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Bilateral cooperation SL expected to sign a few MoUs during Pakistan PM's visit

An existing MoU would also be renewed during the visit. The visit takes place at a time when SL is in a rigorous exercise of diplomatic operation to woo the support of member states of UNHRC. Pakistan has been a supporter of Sri Lanka at the UNHRC right throughout

Ballast Nedam joins NWSDB to provide clean drinking water to Hemmathagama

Over 17,000 families in Hemmathagama will have access to clean drinking water when work is completed on a new intake and water treatment facility connected to a newly laid out pipeline network.

Dealing With Impermanence And Ruthless Junta

Myanmar, formerly Burma, a Buddhist nation, is in tears because the military has taken over the administration of the country once again. Like most other countries Sri Lanka too has shown concerns regarding the takeover and the disapproval has been shown not by the government, but by a section of the Buddhist clergy.

Luca, Vibuda, Anika, Savini Advance To The Finals

105th Colombo Tennis Championships

Sri Lankan Cricketers Return Negative Results On PCR Test

The Sri Lankan cricketers who were asked to take PCR tests yesterday have all returned negative results, sources confirmed today.

Vital Need To Depoliticize UNHRC

In theory, human rights are universal and apolitical. This is what international human rights law insists, for the law is no respecter of nations or politics.

Munchee Crowned ‘Brand Of The Year' Once Again At Slim Brand Excellence 2020

Munchee, the flagship brand of Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL) clinched the coveted ‘Brand of the Year’ title at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2020.

The Hushed-Up Practice Of FGM/C Cutting Up Infants To Save A Tradition

International Day of Zero tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

Dialog Powers Sri Lankan Contingent

2021 World Para Athletics Grand Prix – Dubai

Venus Makes Painful Exit From Australian Open After Rolling Ankle

Venus Williams refused to give up after suffering an injury against Italian Sara Errani and fought through pain before bowing out of the Australian Open second round with a 6-1 6-0 defeat yesterday.

Is Sri Lanka Showing Symptoms Of A Third Wave?

Even though vaccination drives have begun to immunise healthcare workers against COVID-19, the general public is yet to receive their doses. While the World Health Organisation and Sri Lanka’s allies have promised to donate more vaccines when people would have access to these vaccine remains a doubt. On the other hand the number of positive cases are once again on the rise and the number of deaths too has been significant over the past few days. Although we have now learned that controlling a pandemic is no easy task, many wonder how the situation worsened from a properly controlled first wave at the onset of the pandemic last year.

Root Lauds Bowlers After England Crush India In First Test

Joe Root could hardly have scripted his 100th Test any better after the England captain led his team to a 227-run victory over India yesterday before being named Man of the Match at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Sri Lankan Archers Take Part In Online Indoor World Series

Archers representing Sri Lanka took part in the Online Indoor World Series, which was conducted from January 15 to 17.

The Revolution Is Digital

When what is now known as the Saffron Revolution began in Myanmar in early 2007, the big difference between a decade back was that there was rudimentary internet access into the country while the military was playing a cat and mouse game with the democracy protests in trying to keep information corralled.

Inhuman Act Of Police Prompts Protest By Plantation Workers In Kahawatte

Makeshift hut of family of three children Demolished

Disciplined Societies Tackled Covid Better

But there is a downside in all

Cautious England Set India Daunting Target

A cautious England spared India the ignominy of a follow-on but set them a daunting 420-run victory target in the opening test at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium yesterday.

108,000 Houses To Get Electricity Before New Year Celebrations: Dullas

There is an ongoing regional level survey till February 10. Low-income families will receive interest-free loans for house wiring through the Samurdhi banks.

Oneli, Neyara, Saajida Advance To Quarters

105th Colombo Tennis Championship

Biden Administration Suspends Trump Asylum Deals With El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras

REUTERS, 07TH FEBRUARY, 2021 - The Biden administration said on Saturday it was immediately suspending Trump-era asylum agreements with El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, part of a bid to undo his Republican predecessor’s hardline immigration policies.

S.Korea Eases Curfew On Businesses Outside Seoul

SEOUL (REUTERS), 6 FEB, 2021 – South Korea on Saturday eased curfews on more than half a million restaurants and other businesses outside the capital Seoul, letting them stay open an hour later, amid a public backlash over tight curbs to contain COVID-19.

AstraZeneca Covid Shot Less Effective Against S.African Variant: Study

(REUTERS), 6 FEB, 2021 – British drugmaker AstraZeneca AZN.L said on Saturday its vaccine developed with the University of Oxford appeared to offer only limited protection against mild disease caused by the South African variant of COVID-19, based on early data from a trial.

Mayers, Bonner Script West Indies' Historic Chattogram Chase

Debutant Kyle Mayers scored a magnificent 210 not out as West Indies pulled off the fifth-highest successful chase in Test cricket, and highest in Asia, nailing down 395 for a miraculous three-wicket win on the final evening in Chattogram.

Stripping Civic Rights Under Draconian Act?

The President has appointed a Special 3-member Presidential Commission to implement recommendations of PCoI on political victimization, under provisions of UNP’s Draconian piece of legislation called Special Presidential CoI Act No. 07 of 1978.

Solex provides road barricades to Police posts across the country

Solex, a local organization on a mission to expand its social responsibility has invested in a number of CSR projects, which have benefited different segments.

Sunshine Holdings' 3Q highlights strategic expansions into consumer and healthcare

Diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings reported resilient growth in top and bottom-line performances during the first nine months of the current financial year (9MFY21), with strong contributions kicking in from the healthcare, agribusiness, and consumer sectors.

Dharshan Munidasa appointed ‘Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador'

Renowned Chef and Restaurateur Dharshan Munidasa, who for the past 25 years has been dedicated to promoting Japanese cuisine and cooking philosophies in Sri Lanka, has received the honorary title of ‘Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador’ by the Japanese government in January.

Skills ‘n' Thrills brings together Musaeuites from all over the world

“Skills ‘n’ Thrills - Online Festival of Stars”, recently organized by the Musaeus College Past Pupils’ Association (MCPPA) was a virtual talent contest that showcased an array of skills and reconnected Musaeuites across generations from all over the world.

Ceylinco Life wins Silver at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards

The philanthropic and good citizenship commitments of Ceylinco Life were recognized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently which presented the life insurance leader with a Silver award in the ‘CSR Brand of the Year’ category in the 2020 Brand Excellence Awards.

Help! I've Had A Baby During The Pandemic!

The pregnancy months can indeed be demanding times for the expectant mother.