mm
Showers or thundershowers can be expected in most parts of the island during the evening or night, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Police apprehend 238 more for violating quarantine regulations
A total of 238 people who failed to wear face masks and maintain social distancing have been arrested by the police on Wednesday (May 05). MORE..
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May 6, 2021 8:19 am
Security officer injured in shooting during attempted robbery
A security officer attached to a private bank has sustained injuries in a shooting incident that unfolded during an attempted robbery in Anuradhapura this morning (May 05), the police said. MORE..
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May 6, 2021 7:50 am
Fourteen new COVID-related deaths in Sri Lanka
Director-General of Health Services has confirmed 14 more COVID-related deaths in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information announced on Wednesday (April 05). MORE..
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May 6, 2021 7:07 am
Advisory issued for heavy rainfall and severe lightning
The Department of Meteorology today (May 06) issued an advisory for thundershowers and severe lightning in parts of the island. MORE..
Coronavirus: 810 patients discharged from medical care
Up to 810 coronavirus patients were discharged from medical care within the last 24 hours as they have returned to health. MORE..
Guidelines issued for all excise licensees
The Commission General of the Excise Department has issued health guidelines for bars, pubs and restaurants selling liquor in line with the guidelines issued by the Director General of Health Services.
Several train journeys cancelled indefinitely
The Department of Railways has decided to temporarily cancel 22 train journeys due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation. MORE..
Philippines suspends travelers from four countries including Sri Lanka
The Philippines government announced a ban on travelers from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 variant from India. MORE..
Sri Lankan gymnast Milka Gehani qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
Artistic gymnast Milka Gehani de Silva has become the second Sri Lankan to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. MORE..
WHO, Germany to set up international hub for pandemic control
An international hub for pandemic control is to open in Berlin to ensure better preparedness and transparency in the fight against likely future global health threats, the World Health Organization announced on Wednesday. MORE..
AG turns down post of Sri Lankan envoy to Canada to serve public
Attorney General Dappula de Livera has been nominated as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Canada. MORE..
Sri Lanka suspends all arrivals from India
Sri Lanka has halted all arrivals from India with immediate effect, says the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). MORE..
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Sri Lankan gymnast Milka Gehani qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
Artistic gymnast Milka Gehani de Silva has become the second Sri Lankan to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. MORE..
Ex-Australia cricketer Stuart MacGill allegedly kidnapped, assaulted
Australian police arrested four men in dawn raids on Wednesday in connection with the alleged kidnap and assault of former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill. MORE..
Bangladesh-Sri Lanka ODI series to be held in Dhaka
The upcoming three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will be held at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, the BCB has announced. MORE..
IPL suspended as more players contract COVID-19
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has indefinitely postponed the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 after several players and support staff tested positive for COVID-19. MORE..
Thisara Perera retires from international cricket
Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera today announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. MORE..
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Apple’s App Store draws developer ire and legal challenge
While Apple chief Tim Cook touts the brand’s App Store as an economic miracle, Fortnite-maker Epic Games says developers suffer under its tyranny. MORE..
Michael Collins, Apollo 11 astronaut, dies at 90
Michael Collins, Apollo 11 astronaut, dies at 90
Michael Collins - one of the three crew members of the first manned mission to the Moon, Apollo 11 in 1969 - has died aged 90, his family say. MORE..
India asks Twitter to take down some tweets critical of its Covid-19 handling
India asks Twitter to take down some tweets critical of its Covid-19 handling
The Indian government asked social media platform Twitter to take down dozens of tweets, including some by local lawmakers, that were critical of India’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, as cases of Covid-19 again hit a world record. MORE..
Sri Lankan EdTech startup Zero Gravity wins Adobe eLearning Award
Sri Lankan EdTech startup Zero Gravity wins Adobe eLearning Award
The recently held Adobe eLearning Design awards powered by eLearning Industry drew in a number of phenomenal projects with participants from every continent of the globe. MORE..
Entertainment
Grammy organizers change rules after allegations of corruption
The organizers of music’s Grammy Awards have announced an end to the so-called “secret” committees that have led to allegations that the highest honors in the industry are open to rigging. MORE..
‘Nomadland’ wins best picture at Oscars, Hopkins wins over Chadwick Boseman
‘Nomadland’ wins best picture at Oscars, Hopkins wins over Chadwick Boseman
“Nomadland” won best picture while its star Frances McDormand took home the lead actress Oscar on Sunday on a night of several firsts and a return to Hollywood glamour after a long pandemic shutdown. MORE..
Unique Oscars to reunite stars as ‘Nomadland’ seeks big prize
Unique Oscars to reunite stars as ‘Nomadland’ seeks big prize
It is guaranteed to be an Oscars like no other: broadcast live from a train station, honoring films few saw in movie theaters, and reuniting Hollywood’s A-listers for the first time in more than a year due to Covid-19. MORE..
Oscars nominee ‘Sound of Metal’ puts rare spotlight on deaf culture
Oscars nominee ‘Sound of Metal’ puts rare spotlight on deaf culture
Paul Raci, nominated for an Oscar for playing a drug abuse counselor who has lost his hearing in “Sound of Metal,” said the most common response he receives from deaf people about the film is “how cool you show a bunch of deaf addicts.” MORE..
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