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The government’s current import restrictions in place are having a negative impact on Sri Lankan and European businesses, and on Foreign Direct Investment, the Delegation of the European Union (EU)... Click on the headline to read the full story
Best Western Elyon Colombo, Sri Lanka’s first ever Best Western Hotel has once again been recognised for exemplary guest experience as recipients of dual accolades from premier online booking sites Tripadvisor and Agoda. “We are overjoyed and incredibly proud of these great awards. While it has been a challenging year for the travel and hospitality […] The post Best Western Elyon Colombo cel...
- Best Western Elyon Colombo celebrates dual TripAdvisor and Agoda Awards (Category: Breaking News)
- Best Western Elyon Colombo celebrates dual TripAdvisor and Agoda Awards (Category: Breaking News)
- Best Western Elyon Colombo celebrates dual TripAdvisor and Agoda Awards (Category: Breaking News)
- Best Western Elyon Colombo celebrates dual TripAdvisor and Agoda Awards (Category: Breaking News)
English Nursing Care a Sri Lankan home nursing care service is advocating this year’s campaign for World Diabetes Day as per the World Health Organisation (WHO): ‘Nurses Make the Difference’, by recognising the impactful work nurses perform and investing in further training and education their team of home nurses. The aim is to recognise nurses […] The post English Nursing Care f...
- English Nursing Care focusing on ‘Nurses Make the Difference’ on World Diabetes Day 2020 (Category: Breaking News)
- English Nursing Care focusing on ‘Nurses Make the Difference’ on World Diabetes Day 2020 (Category: Breaking News)
- English Nursing Care focusing on ‘Nurses Make the Difference’ on World Diabetes Day 2020 (Category: Breaking News)
- English Nursing Care focusing on ‘Nurses Make the Difference’ on World Diabetes Day 2020 (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Automotive Component Manufacturers’ Association has welcomed the 2021 Budget describing it as a ‘new era for local automotive component manufacturers’. In appreciation of the government’s efforts to encourage entrepreneurs in the automobile industry engaged in vehicle assembly using locally manufactured brand-new auto components, Dimantha Jayawardena, President of the Sri Lanka Autom...
Fairfirst Insurance in collaboration with Oxfam launched a Weather Index Insurance that commits to protect Sri Lanka’s farming community, specifically the spice farmers. Insurance coverages available in the market at present do not cater to spice farmers, as such this insurance policy by Fairfirst, will be a strong supplement to existing insurance coverages available to […] The post Fairfirs...
- Fairfirst Insurance putting spice farmers at ease with quick turnaround claim settlements throug... (Category: Breaking News)
- Fairfirst Insurance putting spice farmers at ease with quick turnaround claim settlements throug... (Category: Breaking News)
- Fairfirst Insurance putting spice farmers at ease with quick turnaround claim settlements throug... (Category: Breaking News)
- Fairfirst Insurance putting spice farmers at ease with quick turnaround claim settlements throug... (Category: Breaking News)
[…] The post War Is Over But Our Defence Expenses Are Going Up Higher And Higher. Why? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- War Is Over But Our Defence Expenses Are Going Up Higher And Higher. Why? (Category: Breaking News)
- War Is Over But Our Defence Expenses Are Going Up Higher And Higher. Why? (Category: Breaking News)
- War Is Over But Our Defence Expenses Are Going Up Higher And Higher. Why? (Category: Breaking News)
- War Is Over But Our Defence Expenses Are Going Up Higher And Higher. Why? (Category: Breaking News)
The European Union (EU) has raised concerns over the import restrictions enforced by Sri Lanka. The EU said that the import restrictions are having a negative impact on Sri Lankan and European businesses, and on Foreign Direct Investment. “Such measures impair Sri Lanka’s efforts to become a regional hub and negatively impact Sri Lankan exports […] The post EU raises concerns over impo...
- EU raises concerns over import restrictions enforced by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- EU raises concerns over import restrictions enforced by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- EU raises concerns over import restrictions enforced by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- EU raises concerns over import restrictions enforced by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has commenced investigations into the deaths of suspects while under the custody of the Police. In a letter to the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), the HRCSL highlighted the significant increase in deaths of prisoners while in custody. The Commission pointed out that since July 2020, […] The post HRCSL writes to IGP over custodial dea...
- HRCSL writes to IGP over custodial deaths (Category: Breaking News)
- HRCSL writes to IGP over custodial deaths (Category: Breaking News)
- HRCSL writes to IGP over custodial deaths (Category: Breaking News)
- HRCSL writes to IGP over custodial deaths (Category: Breaking News)
The new Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, met President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today. The Foreign Ministry said that the Government of the People’s Republic of China with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka appointed Qi Zhenhong as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka. He […] The post New Chinese envoy ...
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[…] The post People Should Make A Shadow Constitution appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- People Should Make A Shadow Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- People Should Make A Shadow Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- People Should Make A Shadow Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- People Should Make A Shadow Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
[…] The post Gotabayaism: Tropical Trumpism Between The US & China appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka saw another surge in its confirmed Covid-19 cases this evening (19) as 243 more persons were tested positive for the virus.
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- APD, AFR experiencing a rise in COVID-19 infections (Category: USA, New Mexico)
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Steps have been taken to manufacture surgical masks, which have been in high demand due to the COVID-19 epidemic, within the country.
Court orders have been issued preventing the organizing of LTTE commemoration events in Vavuniya and Mannar areas, Sri Lanka Police said.
#8203;The European Union, a key economic partner of Sri Lanka, says the prolonged import ban in the country is not in line with World Trade Organisation regulations.
The newly appointed Ambassador of the People s Republic of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong presented his credentials to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President s House today (19).
- Kamala Harris' VP win is huge for HBCUs, Tougaloo president says (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
A total of 316 individuals, who were previously diagnosed with Covid-19, have been discharged from medical care as they have made complete recoveries, the Ministry of Health confirmed.
Former Sri Lanka player and coach Nuwan Zoysa has been found guilty of three offences under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code following a hearing by an independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal.
Colombo (News 1st); A ministry-level committee was appointed on Thursday (18) to investigate recent events that took place inside Sri Lankan prisons. State Minister of Prison Reforms and Prisoners’ Rehabilitation, Dr. Shudarshini Fernandopulle had given the necessary instructions to the Secretary to the Ministry in this regard. The committee would investigate the death of a prisoner […...
- Rep. Michelle Fischbach appointed to three committees (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Rep. Michelle Fischbach appointed to three committees (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Rep. Michelle Fischbach appointed to three committees (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Rep. Michelle Fischbach appointed to three committees (Category: USA, North Dakota)
[…] The post Massive Land Grab On Regional Plantation Companies Managed Tea Estates appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Massive Land Grab On Regional Plantation Companies Managed Tea Estates (Category: Breaking News)
- Massive Land Grab On Regional Plantation Companies Managed Tea Estates (Category: Breaking News)
- Massive Land Grab On Regional Plantation Companies Managed Tea Estates (Category: Breaking News)
- Massive Land Grab On Regional Plantation Companies Managed Tea Estates (Category: Breaking News)
[…] The post Living Power Of Peoples’ Agitations & Uprisings appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Living Power Of Peoples’ Agitations & Uprisings (Category: Breaking News)
- Living Power Of Peoples’ Agitations & Uprisings (Category: Breaking News)
- Living Power Of Peoples’ Agitations & Uprisings (Category: Breaking News)
- Living Power Of Peoples’ Agitations & Uprisings (Category: Breaking News)
[…] The post Gota’s Law: PCoI On Political Victimization Reconvenes To Hear Duminda Silva Complaint appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Gota’s Law: PCoI On Political Victimization Reconvenes To Hear Duminda Silva Complaint (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota’s Law: PCoI On Political Victimization Reconvenes To Hear Duminda Silva Complaint (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota’s Law: PCoI On Political Victimization Reconvenes To Hear Duminda Silva Complaint (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota’s Law: PCoI On Political Victimization Reconvenes To Hear Duminda Silva Complaint (Category: Breaking News)
West Indies swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle has pulled out of the inaugural Lanka Premier League, Kandy Tuskers have confirmed on Wednesday. The post Chris Gayle pulls out of Lanka Premier League... Click on the headline to read the full story
Intense preparations are underway at the MRICS, Hambantota to host the inaugural Lanka Premier League 2020 (LPL), which will commence on the 26th November 2020, when Colombo Kings takes on Kandy Tuskers, in the first game of the competition. The ground staff is currently engaged in preparing the venue, which will hold a record 23 […] The post Final preparations underway at Hambantota to host...
- Final preparations underway at Hambantota to host LPL (Category: Breaking News)
- Final preparations underway at Hambantota to host LPL (Category: Breaking News)
- Final preparations underway at Hambantota to host LPL (Category: Breaking News)
- Final preparations underway at Hambantota to host LPL (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo (News 1st); 03 COVID-19 deaths were reported in Sri Lanka on Wednesday (18) raising Sri Lanka’s death tool to 69, confirmed the Director-General of Health Services. According to the Department of Government Information the details of Wednesday’s victims are as follows : 01. A 70-year-old male from Kandana who had passed away at his residence. […] SL COVID-19 death toll r...
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- COVID Update: Kosciusko Sees One New Death (Category: USA, Indiana)
- COVID Update: Kosciusko Sees One New Death (Category: USA, Indiana)
COLOMBO (News1st): Sri Lanka’s health ministry has issued separate guidelines on the home quarantine process for returnees to the country, close and distant contacts of COVID-19 patients. Expatriates returning to the country Returnees will be subjected to a PCR test on arrival and then directed to undergo quarantine at an institutional facility for 14 days […] Health ministry issues g...
- New guidelines on quarantine process (Category: Breaking News)
- Health ministry issues guidelines for home-quarantine process (Category: Breaking News)
- Health ministry issues guidelines for home-quarantine process (Category: Breaking News)
- Health ministry issues guidelines for home-quarantine process (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo (News 1st); The Director-General of Health Services has given permission to conduct rapid antigen testing in Sri Lanka. Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, Head of the Epidemiology Unit, said that the Director-General of Health Services had given the necessary recommendations on Tuesday (17) to conduct rapid antibody testing kits or rapid antigen testing in Sri Lanka. He […] Health Authorities ...
- Health Authorities permit the use of rapid antigen testing in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Health Authorities permit the use of rapid antigen testing in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Health Authorities permit the use of rapid antigen testing in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Health Authorities permit the use of rapid antigen testing in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Latest statistics on the outbreak of Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Sri Lanka for the day 18 November 2020, according to the Health Promotion Bureau. The post Report on COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka... Click on the headline to read the full story
Sri Lanka has reported three more deaths from the coronavirus pandemic today (18), the Director-General of Health Services confirmed a short while ago.
Three more coronavirus related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka today, the Government Information Department said today. The latest victims are from Colombo 12, Colombo 13 and Kandana. The post Three more coronavirus related deaths reported in Sri Lanka first appeared on Colombo Gazette.
- Two more coronavirus related deaths reported in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Two more coronavirus related deaths reported in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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- Four more coronavirus deaths reported in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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