Health authorities warn of 30%-40% spike in COVID cases
Health authorities yesterday warned of a sudden spike in the number of COVID-19 cases reported in the country, whilst renewing…
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Israel’s Arkia considering to operate flights to Sri Lanka
Israel’s second largest airline, Arkia is looking at expanding its operations to Sri Lanka and Thailand, following Saudi Arabia’s plan…
AKD vows to form interim govt. and call for election within six months if elected Prez
The National People’s Power Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he would limit the Cabinet to a maximum of 10…
Fuel distribution process under QR code from July 25
Arrangements have been made to begin fuel distribution process by scanning the QR code from July 25 across the country,…
Serious crisis in Sri Lanka, worry about spillover: Jaishankar
Sri Lanka is facing “a very serious crisis’’ that makes India naturally worried, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told an…
Three vie to be President today
Three nominations were submitted for the Parliamentary Election to choose a successor President. The names of Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe,…
Parliament convenes today to accept nominations
If only one Parliamentarian’s name is proposed for the Presidency and confirmed, the Secretary General of Parliament will announce today…
June tea crop plunges to 23-year low
Tea production in June hit a 23-year low of 20.1 million kilos, Asia Siyaka Commodities PLC revealed yesterday. It said…
BASL urges Acting President to revoke state of emergency declaration
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday called on Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe to revoke the state of emergency…
Vote for a President who can realise people’s expectations: Cardinal
Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, has requested all Members of Parliament to work collectively to vote for a President…