People advised not to experiment medicines prescribed on social media for Covid-19
The Government today advised the public not to experiment anti-covid medicinal recipes, circulating on social media.
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Covid-19 death toll mounts to 154 with two more deaths
The number of Covid-19 deaths reported in the country climbed to 154 with two new deaths being reported today, the Government Information Department said.
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Govt. to open primary schools, pre-schools in January
The Education Ministry will declare the days of opening pre-schools and primary sections of schools in a fortnight, Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said today.
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329 more Covid-19 cases reported increasing total cases to 685 within today
The total number of Covid-19 patients reported in Sri Lanka today increased to 685 with the detection of 329 more cases later in the day, the Government Information Department said.
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Maldives considering to facilitate Islamic funeral rites for Lankans
The Government of Maldives is consulting stakeholder authorities of the Government of Maldives to assist Sri Lanka in facilitating Islamic funeral rites in the Maldives for Sri Lankan Muslims who succumbed to COVID-19, Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid said in a Tweet.
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356 more Covid-19 cases reported
A total of 356 new Covid-19 patients were reported this evening bringing the total number of cases in the country to 33, 146, the Government Information Department said.
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Google suffers massive outage taking YouTube, Gmail, Docs & more offline
Google is currently facing an outage In Sri Lanka and several other countries such as India. Google search, Docs, Drive, Gmail and YouTube, among others were reported to be not working, prompting messages of error.
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Threat of bacterial disease spreading among wild animals in Flood Plains National Park: Wildlife
There is a threat of spreading a bacterial disease (Hemorrhagic septicemia) among wild animals in the Polonnaruwa Flood Plains National Park, the Wild Life Department said.
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516 more Covid-19 recoveries reported
A total of 516 more Covid-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals increasing the total recoveries to 24, 309, the Health Ministry said.
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AG concedes giving access to Hizbullahs lawyers
Deputy Solicitor General Susantha Balapatabendi today said that the Attorney General would give detained Attorney Hejaaz Hizbullahs lawyers access to meet him.
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Number of Covid-19 patients in prisons tops 3,000
The total number of Covid-19 cases reported in the Prisons Department has surpassed 3,000 today.
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Govt. should provide online teaching facilities: Teachers’ Service Union
The Government should provide facilities for teachers to conduct online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ceylon Teachers’ Service Union (CTSU) said.
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Next four to six months could be worst of pandemic,’’ warns Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, whose foundation has been part of the effort to develop and deliver COVID-19 vaccines, warned on Sunday that the next four to six months could be the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Close associate of Angoda Lokka arrested in Angoda
A 38-year-old man suspected to be a close associate of notorious criminal Angoda Lokka was arrested by the STF in Angoda in Mulleriyawa police area.
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COVID-19 Spread:
US tops the world; Colombo becomes SL’s highest: GMOA
The US, being the centre for spreading COVID-19 in the world, Colombo has become the centre for spreading the virus in the country, Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said.
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4,000 Sri Lankans in Saudi Arabia queued to return
Around 4,000 Sri Lankans in Saudi Arabia are queued to return to Sri Lanka, an official said yesterday.
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Four Covid patients treated at Punani remanded over theft at treatment centre
Four persons who were being treated at the Punani Covid-19 treatment center were arrested and remanded for stealing electrical items and bathroom fittings of the treatment centre.
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CMC embarks on antibody testing to check on herd immunity against COVID-19
The health authorities of the Colombo Municipal Council started antibody testing of people in collaboration with the Medical Faculty of Sri Jayewardenepura Universities to check on herd immunity against COVID-19, an official said yesterday.
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Study reveals deplorable conditions in prisons
A study conducted by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has revealed the deplorable conditions in local prisons, mainly because of overcrowding and an archaic system.
14 Dec 2020 - 3 - 303
President orders to cancel contracts granted under previous regime: Johnston
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has ordered the cancellation of contract involved in the development of second phase of Central Highway given under the previous regime, Minister of Highways Johnston Fernando said yesterday.
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Maldives steps in over burial row, offers to bury COVID-19 victims
The Maldives Government, last week sent an official communiqué to the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry, stepping in to bury COVID-19 victims following serious concerns raised by the Muslim community here over the mandatory cremation only policy in Sri Lanka.
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Violating quarantine regulations labelled treachery
Violating the quarantine regulations has been labelled as treachery by the Police.
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Covid-19 death toll mounts to 152
The number of Covid-19 deaths reported in the country climbed to 152 with three new deaths being reported today, the Government Information Department said.
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Do not stage drama with Ayurveda syrup: Champika
Samagai Jana Balaweguaya MP Patali Chamika Ranawaka today said the Aryuvedic syrup which is claimed to be a cure for COVID- 19 should not become a drama which will mislead the people.
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13 people in Trinity College residence test Covid positive
Thirteen residents of the official residence complex of the Trinity College, Kandy have tested positive for corona virus, Kandy Municipal Commissioner Amila Navarathna said.
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NOTHING FUNNY ABOUT FUNNY BOY
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Seeking a Miracle Covid-19 Cure
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Questions over billions of rupees in funding for Batticaloa Campus
Following last week’s announcement by Education Minister G.L. Peiris in Parliament on the Government’s decision to acquire the controversial Batti...
03 Dec 2020 - 3 - 3743
What happened at Mahara: Conspiracy OR sudden unrest ?
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LTTE Political Strategist Anton Stanislaus Balasingham
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Reopening of the Yakkure - Manampitiya road Silent villagers spurred on by arrogant minister
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Threatened biodiversity hotspot on the road to destruction
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Budget 2021 and the External Sector in a Changing Global Order
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“Human trafficking incidents will spike due to the pandemic”- Khadka
Human trafficking has become a global crisis that has questioned the worth of being human. Victims are exploited as commodities.......
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High level interaction and commitment - the way foward on path to recovery
Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay spoke to Daily Mirror in an exclusive interview outlining the direction of bilateral ties and the status of bila...
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“There were no virologists in the committees set up” - Prof Vitharana
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National List MP Prof. Tissa Vitharana recently said that COVID-19 is now in the community and nobody has immunity ...
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Where is democracy if people’s privacy and personal data are not protected? - Sunil Abeyaratne
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online loan mafia in sri lanka
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Some unregulated online lenders are remotely taking control of phones of those unable to repay loans, misusing personal and confidential data of the b...
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Frontline cops charge negligence by high-ups worsened police cluster
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Credentials of official raise controversy
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Banks barred from buying Lankan sovereign bonds
13 Dec 2020
UL ups flight frequency to Singapore
13 Dec 2020
Sanjaya Mohottala assumes duties as BOI Chairman
09 Dec 2020
NOTHING FUNNY ABOUT FUNNY BOY
Deepa Mehta’s ‘Funny Boy’, a Canadian drama film shot in Sri Lanka, is to be released on Netflix today. Based on acclaimed writer Shyam Selvadur...
10 Dec 2020 - 3 - 3637
Seeking a Miracle Covid-19 Cure
Massive crowds thronged Hettimulla, Kegalle last morning, upon receiving the news that a ‘cure’ for Covid-19 would be distributed free of charge....
09 Dec 2020 - 7 - 3701
Questions over billions of rupees in funding for Batticaloa Campus
Following last week’s announcement by Education Minister G.L. Peiris in Parliament on the Government’s decision to acquire the controversial Batti...
03 Dec 2020 - 3 - 3743
What happened at Mahara: Conspiracy OR sudden unrest ?
A violent protest erupted in one of the country’s largest high security prisons on Sunday, as gunfire rang out and some parts of the prison set abla...
02 Dec 2020 - 13 - 9553
PLUS
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LTTE Political Strategist Anton Stanislaus Balasingham
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Reopening of the Yakkure - Manampitiya road Silent villagers spurred on by arrogant minister
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Threatened biodiversity hotspot on the road to destruction
05 Dec 2020 - 3 - 873
Budget 2021 and the External Sector in a Changing Global Order
HARD TALK
“Human trafficking incidents will spike due to the pandemic”- Khadka
Human trafficking has become a global crisis that has questioned the worth of being human. Victims are exploited as commodities.......
11 Dec 2020 - 0 - 373
High level interaction and commitment - the way foward on path to recovery
Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay spoke to Daily Mirror in an exclusive interview outlining the direction of bilateral ties and the status of bila...
10 Dec 2020 - 1 - 766
“There were no virologists in the committees set up” - Prof Vitharana
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National List MP Prof. Tissa Vitharana recently said that COVID-19 is now in the community and nobody has immunity ...
09 Dec 2020 - 2 - 2569
Where is democracy if people’s privacy and personal data are not protected? - Sunil Abeyaratne
Contact tracing due to the COVID- 19 pandemic has led to privacy concerns. While this has become a global concern, unlike other countries, Sri Lanka h...
01 Dec 2020 - 8 - 2171
online loan mafia in sri lanka
ANYTHING FOR MONEY
Some unregulated online lenders are remotely taking control of phones of those unable to repay loans, misusing personal and confidential data of the b...
25 Nov 2020 - 6 - 3572
Frontline cops charge negligence by high-ups worsened police cluster
The police have done an invaluable service in the frontlines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, foregoing their off-days and staying away from their loved ones while on duty....
19 Nov 2020 - 3 - 4286
Credentials of official raise controversy
Amila Ishan Kankanamge, the Government appointed non-Executive Director to Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd and Independent Television Network Boards, is now exposed to be a scammer. The educational qualifications ...
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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa miscalculates by engaging the wrong base
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MP Dissanayake correctly exposes foreign debt payment exposure
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The Banana Republican: A Churl’s Last Stand
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LTTE Political Strategist Anton Stanislaus Balasingham
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Recent Events in Mozambique and Ethiopia: Foreign Policy Implications for Sri Lanka
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To end corruption to restore social justice and equality
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Struggle for justice against enforced disappearances
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Banks barred from buying Lankan sovereign bonds
13 Dec 2020
UL ups flight frequency to Singapore
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Sanjaya Mohottala assumes duties as BOI Chairman
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