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Israel's Govt Fails To Renew Disputed Citizenship Law

Israel’s parliament failed on Tuesday to renew a disputed law that bars granting citizenship or residency to Palestinians from the occupied West Bank or Gaza who are married to Israeli citizens, dealing a setback to the new coalition government.

Tajikistan Mobilizes 20,000 Reservists To Border With Afghanistan

The Central Asian republic of Tajikistan is mobilizing 20,000 reservists to protect its more than 900-kilometre-long border with Afghanistan.

Lebanon ‘Days Away' From Social Explosion: PM Diab

Prime Minister Hassan Diab warned on Tuesday

Govt. expects US $ 2.5bn new inflows in next few months

The government expects the current abnormalities in the local foreign exchange market to ease off within the next few months, amid the new inflows expected to the tune of US $ 2.5 billion into the country’s foreign exchange reserves.

Barty takes another ‘stepping stone' to fulfilling Wimbledon dream

World number one Ashleigh Barty reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time on Monday beating French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic 7-5, 6-3.

Nimali gets wildcard for Tokyo Olympics, heartbreak for Nilani

Nimali gets wildcard for Tokyo Olympics, heartbreak for Nilani

Cardinal Malcom Ranjith opposes filling of Muthurajawela wetlands

The rulers of this country have acted as they were owners of this country. The country belongs to the people and not to the rulers

Air Force promotes Olympic-bound judoka Dharmawardena

Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana has decided to promote Olympic-bound judoka Chamara Nuwan Dharmawardena from the rank of Corporal to Sergeant.

Advocata's Sathya Karunarathne Wins Asia Think-Tank Shark Tank Competition

Sathya Karunarathne, Research Analyst from Colombo-based independent policy think-tank Advocate Institute has won the coveted Asia Think-Tank Shark Tank competition for the proposal to expand their work on economic freedom for women, specifically on women’s property rights in Sri Lanka.

Dialog Launches Milestone 4,000th Network Tower In Thihawa

Records investment of Rs.50 bn during pandemic

Sri Lanka, Maldives May Jointly Host Saff Cup In Feb 2022

A proposal has been made for Sri Lanka and the Maldives to jointly host the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship 2021.

England Trail New Zealand By 267 Runs After Conway Notches Double Ton

England finished day two on 111-2 and trail New Zealand by 267 runs in the first innings of the first test after Devon Conway’s double ton took the game away from the home side yesterday.

Verstappen Wins Back-To-Back Races At Red Bull Ring

Max Verstappen raced to a hat-trick of wins as Lewis Hamilton faltered to fourth in the Austrian Grand Prix yesterday. Verstappen crossed the line 18 seconds clear of Valtteri Bottas with Lando Norris a supreme third.

Injured-war veterans engage in D'Las International sponsored scuba diving event

Demonstrating that ‘Nothing in life is impossible’, a momentous event took place recently where twelve injured war heroes participated in a deep sea scuba dive in Hikkaduwa.

FSL President Jaswar Umar aims to promote football in the villages

Newly elected Football Sri Lanka (FSL) President Jaswar Umar said his immediate priority is to take the sport to the villages around the country and not to win trophies.

US TROOPS LEAVE BAGRAM AIR BASE IN AFGHANISTAN

Signaling imminent complete withdrawal

Why is Batticaloa Airport being hyped up again?

Last govt already spent Rs. 1.4 billion to develop it. Min. Prasanna Ranatunga pledges to re-develop it all over again

FRUSTRATED NORTHERN FISHERFOLK LOST AT SEA

Despite the civil war ending in 2009 the issues related to the northern fisherfolk underscore that the Tamil community remains harassed and marginalised.

Scrappy Barty into third round, Federer seeks more polished display

Ashleigh Barty’s bid to win the Wimbledon singles title on the 50th anniversary of fellow indigenous Australian Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s first victory stayed on course on Thursday.

SLGU signs ‘Safe Sports' MoU with NOCSL

Sri Lanka Golf Union (SLGU) became the first national sports association to adopt the ‘Safe Sport’ policy formulated by the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka’s (NOCSL) women’s arm to create awareness on ‘Make Sports a Safe Zone’ in Sri Lanka.

If nails are discoloured what could it be?

Follow hygienic practices, keep nails clean.

Parents protest malpractices at International School

A group of parents of the Parents’ Association of the Lyceum International School in Gampaha conducted a protest campaign against the school authorities recently over certain malpractices by the latter.

Former weightlifting champion Bandara elected new President of SLWF

Four-time national weightlifting champion Asoka Bandara has been elected President of the Sri Lanka Weightlifting Federation (SLWF).

SLT-Mobitel Ramps Up Connectivity And Capacity To Meet National Demand Amid Pandemic

Demand for data nearly doubles since onset of pandemic Over Rs. 25 bn annual investments on infrastructure development Efforts to provide connectivity to low coverage areas launched

Djokovic Beats Anderson In Straight Sets

World number one Novak Djokovic brushed aside Kevin Anderson in straight sets to reach the third round at Wimbledon yesterday.

SL To Borrow US $ 150mn From ADB For Covid-19 Vaccination

The Cabinet of Ministers this week granted approval to obtain a US $ 150 million loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to roll out the ‘Responsive COVID-19 Vaccines for Recovery Project’, which includes funding for vaccinations.

June Inflation Jumps To 5.2%

Food prices increase 11% amid supply-side constraints Core inflation unchanged at 3.2%

Access Engineering Begins Construction Of A Flyover In Colombo

Access Engineering PLC (AEL), Sri Lanka’s pioneer in flyover construction in Sri Lanka, was awarded the construction of a flyover connecting Baladaksha Mawatha and Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha going over the railway track and Beira Lake in Slave Island.

Are Chinese Covid-19 Jabs Effective Against The Delta Variant?

On Monday Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry confirmed that three Covid-19 patients were suspected to have contracted the Delta Variant of Covid19 also known as the B.1.617.2 Indian variant. Officials said that this is in addition to the five COVID19 patients identified in Dematagoda on June 17, who have been confirmed to have contracted the Delta variant. Samples obtained from these three patients have been sent to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura to determine the variant following genome sequencing.

Educate Public On Importance Of Tourism For Successful Revival: Ex-Tourism Chief

The successful revival of Sri Lanka’s hard-hit tourism sector in the ongoing global health crisis is highly dependent on bringing all stakeholders, including the public, onto one platform, former Sri Lanka Tourism chief said.