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Child's Play Pogacar Dominates On Tour De France Mountain Again
Overall leader Tadej Pogacar again proved his dominance on the Tour de France as he won a second consecutive mountain stage in the Pyrenees yesterday and said “it’s a game for me.”
Beating ‘Pandemic Depression'
The ‘new normal’ post COVID came with its own set of challenges.
Importance Of Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes, Water Against The Covid-19 Pandemic
The ongoing Coronavirus (COVIOD-19) pandemic is still affecting many nations, including Sri Lanka. The rapid vaccination shows some progress in a few countries, but there is a growing fear that there will be a new virus variant due to fast mutations. Currently, there are six variants in circulation in Sri Lanka.
Thwarted Coup Attempt On July 15, 2016
On the occasion of the fifth year commemoration
Ravi Wijeratne Announces Mandatory Offer On SMB Leasing
Rank Holdings fame Ravi Wijeratne yesterday announced a mandatory offer to acquire the remaining shares of SMB Leasing, after increasing his stake in the company over the 30 percent threshold, following a right issue.
SL Offers Quarantine-Free Entry For Fully-Vaccinated Tourists
Two weeks prior to arrival date travellers are expected to receive both vaccine doses for COVID-19. Still need to spend 24 hours at a Safe and Secure (Tier 1) hotel until a negative on-arrival PCR result produced
Wildlife Minister Denies Opposition Leader's Statement
I will not let such activity happen in Yala
We will mobilise people from every nook and corner to launch street battles - Sajith
SJB is committed to safeguard the rights of the people. Mr. Premadasa said his party will launch street battles to win the demands of the people
Wannila Aththo's writ petition to be heard on September 8
Uruwarige Wannila Aththo and the Center for Environmental Justice filed this petition seeking an interim order, staying the validity of approvals granted to Mahaweli Authority
Massive solar storm set to hit Earth
GPS navigation, mobile phone signals and satellite TV likely to be affected
It was held entirely according to the law - Minister Keheliya Rambukwella
Recent discussion with lawyers regarding top TV station. We did not discuss this with the underworld but with lawyers who are conversant with the problem. The government has a right to act if anyone uses frequencies in a manner detrimental to the interests of the people
Govt. to promote electric vehicles in line with renewable energy policy
The government has taken a decision to popularise electric vehicles in Sri Lanka, although the importation of personal vehicles to the country—electric or gasoline—had been completely barred since April 2020 amid the country’s dwindling foreign reserves.
Earth Slip Obstruction On Colombo Hatton Road Cleared
The obstruction caused to the Colombo - Hatton main highway by an earth slip at Kalugala in Ginigathhena on Friday (09) had been cleared by last evening to enable traffic to operate on one lane.
Restrictions Should Not Go Beyond Legitimate Protection Of Public Health: Hanaa Singer
Right of assembly includes the right to hold peaceful demonstrations. It helps exercise other rights; freedom of expression and influence public policies
Finance Minister Stresses Need For Recommencement Of Economic Activities In Full Swing
Further restriction of economic activities will exacerbate the present economic crisis increasing unemployment and poverty levels
Hill Country Reservoirs Reach Spill Level
People living in low lying areas of the dam advised to be cautious of possible flood threat
HAITI - FOREIGN HIT SQUAD KILLED HAITI'S PRESIDENT: POLICE
Haiti’s national police force has claimed that two Americans and 26 Colombians were responsible for the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, while Taiwan has confirmed that 11 arrests were made at its diplomatic compound.
PLANETARY COMBINATIONS THAT FORESHADOW ILL FOR THE NATIVE
Congenital defects and deformities. Diseased organs. Being condemned to perpetual misery or a solitary life
BANGLADESH - Fire at Bangladesh factory kills at least 52
52 people were killed, 20 injured
LAMBDA VARIANT CASES COULD BE FOUND AT ANY TIME
THE MOST DANGEROUS VIRUS AT PRESENT IS DELTA, NOT LAMBDA. HEALTH AUTHORITIES ARE ON HIGH ALERT ON THE MATTER. STRICT ADHERENCE TO HEALTH RULES CAN PROTECT US FROM ANY VARIANT OF COVID-19
Navin to form common opposition alliance
SAYS SUCH AN ALLIANCE IS A MUST TO DEFEAT THE PRESENT GOVT
Basil Rajapaksa Assumes Duties As Finance Minister
Bail Rajapaksa as a national list MP
Chief Incumbent Arrested For Murder Attempt On His Deputy
Rs.1.1Mn offered to the temple driver to eliminate the assistant monk
FR Filed Seeking An Order Fixed For Support
Marine environment conservation fund. Court was informed that several respondent parties are yet to receive notices
JAT Holdings Concludes Virtual Investor Forum For Upcoming IPO
The launch event of the IPO was open to the public to participate via Zoom, Facebook Live and YouTube Live.
Federer Crashes Out At Wimbledon To Cast Doubt On Future
Roger Federer crashed out of Wimbledon in the quarter-finals at the hands of Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz yesterday, potentially bringing down the curtain on the Swiss legend’s All England Club career.
Haiti - Haitian President Assassinated At Home
Sparking fears of widespread turmoil
Two fmr. JVP Provincial Councillors Arrested For Staging Protests
Duminda Nagamuwa and five others sent for quarantine in Pallekele
Italy Hold Nerve To Beat Spain On Penalties And Reach Final
Italy reached the Euro 2020 final after keeping their nerve from the penalty spot to edge Spain 4-2 in a shootout following a compelling 1-1 draw after extra time on Tuesday.
No More Isolation For Double-Jabbed In UK
People in England who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will no longer have to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of someone who has the virus from August 16, the government has said.