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WHO Warns Of Covid-19 Rebound Risk Says Pandemic Is ‘Worsening'

(RT.COM), 8 JUN, 2020 - Now is not the time to become complacent and drop our guard about the coronavirus as the pandemic is still growing globally, World Health Organization officials have warned.

Decision On MCC After Polls

As a grant agreement, it’s a fixed term grant for five years to execute the projects that are part of the grant. It doesn’t have a life beyond that time frame The Ambassador said that the US respects President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s decision to review the grant proposal. The agreement remained stalled following the Constitutional crisis in Sri Lanka in 2018

Election Commission Looks To Break Up Voters Into Groups On Aug. 5

The main thing the Election Commission will ensure is that there will be no community spread of the COVID-19 because of the General Elections

Never Requested Any Bank To Grant Loans To Kith And Kin

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday said that he had never requested any bank to grant loans to his kith and kin, acquaintances or supporters.

Vision Care Assures Highest Standards Of Safety And Hygiene For Customers At All Outlets

Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s largest eye care provider, has opened all branches in the country and is ready to welcome customers while maintaining the highest standards in safety and hygiene, in order to combat the spread of the COVID-19 disease.

50,000 More Sri Lankans Stranded Overseas Awaiting Repatriation

Pregnant SL women from Dubai to be brought in on June 17 Repatriation process ongoing without any hiccups Repatriation will continue in parallel to welcoming tourists from Aug.1

Focus On Country's Situation Rather Than Crisis In Political Parties

It is more important to focus on the crisis situation that has arisen in the country rather than harping on crisis situations in political parties, former State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Germany's Coronavirus Warning App To Launch On Tuesday

BERLIN (DPA), 14 JUNE, 2020 - The German government’s coronavirus warning and tracking app will be launched and activated on Tuesday, DPA has learned.

Govt. Considering Reopening Of BIA Before August 1: Minister

The government is considering reopening of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake to tourists before August 1, Tourism and Aviation Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said.

Top British Universities Fleece Students Amidst Coronavirus

UK, (DAILY MAIL), 14 JUNE 2020 - Top universities are preventing students from deferring places in an effort to avoid half-empty courses and a drastic drop in tuition fee income.

Brazil Virus Deaths Top 40,000 As Europe Prepares To Reopen Borders

MONTEVIDEO AFP, 12 JUNE, 2020- More than 1.5 million COVID-19 cases have been identified in Latin America, a region now threatened by a food crisis, while global markets plunged Thursday anticipating a long road to economic recovery.

Increased Utility Bills No Reason For Panic: Amaraweera

Minister of Power, Energy and Transport Mahinda Amaraweera has assured consumers that the Ceylon Electricity Board would under no circumstances discontinue power supplied to consumers for default of settlement of bills until the current crisis is resolved, He reiterated that consumers should refrain from panicking on receipt of a monthly tariff bill with a increased value.

Singapore, Japan, Azerbaijan Grands Prix Axed Due To Virus

Formula One’s Singapore, Japan and Azerbaijan grands prix were cancelled on Friday over logistical problems caused by the coronavirus, officials said, in a new blow to the disrupted season.

Teenage Cricket Hotshots Break Into Pakistan's Tour Squad

Teenage cricketing sensations Haider Ali and Naseem Shah have been picked for Pakistan’s tour of England next month, continuing the country’s tradition of throwing young players in at the deep end.

Cabinet nod for school uniform materiel instead of vouchers

The Government has decided to distribute school uniform material from this year once again among school and pirivena students instead of the distribution of vouchers introduced by the yahapalana government in 2015.

Monetary Board Approves New Law To Regulate Moneylenders

Proposed Act to repeal and replace Microfinance Act, which is limited in scope. New Act proposes authority mandated to regulate microfinance institutions and unregulated moneylenders. CB says unless regulated, action of loans sharks could lead to significant socio-economic costs.

Worshippers In Masks Return To Temples As India Reopens Amid Rising Covid Cases

Reuters, 08TH JUNE, 2020 - People trickled into temples and mosques in India on Monday as the federal government lifted most restrictions on public places, even as the country added a record number of infections in a single day.

India's ‘Wall', Asian Greats Hail T20 Era's Exciting Test Batting

Asian cricket greats including Rahul Dravid believe modern Test batting has become a thrilling spectacle thanks to Twenty20 smash and-wallop fests such as the Indian Premier League.

An Important Aspect Of Predictive Astrology

In our previous article on the above topic we discussed the significance of prognosticating disease as well as the parts of the human body governed by each of the 12 signs and Houses and also the body parts and diseases ruled by the nine planets.

Living With A Chronic Disorder During The Covid Pandemic

Amongst the mountain of catch-up work left behind by the temporary hold to our lives brought by COVID-19 is the care of patients receiving care for long term health conditions.

Unravelling The ‘New Normal'

Creates confusion than clarity

PUCSL To Fine-Tune Externality Cost Of Thermal Power Generation In SL

Currently, the national electricity demand is met by nine thermal power stations, fifteen large hydroelectric power stations, close to two hundred mini-hydro power plants

Shavendra Addresses Ceylon Chamber Committee On Managing Covid-19

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defense Staff, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, and Head of the National Operational Center for Prevention of COVID -19 addressed the monthly committee meeting of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce on ‘The successful Management of COVID19 pandemic in Sri Lanka and the way forward,’ recently.

All National Parks To Re-open From June 15

Treasury incurred colossal loss due to closure of these national parks

Investigate Assault On Protesters: Namal

53 FSP members arrested for violating a court order

Pakistan's Akram Warns Saliva Ban Will Make Bowlers ‘Robots'

Legendary Pakistan paceman Wasim Akram warned Wednesday that bowlers would become “robots” after cricket officials temporarily banned shining the ball with saliva as a coronavirus precaution.

Post Covid-19: Sri Lanka To Institutionalise Preparedness

Hospitals, health institutions prepare to face future threats. Strict measures prevented community spread. Shifted to active surveillance for early diagnosis

Hospitals Bursting With Patients

Colombo Cardiology Unit Blocked By Patients - Patients throng clinics seeking much-delayed medical help. Journalists were chased away by security

China Could Roll Out Its First Covid-19 Vaccines In Autumn

Beijing’s leading medical advisor has claimed that China’s first COVID-19 vaccines could be ready to use as early as autumn. Dr Zhong Nanshan, who was appointed to lead the country’s fight against COVID-19, said on Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic should be tackled with mass vaccination, not herd immunity.

There Is High Expectation For Better China-US Relations Post Covid-19

Acting Chinese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Hu Wei in this interview says he is confident of a bright future for China-Sri Lanka relations and says certain western politicians are attempting to make China the scapegoat for their negligence. As of 2019, the US has the largest economy and China the second largest. Following are the excerpts from the interview.