President donates three-month salary to the COVID-19 Fund
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday donated his three-month salary of Rs. 292,500/- to the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund.…
Author: P C James
Fishermen at sea instructed to return to shore
Fishermen at sea have been instructed to return to the shore due to the depression in the southeast Bay of…
Motor traffic department to resume limited operations from May 20
The motor traffic department has decided to resume limited operations from May 20, while introducing a reservation system for locals…
Nearly 45,000 facing power outages due to adverse weather
Nearly 45,000 consumers are experiencing electricity breakdowns in Ratnapura, Kegalle, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala and Hambantota districts, says the Ceylon Electricity…
NBRO extends landslide warning to include total of 10 districts
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide hazards warning to include a total of 10 districts. The…
Sri Lanka named as most generous country during COVID-19
Popular international vlogger Nuseir Yassin has named Sri Lanka as the most generous country during the coronavirus pandemic for assisting…
Chinese President Xi calls for gradual resumption of China-Sri Lanka practical cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested Wednesday that China and Sri Lanka, while ensuring COVID-19 prevention and control, gradually resume practical…
Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed; Total count at 893
Two more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 virus in Sri Lanka, says the Ministry of Health. These two new…
Rapper 6ix9ine has $308.83k charity donation rejected
Rapper 6ix9ine has had a $308831.40 ($308847.70) donation to a children’s charity rejected. The No Kid Hungry campaign said it has a…
India’s carbon emissions fall for first time in four decades
India’s CO2 emissions have fallen for the first time in four decades – and not just as a result of…