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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Local: Three COVID-19 deaths reported
2021-01-19 16:50:00
Three more deaths reported due to COVID-19,...
Local: Another 323 COVID-19 positive cases reported
2021-01-19 16:36:00
Another 323 COVID-19 positive cases reported...
Law & Order: FR filed seeking an order to repatriate Lankan expatriates fixed for support
2021-01-19 15:00:00
The Fundamental Rights petition filed seeking an...
Local: Minuwangoda-Peliyagoda COVID-19 cluster exceeds 50,000
2021-01-19 14:02:00
337 COVID-19 positive cases reported today,...
World: China economy grows despite pandemic
2021-01-19 11:18:00
China's economy grew at the slowest pace in more...
Local: Speaker Participates at CSPOC
2021-01-19 10:52:00
The Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana,...
Local: 774 COVID-19 patients recovered
2021-01-19 10:18:00
774 more individuals recovered from COVID-19...
Local: Navy in search and rescue operation to locate fishermen
2021-01-19 09:46:00
Sri Lanka Navy launched a Search and Rescue (SAR...
Local: Cabinet approves to implement recommendations of PCoI on political victimization
2021-01-19 09:36:00
Cabinet approval has been granted to implement...
Local: More Lankans stranded abroad return
2021-01-19 08:30:00
Another group of expatriates from Qatar, China...
Sports: India beats Australia by 3 wickets, wins fourth test
2021-01-19 07:59:00
India won by three-wicket over Australia in the...
Local: Sign language to be made a recognised language in SL
2021-01-19 07:30:00
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved to make...
Law & Order: Contempt of court action against Dr. Padeniya fixed for inquiry
2021-01-19 07:02:00
The contempt of court case filed against...
Local: Pakistan PM Imran Khan to visit Sri Lanka
2021-01-19 06:30:00
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled...
Local: Two new members appointed to Committee on Public Finance
2021-01-19 06:10:00
The Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa...
Local: Relief for electricity consumers affected by COVID-19
2021-01-19 06:06:00
The Cabinet of Ministers granted their approval...
Local: STF seizes 29,000 kg of refuse tea
2021-01-19 05:20:00
The Special Task Force apprehended seven suspects...
Local: 197 COVID-19 cases identified yesterday from Colombo
2021-01-19 03:59:00
The National Operation Centre for the Prevention...
Local: 8,198 people are still in quarantine
2021-01-19 03:42:00
The National Operation Centre for Prevention of...
Local: Prevailing showery condition to enhance
2021-01-19 02:32:00
Prevailing showery conditions is expected to...
Local: Parliament sits today, tomorrow
2021-01-18 19:38:00
The Committee on Parliamentary Business which met...
Local: Mechanism to reopen all WP schools in two weeks
2021-01-18 19:38:00
Education Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris yesterday...
Local: India to ship vaccines to neighbours soon
2021-01-18 19:36:00
India plans to ship off doses of Covid vaccine to...
Law & Order: CID obtains detention order for businessman under PTA
2021-01-18 19:36:00
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID)...
Local: COPE to discuss Special Audit Report on petroleum storage, distribution
2021-01-18 19:34:00
The Special Audit Report on storage and...
Law & Order: Petition fixed for support
2021-01-18 19:34:00
The Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed...
Political: SJB seeks Speaker’s permission for Ranjan to attend Parliament
2021-01-18 19:32:00
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday made a...
Law & Order: SC orders former IGP to pay Rs.25,000 to IP
2021-01-18 19:32:00
The Supreme Court yesterday ordered former IGP...
Local: Unauthorised constructions removed
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara had...
Assistant Indian High Commissioner Raakesh Natraj sought the blessings of the Most Venerable Tihibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangalabhidhana Mahanayake Thera. Picture by Asela Kuruluwansha
Local: Diplomat seeks Ven. Thera’s blessings
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Assistant Indian High Commissioner Raakesh Natraj...
Public Security Minister Rear Admiral (Rtd) Sarath Weerasekara, Justice Minister Ali Sabry, PC, and other officials at the meeting yesterday.
Local: Public Security, Justice Ministries in renewed anti-narcotics drive
2021-01-18 19:30:00
A special meeting was held at the Public Security...
State Minister Nimal Lanza inaugurates the renovation work of the Negombo Wellaveediya road.
Local: State Minister vows to preserve Muthurajawela
2021-01-18 19:30:00
No one will be allowed to carry out any...
Local: Up country trains get going
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Several train services operated along the...
Local: Forty-two Dickoya hospital staffers on quarantine
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Forty-two staffers including three doctors of the...
Local: Easter Commission proceedings to conclude today
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing...
Local: Policeman arrested for child molestation
2021-01-18 19:30:00
An Anuradhapura Police Sergeant was taken into...
Local: PCR TESTS AT INGIRIYA BUS STAND
2021-01-18 19:30:00
A special PCR test programme was conducted at the...
Highways Minister Johnston Fernando inaugurating the project.
Local: Hunnasgiriya – Meemure road renovation commences
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Contruction work of the Hunnasgiriya – Meemure...
Ambassador-Designate Mafaz Mohideen signing the official documents.
Local: Lankan Ambassador-Designate to Qatar assumes duties
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Ambassador-Designate of Sri Lanka to Qatar...
Local: Hiriyala farmers lament Bathalagoda Reservoir water level decline
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Farmers in Hiriyala, whose main water source for...
Local: Classes in Tamil medium in Kalutara schools
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa...
Local: Land alienation programme to start from A’pura
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The land alienation programme will be inaugurated...
The partially built construction in an abandoned state
Local: Multi-purpose two storey building abandoned
2021-01-18 19:30:00
This partially built multi-purpose two storey...
A group of Ukrainian tourists visited the Sigiriya Fortress yesterday under the Government’s Pilot Project to revive the tourism industry affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture shows a Ukrainian tourist taking a selfie with his friend. (Inset) Former Sri Lankan Envoy to Moscow Udayanga Weeratunga giving an ear to a Ukrainian child who was among the touring group. Pictures by Kanchana Ariyadasa, Sigiriya Group Corr.
Local: All set for re-opening of airports on Jan 21
2021-01-18 19:30:00
A group of Ukrainian tourists visited the...
Local: Ready to assist Govt in anti-COVID drive - Vajira
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Former Minister and one time UNP Chairman Vajira...
Political: ‘Draft Constitution by year end’
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The government headed by President Gotabaya...
Business: Homelands Holding, Homelands Skyline receives highest grading from CIDA
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Home Lands Holding (Pvt.) Ltd and Home Lands...
Business: Pan Asia Bank in partnership with Small World Financial Services
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Pan Asia Bank yet again proves its commitment to...
Business: Allianz Lanka in partnership with MegaPay boost third party motor insurance cover
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Varazdat Sahakyan, Director, Megapay (Pvt) Ltd. (...
Business: Samsung unveils Galaxy S21 series
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S21 series, the...
Business: RDB opens branch at new Manning Market
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The latest branch of the Regional Development...
Business: OPPO launches A15 with AI triple camera
2021-01-18 19:30:00
OPPO launched its latest OPPO A15 in Sri Lanka,...
Gajan Vinothan, Co-Founder and CEO, Stripes & Checks
Business: Stripes & Checks opens flagship store on Havelock Road
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Stripes & Checks, recently opened its...
Business: Borrowing costs reach historic lows – Governor
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The Average Weighted Lending rate has hit a...
Business: All Share Price Index hits all time high
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo...
The pilot project initiated by former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga has opened the doors to Sri Lanka Tourism bringing the much needed revenue to the industry which is over Rs. 40 million so far. Each Ukrainian tourist paid around USD 1,500 for the Sri Lanka package
Business: Three mn jobs reinstated due to reopening of airports
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The pilot project initiated by former Sri Lankan...
Business: CEA seeks alternatives for polythene and plastic
2021-01-18 19:30:00
In a bid to prevent the country’s land and ocean...
Business: Annual PPI change reported as 5.5 %
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The PPI for all economic activities: agriculture...
Business: Fitch Affirms Sri Lanka Telecom at ‘AA-(lka)’; Outlook Stable
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka Telecom PLC’...
Business: Sunshine Holdings gets USD 7 mn loan
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Sunshine Holdings PLC in a corporate disclosure...
Business: Share Market Statistics on 18.01.2021
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Business: Coconut Products – Prices on 18.01.2021
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Business: Exchange Rates on 2021.01.18
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Business: Nano-Biological Machines, Nanobots, … are we there yet ?
2021-01-18 19:30:00
As a science fiction fanatic, futuristic...
Business: Jonathan Fernando appointed Country Manager for Qatar Airways
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Jonathan Fernando was recently appointed as the...
Business: Ceylinco Life named ‘Best Life Insurer in Sri Lanka’
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Ceylinco Life has retained its title as World...
Sujeewa Rajapakse, Chairman of Peoples’ Bank addresses the gathering, while Dr. Trevor Mendis, Head of Academic Affairs, PIM, Prof. Ajantha Dharmasiri, Director PIM, Dr. Nilakshi Galahitiyawa, Head, Research Centre, PIM, and Denzil Perera, President, PIM Alumni, at the head table
Business: PIM conducts virtual inauguration for MBA batch
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Sujeewa Rajapakse, Chairman of Peoples’ Bank...
Business: SLIM offers certified course in marketing for fundamentals
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The National body for Marketing in Sri Lanka,...
Business: The Asian Development Bank, European Investment Bank join forces
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the European...
Business: Cenmetrix awarded RFID Software Project for client in USA
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Cenmetrix was recently awarded a project of...
Officials opening the new centre at Thalawathugoda
Business: Asiri Laboratories expands footprint in Thalawathugoda
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Asiri Laboratories, a subsidiary of Asiri...
Business: Sysco LABS donates warm meals to communities in need
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Sysco LABS Sri Lanka introduced the ‘Share a meal...
Editorial: A shocking revelation
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The disclosure made by Education Minister Prof. G...
National Guard troops reinforce security around the U.S. Capitol ahead of expected protests leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
World: FBI screens National Guard ahead of US inauguration
2021-01-18 19:30:00
US: US law enforcement agencies are screening...
Top US scientist Anthony Fauci speaking in Bethesda, Maryland on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
World: Biden’s 100 mn COVID doses goal ‘doable’ in 100 days - dr. Fauci
2021-01-18 19:30:00
US: Joe Biden's goal of seeing 100 million doses...
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi displays the signed article of impeachment against US President Donald Trump in an engrossment ceremony before transmission to the Senate for trial on Capitol Hill, in Washington on January 13, 2021.
World: Trump trial threatens unity
2021-01-18 19:30:00
US: Joe Biden has promised quick action to...
World: Australia unlikely to open border in 2021
2021-01-18 19:30:00
AUSTRALIA: Australia’s international borders are...
Rescuers work at the site of a gold mine that suffered an explosion in Qixia in eastern China’s Shandong Province.
World: Trapped miners send note to rescuers after week
2021-01-18 19:30:00
CHINA: Miners trapped underground in eastern...
Emergency supplies being rushed to the region hit by the quake, as rescuers scramble to find survivors.
World: Medics exhausted by quake casualties amid COVID risks
2021-01-18 19:30:00
INDONESIA: Medics battled exhaustion and the risk...
Face masks are proving a deadly hazard for wildlife -- a chocking hazard for diminutive macaque monkeys, for example.
World: Wildlife faces threat from face masks
2021-01-18 19:30:00
MALAYSIA: Masks that helped save lives during the...
Law & Order: Magistrate orders arrest of SLPP councillor, nine others
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Colombo Chief Magistrate Mohommed Mihail...
Supreme Court complex
Features: Statutory exclusion of Judicial Review of Administrative Action: Court’s approach
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Part IJudicial review concerned with public...
St. Sebastian's Church - Moratuwa
Features: Remembering the Saint of Soldiers
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The Catholic Church has many saints who are duly...
Features: Youth in the forefront against Climate Change
2021-01-18 19:30:00
In December 2020, SLYCAN Trust hosted the annual...
GMOA President Dr. Anuruddha Padeniya
Features: Attacking frontline fighters against COVID-19
2021-01-18 19:30:00
One specific media outlet went to town with one...
Young people should be provided with decent employment.
Features: Youth in South Asia: Challenges and Opportunities
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Many young people in South Asia feel their...
Addressing the gathering at the annual sportsmeet
T&C: For the greater common good
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Fierce loyalty to school and family is what...
T&C: Christmas wrapping paper gowns!
2021-01-18 19:30:00
These beautiful gowns are made from left-over...
T&C: Stunning twin temples atop China’s holy Mount Fanjing
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Mount Fanjing, in southwestern China’s Wuling...
T&C: Icy waters to ward off coronavirus blues
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Over 500 swimmers swam in the near-freezing...
T&C: Unique Monkey Buffet Festival
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Monkey magic takes on new meaning at the Phra...
The coordinator with the present Principal Dulani Samarakoon and the other staff members
T&C: Long live Mother Maya!
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Mahamaya Girls’ College, Kandy, celebrated its...
T&C: Many hues of faith
2021-01-18 19:30:00
York International School, Kadawatha, celebrated...
T&C: Uplifting Words
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The Kegalle College Speech and Debate Forum...
T&C: Weighty matters
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Mutur Al-Nushra Community Development Centre...
T&C: Classy styles!
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Popular fashion designer Nilmini de Soysa...
T&C: Little Christmas Prince and Princesses shine in Italy
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The annual Little Christmas Prince and Princess...
T&C: Milan Fashion Week opens with no VIP guests due to Covid-19
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Italy's fashion chamber is opening on Friday the...
Coach Mickey Arthur giving instructions to the players at a practice session
Sports: Sri Lankan batsmen let down the team
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The Sri Lankan cricketers were made to eat humble...
Sports: C. B. Ratnayake heads Nuwara Eliya District Cricket Association
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Former Vidyartha College sportsman and cricket...
Joe Root
Sports: Joe Root completes 8000 runs in Test cricket
2021-01-18 19:30:00
England top order batsman cum test captain Joe...
Nuwanidu Fernando (on right) with his brother Vishwa Fernando
Sports: Sri Lanka youth cap Nuwanidu Fernando pride of St. Sebastian’s, Moratuwa
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Sri Lanka youth cap and former skipper of St....
Sports: Vageesha Dewmini – a karateka par excellence
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Fifteen year old Karate Gold Medalist and Athlete...
England Debutant D. Lawrence (left) and J. Bairstow leave the field after they beat host Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the first Test match at the Galle International Stadium on January 18. Pictur courtesy: SLC
Sports: Bairstow, Lawrence seal seven-wicket win for England over Sri Lanka
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Galle, Monday: After a seven-wicket win, a double...
Sports: Tissamaharama FC in convincing win
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The first-ever District League Championship...
Sports: ‘A’ Division semis and final on Jan. 24
2021-01-18 19:30:00
The first ever CFSL Online Women Rapid Teams...
India’s paceman Mohammed Siraj bowls as Australia’s captain Tim Paine (L) gets ready to take a run on day four of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at The Gabba in Brisbane on January 18. AFP
Sports: Decisive Test in balance as rain clouds Australia’s victory push
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Brisbane, Monday: India will need to score 328...
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23 - Aug. 8 in 2021
Sports: Tokyo to cut back on athletes at Olympics opening ceremony
2021-01-18 19:30:00
Tokyo, Monday: Tokyo Olympics organisers said...
Obituaries: Obituaries
2021-01-18 19:30:00
FERNANDO,​ PHILIP (Former Deputy Editor and...

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