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Monday, January 17, 2022

Local: Sri Lanka records seven more COVID deaths
2022-01-17 13:00:00
Seven deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-...
Local: Veteran singer Neela Wickramasinghe passes away
2022-01-17 12:32:00
Veteran Sri Lankan singer and musician Neela...
Local: Former Parliamentarian tests positive for COVID
2022-01-17 09:34:00
The leader of the Tamil United Liberation Front (...
Local: 38,410 administered COVID booster shot yesterday
2022-01-17 05:20:00
38,410 people have received the Pfizer booster (...
Local: Army-manned COVID vaccination centres operative today
2022-01-17 05:00:00
Local: Showers expected in several provinces
2022-01-17 04:58:00
Several spells of showers will occur in Northern...
Local: CID will conduct thorough probe into Church grenade incident - Defence Secretary
2022-01-16 19:50:00
Defence Secretary General (retd) Kamal Gunaratne...
Local: Omicron becoming dominant variant here
2022-01-16 19:48:00
Omicron is gradually becoming the dominant COVID...
Local: Tuition classes banned ahead of Schol, A/L exams
2022-01-16 19:46:00
The Examinations Department notified that all...
Local: India hands over 1,000 houses in Kotagala
2022-01-16 19:44:00
Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay, Youth and...
Local: Customs seize narco pills sent as parcel at CME
2022-01-16 19:42:00
Customs officials at the Central Mail Exchange (...
Local: Sacred Relics enshrined at Kuragala Seya
2022-01-16 19:42:00
Sacred Relics were enshrined at the ‘Asadisi...
Local: All uncultivated lands to be used this year - Minister
2022-01-16 19:40:00
All uncultivated lands of the country have to be...
Local: Delhi, Colombo should build on Trincomalee deal with broader strategy: Moragoda
2022-01-16 19:38:00
New Delhi: Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner Milinda...
Local: General Election, need of the hour - UNP
2022-01-16 19:36:00
A General Election is needed to resolve national...
Local: Award for Sumithra Peries
2022-01-16 19:36:00
Veteran director Sumithra Peries was awarded an...
Local: Country in a perilous state now - Sajith
2022-01-16 19:34:00
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stressed that...
Local: Justice for Easter attack masterminds long overdue -JVP
2022-01-16 19:31:00
The Government has failed to reveal the...
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa receives the entrance token.
Local: ‘Those within and outside the Govt attacking President because he does not allow fraud’
2022-01-16 19:30:00
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is being attacked by...
Local: Excise TU Collective decries GST, VAT collection method
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The Excise Trade Union Collective has objected to...
Local: Sudharshini Fernandopulle wins award for ‘Female Parliamentarian of the Year’
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Member of Parliament, State Minister of Primary...
Local: Arrest unscrupulous TU activists under PTA – Passenger Union
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Coastal Railway Passengers’ Association Chairman...
A ritual to celebrate Thai Pongal.
Local: Thai Pongal celebrated in Ampara district
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The Ampara district Thai Pongal celebration was...
Local: Sending skilled workers for foreign employment economically beneficial - State Minister
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Sending more skilled workers for foreign...
Yan Oya Reservoir
Local: Yan Oya Reservoir Project remains without an official opening
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The construction of the Yan Oya Reservoir located...
Local: Navy launches coconut planting campaign
2022-01-16 19:30:00
A coconut planting campaign launched by Sri Lanka...
Local: Arrangements made to conduct Grade Five Scholarship Exam
2022-01-16 19:30:00
All arrangements are made to conduct the Grade...
Local: Education Ministry to pay increased salary to school staff
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Steps are being taken by the Education Ministry...
Local: Forty new political parties apply for registration - National Election Commission
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The National Election Commission said 40 new...
Local: Ministry, CPC to plan out fuel supply strategy
2022-01-16 19:30:00
A decisive meeting will be held between the Power...
Local: Former Maldivian President and current Speaker Mohamed Nasheed arrives in Sri Lanka
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Former Maldives President and present Speaker...
Local: Palk Bay Authority proposed to resolve fisheries issue
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The diplomatic relationship between India and Sri...
Local: Sri Lanka tourism lost US$ 5 bn due to COVID
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Sri Lanka has lost nearly US$ five billion in...
Local: Several spells of showers forecast
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The Meteorology Department forecast showers or...
Local: PM visits the Sri Dalada Maligawa
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday...
Local: A fortnight of celebrations to mark 71st anniversary of Sri Lanka Air Force
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Commander Air Marshal...
Three books on the environment written by Sunil Udukala will be launched this week.
Local: Three books on the environment to be launched on January 20
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Three books related to the environment, authored...
German frigate Bayern arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday. Picture courtesy German Embassy in Colombo
Local: German Navy Ship ‘Bayern’ arrives in Sri Lanka
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The German frigate Bayern arrived in Sri Lanka on...
Local: SL’s GDP growth projected at 2.6 pc
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in Sri...
Local: ‘India’s financial aid helped prevent immediate economic crisis in SL’
2022-01-16 19:30:00
India’s financial package has prevented Sri Lanka...
Local: Parish Council unhappy with Police investigations
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The Parish Council of All Saints’ Church, Borella...
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa presenting a scholarship to a student monk, in the Sabaragamuwa Maha Saman Devala premises, yesterday.
Local: ‘Yathivara Suraksha’ scholarships presentation held under President’s patronage
2022-01-16 19:30:00
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa presented the ‘...
Pilgrims at Nalalathanniya on their way to pay homage to Sri Pada. Picture by Chandana Jayaweera
Local: Pilgrims flock to Sri Pada during long weekend
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Nallathanniya Police said that a large number of...
Editorial: Thriving despite COVID
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The way people travel in the backdrop of COVID is...
SWAT team members deploy near the Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, January 15, 2022.
World: Texas synagogue hostage drama ends, says Governor
2022-01-16 19:30:00
US: All of the four hostages held at a synagogue...
A tsunami wave hitting Tonga’s largest island, Tongatapu and reportedly sent waves flooding into the capital after an underwater volcano in the South Pacific exploded on Saturday.
World: Huge Tonga volcanic eruption felt around the world
2022-01-16 19:30:00
TONGA: The massive underwater volcanic eruption...
In this file photo taken on September 5, 2015, National League for Democracy chairperson Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a speech during a voter education campaign at the Hsiseng township in Shan State.
World: Suu Kyi hit with five new charges
2022-01-16 19:30:00
MYANMAR: A Myanmar junta court has hit ousted...
A video tweeted by journalist Abdulhaq Omeri shows the Taliban burning a musical instrument.
World: Taliban burn instrument in front of Afghan musician
2022-01-16 19:30:00
AFGHANISTAN: Taliban burned musical instrument in...
World: Pakistan bans in-flight meals and snacks after COVID-19 upsurge
2022-01-16 19:30:00
PAKISTAN: Pakistan’s civil aviation authority on...
Protesters hold placards and French flgas during a demonstration against the health pass and COVID-19 vaccines, on Trocadero Plaza in Paris on Saturday.
World: COVID-19 situation in China stable, controllable: Official
2022-01-16 19:30:00
CHINA,SWEDEN, AUSTRALIA, FRANCE: The recent COVID...
People wearing face masks to protect against COVID-19 walk along the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris.
World: Mask rules get tighter in Europe
2022-01-16 19:30:00
ITALY: To mask or not to mask is a question Italy...
People wearing face masks wait at a road crossing at the Geylang Serai market in Singapore.
World: Unvaccinated risk losing jobs in Singapore
2022-01-16 19:30:00
SINGAPORE: Workers in Singapore who refuse to be...
How some of the papers covered Boris Johnson’s dramatic apology in the Commons.
World: Johnson’s office apologises to Queen for party on eve of Philip’s funeral
2022-01-16 19:30:00
UK: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office...
The operation, carried out in Baltimore, Maryland, took more than seven hours to complete.
World: Man who had pig heart transplant was guilty of 1988 stabbing
2022-01-16 19:30:00
US:The man who received the world’s first pig...
The Delta variant dominated the world globally from mid-April to mid-June and was responsible for the second wave of coronavirus that took millions of lives.
World: Expect more worrisome variants after Omicron, scientists say
2022-01-16 19:30:00
UAE: Get ready to learn more Greek letters....
Features: Origins of Buddhist diplomacy
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The modern calendar ranks Duruthu as the first...
Features: The heart that gives
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection...
Features: Appreciating the National Services of Venerable Dr Pallekande Rathansara
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Venerable Dr Pallekande Rathansara celebrated his...
Features: Tell-tale of Honey in Buddhism
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Honey is known to have a long history and is...
Features: Cutting Ties: The Fruits of Solitude
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The great sage Shantideva composed The Way of the...
Features: The Buddha’s First Visit to Mahiyangana
2022-01-16 19:30:00
History of Lanka is said to go back to the time...
Features: Trinity College exploring vistas of excellence on Sesquicentennial Anniversary
2022-01-16 19:30:00
A priceless jewel in the kingdom of Kandy,...
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa unveiling the plaque marking the opening of the Mirigama-Kurunegala stretch of the Central Expressway while Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando look on.
Features: Promises to people will be fulfilled as pledged - President
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The Mirigama-Kurunegala section of the Central...
Chinese President Xi Jinping with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa
Features: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal Need China for Development
2022-01-16 19:30:00
South Asia needs China in its development process...
Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat.
Features: Geo-Political Battle in Asia About Democracy
2022-01-16 19:30:00
With the geo-political battle between China and...
Features: Importance of ending the Strike Mafia
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Last week ended with a lot of public anger...
Features: Fundamentals of Theravada Buddhism
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Part 4  Vice President of the International...
Wadduwa Central College Girls under 19 Cricket team 2020. Imoksha Bashini squatting in front third from right. (Picture by Dilwin Mendis Moratuwa Sports Special Correspondent)
Sports: Imoksha Bashini an outstanding athlete and cricketer
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Cricketer, Athlete, Provincial Cricket Colours...
Muditha Wijekoon receiving Under 19 All Island Limited over School Champion Trophy from the Chief Guest in the year 2002. (Pictures by Upananda Jayasundera - Kandy Sports special correspondent)
Sports: Muditha Wijekoon prolific run getter
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Thirty Nine year old, Muditha Tharanga Wijekoon,...
Sports: Trinity bounce back in second half to beat Wariyapola Sri Sumangala
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Wariyapola Sri Sumangala College Kandy ruggerites...
Sports: Passed Pawns and Mayor’s Chess Clubs advance to finals
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The Passed Pawns Chess Club beat the Black...
Bernard de Silva
Sports: Former Sri Lanka goal keeper Bernard de Silva passes away
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Former Sri Lanka football star DIG Bernard de...
Dinesh Chandimal and Charith Asalanka made a fourth wicket match-winning stand. (Pix courtesy SLC)
Sports: Chandimal and Asalanka guide Sri Lanka to win
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Dinesh Chandimal (75) and Charith Asalanka (71)...
Novak Djokovic
Sports: Djokovic to be deported after losing Australia visa battle
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Novak Djokovic is set to be deported from...
Cameron Green made the key breakthroughs under lights
Sports: England crushed by Australia in final Test
2022-01-16 19:30:00
England’s miserable Ashes tour ended with one...
Director of Yeti Dr. Dilshan Balasuriya (fourth from left) handing over a Yeti T-shirt to Iqbal bin Issack President of SLTA in the presence of head coach Jagath Welikala (third from right) and assistant coach Gayanga Weerasekera (third from left)
Sports: Yeti powers National Wheelchair Tennis Team
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The Sri Lanka Wheelchair Tennis Team teamed up...
Sports: Slave Island XI in comfortable 3-0 win
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Two spectacular goals by Mohamed Riyas guided...
Sakuna Liyanage (left) and Dunith Wellalage the match winners of the first game.
Sports: Sri Lanka - Aussie Youth in crucial battle today
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Sri Lanka under 19's led by Dunith Wellalage will...
Sports: Nimesha Dilrukshi receives cash award from President
2022-01-16 19:30:00
The highway cycle race won by soldier Nimesha...
Sports: Netball Federation launches talent search program
2022-01-16 19:30:00
Sri Lanka Netball Federation (SLNF) headed by new...
Obituaries: Obituaries
2022-01-16 19:30:00
DAMAYANTHI IDDAWELA (née HETTIARACHCHI),​ beloved...

Monday, January 17, 2022