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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Local: Extraordinary Gazette issued on COVID-19 health guidelines
2020-10-15 16:42:00
The Extraordinary Gazette notification on COVID-...
Local: Another 19 positive cases reported
2020-10-15 16:04:00
19 COVID-19 positive cases reported today, said...
Local: Create a market with higher price for farmers, concessionary price for consumers
2020-10-15 15:40:00
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa emphasizes the...
Local: CMC issues notice for general public
2020-10-15 14:27:00
Due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation the...
Local: Pharmacies, supermarkets in curfew imposed areas open till 10pm
2020-10-15 14:02:00
Essential food item shops and pharmacies in...
Local: Examination Dept. Chief denies COVID-19 report
2020-10-15 12:26:00
Chief of Examinations Department Sanath Pujitha...
Local: Steps taken to issue gazette notification on COVID-19 health guidelines
2020-10-15 11:42:00
Steps have been taken to issue a gazette...
Law & Order: Lawyers and parties from quarantine curfew areas requested not to enter SC registry
2020-10-15 11:13:00
In view of the present COVID-19 pandemic...
Local: HNB staff tests COVID-19 positive
2020-10-15 09:59:00
A staff of HNB working in level 29(right wing) at...
Local: COPE Committee to meet next week
2020-10-15 09:47:00
Prof. Charitha Herath. the chairman, of the...
Local: Minuwangoda COVID-19 Cluster: 49 more cases reported
2020-10-15 09:35:00
49 COVID-19 positive cases reported today, said...
Local: Notice for 2019 GCE A/L candidates
2020-10-15 09:11:00
The cut-off marks for the G. C. E. Advanced Level...
Local: CNH contact numbers for outpatient clinics
2020-10-15 08:44:00
Due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the...
Local: 23 COVID-19 patients recovered
2020-10-15 08:20:00
23 more individuals recovered from COVID-19...
Local: Police arrest seven curfew violators within 24-hour
2020-10-15 08:08:00
Within 24-hour period the police had arrested...
Local: Nurse at Kalutara Hospital tests positive for COVID-19
2020-10-15 08:00:00
A nurse working at the Kalutara Hospital has...
Local: COVID-19: CMC employee tested positive
2020-10-15 07:31:00
An employee of the Colombo Municipal Council has...
Local: Only 168 beds available for new COVID-19 patients - NOCPCO
2020-10-15 06:29:00
The National Operation Centre for Prevention of...
Law & Order: Rishad Bathiudeen files petition to prevent arrest
2020-10-15 06:08:00
Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen has filed a...
World: Trump’s son Barron tested positive for COVID-19
2020-10-15 06:07:00
President Donald Trump’s 14-year-old son, Barron...
Local: Pakistan HC meets Foreign Minister
2020-10-15 05:46:00
Major General (Retd) Muhammad Saad Khattak, High...
Local: Cinema halls to be closed till Oct. 31
2020-10-15 04:56:00
Update: The Film Corporation yesterday decided to...
Local: 9974 PCR tests done yesterday
2020-10-15 04:31:00
9974 PCR tests have been conducted in Sri Lanka...
Local: Showers expected in several provinces
2020-10-15 03:30:00
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in...
Local: Two Police teams to expedite Riyaj probe
2020-10-14 19:44:00
Based on the directives issued by Attorney...
Local: ‘Indian agencies alerted Sri Lanka three or four times about attack’
2020-10-14 19:43:00
Local intelligence agencies had no reason to...
Local: Central Expressway from Mirigama to Kurunegala to open by mid December
2020-10-14 19:42:00
The Central Expressway section from Mirigama to...
Law & Order: Travel ban on Rishad
2020-10-14 19:41:00
Colombo Fort Magistrate Priyantha Liyanage...
Local: Six teams deployed to prevent COVID-19 spread in Colombo
2020-10-14 19:40:00
Six teams have been deployed to prevent the...
Local: “Sri Lanka, second best country to travel in 2020”
2020-10-14 19:39:00
Sri Lanka has been named as the world’s second...
Political: Six more political parties recognized
2020-10-14 19:38:00
The National Election Commission (NEC) has...
Local: Medical Faculty for Uva Wellassa University
2020-10-14 19:37:00
The Government has decided to establish a medical...
Local: CEA, Customs to ship 242 trash containers back to Britain
2020-10-14 19:36:00
Refusing to be a “dumping ground” for wealthier...
Law & Order: Rs 12 mn fine imposed on ‘MT New Diamond’ Captain
2020-10-14 19:35:00
The Captain of the ‘MT New Diamond’ oil tanker...
Law & Order: Three sentenced to life of drug trafficking
2020-10-14 19:34:00
The three accused who were found guilty for...
Local: COVID-19 cases top 5,000
2020-10-14 19:33:00
With 145 new COVID-19 positive cases confirmed by...
Local: Ambassador of the Korea Woonjin Jeong meets Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva
2020-10-14 19:32:00
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka...
Chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka Hu Wei and Water Supply Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara yesterday exchanging document after signing a Supplementary Agreement to the MoU on water research and technology cooperation.
Local: China, Sri Lanka signed MoU Supplement on Water technology
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Sri...
Local: No Ruhuna University students or staff members affected by COVID-19 - VC
2020-10-14 19:30:00
No students or staff members are affected by...
Local: ‘Good Governance Govt. targeted opposition politicians, Armed Forces members’
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Lt. Yoshitha Rajapaksa yesterday said that the...
Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda inspecting one of the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation sales outlets.
Local: CFC becomes profit making venture again
2020-10-14 19:30:00
The Ceylon Fisheries Corporation (CFC) has once...
Sabaragamuwa Chief Secretary Ranjani Jayakody and other officials during the discussion.
Local: Project under way to modernise 115 Ratnapura, Kegalle cooperative shops
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Steps have been taken to modernise 115...
State Minister of Urban Development, Coast Conservation, Waste Disposal and Community Cleanliness Dr. Nalaka Godahewa being briefed by Acting Inspector General of Police Chandana Wickramarathne on the current status of contact tracing of COVID-19 infected people.
Local: ‘Fact finding important to curb community spread’
2020-10-14 19:30:00
State Minister of Urban Development, Coast...
State Minister Siripala Gamalath and others on the inspection tour.
Local: Ten thousand Mullaitivu, Weli Oya families to receive proper drinking water
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Steps will be taken to provide drinking water to...
Local: Soldier tests positive for coronavirus in Matale
2020-10-14 19:30:00
A soldier from Madamahanuwara who tested positive...
Local: Man held for illegal sand transportation
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Kandaketiya Police arrested a man transporting...
Local: An exceptional teacher
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Three months after her demise, it is with a heavy...
Local: SLHA Members’ evening cancelled
2020-10-14 19:30:00
The general membership of Sri Lanka Housewives...
Local: ‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund surpasses Rs. 1,659 mn
2020-10-14 19:30:00
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security...
Local: More rains expected, fishermen warned
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Fairly heavy rains of about 75mm are likely at...
Local: Hilmy Careem, new ambassador to Saudi Arabia
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Former Mayor of Matale, Hilmy Careem, 70, has...
Police are seen enforcing the quarantine law by advising motorcyclists on the importance of wearing face masks.
Local: Female nurse, infant test positive for COVID-19
2020-10-14 19:30:00
A female nurse from the Gampaha district working...
Yang Jiechi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.
Local: China vows friendship, cooperation with Sri Lanka, UAE, Algeria and Serbia
2020-10-14 19:30:00
BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- China has vowed to...
Local: ‘Approval for 20A to Constitution expected before Budget’
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Batik, Handloom Fabrics and Local Apparel...
Local: Mahiyangana NWSDB workers get jobs back
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Seven casual workers who had been interdicted by...
Local: Ex- Kattankudy Urban Councillor held for accepting bribe
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Kattankudy Police said they arrested a former...
Local: Fmr SLMC leader M.H.M. Ashraff admired racial harmony - M. M. Zuhair PC
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Former President J.R. Jayawardene in 1987 merged...
Local: Labour Department Head Office closed
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Commissioner General of Labour A. Wimalaweera...
Local: Nine COVID-19 positive cases in Jaffna
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Nine new COVID-19 patients have been identified...
Finance: Gamini Marambe elected JASTECA president
2020-10-14 19:30:00
At the recently held Annual General Meeting,...
SLT Chief Enterprise & Wholesale Officer Janaka Abeysinghe, SLT CEO Kiththi Perera, Braybrooke Residential Towers (BRT) Director Nayana Mawilmada, and BRT Director Y. H. Rushanka S. Silva
Finance: TRI-ZEN smart homes to be powered by SLT and JKIT
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Through a milestone collaboration, Sri Lanka...
Finance: NBFI sector to incur substantial losses in FY-21 - First Capital
2020-10-14 19:30:00
The  Non-bank financial institution (NBFI)...
Finance: People’s Bank joins with ETF to award scholarships to children
2020-10-14 19:30:00
For the 10th consecutive year, People’s Bank...
Finance: Deploy robust policies to deal with economic uncertainties - IPS
2020-10-14 19:30:00
With  Sri Lanka’s recent surge in...
Finance: Piramal Glass Ceylon posts Rs. 316 mn PAT for 1H
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Piramal  Glass Ceylon PLC posted revenue of...
Finance: First Capital Wealth Fund announces dividends
2020-10-14 19:30:00
First Capital Asset Management Limited, Managers...
Finance: Dikkovita Fisheries Harbour re-opens after covid clearance
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Dikkovita Fisheries Harbour which had been closed...
DFCC’s state of the art Pinnacle Centre, Colombo 07
Finance: DFCC Bank offers pinnacle of exclusive customer experience
2020-10-14 19:30:00
In a move to cater to Sri Lanka’s growing...
Finance: CSE reports second highest turnover of Rs. 5.5 bn for 2020
2020-10-14 19:30:00
The Colombo Stock Exchange reported the second...
Finance: Prof. Udith Jayasinghe appointed, Vice-Chancellor Wayamba University
2020-10-14 19:30:00
President Gotabhaya Rajapakshe has appointed...
Finance: AIA Insurance Wealth Planners recognised by IQA
2020-10-14 19:30:00
AIA Insurance congratulates 12 Wealth Planners...
Finance: Bank of Ceylon sponsors GMOA’s Good Intern Programme
2020-10-14 19:30:00
The Bank of Ceylon sponsored the Good Intern...
Finance: HNB partners with ANSEN Agriculture for leasing packages
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Mahesh Ratnayake, Executive-Business Development...
Editorial: A timely measure
2020-10-14 19:30:00
The Government’s decision to lift import duties...
Trump and Biden go all guns blazing with less than three weeks to go for the US Presidential Election.
World: Biden, Trump duel in battleground states
2020-10-14 19:30:00
US: US President Donald Trump told a Pennsylvania...
World: New lockdowns as COVID-19 trials stumble
2020-10-14 19:30:00
FRANCE: As Europe imposed new restrictions to try...
Law & Order: Prof. Saumya Liyanage files FR challenging termination of services
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Award-winning actor and former Dean of the...
Law & Order: Over 111 kgs of Kerala cannabis seized in northern seas
2020-10-14 19:30:00
The Navy in coordination with the Sri Lanka Coast...
Features: Food safety - A major concern in National food security
2020-10-14 19:30:00
“Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together” is the theme...
Features: Tech for All: Access, rights and innovation moving forward
2020-10-14 19:30:00
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many families to...
Features: A battle on two fronts
2020-10-14 19:30:00
The Government was battling on two fronts this...
Former LTTE child soldiers.
Features: The many dimensions of war and justice
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Violent conflicts lead to the emergence of two...
T&C: Peach home remedies
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Skin treatmentsYoghurt and peach face mask1...
T&C: Personality power!
2020-10-14 19:30:00
The notion of a beauty pageant often evokes...
T&C: Ten home remedies to get rid of dark inner thighs
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Do you have dark inner thighs even though you are...
T&C: Ripe for recovery!
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Succulent, juicy and aromatic peaches are among...
Sam Curran
Sports: Dhoni hails Curran as a ‘complete cricketer’ after key IPL win
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Dubai, Tuesday: Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni...
Sports: Chandimal, Thisara and Seekkuge best performers
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Dinesh Chandimal, skipper of Dimo Southern...
Sports: Dhoni slammed for ‘bullying’ umpire into changing mind
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Dubai, Wednesday: Cricket fans have slammed icon...
FLASHBACK: Sadeera Samarawickrema of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo was awarded the Observer Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year award In 2014. Pic: Sulochana Gamage
Sports: Covid-19 second wave likely to postpone Mega Show
2020-10-14 19:30:00
The unexpected return of Covid-19 pandemic with...
Firoze Limited Chairman and Phoenix Ventures Limited Director Mohamed Haji Omar laying the Foundation Stone. Principal Trizviy Marikkar, Chairman of the Board of Governors Fouzul Hameed, Old Boys Association president Naina Mohamed, Project Chairman Jisthy Fahmi and Ash Sheik Arkam Nooramith are also present. Picture by Ruzaik Farook
Sports: Zahira Sports Complex construction begins
2020-10-14 19:30:00
The Foundation Stone laying ceremony of Zahira...
John R. Reid
Sports: NZ’s first victorious Test cricket captain dies
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Wellington, Wednesday: New Zealand great John R....
Rohana Dissanayake
Sports: Rohana Dissanayake heads MCA for second stint
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Old Trinitian, Chairman and Managing Director,...
Sports: Japan swim champ Seto suspended for affair
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Tokyo, Wednesday:Japan’s top Olympic swimmer...
Sports: KDHA all out to improve hockey in Kandy
2020-10-14 19:30:00
The Kandy District Hockey Association (KDHA) is...
Sports: Ronaldo, Johnson test positive as Corona virus surge hits sports
2020-10-14 19:30:00
Paris, Wednesday: Football superstar Cristiano...
The winning Supersonic Sports Club senior players football team
Sports: Supersonic SC senior players soccer champions
2020-10-14 19:30:00
The Addalaichenai Supersonic Sports Club senior...
Obituaries: Obituaries
2020-10-14 19:30:00
PERERA - SHANTHIDEVI (nee PEIRIS) - at Rest with...

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