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India builds makeshift funeral pyres as deaths skyrocket
The World

India builds makeshift funeral pyres as deaths skyrocket

India reported 3,285 Covid-19 related deaths yesterday (27), the first time the country’s daily death toll exceeded 3,000. Crematoriums in…

byAyman Ameer28/04/2021
Sri Lanka records highest daily total of CV-19 cases
LocalMain Story

Sri Lanka records highest daily total of CV-19 cases

Sri Lanka recorded a new high of daily Covid-19 cases, passing the 1,000 mark on Tuesday (27). The National Operation…

byAyman Ameer28/04/2021
Kottawa Exit of Southern Expressway closed
Local

Kottawa Exit of Southern Expressway closed

The Kottawa Exit of Southern Expressway will remain closed from 6.00 am today (28) until further notice. Buses and ambulances…

byAyman Ameer28/04/2021
Burka ban approved
LocalMain Story

Burka ban approved

The proposal to ban the burka has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, Ministry of Public Security states.  

byAyman Ameer27/04/2021
MP Harin files FR application with SC
Local

MP Harin files FR application with SC

Seeking an order to prevent his arrest Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harin Fernando has filed a Fundamental Rights application with…

byAyman Ameer27/04/2021
Unsung heroes
LocalMain Story

Unsung heroes

By Ashwini Wijegunaratne Event:  1st of July 1994, 3 sailors and including interviewee had fallen into the sea, closer to…

byAdmin27/04/202127/04/2021
All schools closed until April 30
LocalMain Story

All schools closed until April 30

All schools on the island will remain closed until 30 April, Minister Keheliya Rambukwella stated.

byAyman Ameer27/04/2021
Schools in Trincomalee Education Zone closed
Local

Schools in Trincomalee Education Zone closed

All the schools in the Trincomalee Education Zone will be closed until 30 April.

byAyman Ameer27/04/2021
Schools in Ampara and Maha-Oya closed
Local

Schools in Ampara and Maha-Oya closed

All the schools in the Ampara and Maha-Oya Education Zones will remain closed until 30 April.

byAyman Ameer27/04/2021
13 schools in Anuradhapura Education Zone closed
Local

13 schools in Anuradhapura Education Zone closed

13 schools in the Anuradhapura Education Zone will be closed until 30 April.

byAyman Ameer27/04/2021

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