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Thursday, January 7, 2021

Local: Another 270 COVID-19 positive cases reported
2021-01-07 15:37:00
Another 270 COVID-19 positive cases reported...
Local: Three COVID-19 death reported
2021-01-07 14:24:00
Three more deaths reported due to COVID-19,...
Local: President appoints 18-member De-Regulation Commission to simplify existing laws
2021-01-07 14:18:00
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a 18...
Local: 255 COVID-19 positive cases reported
2021-01-07 13:02:00
255 COVID-19 positive cases reported today,...
Local: Army establishes Corps of Agriculture and Livestock Unit
2021-01-07 12:56:00
Sri Lanka Army established the Sri Lanka Army...
Local: 638 COVID-19 patients recovered
2021-01-07 11:52:00
638 more individuals recovered from COVID-19...
Local: Largest haul of Ecstasy Pills seized by Customs
2021-01-07 11:42:00
A package containing 18,000 ecstasy pills worth...
Local: Companies which failed to pay due levies will be publicized - COPA
2021-01-07 11:24:00
The Committee on Public Accounts has decided to...
Local: Public Finance committee calls for an investigative report on sugar tax revision
2021-01-07 11:10:00
Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance Anura...
Local: SL will continue to cremate all COVID-19 dead
2021-01-07 10:44:00
Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi informed...
Local: 4,912 people are still in quarantine
2021-01-07 09:30:00
The National Operation Centre for Prevention of...
World: Joe Biden victory confirmed after deadly attack on Capitol
2021-01-07 09:10:00
Congress affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s...
Local: EC requests public to check name in 2020 Voter Registration
2021-01-07 08:48:00
The Elections Commission requests the public to...
Local: Lankans return from Qatar, Cyprus
2021-01-07 08:30:00
Another group of expatriates from Cyprus and...
Local: Over 12,000 PCR tests done yesterday
2021-01-07 06:46:00
12,456 PCR tests have been conducted in Sri Lanka...
Local: Navy Commander marks 36 years of service
2021-01-07 06:40:00
Several religious programmes organized in marking...
Local: 'Latha Mandapaya’ and ‘Lotus Pond’ at University of Peradeniya declared open
2021-01-07 06:16:00
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha...
Local: 206 COVID-19 cases identified yesterday from Colombo
2021-01-07 06:04:00
The National Operation Centre for the Prevention...
World: Trump blocked by Twitter and Facebook
2021-01-07 05:36:00
Donald Trump has been suspended from Twitter and...
Local: Showers expected in several places after 1pm
2021-01-07 04:30:00
Showers or thundershowers will occur in Northern...
Local: India will remain a dependable partner and friend of Sri Lanka - External Affairs Minister Dr. S.Jaishankar
2021-01-06 19:42:00
India will remain a dependable partner and a...
Local: COVAX ready to give vaccines to SL – Health Minister
2021-01-06 19:40:00
Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi told...
Local: FM lauds India’s help in pandemic era
2021-01-06 19:40:00
The Indian Government’s “Neighbourhood First”...
Local: ‘All Easter attack culprits will be punished’
2021-01-06 19:38:00
It has been almost two years since the Easter...
Local: Police nab two COVID-19 escapees
2021-01-06 19:38:00
Out of the five prisoners who had fled the...
Local: Govt. plans to make Western Container Terminal operational by year end - Minister
2021-01-06 19:38:00
The Government is planning to bring the Western...
Local: Monk’s death caused by suffocation
2021-01-06 19:36:00
Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana stated...
Law & Order: ETI Directors released on bail
2021-01-06 19:36:00
Fort Magistrate Priyantha Liyanage yesterday...
Local: CB extends suspension of Perpetual Treasuries for another six months
2021-01-06 19:34:00
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to...
Local: Public servants to return to work from next week
2021-01-06 19:34:00
Secretary to the Ministry of Public...
Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudharshana Pathirana near one of the Kfir jets.
Local: Plans to re-establish Kfir Squadron
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The Sri Lanka Air Force No 10 Kfir Squadron known...
Local: Fisheries Development Fund to provide range of benefits
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development...
Local: Principals requested to refrain from seeking additional funds or donations
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The Education Ministry in a Circular to all...
State Minister of Urban Development, Coast Conservation, Waste Disposal and Public Sanitation Dr. Nalaka Godahewa addressing the gathering.
Local: Work commences on Peliyagoda housing scheme for 384 houses
2021-01-06 19:30:00
A project which was first initiated when...
Local: APPRECIATIONS
2021-01-06 19:30:00
S.M. JayaratneA genteel artisteVeteran comic...
Local: Sri Lanka makes significant progress in Human Development - UNDP Report
2021-01-06 19:30:00
UNDP Resident Coordinator Robert Jukham presented...
Minister Mahinda Amaraweera presenting a Lion Award to Lalith Senanayake. Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinhe also participated.
Local: End dumping of polythene into ocean - Amaraweera
2021-01-06 19:30:00
We all have a responsibility to dispel the...
Local: Muslim Marriage Law to be amended - Justice Minister
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Justice Minister Ali Sabry PC yesterday (06)...
Local: Different parties obstructing Govt’s progress - Cabraal
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Money & Capital Market and State Enterprise...
Local: Several GN divisions isolated
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Chief of Defence Staff, Army Commander and Head...
Local: Provide details on COVID-19 vaccine purchase and distribution - UNP
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The United National Party (UNP) has requested the...
External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S.Jaishankar called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday. Picture courtesy President’s Media Division
Local: Indian COVID vaccines for Sri Lanka
2021-01-06 19:30:00
India is ready to give priority to Sri Lanka when...
Local: Around 25,000 km of road renovation work to be completed by year end - Johnston
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Highways Minister Johnston Fernando said...
Local: New appointment for Danasiri Amaratunga
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Former Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Mayor Danasiri...
Political: PARLIAMENT
2021-01-06 19:30:00
New Government saved country’s declining economy...
Business: Australia vows to ‘restore order’ on Christmas Island
2021-01-06 19:30:00
AUSTRALIA: Unrest broke out at an Australian...
Business: All signs for stronger GDP growth trajectory - Asia Securities Research
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Leading stock broking firm Asia Securities (Pvt)...
Some of the Sri Lanka Ceramics and Glass Council officials at the event
Business: Requests government for level playing field from importers
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Ceramic Tiles and Sanitary ware manufacturers...
Business: South Asia to grow by 3.3% in 2021 - World Bank
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused deep output...
Business: Market ASPI index crosses 7,000
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The Colombo Stock Exchange All Share Price Index...
Business: Leading SL share holders of MTD Walkers shut out of AGM
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The first MTD Walkers virtual AGM held over Zoom...
Business: Lankan tea production declines to 53.1 M/Kgs
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Sri Lankan tea production declined to a 53.1 M/...
SLGJA with son of Minister Lohan Ratwatte, Rohan Ratwatte and Chairman - Kandy National Hospital
Business: SL Gem & Jewellery Assn. donates Rs. 5 mn. PCR machine to Kandy Hospital
2021-01-06 19:30:00
In support of the nation’s fight against the...
L-R: Council Members Prof. Harendra Kariyawasam, Adrian Perera, Hennayake Bandara (Vice President), Prof. Lakshman R. Watawala (President), Manil Jayesinghe (Council Member and President CASL) and Council Member J.M.U.B. Jayasekera
Business: Hennayake Bandara appointment Vice President of SAFA
2021-01-06 19:30:00
A K M Delwer Hussain, Council Member of the...
Prashantha Karunanayake, Himantha Devendra Jagath Perera ,-Capt. Hemantha Madanayake and Kalinga De Silva Seated Treasurer Dharshana Senanayake, Chairman - Capt. Ajith Peiris and Secretary - Capt. Rohan Codipilly
Business: ASRA hosts first Executive Committee meeting
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The newly formed Association in the maritime...
Business: Share Market Statistics on 06.01.2021
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Due to an oversight, there was an error in the...
Business: SLID, CIMA host Webinar on ‘Entrepreneurship During a Pandemic’
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The Women Directors’ Forum of the Sri Lanka...
Business: Coconut Products – Prices on 06.01.2021
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Due to an oversight, there was an error in the...
Business: Exchange Rates on 06.01.2021
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Kithsiri Gunawardena, Chief Executive Officer, LOLC General Insurance
Business: LOLC General Insurance achieves Rs. 6 bn in GWP
2021-01-06 19:30:00
LOLC General Insurance, a fully-owned subsidiary...
Business: PM Modi inaugurates Kochi-Mangaluru natural gas pipeline
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday...
Business: Union Assurance felicitates top achievers at Virtual Annual Awards
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Union Assurance takes digital disruption to the...
Officials of Vallibel Finance open the branches at Ja-Ela and Thambuththegama
Business: Vallibel Finance expands network to Ja-Ela, Thambuththegama
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Vallibel Finance, a renowned brand of financial...
Business: 5G powered Huawei Nova 7 SE launched
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Innovative smartphone manufacturer and a pioneer...
LOLC Group Chief Human Resource Officer Pradeep Uluwaduge confirms the Partnership with Alumni President Rajeev Amarasuriya in the presence of Janek Jayasekera Treasurer, J.M.S. Bandara Senior Executive Committee member, Ruwandhi Thanthrige Secretary and Sunethra Peiris Alumni Head of Administration
Business: LOLC Group extends UoC Alumni partnership
2021-01-06 19:30:00
LOLC Group Chief Human Resource Officer Pradeep...
Kushan Jayasooriya Manager CED of AEL planting a tree at Iranamadu Tree Planting Campaign
Business: Access Engineering unveils New Year with tree planting ceremony
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Access Engineering PLC (AEL), a foremost civil...
Theaward winners with Gany Subramaniam, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited and Jayalal Hewawasam, Chief Executive Officer, Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Limited
Business: Allianz honours star performers
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited (Allianz Lanka),...
Business: Yamaha Music Centre
2021-01-06 19:30:00
When music is in conversation, it isn’t long...
Editorial: Another looming health threat
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The monsoonal rains has brought with it once...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un addressing the 8th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea which is the first of its kind in five years, and only the eighth in the nuclear-armed country's history.
World: North Korea’s Kim admits mistakes
2021-01-06 19:30:00
SOUTH KOREA: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un...
World: COVID-19 postpones Grammy awards
2021-01-06 19:30:00
US: The Grammy music awards slated for January 31...
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) welcoming Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (L) upon his arrival in the city of al-Ula in northwestern Saudi Arabia for the 41st Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit. - AFP
World: Gulf rivals reconcile at Saudi summit
2021-01-06 19:30:00
SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Arabia and its allies have...
World: Man steals digger, smashes 50 vans in Spain
2021-01-06 19:30:00
SPAIN: A disgruntled former employee went on a...
The COVID-19 vaccine in the United States.
World: Scientists weigh new tactics as vaccine rollout falters
2021-01-06 19:30:00
US: Should COVID-19 boosters be delayed? Could...
A pedestrian walks across a deserted Millennium Bridge as Britain entered another six-week lockdown in London on Tuesday. - AFP
World: Two percent of uk population has COVID-19 virus - British PM
2021-01-06 19:30:00
UK: Britain toughened its coronavirus...
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro
World: Brazil is 'broke,' says President
2021-01-06 19:30:00
BRAZIL: With state subsidies to fight poverty now...
US President Donald Trump and Scotland's leader Nicola Sturgeon (Inset).
World: No Scottish golf trip for Trump, says Sturgeon
2021-01-06 19:30:00
SCOTLAND: Scotland's leader Nicola Sturgeon on...
Former US President George Bush and US President-elect Joe Biden
World: George Bush to attend Biden inauguration
2021-01-06 19:30:00
US: Former US President George W. Bush will...
World: China’s economy to expand by 7.9% - WB
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The global economy is expected to expand 4...
Entertainment: The new Mulan?
2021-01-06 19:30:00
A new Disney princess movie called ‘Raya and the...
Entertainment: Want to lose lockdown weight?
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Even before becoming an actress, Daisy Shah had...
Entertainment: Deepika is ‘Dhoom 4’s new villain
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone may be in the...
Entertainment: Challenges of taking on Batman avatar
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Actor Robert Pattinson is reportedly being pushed...
Entertainment: ‘Cruella’ is an original story
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The upcoming origin story, ‘Cruella’, will debut...
Entertainment: ‘Songyl’ quits marriage
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Unexpected news comes to us from Turkish showbiz...
Features: PC polls the next target for political parties
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Having secured victory at the Presidential...
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Velanwita village in Haldummulla, Badulla under Gama Samaga Pilisandarak (Conversation with the Village) programme.
Features: The need for Buddhist ideals in drafting Constitutions
2021-01-06 19:30:00
While certain segments oppose Constitutional...
US President-elect Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Features: A wider canvas for India and US
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The Biden administration’s tone of engagement may...
The awards and medals she has won
T&C: Around the world through the lens
2021-01-06 19:30:00
There are those who click pictures while...
T&C: Designing a livable city
2021-01-06 19:30:00
When we talk about a city being ‘livable’ we...
T&C: GREEN BUILDING CONCEPT AND ARCHITECTURE PLANNING
2021-01-06 19:30:00
If all Buildings in urban areas were made to...
T&C: Mövenpick Hotel Colombo turns four!
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Mövenpick Hotel Colombo opened its doors in...
T&C: Spexbay ventures beyond Colombo!
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Spexbay, the online optical store, has ventured...
Observer Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year 1987 Rohan Weerakkody, who is now residing in the Philippines, with his wife Ethel Liberato.
Sports: Rohan Weerakkody, only cricketer to win five titles at Mega Show
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The only schoolboy cricketer to win five titles...
Chief guest Ranjith Weerasinghe speaking to the members of Vidyartha rugby pool
Sports: Vidyartha enters rugby season in high spirit
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Vidyartha College, Kandy may be the first school...
Sports: Sri Lanka Youth cap Thaveesha excels for Richmond
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Sri Lanka Youth cap Thaveesha Abhishek...
Sports: Sports governing bodies must appoint committed officials to serve
2021-01-06 19:30:00
In Kandy, some of the sports have declined...
England cricket team arrived at the Rajapaksa International Airport in Mattala and will commence practices in MRICS, Hambantota prior to first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on January 14.
Sports: England pass Covid-19 tests in Sri Lanka
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Colombo, Wednesday: The England cricket team all...
Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa briefs the gathering. Others in the picture from left- Thenuka Vidanagamage, State Minister of Rural and School Sports Infrastructure Promotion, Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Minister of Health, Anuradha Wijekoon, Secretary to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and members of the respective ministries along with the Sports Council members.
Sports: Sports activities to resume under health guidelines
2021-01-06 19:30:00
A special discussion was held yesterday (06) with...
Sports: Sports journalists seek Minister’s intervention
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Sports journalists, especially those who assigned...
New Zealand players celebrate after winning day four of the second international cricket Test match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on January 6. AFP
Sports: Jamieson’s 11-wicket haul humbles Pakistan
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Christchurch, Wednesday: Towering paceman Kyle...
Sports: India, Australia switch up opening partnerships for crunch Sydney Test
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Sydney, Wednesday: Australia and India will both...
Sports: FFSL workshop, a success
2021-01-06 19:30:00
The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL)...
Sports: What caused Sri Lanka’s cricketing debacle in S. Africa
2021-01-06 19:30:00
Sri Lanka’s cricketing debacle in South Africa is...
Obituaries: Obituaries
2021-01-06 19:30:00
FERNANDO - RITA - Beloved wife of Henry (H.A.G...

Thursday, January 7, 2021