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• HIV Vaccine Trial Dubbed ‘last Roll of the Dice’ Halted Over Poor Results

  An HIV vaccine trial dubbed this decade’s “last roll of the dice” has stopped vaccinations following disappointing results. The PrEPVacc prevention study, led b... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2023

• India Records 166 Fresh Cases of COVID-19, Active Cases Tally Now at 895

  India saw a single-day rise of 166 new COVID-19 infections, while the active cases have increased to 895, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2023

• Sri Lanka to Host Regional Policy Dialogue Forum on Migration

  Sri Lanka is all set to host regional policy dialogue forum on migration in collaboration with International Organization for Migration Sri Lanka. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2023

• Pope Appoints Pastor of St. Mary Mother of God as Bishop of Chilaw

  Pope Francis has appointed a Fort Wayne pastor to be the next Bishop of Chilaw, Sri Lanka, the Vatican announced Wednesday. Father Wimal Jayasuriya, who came... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2023

• UN Chief Invokes Rare Article 99 Over Gaza War

  In a rare move, UN Secretary-General Guterres has invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter, forcing the Security Council to address the Gaza war. Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2023

• Cricketer Takes Break from Social Media to Steer Away from Negativity

  Harry Brook revealed he has taken the decision to outsource the management of his social media profiles in order to avoid any unnecessary distractions from his... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2023

• Showers Expected After 1pm

  Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most provinces of the island after 1.00 p.m.  Fairly heavy showers about 75mm are likely at some... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2023

• Bus Driver Gets 12 Years’ RI for Reckless Driving in 2007 Case

  A private bus driver, who was found guilty of causing an accident by driving recklessly and at high speed, killing two persons and grievously injuring some othe... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2023

• Majority Portion of Loan Taken for Colombo Lotus Tower Settled

  

  Majority portion of the loan taken to build the Colombo Lotus tower has now been settled and only USD 14 million is to be settled disclosed Chief Executive... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2023

• Sajith Stumped by Audit Report

  

  SLPP Kandy District MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage quoting an internal audit report of the State Engineering Corporation (SEC) alleged in Parliament yesterday... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2023

• Lotus Tower to Open ‘Blue Orbit’ Restaurant, Hall on December 10

  South Asia’s first revolving restaurant and banquet hall will open the Blue Orbit restaurant and banquet hall in Lotus Tower on Sunday, December 10. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2023

• Tourists Visiting Galle Fort Will Not Be Charged – Minister

  Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayake told in Parliament yesterday (6) that no money will be charged from tourists who com... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2023

• Second IMF Loan Will Be Approved by Next Week – Minister

  Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana yesterday said the country will most probably receive the second IMF loan installment within ... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2023

• Eight Bus Passengers Killed by Unknown Gunmen in Northern Pakistan

  Gunmen attacked a bus near the town of Chilas in northern Pakistan on Saturday, killing eight passengers and injuring at least 15, district and regional... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• Navy Becomes Overall Open Men’s Runner-up in 07th National Canoe Sprint...

  Sri Lanka Navy canoe sprint team won the runner-up title in the open men’s event at the 07th National Canoe Sprint Championship – 2023 held from 30th November t... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• President Ranil, Bill Gates Forge Partnership to Boost Sri Lanka’s Climate...

  In a significant development at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in a strategic meeting with Mr. Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• New Acting Director Appointed to Medical Supplies Division

  The current Deputy Director General in charge of Laboratory Services of the Ministry of Health Dr. Sudath Dharmaratne, appointed as the Acting Deputy Director... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• President Launches Bold Tropical Belt Initiative at COP28

  In a compelling address delivered yesterday (02) at COP28 held in Dubai, UAE, President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled the ground-breaking Tropical Belt... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• Mount Etna Eruption Lights up the Night Sky

  The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) issued a red code for aviation after Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes located... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• Committee Members Appointed for Consideration of “South Lanka Academy for...

  Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker of Parliament announced to the House today (02) that the following Co-opted Members to serve in the Legislative... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023