SJB Parliamentarian Suggests To Form National Government To Fight Covid -19 Pandemic

Our party Leader Sajith Premadasa has already stated that his party will support any constructive programme which the government would come out with

Sputnik -V Single Dose J'pura University Initiates Research

No data to support that a single dose of Sputnik-V would give complete protection, Research aims at assessing antibody responses & T cell responses among people vaccinated with Sputnik-V first dose

Vaccine Roll-Out Takes Ugly Turn In Sri Lanka

Spotlight on Sputnik V

Benzema Looking To Move On From France Exile Ahead Of Euros

Five years after an exile from the France national team, Karim Benzema said he is looking to put the past behind him and his only focus is on leading the line for Didier Deschamps’ side at next month’s European Championship.

Can SL Stop Marine Disaster Going From Bad To Worse?

SL is not even a party to the HNS Convention (1996), SL should be clear in communicating how safe its waters are, There are lot of unknowns about burnt debris, Original conditions should be studied

Russia Tells SL Sputnik V Can Be Used Even As A Single Shot Vaccine

A single dose vaccine named ‘Sputnik light’ developed in russia, has been authorized for use in russia, first dose provides sufficient protection

Covid Militarization

This variant will have life-long complications for the country

“Even India C Team Can Beat Sri Lanka,” - Says Pakistan's Kamran Akmal

Their cricket culture is so strong that they can field even three international teams at the same time

Essex Crush Durham With A Day To Spare

County Championship 2021

Netanyahu's ‘Kingmaker' Rival Agrees To Join Coalition To Unseat Him

Far-right party leader Naftali Bennett threw his crucial support on Sunday behind a “government of change” in Israel to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in what would be the end of a political era.

Police To Quiz Captain, Crew Of MV X-Press Pearl Vessel

Once the quarantine period of the 25 crew members was over; statements will be recorded from them

Sri Lanka Awarded Two Points After North Korea Gives Walk Over

Sri Lanka has been awarded two points after North Korea decided to withdraw from the 2022 FIFA World Cup preliminary round two (Asian zone) qualification match, according to Football Sri Lanka (FSL) Secretary Jaswar Umar.

THE REGENT STYLE OF “SERVICE ABOVE SELF”

2021 presented its fair share of challenges, complications and disappointments to every entity on this planet. The hope of a Pandemicfree future, barely within grasp, was quickly disregarded with the spread of an evolved variant which ran rampant without warning.

South Asia crosses 30 million Covid-19 cases

As India battles second wave

Tokyo Games Tripartite Commission ‘invites' shooter Tehani Egodawela to compete in Olympics

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Tripartite Commission for Invitation Places has decided that veteran Sri Lanka shooter Tehani Egodawela is suitable to participate in the 10-metre women’s air rifle event at the Games.

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka plants 627 trees for Earth Day

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka undertook to plant a tree for each of the bank’s employees at the Attidiya Wetlands to commemorate Earth Day 2021 in April, in line with its commitment to sustainability.

HSBC Sri Lanka in partnership with A-PAD SL swiftly responds to COVID-19 third wave

The COVID -19 third wave has seen a rise in the number of reported cases with several areas battling with the spread of the virus.

SRI PADA PILGRIMAGE SEASON CONCLUDES

No devotees were allowed to worship the sacred relics, statue of the deity Saman, jewellery of the deities abiding by the quarantine regulations. In accordance with quarantine regulations, one procession starting from Sri Pada Uda Maluwa paraded along the Rajamawatha in Palabaddala, Ratnapura

Special women rider team to monitor spread of COVID-19 in Jaffna

THE TEAM HAS BEEN OPERATIONAL SINCE TUESDAY IN THE JAFFNA CITY AND ITS SUBURB. Team has been operational since Tuesday in the Jaffna City and suburbs

POLICE PROBE COMPLAINT MADE AGAINST CAPTAIN OF X-PRESS PEARL SHIP

The Harbour Police had initiated investigation and the findings of the investigations have been reported to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

Sajith not infected with COVID outside Parliament: Kiriella

Chances of COVID-19 spreading within the parliamentary complex are slim as staff members are working from home

MV X-PRESS PEARL CAUSES SERIOUS IMPACT TO ENVIRONMENT

SEA OF PLASTIC BETWEEN NEGOMBO AND MORATUWA. CONCERNS OVER FUMES FROM BURNING SHIP. MARINE LIFE UNDER THREAT. SAMPLES TAKEN FROM SAND AND FISH. MAJOR CLEAN-UP OPERATION UNDER-WAY

Andreescu Pulls Out Of Strasbourg Days Before French Open

With the French Open just days away, world No.7 Bianca Andreescu pulled out of a key clay-court warm-up event in Strasbourg yesterday as a precaution after feeling abdominal pain.

Focusing On Food Security And Organic Farming

The SAEA predicts massive economic losses due to potential yield losses, in the absence of proper substitutes for chemical fertilisers, Experts agree that green approaches in crop cultivation contribute significantly towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Vaccination Drive In Three More Districts

People living in respective districts will be vaccinated with the 500, 000 doses of Sinopharm vaccines which arrived Yesterday

Prosecutor In Trump Criminal Probe Convenes Grand Jury -WP

WASHINGTON REUTERS 25 MAY 2021 - Manhattan’s District Attorney has convened a grand jury that is expected to decide whether to indict Donald Trump, which indicates he feels he has evidence of a crime by the former president or someone close to him or by his company, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday.

Iran's President Rouhani Urges Greater ‘Competition' In Election

TEHR AN AFP MAY26, 2021- Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday he had asked the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to ensure greater “competition” in June elections after many prominent hopefuls were barred from running.

Chinese-Managed CICT, H'tota Port Stay On Growth Path In 2020 Despite Pandemic Woes

Despite the pandemic woes, China Merchants Port (CMPort) Holdings Company Limited managed Colombo International Container Terminal (CICT) of the Colombo Port and multi-purpose Hambantota Port continued to remain in the growth path last year.

Colombo Elevated Highway Project Handed Over To CHEC

It has been given another 15 years to operate and earn their revenue

India Gears Up To Extend Stimulus Packages For Worst-Hit Sectors

Neighbouring India is in the midst of conceptualising stimulus packages for the worst-hit segments of the economy, a move that would assist sectors that are heavily impacted by the pandemic to move towards a revival path.