COVID-19: RESPONSIBILITY LEFT WITH THE PEOPLE

In the first seven months between March 11 and October 4 Sri Lanka saw only around 3500 coronavirus infected people out of whom 13 died. But, for the past one month since October 4 the number of infected persons has surged by over 9,000, bringing the total close to 13,000, while the death toll dreadfully rose up to 29.

Around 200 infected with mink coronavirus

COPENHAGEN (DPA) 6 NOVEMBER - Danish authorities said on Friday they were investigating several cases of people found to have been infected with a mutated coronavirus transmitted from minks.

Sampath Bank Group CFO Joins Director Board

Sampath Bank PLC announced the appointment of Don Ajantha de Vas Gunasekara as Executive Director to its board of directors, with immediate effect.

Biden- Harris Or Trump-Pence?

Race to White House 2020

Western Province Quarantine Curfew To Be Lifted On Monday?

Vital to resume normal activities in the country by re-opening restricted areas

Mumbai Indians And Delhi Capitals Clash In IPL Qualifier One

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) clash for the third time in IPL 2020 as they face each other in the first qualifier at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates today.

A Sick Mentality Worse Than Covid

Leave the dangers of COVID-19 alone the mentality of Sri Lankans in how they set about dealing with this pandemic isn’t very healthy.

Different Implications Of U.S. Electoral Outcome On SL

Presidential Elections in the United States (US) generate interest from the world over. Americans went to polls on November 3 in record numbers, according to the foreign media, braving the pandemic.

DC Beat RCB By Six Wickets, Both Qualify For Playoffs

Delhi Capitals finish at the second spot with 16 points while RCB have too qualified as they have 14 points and will definitely finish in top-four.

Can't Place Country Under Lockdown Until Solution Found For Covid-19: Prez

Says behaviour of the people cannot be consistently determined by imposing curfew alone. People must prepare to go back to their usual routine while adhering to the health guidelines. Also instructed the police to strictly implement the curfew in respective areas to mitigate the spread of the virus

Delhi Reporting Third Covid-19 Wave: CM Kejriwal

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that the national capital is reporting a “third wave” of the coronavirus disease (Covid19) outbreak.

US Election Day Begins As Voters Decide On Trump's Fate

The country is more divided and angry than at any time since the Vietnam War era of the 1970s --and fears that Trump could dispute the result of the election are only fueling those tensions.

Public Trust A Must For Effective Contact Tracing

While the Melbourne lockdown has brought down the numbers, in Sri Lanka October has been the worst since the outbreak first broke. More so that the strain is virulent and according to the WHO, Sri Lanka’s numbers are going up, while those in the region are going down

Blessed Water, Ignorance And COVID-19

Several ministers were seen throwing pots with blessed water into rivers as means of seeking blessings to combat COVID-19.

Pompeo's Visit And Issues Beyond MCC

Pompeo’s visit to South Asia is connected with far more important geopolitical and security issues. The Chinese embassy in Colombo issued a statement last week on the eve of Pompeo’s arrival criticising some aspects of the visit. However, many, and especially China, see USA as an ageing superpower that is in relative decline

Sri Lanka, India To Discuss: Covid-19 Spread Through Mid-Sea Contact Of Fishermen

The Joint Working Group on Fisheries between Sri Lanka and India is to discuss ways and means to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 through fishermen of both sides contacting with each other at sea, a Minister said yesterday.

1Q GDP Underwhelmed By Measurement Lapses: CB

Says same measurement lapses could underestimate 2Q GDP estimates. Points out conventional data collection methods can’t capture new activities. Forecasts 1.7% economic contraction for this year. Statistics office maintains further delays can occur in releasing 2Q and 3Q GDP data

Is China A Predator?

Sri Lanka is obviously in a debt trap. External debt stock of the govt at the end of 2019 amounted to US$ 34.7 bn. In addition, State-Owned Enterprises and other semi govt entities borrowed US$ 21 bn using sovereign guarantees. Effectively, the total foreign debt is US$55.9 bn, which accounts for 66.6% of GDP at the end of last year

Covid 19 Obstacle In Preventing

Various articles appear in the media that there are well-organized measures to accommodate those Lankans who arrive with much assurance of their comforts and facilities when they arrive.

People's Bank Opens New Service Center In Kiribathkumbura

People’s Bank picked Kiribathkumbura to open its newest service center, increasing its network to 739 locations around the country.

Colombo Dockyard Operations Resume Focusing On Strict Health Guidelines

Colombo Dockyard management is all set to resume work as the management is folowing strict health guidelines to keep the workers Covid free.

Between Bread And Liberties; Hunger Wins

The human mind survives, even thrives, on an age-old but simple mechanism called complacency. Even when things look pretty bad, it keeps saying, no, it can’t happen to you.

Polonnaruwa At Risk Of Covid -19?

Cluster Could Be Bigger Than Minuwangoda And Peliyagoda

French Catholics Pray Under Heavy Security After New Arrests

After the latest 'Islamic Terror' attack in France people are still trying to go back to their normal actiivities. But Catholics still visited church to celebrate a religious festival on Saturday.

Quarantine Curfew In Western Province Extended Till Nov.9

Curfew in Eheliyagoda, Kurunegala, Kuliyapitiya also to be extended till Nov.9.

Macron vows defiance after ‘Islamist' knife attack in church kills three

French president Emmanuel Macron vowed his country would stand firm against religious extremists after a knife-wielding man killed three people at a church, in the country’s second attack blamed on Islamist terrorism this month.

CUSTOMS BEGIN REPATRIATION ON COURT ORDER

Controversial garbage containers from UK

Mumtaz- first Pakistan female commentator in Men's ODI

Urooj Mumtaz became the first Pakistani female commentator in Men’s One Day Internationals (ODI) when she joined the elite panel during the match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi yesterday.

France back in coronavirus lockdown as US surges to daily record

France headed into a second lockdown on Friday as the resurgent coronavirus pandemic hit new heights in the United States with a daily record of more than 90,000 cases, just five days before the presidential election.

Antwerp upset Spurs to go top of Europa League Group ‘J'

Belgian League leaders Antwerp secured a shock 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan extended their unbeaten run to 23 games as they won 3-0 against Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday, while Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over Dundalk.