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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Local: Sri Lanka records 15 more COVID deaths
2022-01-11 13:24:00
15 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-...
World: 2022: Economy sets sail with growth hopes; pandemic, inflationary headwinds remain
2022-01-11 13:24:00
After navigating the turbulent pandemic waves,...
World: India supplies fresh humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
2022-01-11 13:24:00
India on Saturday supplied the next batch of...
Law & Order: Travel ban imposed on Gammanpila temporarily lifted
2022-01-11 09:34:00
The Colombo High Court today temporarily lifted...
World: Indian popular singer tests positive for COVID
2022-01-11 09:22:00
Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar has been admitted...
Local: Cabinet nods to import required rice
2022-01-11 05:20:00
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved to import...
Business: Eric Rajapakse Opticians’ widens network by entering Malabe
2022-01-11 03:42:00
11th January 2022, Colombo: Eric Rajapakse...
Local: Army-manned COVID vaccination centres operative today
2022-01-11 01:48:00
Local: Today’s weather forecast
2022-01-11 01:46:00
The low-level atmospheric disturbance still...
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa with Asian Development Bank Vice President Shixin Chen at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (10). Picture courtesy President’s Media Division
Local: ADB assistance to uplift SME sector - ADB Vice President
2022-01-10 19:50:00
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice President...
Local: Survey recognises Daily News contribution to country’s human development process
2022-01-10 19:48:00
A survey conducted by the Department of Manpower...
Local: Find solutions to power crisis without disrupting people’s lives - President
2022-01-10 19:48:00
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stressed that steps...
Local: Do not suppress women’s rights - Kongahage
2022-01-10 19:46:00
Former Central Provincial Councillor Shanthini...
Local: Thera settles case with Justice Minister
2022-01-10 19:46:00
Ven. Madille Pagnaloka Thera of the “Sinhale...
Local: New economic revival programme to be launched - State Minister
2022-01-10 19:42:00
Samurdhi, Household Economy Microfinance Self-...
Local: Sri Lanka maintains strong foreign policy - Minister GL
2022-01-10 19:40:00
Minister of External Affairs Prof.G.L.Peiris...
Law & Order: Divineguma Almanac printed following Govt’s procurement process - Former Manager
2022-01-10 19:38:00
Former Divineguma Department Manager Somachandra...
Local: Commuters stranded as Intercity services cancelled without warning - Station Masters’ Assn.
2022-01-10 19:36:00
The Department of Railways had announced the...
Local: Foreigner who tried to flee airport authorities arrested
2022-01-10 19:34:00
A foreign national who tried to flee to Paris,...
Local: Yugadanavi share transfer legal-President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva
2022-01-10 19:34:00
President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva stated in the...
Political: SLFP led broader alliance will be formed - Maithripala
2022-01-10 19:31:00
Former President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday...
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa opening the Mawathagama, Kurunegala Water Supply Scheme. Ministers Johnston Fernando, Vasudeva Nanayakkara and North Western Governor Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda were present. Picture Prime Minister's Media Division
Local: People’s hardships will be resolved one by one - Prime Minister
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said that as a...
Local: CPC, CEB urged to work together
2022-01-10 19:30:00
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday directed...
Local: New Travel Industry Support Scheme to be introduced
2022-01-10 19:30:00
The Government will introduce a new Travel...
Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris and Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum during the meeting.
Local: Foreign Minister’s visit to Republic of Korea successful
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris raised the...
Local: Indian assistance to develop Sri Lanka Railways
2022-01-10 19:30:00
A ceremony to start Mount Lavinia to...
Local: News In Pictures
2022-01-10 19:30:00
 Panwila Rajasinghe Maha Vidyalaya in the...
Local: Three bodies found
2022-01-10 19:30:00
The bodies of three persons were found yesterday...
Local: NWP promotes organic cultivation
2022-01-10 19:30:00
A total of 1,250 agriculture teachers who serve...
Local: Colombo Port City Marina Walkway opens to the public
2022-01-10 19:30:00
The Colombo Port City Marina Promenade walking...
Batticaloa Government Agent K. Karunakaran hands over the report on the restoration work on the Dutch Fort to Australian High Commissioner David Holly, in Batticaloa yesterday. Picture by Sivam Packiyanathan.
Local: Australian envoy visits Batticaloa Fort
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Australian High Commissioner David Holly visited...
Liquid fertilizer being produced. Picture by Hiriyala Group Corr.
Local: Wayamba farmers given equipment to produce organic fertlizer
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Equipment and tanks required for the production...
Local: International Gem City to be set up in Ratnapura
2022-01-10 19:30:00
The world’s first international ‘gem city’ to...
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris with Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi.
Local: Sri Lanka and China reaffirm special bonds of friendship
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris highlighted...
Local: Sajith decries giving stake in Trinco oil tank farm to Indian firm
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Opposition...
Political: ‘People who protest forget Govt’s timely measures to control pandemic’
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Politicians and people stage protests and...
Business: Bank of Ceylon launches ‘BOC SME Circle’
2022-01-10 19:30:00
With the aim of inspiring and empowering Sri...
Business: Colombo bourse witnesses profit taking
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Colombo bourse witnessed profit taking yesterday...
Business: Exchange Rates on 2022.01.10
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Business: Coconut Products – Prices on 10.01.2021
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Business: Share Market Statistics on 10.01.2022
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Business: Hela Apparel Holdings opens IPO on January 12
2022-01-10 19:30:00
The initial public offering of Hela Apparel...
Business: CNCI Achiever Awards 2021 at Galadari tomorrow
2022-01-10 19:30:00
The grand 20th award ceremony of “The CNCI...
Minister Weerawansa with some of the industrialists at BMICH
Business: Industries Ministry allocates 39 acres for Rs 5.3 bn investment projects
2022-01-10 19:30:00
The Ministry of Industries is providing 39 acres...
Business: People’s Bank Self Banking Units facilitate Rs 1.2 tn worth transactions during 2021
2022-01-10 19:30:00
People’s Bank recently announced that it had...
Business: FRP to support economy, alleviate impact of higher consumer prices
2022-01-10 19:30:00
The government announced a fiscal relief package(...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi signs agreements with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at the newly opened public beach at the Colombo Port City
Business: SL to seal more Chinese investment opportunities
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Several new Chinese investment opportunities...
LAYOUTindex team at the FITIS DigitalExcellence Awards 2021
Business: LAYOUTindex recognized at FITIS Digital Excellence Awards 2021
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Strengthening their position as a leader in...
Business: Stax recognized for helping automate Sri Lanka’s Tea Industry
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Dushan Kahandagamage of Stax (on left) receiving...
Business: Daraz re launches its brand
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Darazis is embarking on an exciting initiative to...
HNB Head of Digital Business, Chammika Weerasinghe, HNB Regional Business Head North Western Region, Rajive Perera, HNB Negombo Metro Customer Centre Manager, Neil Dahanayaka, together with the SOLO team. Press Release
Business: HNB supports digital payments adoption drive in Negombo
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Extending its support to the rapid development of...
Lasitha Wimalaratne Chief Executive Officer of HNB Assurance and and Sithumina Jayasundara Chief Executive Officer of HNB General Insurance Limited.
Business: HNB Assurance, HNB General Insurance commence 2022 on high note
2022-01-10 19:30:00
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and HNB General...
Tharaka Warnakulasuriya, Shanil Perera, Shihan Morais,Vihanga Yuwanthake, and Danstan Abeyruwan.
Business: Singer partners country’s biggest gaming community to elevate cyber talent to global standards
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Singer Sri Lanka PLC recently entered into a...
Business: People’s Leasing and Finance launches digital credit applications
2022-01-10 19:30:00
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC launched two...
Kapila Ariyaratne, Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Seylan Bank.
Business: Seylan Bank reaffirms position in financial industry
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Seylan Bank has affirmed its position in the...
The iPay team at Negombo LANKAQR promotional drive. PRESS RELEASE
Business: iPay promotes LANKAQR drive in Negombo
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Continuing its support to the Central Bank of Sri...
Business: ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 laptops unveiled
2022-01-10 19:30:00
ASUS has officially launched Vivobook Pro 15 OLED...
Algonomy CEO Atul Jalan answers a question while Linear Squared CEO Sanka Poruthotage looks on.
Business: Algonomy acquires Linear Squared
2022-01-10 19:30:00
In a private deal Algonomy, a global self-...
World: New “Deltacron” variant not lab error, says Cypriot scientist
2022-01-10 19:30:00
CYPRUS: A Cypriot scientist defended his...
New research looks into the neurological effects of COVID-19 on some patients.
World: New algorithm can predict COVID complication risk
2022-01-10 19:30:00
THE NETHERLANDS,UK, THE PHILIPPINES, KENYA,INDIA...
Windsor Castle
World: UK Police apply for ‘No-Fly’ Zone above Windsor Castle
2022-01-10 19:30:00
UK: British Police have applied for a "no-fly”...
The fire at the New York apartment.
World: 9 children among 19 killed in New York apartment fire
2022-01-10 19:30:00
US: Nineteen people, including 9 children, have...
An Indian teenager holds a notice after receiving a Covaxin inoculation in Hyderabad.
World: India bans election rallies for a week as COVID-19 cases soar
2022-01-10 19:30:00
INDIA: India's Election Commission has banned...
Aerial photo taken on Sunday shows a testing site for nucleic acid test in Nankai District of north China's Tianjin. - XINHUA
World: China’s Tianjin starts citywide COVID-19 testing
2022-01-10 19:30:00
CHINA: North China's Tianjin, a municipality that...
A long queue of cars was seen at Bondi's new coronavirus clinic on Sunday as people waited to be tested
World: Australia’s COVID-19 infections hit one million
2022-01-10 19:30:00
AUSTRALIA: Australia on Monday surpassed one...
Myanmar's ousted State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi
World: Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for 4 years for walkie-talkie possession
2022-01-10 19:30:00
MYANMAR: A Myanmar junta court on Monday...
Office workers walk out for lunch break at Raffles Place financial business district in Singapore.
World: Singapore says 30% COVID-19 deaths in 2021 fully vaccinated
2022-01-10 19:30:00
SINGAPORE: Fully vaccinated individuals accounted...
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
World: Future Queen Catherine celebrates 40th birthday
2022-01-10 19:30:00
UK: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, turned 40 on...
John Gonsalves (R) sent the letter to his mother in Massachusetts in December 1945.
World: World War II soldier’s letter to his mother delivered after 76 years
2022-01-10 19:30:00
US: Angelina Gonsalves answered the doorbell to...
A nurse administers a COVID-19 vaccine to an elderly person at a special vaccination clinic in Amman, Jordan.
World: Boosters protect against Omicron in older people - UK Study
2022-01-10 19:30:00
UK: Booster shots are providing high levels of...
Some of the burned out automobiles in a carpark in central Almaty, Kazakhstan.
World: 164 killed, 8,000 held in Kazakhstan over riots
2022-01-10 19:30:00
KAZAKHSTAN: One Hundred and sixty four people...
Law & Order: Drunk suspects trying to climb Sri Pada arrested
2022-01-10 19:30:00
A total of 458 persons who were under influence...
Features: Weaponised drones: an airborne threat
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Modern technology which is impressive can also be...
The 2008 BIMSTEC Summit.
Features: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh’s opportunities from upcoming BIMSTEC Summit
2022-01-10 19:30:00
BIMSTEC or the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi...
Malnutrition and hunger in Afghanistan.
Features: The Poverty Pandemic
2022-01-10 19:30:00
The UN’s highly-ambitious goal of eradicating...
T&C: Melodies to mitigate pain
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Few things compare to the pain of losing someone...
T&C: Draw on the past to shape the future
2022-01-10 19:30:00
In these times of trouble, struggle and...
Anil Bharathi
T&C: Singer of all seasons
2022-01-10 19:30:00
When I heard Bethlehemmpure by The Golden Chimes...
Zimbabwe cricket team members on arrival at the Katunayake Airport yesterday. (Picture courtesy SLC)
Sports: Zimbabwe arrive for three-match ODI series
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Zimbabwe cricket team led by Craig Ervine arrived...
Reshan Bandaranayake
Sports: I always look up to my father who is my mentor, says Reshan Bandaranayake
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Reshan Bandaranayake played school rugby as a...
Ravindu Laksiri with his trophies.
Sports: National squash champion Ravindu Laksiri to get foreign exposure
2022-01-10 19:30:00
The nine time National squash champion Ravindu...
Shirantha Peries
Sports: Shirantha Peries, now with NOC is keen to contribute more to sports
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Shirantha Peries, the incumbent President of...
Sports: Amadhi Kaveendya fine cricketer and volleyball player
2022-01-10 19:30:00
The Captain of Rathnavali Balika Vidyalaya Nethmi...
Sports: Faizal to begin a rugby academy in Kandy
2022-01-10 19:30:00
A product of Vidyartha College M.Hussian M....
Hyacinth Wijesinghe
Sports: Hyacinth ready to take netball challenge
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Hyacinth Wijesinghe was appointed as a new...
Minister of Highways Johnston Fernando briefing the media regard the first ever cycle race on a Highway road at the Highway Ministry Battaramulla yesterday. Picture by Dushmantha Mayadunne
Sports: First Highway cycle race on Jan. 14 in Meerigama
2022-01-10 19:30:00
The first ever cycle race to be held on a Highway...
Danal Hemananda
Sports: Peterite Danal Hemananda steals limelight
2022-01-10 19:30:00
A brilliant all round performance by Sri Lanka...
Sports: Richmondite Sharon captures 7/67
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Isipatana opener Thasusha Netsara scored a super...
Sports: Krishan, Ayla clinch TT Titles
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Krishan Wickramarathne of Vidyartha College Kandy...
Passed Pawan Team captain Sachini Ranasinghe
Sports: Passed Pawn Chess Club on top
2022-01-10 19:30:00
The Passed Pawn Chess Club consists of Women’s...
Danso Enoch (jersey no-20) makes an attempt to grab the ball is challenged by Mohamed Rizni of Renown
Sports: Renown beat Ratnam 2-1 at ‘Super League’
2022-01-10 19:30:00
Renown concluded their final tournament fixture...
Obituaries: Obituaries
2022-01-10 19:30:00
DIAS - CARLYLE SPENCER (ex Snr. Manager Unilevers...
Editorial: A commendable achievement
2022-01-10 18:30:00
According to former State Pharmaceutical...

Tuesday, January 11, 2022