During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us had wasted a lot of time thinking and bothering about the ways of contracting the disease through contaminated food, but here are some thoughts on the transmission of COVID-19 via food:
An exquisite choral presentation organised by the Sri Lanka Bharatha Cultural Fellowship to mark the culmination of this year’s season of Lent will be held on March 20 at St. Philip Neri’s Church, Colombo 11, at 6.30 pm. The event will be presided over by Rev. Fr. G. Nesen, SSS.
Fifty eight (58) days have lapsed since farmers in Walsapugala, a grama niladhari division in Hambantota launched a satyagraha to call upon the government to protect their paddy lands. The human-elephant conflict (HEC) is a threat they have lived with for the greater part of their lives. But this conflict has aggravated as of late with mega scale development projects which are either in the pipeline or are currently underway. This is why around 8
On March 5, a group of journalists and a human rights activist went to Iranaimathanagar shore from which people used to go to the Iranaithivu island by boat. To find out facts behind the islanders’ protest against the burial of COVID-19 victims, the group tried to visit the island. But the group was not allowed by the Navy personnel at the Iranaimathanagar sh
Forever prepared to face any challenges put before them, the Girl Guides movement steps into its 104th year of success on March 21. To commemorate this special day a Girl Guides Flag Day has been organized. Further, a database mana
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will be visiting Bangladesh from tomorrow, Wednesday, March 17 to take part in Bangladesh’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. He is also expected to have meetings with Sheikh Hasina. What are the prospects for economic ties between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh?
All Island Multi day Boat Owners’ Association of Sri Lanka recently issued a statement in response to the on-going discussions at the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) Special Meeting, in which member countries of the IOTC including Sri La
Living with a life long illness is an arduous task. Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension (high blood pressure), Glaucoma (Increased Eye Pressure),Alzheimer’s Disease and Hyperlipidaemia (High cholesterol and triglyceride levels) are few such Life long illnesses which interfere with human life. If you are suffering from any of these diseases you need to carefully deal with those. It is a great challenge for the Patient as well as the Doctor.
The sport of cricket continues to attract bad publicity and this time its retired cricketer Kumar Sangakkara whose name is linked with a an alleged fraudulent land sale in Sigiriya Mailaththawa area. The story unfolds of how an elderly and ailing couple was approached by an individual who has promised them help in return for being granted powers as the caretaker of the land apart from being given possession of the documents that supports ownersh
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
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AKD, Harini clash over UGC Chairman appointment?
Travel restriction US Embassy closely cooperates with SL authorities
Ranil refutes allegations made by Cardinal