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Graph Shows Second Wave Of Coronavirus Hitting Victoria

Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton today said he would recommend ‘anything necessary’ to stop the spread after 75 new cases were reported on Monday

Stokes To Captain England In First West Indies Test

England Captain Joe Root will miss the first Test of their three-match series against West Indies to attend the birth of his child, with Ben Stokes set to take the reins in his absence, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said yesterday.

The Aftermath

In the aftermath of the current pandemic, so many have been left jobless and are disheartened, distraught, some are even overwrought by the weight of responsibility - how to look after their homes, their children, their day to day living; in short ‘how to live?’

Brazil Sees Worst Week Since Pandemic Began

RIO AFP JANEIRO, JUNE 29, 2020- Brazil had its worst week yet of the coronavirus pandemic in terms of new cases, registering 259,105 infections in the seven days through Sunday, according to health ministry figures.

Exit Poll Shows Russians Strongly Backing Constitutional Reforms

MOSCOW AFP JUNE 29, 2020- Russian state pollster VCIOM on Monday published an exit poll showing a vast majority of Russians backing proposed constitutional reforms, days before the end of voting.

Govt. Would Never Sign It

Power, Energy and Transport Minister Mahinda Amaraweera yesterday pledged that the government of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would reject the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact ‘in toto’ and would never sign it as long as this government remains in power.

Two Arrested With 12 T-56 Assault Rifles In Pitipana

Two accomplices of underworld figures ‘Kosgoda Tharaka’ and ‘Gagana’ have been arrested with 12 T-56 assault rifles during a raid carried out by the STF Organised Crimes Unit yesterday.

US ‘Likely' To See Shortages Of Pharmaceutical Drugs

If the coronavirus outbreak forces widespread shutdowns

Arsenal Move Into FA Cup Semi-Finals

Dani Ceballos fired Arsenal into the FA Cup semi-finals as the Spaniard’s stoppage-time strike clinched a dramatic 2-1 win at Sheffield United yesterday.

Focus On Broader Picture When Casting Your Vote

The people should always ask themselves who can rule this country effectively. Says country will lose if voted on basis of minor distractions

Indonesian President Threatens To Reshuffle Cabinet

Jakarta Reuters, 28 JUNE, 2020- Indonesian President Joko Widodo has told his cabinet he is ready to reshuffle ministers or even disband government agencies that he feels have not done enough to fight the coronavirus outbreak, according to his office.

We Will Minimise The Risk Factors For Covid-19 When Airports Re-Open - Army Chief

When hit by the COVID-19, the authorities gave certain instructions well in advance as to how things should happen. Travellers who will be coming in once the airports re-open will have to do a PCR test before arriving here. I believe that the government will issue instructions once the decisions are solid. Once the PCR test is done at the airport, they will be held in a location until their reports are clear

Will Base Election Manifesto On Building The Economy

WHO has warned that COVID-19 pandemic will stay on in the world for two more years

Singer With John Deere Partners National Mission To Cultivate Fallow Paddy Lands

The president has announced his vision to make Sri Lanka not only self-sufficient in rice but also a rice-exporting nation. To make his laudable vision a reality, a farming festival (Vapmaguala) was recently held in Akuragoda, Battaramulla.

Post-Covid Recovery Depends On Effective Execution Of Public-Private Vision: CCC

As Sri Lanka looks for avenues to move towards a positive growth trajectory, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) stressed that an accelerated post-COVID-19 recovery will be predicated on the effective execution of a public-private shared vision for economic revival and social sustenance.

Police Environment Protection Division Partners Coca-Cola's PET Plastic Recycling Project

Coca - Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd launched its latest partnership with the Police Environment Protection Division to expand the collection and recycling of PET plastic.

Asian Stocks Mostly Up After Wall St Rally, Eyes On Second Wave

HONG KONG (AFP) - Asian markets bounced back yesterday from the previous day’s steep losses following a strong lead from Wall Street, but an increase in infections across the planet is fanning worries about a second wave.

The SLPP And The SJP: Which Way Forward?

The government and what remains of the opposition will be going out to the polls in a month’s time. Freed from lockdowns and curfews, candidates are already organizing small scale rallies, challenging opponents, and racking up one controversy after another. Harin Fernando’s “harangue” against the Cardinal, and the backlash against it by his party and his former party as well as the regime, won’t be the last of its kind: expect more slip-ups, more faux pas, and more baying of blood over statements and remarks. In that scheme of things, Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Sajith Premadasa – the leading faces of the only parties that will matter – have their own strengths and weaknesses.

Covid-19 Transmits Through Fecal Matter

The first COVID-19 infected patient reported from Wuhan, China on December 31, 2019. The virus spread rapidly to over 165 countries in approximately within 3 months.

Fortude Becomes First From Sri Lanka To Join Microsoft Ai For Accessibility Programme

Microsoft announced it selected Fortude as the first Sri Lankan grant recipient of its AI for Accessibility programme, which funds organisations that use artificial intelligence (AI) to empower people with disabilities.

How A Female Would Make An Ideal Life-Partner

We are living in an age where there is a growing fascination among peoples in economically advanced countries in particular about democratic liberalism, feminism and human rights. There is also a trend to carry these concepts to extremes and it has shaken somewhat the age-old structure of marriage in the modern society.

India Sees Record Number Of New Coronavirus Cases Again

India today saw another record increase in new coronavirus cases with 16,922 fresh infections and announced that all of New Delhi’s 29 million residents will have health checks.

Vitamin D Plays A Vital Role In Fighting Coronavirus

Anglia Ruskin University has found European populations with lower vitamin D levels have had a significantly higher death rate. Another study, carried out in Indonesia, revealed 98.9 per cent of Covid-19 patients with a vitamin D deficiency died.

CEB To Discontinue Power Supply For Payment Default: Minister

Heavy use of electricity at homes during curfew No fine or surcharge for late payments

EU May Ban American Travellers From Entering Europe

(DAILY MAIL), 23 JUNE 2020 - The EU is currently weighing whether to ban American travellers from entering Europe due to the severity of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. European Union officials are in the process of drafting lists to determine who can enter the bloc as of July 1 based on how countries are faring with their current COVID-19 cases, the New York Times reports.

It Was Win Or Bust, Mourinho Says After Spurs Win

Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League would have been over had they not beaten West Ham United on Tuesday, manager Jose Mourinho said.

MCC Review Committee's Final Report Handed Over To PM

To be presented to President today

President Sets One Year Deadline For Lanka Salt To Earn Profit

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has given one year’s time to Lanka Salt Limited which runs at a loss since 2018 to earn profit, the President’s Media Division said.

Asgiriya Chapter - Anunayake Condemns Statement Against Cardinal

Asgiriya Chapter Anunayake the Ven. Wendaruwe Upali Thera expressed concerns about the statement made from the public platform criticising Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith.

Nepal Warns Of Possible Loss Of Territory To China

NEW DELHI, (HINDUSTAN TIMES), JUN 23, 2020 - Massive road development projects in the Tibet Autonomous Region have led to rivers changing their course and expanding China’s boundary into northern territories of Nepal, a document by Nepal’s agriculture department has warned.