CIC Holdings maintains growth momentum in first quarter

Group’s livestock segment does exceptionally well. Adds more heft into organic fertilizer production to mitigate impact from import ban on chemical fertilizers

Tokyo 2020 - TEHANI, ANIQAH AND NILUKA TO TAKE PART TODAY

Three of Sri Lanka’s nine athletes at Tokyo 2020 will feature on the first full day of competition of the Olympic Games today.

Australian states squabble as NSW seeks COVID vaccine priority

Australia’s largest state of New South Wales on Friday urged the federal government to divert vaccine doses to Sydney, the epicentre of a flaring COVID19 outbreak, raising objections from other states desperate for protection from the virus.

AT LEAST 112 DEAD IN INDIA AS RAINS TRIGGER FLOODS, LANDSLIDES

At least 112 people have died in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, authorities said on Friday, after torrential monsoon rains caused landslides and flooded low-lying areas, cutting off hundreds of villages.

PHIs to go tough on wedding ceremonies; legal action against health law violators

A spate of complaints recieved with evidence pertaining to violations of health guidelines at wedding functions

UK PM Resisted 2nd Lockdown As ‘Most Dying Over 80': Ex-Aide

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson sought to avoid a second lockdown last autumn, arguing that most of those dying were over 80, according to his former aide-turned bitter foe Dominic Cummings.

Dentsu Grant appoints Bakmee to Leadership Team

Dentsu Grant appoints Bakmee to Leadership Team

NMRA CLEARS SINOVAC FOR EMERGENCY USE

The board of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) approved the emergency use of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine in Sri Lanka after much deliberation on the effectiveness of it yesterday, an official said.

WHO proposes fresh mission to China and lab audits

The World Health Organization has proposed a second phase of studies in China into the origins of the coronavirus, including audits of laboratories in Wuhan, but there is no sign yet that Beijing would accept a further international probe, diplomats said.

FLOODWATERS STILL RISING IN WESTERN EUROPE, DEATH TOLL OVER 110

More than 1,000 people were missing in flood-stricken regions of western Germany and Belgium on Friday, where waters were still rising with the death toll already well over 100 and communications in some areas cut.

Barista launches Sri Lanka's first Coffee app

Barista, the largest and much-loved cafe chain in Sri Lanka, recently launched its dedicated Coffee app, digitally crafted by Arimac Lanka, in order to allow customers easy access to their favourite Barista goodies.

Beating ‘Pandemic Depression'

The ‘new normal’ post COVID came with its own set of challenges.

Importance Of Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes, Water Against The Covid-19 Pandemic

The ongoing Coronavirus (COVIOD-19) pandemic is still affecting many nations, including Sri Lanka. The rapid vaccination shows some progress in a few countries, but there is a growing fear that there will be a new virus variant due to fast mutations. Currently, there are six variants in circulation in Sri Lanka.

Ravi Wijeratne Announces Mandatory Offer On SMB Leasing

Rank Holdings fame Ravi Wijeratne yesterday announced a mandatory offer to acquire the remaining shares of SMB Leasing, after increasing his stake in the company over the 30 percent threshold, following a right issue.

SL Offers Quarantine-Free Entry For Fully-Vaccinated Tourists

Two weeks prior to arrival date travellers are expected to receive both vaccine doses for COVID-19. Still need to spend 24 hours at a Safe and Secure (Tier 1) hotel until a negative on-arrival PCR result produced

We will mobilise people from every nook and corner to launch street battles - Sajith

SJB is committed to safeguard the rights of the people. Mr. Premadasa said his party will launch street battles to win the demands of the people

Wannila Aththo's writ petition to be heard on September 8

Uruwarige Wannila Aththo and the Center for Environmental Justice filed this petition seeking an interim order, staying the validity of approvals granted to Mahaweli Authority

It was held entirely according to the law - Minister Keheliya Rambukwella

Recent discussion with lawyers regarding top TV station. We did not discuss this with the underworld but with lawyers who are conversant with the problem. The government has a right to act if anyone uses frequencies in a manner detrimental to the interests of the people

Restrictions Should Not Go Beyond Legitimate Protection Of Public Health: Hanaa Singer

Right of assembly includes the right to hold peaceful demonstrations. It helps exercise other rights; freedom of expression and influence public policies

Hill Country Reservoirs Reach Spill Level

People living in low lying areas of the dam advised to be cautious of possible flood threat

PLANETARY COMBINATIONS THAT FORESHADOW ILL FOR THE NATIVE

Congenital defects and deformities. Diseased organs. Being condemned to perpetual misery or a solitary life

LAMBDA VARIANT CASES COULD BE FOUND AT ANY TIME

THE MOST DANGEROUS VIRUS AT PRESENT IS DELTA, NOT LAMBDA. HEALTH AUTHORITIES ARE ON HIGH ALERT ON THE MATTER. STRICT ADHERENCE TO HEALTH RULES CAN PROTECT US FROM ANY VARIANT OF COVID-19

Navin to form common opposition alliance

SAYS SUCH AN ALLIANCE IS A MUST TO DEFEAT THE PRESENT GOVT

Federer Crashes Out At Wimbledon To Cast Doubt On Future

Roger Federer crashed out of Wimbledon in the quarter-finals at the hands of Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz yesterday, potentially bringing down the curtain on the Swiss legend’s All England Club career.

No More Isolation For Double-Jabbed In UK

People in England who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will no longer have to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of someone who has the virus from August 16, the government has said.

Israel's Govt Fails To Renew Disputed Citizenship Law

Israel’s parliament failed on Tuesday to renew a disputed law that bars granting citizenship or residency to Palestinians from the occupied West Bank or Gaza who are married to Israeli citizens, dealing a setback to the new coalition government.

Tajikistan Mobilizes 20,000 Reservists To Border With Afghanistan

The Central Asian republic of Tajikistan is mobilizing 20,000 reservists to protect its more than 900-kilometre-long border with Afghanistan.

Barty takes another ‘stepping stone' to fulfilling Wimbledon dream

World number one Ashleigh Barty reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time on Monday beating French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic 7-5, 6-3.

Air Force promotes Olympic-bound judoka Dharmawardena

Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana has decided to promote Olympic-bound judoka Chamara Nuwan Dharmawardena from the rank of Corporal to Sergeant.

Advocata's Sathya Karunarathne Wins Asia Think-Tank Shark Tank Competition

Sathya Karunarathne, Research Analyst from Colombo-based independent policy think-tank Advocate Institute has won the coveted Asia Think-Tank Shark Tank competition for the proposal to expand their work on economic freedom for women, specifically on women’s property rights in Sri Lanka.