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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Local: Dr. Neville Fernando tests COVID-19 positive
2021-02-02 18:00:00
Dr. Neville Fernando, founder of Neville Fernando...
Local: Seven COVID-19 deaths reported
2021-02-02 15:56:00
Seven more deaths reported due to COVID-19,...
Local: Another 354 COVID-19 positive cases reported
2021-02-02 15:36:00
Another 354 COVID-19 positive cases reported...
Local: 118,767 persons vaccinated so far
2021-02-02 14:54:00
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry...
Local: COVID-19 cases surpasses 65,000
2021-02-02 13:40:00
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country...
Local: 968 COVID-19 patients recovered
2021-02-02 12:42:00
968 more individuals recovered from COVID-19...
Local: Outgoing Ambassador of Vietnam meets PM
2021-02-02 12:16:00
Outgoing Ambassador of Vietnam, Pham Thi Bich...
Local: 'Nekathata Palayak' tree planting project launched
2021-02-02 12:06:00
World Wetlands Day falls today, coinciding with...
World: Indian MP Swamy says fuel prices in Lanka cheapest
2021-02-02 11:56:00
A day after Union Budget 2021, Rajya Sabha MP...
Law & Order: Ranjan Ramanayake files writ petition
2021-02-02 10:04:00
Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake today filed a...
Local: Southern Province Governor tests COVID-19 positive
2021-02-02 08:46:00
Southern Province Governor Professor Willy Gamage...
Local: First Doctor Dies from COVID-19
2021-02-02 06:22:00
A 31-year-old doctor has become the country's...
Local: Prison Intelligence Unit to be reorganized
2021-02-02 06:00:00
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved to...
Local: Cabinet approves to develop Colombo Port’s West Terminal with Japan and India
2021-02-02 05:52:00
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal...
Local: Showers expected in several provinces
2021-02-02 03:34:00
Several spells of showers will occur in Northern...
The Final Report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing the Easter Sunday terror attacks was handed over to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa by its Chairman Supreme Court Justice Janak de Silva at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday. Members of the Commission, Secretary to the President Dr.P.B.Jayasundera and Principal Advisor to the President Lalith Weeratunga were present. Picture courtesy President’s Media Division
Local: PCoI Final Report handed over to President
2021-02-01 19:40:00
The Final Report of the Presidential Commission...
Local: Directs officials to withdraw lawsuits based on old Circulars
2021-02-01 19:38:00
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed officials...
Local: Significant growth in Services Sector in 3Q 2020
2021-02-01 19:38:00
The Performance of the Services Sector in the...
Local: School enrollment based on Grade 5 Schol Exam marks postponed
2021-02-01 19:36:00
The Education Ministry yesterday decided to...
Law & Order: ‘Suspect maintained ties with individuals linked to Easter attacks’
2021-02-01 19:36:00
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID)...
World: Anger and confusion in Myanmar after coup
2021-02-01 19:34:00
MYANMAR: The Myanmar military detained de facto...
Law & Order: Bathiudeen files appeal challenging Wilpattu judgment
2021-02-01 19:34:00
Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen has filed a...
Local: Ministry closely monitoring Myanmar situation
2021-02-01 19:32:00
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs which is closely...
Law & Order: Writ petition challenging sand mining in Madampe area
2021-02-01 19:32:00
A writ petition was yesterday filed in Court of...
State Minister for Rural Roads and Other Infrastructure Nimal Lanza inaugurating rural road development work in the Ja-Ela electorate.
Local: Over 16,600 kms of AB, CD grade roads to be developed - Lansa
2021-02-01 19:30:00
State Minister for Rural Roads and Other...
Local: CID to serve indictments on Podi Lasie
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officials...
Local: SLCS to celebrate World Cancer Day from February 1 to 7
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The Sri Lanka Cancer Society (SLCS) will be...
Local: Over 39 billion in-school meals missed since start of pandemic: UNICEF-WFP Report
2021-02-01 19:30:00
More than 39 billion in-school meals have been...
Hakkini Rathnathidasa de Silva and Dr. Priyankara Jayawardena lighting the traditional oil lamp at the cancer ward’s inauguration. Picture by Priyan de Silva.
Local: Avissawella Base Hospital Cancer Ward inaugurated
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The ‘Thilaka de Silva Jayasekera Memorial Cancer...
Local: Several irrigation projects to be launched on February 5
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Minister of Irrigation Chamal Rajapaksa said that...
Local: India hopes for implementation of trilateral MOC for ECT development
2021-02-01 19:30:00
An Indian High Commission spokesperson yesterday...
Local: China provides vaccines to 14 countries, including Sri Lanka: Chinese FM
2021-02-01 19:30:00
China will continue to provide COVID-19 vaccines...
Local: Help him
2021-02-01 19:30:00
I.L. Chaminda of 64/1/1A, Privena Place,...
Local: Project Steering Committee Meeting on various housing projects
2021-02-01 19:30:00
A Project Steering Committee [PSC] meeting, co-...
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in discussion with representatives of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority at Temple Trees yesterday. Ports and Shipping Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardhana was also present. Picture courtesy Prime Minister’s Media Division
Local: SLPA TO OPERATE ECT, ASSURES PM
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has assured that...
Local: JVP cannot be intimidated - Tilvyn
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The Government will not be able to intimidate the...
Piyadasa Perera a former National Soccer player (second from left) receives the medical package from Aaqil Rizan the LCY T-Shirts Brand Representative at their One Galle Face store yesterday. Also in the picture is Mahinda Galagedara, the founder of the project.
Supplement: Health support package for former football players
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Mahinda Galagedara one of Sri Lanka’s prominent...
Political: TNA to boycott Independence Day celebrations
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has decided to...
Business: Ceylinco Life outlines formula for its successful navigation of 2020
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The COVID-19 pandemic tested the mettle of...
Business: Supporting socio economic recovery of Micro, Small Enterprises in Sri Lanka during Covid–19
2021-02-01 19:30:00
In the Asia-Pacific region alone, as many as 81...
Business: Cargills (Ceylon) introduces Cargills Square, a unique destination complex
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The first two Cargills Square minimalls were...
Chairman Nalin Herath
Business: Homelands Skyline acquires three new properties for projects
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Homelands Skyline (Pvt.) Ltd. a leading real...
Darshin Pathinayake.
Business: SampathCards continues to support Cardholders
2021-02-01 19:30:00
SampathCards is offering Sampath Mastercard, Visa...
Business: Litro Gas wins Gold at SLIM Restart Resilience Awards
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)...
Business: IIHS provides global education grants students recognition worldwide
2021-02-01 19:30:00
International Institute of Health Science (IIHS...
Ceylinco Life Chairman R. Renganathan and Managing Director Thushara Ranasinghe conducts the draw along with fellow directors approving the list of winners
Business: Ceylinco Life policyholders get bonanza of Rs. 5 mn. in gold
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Ceylinco Life policyholders gets bonanza of Rs 5...
Business: Daraz awarded Online Brand of the Year at SLIM Brand Excellence
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Daraz, was awarded Silver under the Online Brand...
Senior Management team of Swadeshi and the Chief Incumbent of Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya Venerable Rajawela Nandarathana Thera, illuminates the historic Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya  
Business: Swadeshi Khomba illuminates Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, the pioneer...
Bank officials at the SME forum
Business: BOC organises awareness programme for Micro and SME sector
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Bank of Ceylon has organized an awareness...
Senior Deputy General Manager K.B. Rajapaksa Payment and Digital presents the LankaQR facility to a customer
Business: People’s Bank launches LankaQR facility at Nugegoda
2021-02-01 19:30:00
As part of the 2nd stage of the LankaQR programme...
Business: Cargills Bank expands to Nawalapitiya, focus on Agriculture, SMEs
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Cargills Bank opened its full-service branch in...
Officials at the LOLC Life Provincial opening
Business: LOLC Life Assurance, LOLC General Insurance expands operations in Matara
2021-02-01 19:30:00
LOLC Life Assurance and LOLC General Insurance...
Jinandi Chandraratne Director Education, Training and Research CMA, Kumudari Peiris Manager Finance NDB, Suvendrini Muthukumarana Vice President Finance NDB, Prof. Lakshmn R. Watawala President CMA, H.M. Hennayake Bandara Vice President CMA and Kosala Dissanayake Consultant CMA
Business: NDB recognized at CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2020
2021-02-01 19:30:00
NDB’s 2019 Annual Report themed “Our Voyage...
Group CEO of Singer Sri Lanka PLC, Mahesh Wijewardene receiving the SLIM Restart Resilience Gold award
Business: Singer wins Gold at SLIM Restart Resilience awards
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Singer, continuing its winning streak has...
Business: Cinnamon Life receives COC
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Sri Lanka’s largest and most iconic mixed...
Business: AMF to serve wider clientele upon merger with Arpico Finance
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Two of Sri Lanka’s oldest finance companies,...
Tharindra Gooneratne
Business: Lankan intellectuals return back
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Many top Sri Lankan white collar and CEO’s...
The Omnicom Media Group Sri Lanka and Fashion Bug teams
Business: Omnicom Media Group and Fashion Bug secure Silver at SLIM Digis
2021-02-01 19:30:00
‘Bug Friday’, the fashionable response to Black...
Naveen Marasinghe - COO (Antyra), Dasitha Abeywickrama - Snr. Digital Marketing Executive (Antyra), Udara Gunasinghe- Head of Marketing (HNB Finance), Thilina Dissanayake - Snr. Manager Marketing Support Services (HNB Finance)
Business: HNB Finance wins Bronze at SLIM DIGI awards
2021-02-01 19:30:00
 Leading integrated financial services...
Business: Institute of Chemistry to host seminar, ‘Everything About Tea’
2021-02-01 19:30:00
With the intention of dissemination knowledge on...
Business: OPA objects to the East Container deal
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The Organization of Professional Associations of...
Business: Lanka’s recovery outlook well intact - First Capital Research
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Considering the dip in 2020, Sri Lanka’s recovery...
Business: India to introduce legislation to ban Cryptocurrencies
2021-02-01 19:30:00
India plans to introduce a bill seeking to...
Business: “Labour Minister green lights productivity-linked wage proposal for RPCs”
2021-02-01 19:30:00
On the request of Labour Minister Nimal Siripala...
Business: Fitch revises Abans Finance to “A(lka)”
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Fitch Ratings has revised the national long-term...
Business: Inflation dips to 3% in January
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-...
Business: CSE records the highest turnover since May 2008
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Bourse continued its downfall for the second...
Business: LOLC increases proposed Debenture to raise Rs. 10 bn
2021-02-01 19:30:00
LOLC Holdings PLC (“the Company”) has decided to...
Business: Exterminators launch ‘Customer Web Portal’
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The Exterminators (Pvt) Ltd., one of Sri Lanka’s...
Business: Share Market Statistics on 01.02.2021
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Business: Coconut Products – Prices on 01.02.2021
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Business: Exchange Rates on 2021.02.01
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Business: China to overtake the U.S. as world’s largest economy
2021-02-01 19:30:00
China is set to overtake the United States as the...
Embassy officials in participation
Business: Post C-19 measures gives confidence for int’l travelers to visit Lanka again - Ambassador Aryasinha
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the US Ravinatha...
Business: Cinnamon Hotels appoints Kamal Munasinghe GM for Cinnamon Grand, Lakeside
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has recently...
Nilanka Martinus
Business: Mosvold-Martinus Foundation launches ‘Unflinching Spirits’ campaign
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Mosvold Boutique Hotels (MBH) together with its...
Dharshana Liyanasekara reciving the award
Business: Grindlays Regency Rewarded at SLIM Brand Excellence
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Grindlays Regency Hotel at a picturesque place in...
Chandana Pathmakumara
Business: Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort to invest Rs. 400 mn to add suites, banquets
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The first four star resort hotel in Sabaragamuwa...
Business: Ten countries suffering biggest tourism revenue loss due to C-19
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The coronavirus crisis has hampered international...
Editorial: A sound set of proposals
2021-02-01 19:30:00
With the April deadline set by the Special Panel...
Aung San Suu Kyi (L) and General Min Aung Hlaing
World: MYANMAR 'COUP': SUU KYI DETAINED
2021-02-01 19:30:00
MYANMAR: Myanmar's military staged a coup on...
This screengrab provided via AFPTV and taken from a broadcast by Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) in Myanmar yesterday shows the announcement of a one-year State of Emergency in the country. - AFP
World: World condemns Myanmar coup
2021-02-01 19:30:00
MYANMAR: The United States led Governments around...
US President Joe Biden discuss the COVID-19 economic relief package for Americans with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in the Oval Office of the White House.
World: 10 Republicans propose alternate COVID relief plan to Biden
2021-02-01 19:30:00
US: A group of 10 Republican senators have...
Former President Donald Trump still holds sway in the Republican Party (GOP).
World: Republican Party future in balance as Trump trial looms
2021-02-01 19:30:00
US: US Republicans on Sunday braced for a battle...
Unit Head of Clinical Care in the WHO Health Emergencies Programme Dr Janet Diaz.
World: Time to tackle LONG COVID - WHO expert
2021-02-01 19:30:00
SWITZERLAND: It is time to start solving the...
Volunteers are being trained by St John Ambulance to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines.
World: U.K. trains volunteer vaccine army
2021-02-01 19:30:00
UK: More used to wielding a camera than a needle...
A snowman near the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
World: Snowfall blankets Washington DC, storm warnings issued
2021-02-01 19:30:00
US: A powerful winter storm is expected to dump...
Nadeem Shums, Head of Sales, JKP, Roshanie Jayasundara-Moraes,CMO, JKP, Ravi Wijewantha, CFO, JKP, Nayana Mawilmada, Sector Head, JKP, Gillian Edwards - SnrVP, Consumer Banking, DFCC Bank,Samathri Kariyawasam,VP, General Legal, DFCC Bank,Dulshini Jayatilake,Asst. Relationship Manager, Housing Loans, DFCC Bank, Danushka Munaweera, Legal Officer, JKP, Ann Silva, Legal Officer, General Legal, DFCC Bank
World: John Keells Properties extends ‘Freedom Mortgages’
2021-02-01 19:30:00
As part of its commitment to bringing ease and...
A U.S. trooper stands in the turret of a vehicle with a machine gun as a guard looks out from a tower at Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Base in Cuba.
World: Pentagon puts Guantanamo vaccine plan on hold
2021-02-01 19:30:00
US: The Pentagon said it was putting on hold a...
A plane flies over a farm with grazing cattle as it prepares to land at New Zealand's Auckland International Airport. - AFP
World: Electric cars, fewer cows in New Zealand’s climate change plan
2021-02-01 19:30:00
NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand unveiled a blueprint...
Pope Francis who has proclaimed a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly during a visit to the San Raffaele Borona assisted living home in Rieti, Italy.
World: Pope dedicates world day to ‘forgotten’ grandparents
2021-02-01 19:30:00
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday announced a...
Captain Tom Moore raised £33 million for staff of the National Health Service (NHS) battling the coronavirus outbreak last year.
World: Britain’s COVID-19 hero ‘Captain Tom’ hospitalised with virus
2021-02-01 19:30:00
UK: Captain Tom Moore, 100, who won British...
Vermont school teacher Jen Ellis (L) made Senator Bernie Sanders the mittens that went viral in memes.
World: Vermont teacher behind Bernie Sanders’ viral mittens partners with teddy bear company
2021-02-01 19:30:00
US: A Vermont schoolteacher whose homemade...
Entertainment: Rhyme and reason
2021-02-01 19:30:00
When we take up on the subject of music, we often...
Entertainment: Misty: melodic and refreshing
2021-02-01 19:30:00
“Empty spaces what are we living forAbandon...
Entertainment: Melodious routes!
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The city of music, Moratuwa, an ebullient piece...
Learning language skills important.
Features: Understanding the nature and character of language
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Last week, we defined language and discussed some...
Features: How Sri Lankan remittances are defying COVID-19
2021-02-01 19:30:00
International migrants have historically been a...
Batticaloa District COVID-19 Vaccination Programme was launched in the MOH office, Batticaloa on January 30. (Picture by Sivam Packiyanathan - Batticaloa District Corr.)
Features: Vaccine Diplomacy: A helping hand for a good cause
2021-02-01 19:30:00
It has been a diplomatic coup of sorts. That’s...
Features: Sri Lanka seeks broad support at UNHRC
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Sri Lanka is in discussion with India and other...
Beechcraft
Features: No. 3 Maritime Squadron: On standby above Lankan skies
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Most Sri Lankans are familiar with the fighter...
Prefects Guild 2019-2020
T&C: Love for learning!
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The belief that humans should embrace knowledge...
T&C: Cookies inspired by Japanese cuisine
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Masako, an Osaka-based mother and baker...
T&C: Plastic cookie wrapper dress
2021-02-01 19:30:00
A talented Japanese art student has created a...
T&C: Get up close with dinosaurs
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Dinosaurs have invaded Pasadena, and when they’re...
T&C: Frozen lake creates unique ‘ice bubbles’
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Due to the cold air, the lowest temperature in...
T&C: Carolina reaper chilli pepper eating record
2021-02-01 19:30:00
A Canadian man with a love for spicy food broke a...
T&C: Excellence through empathy and experience
2021-02-01 19:30:00
‘The light of learning’, the dream of a visionary...
T&C: A soaring success!
2021-02-01 19:30:00
In Athuglapura stands an edifice, adorned regally...
T&C: Preserving memories
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Commemorating Founders Day of York International...
Dineth Jayakody
Sports: Josephian Dineth a prolific run getter
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Right hand batsman and right arm leg-spinner...
Krishan Wickremaratne receives the Maheepala Herath Challenge Trophy from the chief guest, State Minister Kanaka Herath
Sports: Krishan bags men’s singles title
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Old Vidyarthian Krishan Wickremaratne clinched...
Mohammed Yakoob Ali with the Trophies he won. ( Picture by Upananda Jayasundera-Kandy Sports Spl.corr)
Sports: Yakoob Ali an excellent hooker and prop forward
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Mohamed Yakoob Ali, an old boy of St.Anthony’s...
Sports: SLC nominates five names for National Selection Committee
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Sri Lanka Cricket has named five nominees for the...
Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa
Sports: Sports Minister to appoint a six-member Cricket Committee
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa is to appoint a...
Sports: National Karate Selection Committee appointed
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has appointed a...
Eighth Sri Lanka Chess Grand Prix 2021 continues
Sports: Four players share the lead
2021-02-01 19:30:00
The National Chess Champion Ranindu Dilshan...
Nicholas Pooran plays a shot
Sports: Pooran’s 26-ball 89 powers Warriors to top
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Nicholas Pooran’s power-packed 26-ball 89 helped...
Sports: Eagles and Broncos win matches on day 1
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Chundikuli Eagles and Nallur Broncos won the...
Sports: Denmark win back-to-back world handball titles
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Cairo, Sunday: Denmark defeated Sweden 26-24 to...
Prince William
Sports: Prince William attacks racist abuse of footballers
2021-02-01 19:30:00
London, Sunday: Britain’s Prince William has...
Dina Asher-Smith
Sports: Asher-Smith claims second 60m indoor win
2021-02-01 19:30:00
Düsseldorf, Sunday: Britain’s 200m world champion...
Obituaries: Obituaries
2021-02-01 19:30:00
DIAS - ALFRED (Retired Postmaster /​ Midaya...

Tuesday, February 2, 2021