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Do not assume that the covid epidemic will reach a 'final game', WHO warns

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that it was dangerous to assume the Omicron variant would herald the end of COVID-19’s acutest phase, exhorting nations to stay focused

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Focus on weather today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and in the Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts during the evening or night.

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Pakistan FM and Sri Lankan Trade Minister discuss bilateral and economic relations

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday met with visiting Sri Lankan Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardena to discuss bilateral and economic relations, the Foreign Ministry of

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PUCSL says that the power supply will not be cut off till Thursday

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that power cuts will not be imposed in the country until January 27, as there are sufficient fuel supplies.

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Another 216 covid patients are cured

The Ministry of Health said another 216 covid patients had recovered in the past 24 hours.

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Covid has infected three other MPs, including state ministers

Three more Members of Parliament who represent the SLPP have tested positive for Covid-19.

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SDIG Ajith Rohana has been appointed as the Senior Police Spokesman

Senior DIG Ajith Rohana has been appointed as the Senior Police Spokesman, according to the Police Headquarters.

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CCD instructs to expedite hand grenade tests at Borella Church

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today directed the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) to conclude investigations into the recovery of a hand grenade planted inside All Saints’ Church in Borella as soon as

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Government decides to buy paddy from farmers at competitive prices

The Paddy Marketing Board has decided to purchase paddy from farmers at Rs. 75 per kilogram starting from today (January 25), Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage says.

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Urges people to use tap water sparingly

The consumers have been advised to use tap water sparingly as the water levels at reservoirs are running low, says the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWS&DB).

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The government will provide 40 billion rupees in crop damage compensation

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allocate Rs. 40 billion to compensate paddy farmers for drop damages sustained during the 2020 Maha Season, says Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage.

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Burkina Faso overthrows president in West African coup

Burkina Faso army deposes president in West Africa’s latest coup Burkina Faso’s army said on Monday it had ousted President Roch Kabore, suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the

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Police seek public assistance to arrest two drug traffickers

Sri Lanka Police seeks public assistance in arresting two major drug traffickers

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Cardinal Ranjith alleges government deal to protect those named in Easter attack investigation

Cardinal Ranjith also said that they would not hesitate to seek the help of the international community and that they are ready to explore that possibility if the need arises.

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UAE blocks missiles as business center in Yemen's Houthi attack zone

The United Arab Emirates, the tourism and commercial hub of the Gulf region, on Monday said it had foiled a second missile attack by Yemen’s Iranian-aligned Houthi movement group, which last week hit

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Focus on weather today

The weather is a bit chilly in the morning.

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Australian court rules Sri Lankan family visa process unfair

Australian court rules Sri Lankan family’s visa process ‘unfair’ A Sri Lankan family have received a boost in their fight to remain in Australia after a federal court ruled a decision to prevent them

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Several wounded in a shooting in a German city

A lone gunman wounded several people at a lecture theater in the southwestern German city of Heidelberg on Monday, police said.

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Roshan Mahanama resigns from Cricket Advisory Committee

Former cricketer Roshan Mahanama has resigned from the technical advisory committee on the development cricket in Sri Lanka.

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More than 300 kg of heroin seized in a trawler

Six suspects have been arrested following the interception of a trawler carrying over 300 kilograms of heroin in the Southern seas of Sri Lanka.

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President instructs Treasury to provide funds to CEB to pay dues to Petroleum Corporation

Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila says that the President has instructed the Treasury to provide Rs. 93 billion to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to settle its outstanding payments to the Ceylon

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Another 210 covid infections are cured

The Ministry of Health said that another 210 covid patients had been cured in the past 24 hours.

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The abduction case against Hirunika has been postponed

The Colombo High Court has fixed March 23 to commence the trial of the case filed against MP Hirunika Premachandra with regard to the alleged abduction, unlawful detention and assault of a youth from

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Sri Lanka women's team qualifies for 2022 Commonwealth Games

Sri Lanka women’s team qualify for 2022 Commonwealth Games Chamari Athapaththu put in an allround performance as the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket team beat Bangladesh Women by 22 runs to qualify for the

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Will Sri Lanka be fined for evading booster dosage?

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health says it is looking into the possibility of proceeding with legal action against those who do not take the booster dose of the COVID vaccine.

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Ranjan goes to court for second contempt case

The second contempt of court case against former parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake was filed in the Supreme Court this morning (24).

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30-year-old man goes missing after drowning in Meemure

A 30-year-old man has gone missing after swimming in a canal in the Meemure area in the Ududumbara Police Division.

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UK hints at resumption of police training in Sri Lanka

The UK Government may continue training police officers in Sri Lanka despite Police Scotland pulling out of the contract amid escalating concern around human rights abuses.

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Suspect arrested with Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 24 million

A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Chulipuram area, Jaffna has led to the apprehension of a suspect with about 80kg and 500g of Kerala cannabis.

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Sri Lankan student pleads guilty to persuading teenagers to send pornographic content

An international student who convinced young girls to send him lewd images and videos before sending the content to their families and friends has pleaded guilty to all charges.

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Taliban say the Oslo talks with the West will change the course of the war

The Taliban’s first official talks with the West on European soil since seizing power in Afghanistan will help to “transform the atmosphere of war” after a two-decade insurgency against NATO forces,

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Three prison officials, including a jailer, have been suspended in connection with the death of an inmate

Three prison officers including jailor interdicted over inmate’s death Three prison officers including a Jailor have been interdicted in connection with the recent death of an inmate at the Kadurugas-

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Japan honors UGC Chairman Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga

University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga has been conferred with the title ‘The Order of the Rising Sun’ by the Japanese Government.

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Britain accuses Kremlin of plotting to establish pro-Russian leadership in Ukraine

The Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom issued an unusual statement on Saturday claiming to have exposed a Kremlin plot to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine. “The information being released

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Request from the PM to provide more employment opportunities for Sri Lankans in South Korea

PM requests for more employment opportunities for Sri Lankans in South Korea Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa requested South Korea to consider increasing the number of employment opportunities

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Power cuts scheduled for today

The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) says that scheduled power cuts would most likely be imposed from today night (24) due to the furnace oil stocks at several power plants coming

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Focus on weather today

Mainly dry weather prevails in many parts of the island.

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Focus on weather today

The Meteorological Department states that there will be dry weather in many parts of the island.

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Pfizer, Moderna booster is up to 90% effective against Omicron

Booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines have proven highly effective at preventing Omicron-related hospitalisations, according to three new studies by the US Centers for Disease

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Two other MPs have been infected with covid

Two other MPs are reported to have been infected with Covid 19.

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