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Saturday, January 2, 2021

World: India approves Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine
2021-01-02 15:54:00
India has approved the Covid-19 vaccine developed...
Local: Another 191 COVID-19 positive cases reported
2021-01-02 14:46:00
Another 191 COVID-19 positive cases reported...
Local: Three COVID-19 death reported
2021-01-02 14:23:00
Three more deaths reported due to COVID-19,...
Local: 311 COVID-19 positive cases reported
2021-01-02 13:04:00
311 COVID-19 positive cases reported today,...
Local: 562 COVID-19 patients recovered
2021-01-02 12:14:00
562 more individuals recovered from COVID-19...
Sports: Former India captain Ganguly admitted to hospital after chest pain
2021-01-02 11:38:00
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who also...
Local: Lankans return from Qatar, UAE
2021-01-02 07:50:00
Another group of expatriates from UAE and Qatar...
Local: 4,915 people are still in quarantine
2021-01-02 06:38:00
The National Operation Centre for Prevention of...
World: Adobe is officially ending support for Adobe Flash
2021-01-02 06:10:00
Adobe Flash Player, the browser plug-in that...
Local: 14,565 PCR tests done yesterday
2021-01-02 05:02:00
14,565 PCR tests have been conducted in Sri Lanka...
Local: Showers expected in several provinces
2021-01-02 03:20:00
Showers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern...
Local: Work with determination, commitment to achieve people’s aspirations
2021-01-01 19:45:00
Commencing duties in the New Year President...
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa participating in religious ceremonies in Kataragama to seek the blessings of the Triple Gem. Minister Chamal Rajapaksa was also present.
Local: PM participates in religious ceremonies in Kataragama
2021-01-01 19:44:00
On the eve of the New Year 2021, Prime Minister...
Local: Work to overcome challenges as one nation – Speaker
2021-01-01 19:43:00
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said that...
Local: We must forge ahead despite COVID-19 threats - Keheliya
2021-01-01 19:42:00
The New Year will be a year full of challenges,...
Local: Will ensure a society free from fear and suspicion - Minister
2021-01-01 19:41:00
The New Year wish of the Public Security Ministry...
Local: Complete overhaul of education sector- GL
2021-01-01 19:40:00
Education Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris yesterday...
Local: Nobody would be allowed to take up arms – Defence Secretary
2021-01-01 19:39:00
There will be no room for separatism and...
Law & Order: Funds to increase number of courts - Justice Minister
2021-01-01 19:38:00
Funds have been allocated to increase the number...
Local: Programme to uplift rural poor from micro finance debt trap
2021-01-01 19:37:00
An island wide programme to uplift financial...
Local: Give scientific process priority in dealing with COVID-19 - Dr. Jasinghe
2021-01-01 19:36:00
Environment Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe...
Local: CMC mechanism to use “Electronic Signatures” to sign official documents
2021-01-01 19:35:00
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has initiated...
Local: Concessionary period for theatre owners to settle electricity bills
2021-01-01 19:34:00
The National Film Corporation (NFC) announced...
Local: Fifty thousand saplings planted in one-and-a-half months: Amaraweera
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said that...
Local: News in pictures
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Midnight Mass was held at the Puliyantivu St....
Local: Army to print driving licenses
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva signed a...
Local: Man murdered at son’s birthday party
2021-01-01 19:30:00
A 37-year-old man in Dickwella was killed during...
Local: Matale residents lament egg price hike
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Consumers in Matale said that they have been...
Local: Joint patrols suggested to resolve fisheries issue
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Sri Lanka has called for joint patrols to address...
Local: Sixty COVID-19 cases reported from Dambulla, Galewela
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Sixty coronavirus cases have been reported from...
Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana taking part in the New Year celebrations at the SLAF Headquarters. Picture courtesy: Air Force Media Unit.
Local: Air Force celebrates New Year
2021-01-01 19:30:00
The Air Force, under the leadership of its...
Sri Lankan Ambassador to China Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona assuming duties at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Beijing on Wednesday.
Local: China presents many opportunities to Sri Lanka - Dr. Kohona
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Sri Lankan Ambassador to China Dr. Palitha T.B....
Local: Army is an evolving professional institution - Gen. Shavendra Silva
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Chief of Defence Staff, Army Commander and Head...
Provincial Councils and Local Government Ministry officials taking the State Government Pledge before commencing work for the New Year yesterday.
Local: ‘Work to accelerate country’s development drive’
2021-01-01 19:30:00
The Officials of the Ministry of Provincial...
Local: Mother accused of infanticide
2021-01-01 19:30:00
The Jaffna Police have launched an investigation...
Local: Implement foreign funded agriculture projects in effective manner - Minister
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has...
Defence Secretary Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne conferring the ‘Late Brevet Col. G.W. Rajapakse Trophy’ to the National Cadets Corps (NCC) to Director NCC Maj. Gen. Ruwan Kulathunga at a ceremony held at the NCC Headquarters Colombo on Thursday.
Local: Col. G.W. Rajapakse was my role model – Defence Secretary
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Mentioning the names of all military leaders from...
The six-member Rwandan delegation visited the Pahalagama area with the Chancellor of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka and the Chief Incumbent of the Mirisawetiya Viharaya, Ven. Eithal Wetunu Wawe Gnanatillake Thera.
Local: Rwandan experts here to help curb Fall Army Worm menace
2021-01-01 19:30:00
A delegation of experts from the Government of...
Local: ‘Chinese Communist Party offering benefits to all mankind’
2021-01-01 19:30:00
The Communist Party of China (CPC) is offering...
Editorial: COVID: More research needed
2021-01-01 19:30:00
It is exactly one year since COVID-19 originated...
Big Ben bonged to mark Brexit at Midnight on December 31, 2019.
World: Brexit becomes reality at last
2021-01-01 19:30:00
UK: Britain on Thursday finally severed its...
Kim Il Sung Square was the focus of New Year festivities in Pyongyang
World: Kim thanks North Koreans for support
2021-01-01 19:30:00
SOUTH KOREA: Kim Jong Un thanked North Koreans...
The New Year will be a time for many to reflect on the challenges of the past 12 months- AFP
World: World ushers in New Year in pandemic’s shadow
2021-01-01 19:30:00
FRANCE: From Sydney Harbour Bridge to the...
South Africa is the worst hit country by COVID-19 in The African Continent with over a million cases. Here, a COVID-19 Vaccine trial in Soweto.
World: COVID-19 continues advance in Africa
2021-01-01 19:30:00
FRANCE: The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic...
Pfizer, BioNTech revealed that their COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective, a “great day for science and humanity.”
World: WHO grants ‘emergency validation’ to Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
2021-01-01 19:30:00
SWITZERLAND: The World Health Organization on...
Millions of COVID-19 vaccines need to be distributed during the coming months.
World: 50 countries start COVID-19 vaccinations
2021-01-01 19:30:00
FRANCE: Fifty countries around the world have...
Santa came to visit - and left 26 nursing home residents dead.
World: COVID-19 positive Santa visits Belgian retirement home; 26 inmates dead
2021-01-01 19:30:00
BELGIUM: At least 26 residents of a Belgian...
The drone ‘Euro Hawk’ stands on the airfield of the reconnaissance squadron 51 ‘Immelmann’ in Jagel, Germany.
World: German Govt. at odds over armed drones
2021-01-01 19:30:00
GERMANY: Should the German Army be equipped with...
Dancers perform at the Yabun festival, an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, in Sydney on January 26.
World: Australian anthem changed to recognise Indigenous people
2021-01-01 19:30:00
AUSTRALIA: A line in Australia’s national anthem...
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Features: India: ‘Neighbourhood First’ in practice
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Major change is afoot in India’s Eastern Region...
Clinical trials of all vaccines must first show they are safe and effective before any vaccine can be authorized or approved for use, including COVID-19 vaccines.
Features: Vaccinations only hope against rising COVID spread
2021-01-01 19:30:00
The surge in the spread of Coronavirus in many...
Thermal scanners at the Fort Railway Station, Colombo
Features: South Asia’s response to COVID-19
2021-01-01 19:30:00
As COVID-19 took over the world in 2020, densely...
Features: Betel leaf: Life of our cultural tradition
2021-01-01 19:30:00
The betel leaf has been part of Asian culture for...
Sports: Sunil Munasinghe one of the finest sportsmen produced by Vidyartha College
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Sunil Munasinghe was one of the finest sportsmen...
Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa
Sports: Minister Namal to usher in a new sports culture
2021-01-01 19:30:00
The Ministry of Sports, under the watchful eyes...
Sports: Antonian Theeksha Gunasinghe does his school proud
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Theeksha Gunasinghe who captained St. Anthony’s...
Sports: Depleted Lankans look to erase bitter memories at The Wanderers
2021-01-01 19:30:00
A depleted Sri Lankan outfit will look to bounce...
Sports: Injury-hit Sri Lanka face uphill task in second Test
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Wanindu Hasaranga, who became the latest victim...
Sri Lanka are currently fifth in the points table
Sports: Sri Lanka hope to sustain position in WTC
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Sri Lanka will look to consolidate their position...
Ben Lam in action
Sports: Foie gras fan Lam ‘starting to click’ at Bordeaux-Begles
2021-01-01 19:30:00
Paris, Friday: Former New Zealand sevens...
Sports: Man. Utd eye Premier League summit after Liverpool stumble
2021-01-01 19:30:00
London, Friday: Liverpool will start 2021 in a...
Sports: Musthaq added to National Soccer Pool
2021-01-01 19:30:00
National soccer poolist N.C.M. Rahman of Red Star...

Saturday, January 2, 2021