Schools to open on May 11th 2020
The second term of all government schools will commence on the 11th of May, 2020, stated President’s Media Division. Previously,…
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A boy from a remote Amazonian tribe has dies of COVID-19
A teenager from an isolated Amazonian tribe who tested positive for Covid-19 has died, raising concerns about the coronavirus’ impact…
‘Deadly resurgence’ if curbs lifted too early, WHO warns
Lifting coronavirus lockdown measures too early could spark a “deadly resurgence” in infections, the World Health Organization chief has warned.…
Lotus Tower to light up to salute front-line workers
The Lotus Tower is set to be lit up with a special theme at 6.45 pm today (April 11). This…
Apple and Google team up to contact trace Covid-19
Apple and Google are jointly developing technology to alert people if they have recently come into contact with others found…
Sri Lanka’s cases count jumps to 197 with 7 new infections
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 infections tally has escalated to 197 as seven more persons tested positive for the deadly virus on…
WhatsApp tightens limits on message forwarding to counter coronavirus misinformation
WhatsApp is trying to stem the rapid spread of coronavirus misinformation by placing new limits on the number of times…
People in India can see the Himalayas for the first time in decades
People in the northern Indian state of Punjab are reacting with awe at the sight of the Himalayan mountain range, which is…
New York ramps up mass burials amid COVID-19 outbreak
Images have emerged of coffins being buried in a mass grave in New York City, as the death toll from…
Pharmacies to remain open for 5 hours in districts except high risk zones
harmacies will remain open for 05 hours a day in all districts, except for the 6 districts identified as COVID-19…