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AT LEAST 112 DEAD IN INDIA AS RAINS TRIGGER FLOODS, LANDSLIDES

At least 112 people have died in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, authorities said on Friday, after torrential monsoon rains caused landslides and flooded low-lying areas, cutting off hundreds of villages.

ACTRESS ANUSHA DAMAYANTHI LODGES COMPLAINT WITH CID

Over an insult through Facebook

SL confident of attracting major investments into Port City

China Harbour Company Group Chairman assures Sri Lankan Envoy of financial sector investments at Macao International Infrastructure Development Forum

U.S. cites SL a challenging place for businesses

Historically, the main political parties do not pursue corruption cases against each other after gaining or losing political positions

SRI LANKAN FATHER AND SON DOCTOR DUO TO FEATURE IN DOCUMENTARY

At the time Yvette had her first transplant done they said it would last only five years but it lasted 34 and a half years. When Yvette’s kidney started to fail in 2010, she was referred to the hospital once again. At that time Yvette contacted Dr Ossie and requested that he do another transplant on her.

PHIs to go tough on wedding ceremonies; legal action against health law violators

A spate of complaints recieved with evidence pertaining to violations of health guidelines at wedding functions

Covid: Younger adults still at risk of serious organ damage - study

Younger adults admitted to hospital with Covid are almost as likely to suffer from complications as those over 50 years old, a study has found.

Former Top Aide Admits Plotting To Oust Johnson From Office

Describing Boris Johnson being PM as “terrible for the country,” Dominic Cummings has revealed that he and other Downing Street aides had plotted to oust him from office just weeks after their landslide December 2019 election win.

Govt. Will Be Compelled To Increase Fuel Prices Again: Ruwan

Rs.12,000 payment which has been promised for farmers is hardly sufficient to purchase organic fertilizer

Main Domestic's Phone Handed Over To CID: Police

The mobile phone was handed over to the CID to get a detailed report of the deleted data and information

Message By H.E. Hussein El Saharty Ambassador Of The Arab Republic Of Egypt

On the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Egyptian revolution of 23 July 1952

Mickey Arthur Crumbling Under Pressure

Sri Lanka head coach Mickey Arthur lost the plot once more following Sri Lanka’s series defeat to India in the second ODI worked off in R. Premadasa Stadium on Tuesday.

Global Quest Underway To Speed Covid-19 Vaccine Trials

Scientists are working on a benchmark for COVID-19 vaccine efficacy that would allow drugmakers to conduct smaller, speedier human trials to get them to market and address a huge global vaccine shortage.

Over 5.8 Million People In SL Receive 1st Dose: Health Ministry

1.6 million (1,697,689) persons have been vaccinated with the second dose as at Monday

IFC To Focus On Covid And Climate Finance To Help SA's Post-Covid Economic Recovery Efforts

Appoints Hector Gomez Ang as Regional Director for South Asia

UK PM Resisted 2nd Lockdown As ‘Most Dying Over 80': Ex-Aide

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson sought to avoid a second lockdown last autumn, arguing that most of those dying were over 80, according to his former aide-turned bitter foe Dominic Cummings.

Israeli Spyware Sold To Governments ‘Targets Activists'

50,000 telephone numbers on list linked to Israeli spyware pegasus

President Hints He Will Run For Second Term

Meeting with media owners

Sri Lanka Face Uphill Battle Against Efficient Indians

On the back of a demoralising defeat, Sri Lanka will face a big challenge to level the three-match series against India, when the second One Day International is played at the R. Premadasa Stadium today.

US, Allies Accuse China Of Global Cyber Hacking Campaign

The United States and a coalition of allies accused China on Monday of a global cyber hacking campaign that employed contract hackers, specifically attributing a large Microsoft attack disclosed earlier this year to actors working on Beijing’s behalf.

Dentsu Grant appoints Bakmee to Leadership Team

Dentsu Grant appoints Bakmee to Leadership Team

Another four animals suspected to be COVID positive - Wildlife Protection State Minister

Two chimpanzees and two orangutan’s were suspected to be infected with the Covid virus

Ketagoda turns down offer to be a diplomat

Former MP says he also declined other posts. Says will continue political journey by supporting Basil Rajapaksa. The reason I resigned was to make way for Basil Rajapaksa to enter Parliament. I was not expecting anything in return

JAAF hopeful of GSP Plus extension following latest discussions with govt.

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the apex body for the Sri Lankan apparel industry expressed optimism over the possibility of securing an industry-critical extension of EU GSP Plus programme after its most recent round of discussions with the State Ministry of Regional Cooperation.

All party conference a positive step - Ruwan

No political party in the opposition can go on its own and do their own thing as what people want is a common platform to resolve their issues

NMRA CLEARS SINOVAC FOR EMERGENCY USE

The board of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) approved the emergency use of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine in Sri Lanka after much deliberation on the effectiveness of it yesterday, an official said.

Ceylinco Life donates respiratory equipment to Matara General Hospital

The District General Hospital Matara is the latest beneficiary of a Ceylinco Life initiative to provide essential equipment to hospitals treating patients with respiratory failure.

WHO proposes fresh mission to China and lab audits

The World Health Organization has proposed a second phase of studies in China into the origins of the coronavirus, including audits of laboratories in Wuhan, but there is no sign yet that Beijing would accept a further international probe, diplomats said.

FLOODWATERS STILL RISING IN WESTERN EUROPE, DEATH TOLL OVER 110

More than 1,000 people were missing in flood-stricken regions of western Germany and Belgium on Friday, where waters were still rising with the death toll already well over 100 and communications in some areas cut.

Barista launches Sri Lanka's first Coffee app

Barista, the largest and much-loved cafe chain in Sri Lanka, recently launched its dedicated Coffee app, digitally crafted by Arimac Lanka, in order to allow customers easy access to their favourite Barista goodies.