European Union with EUR 22 million grant to Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU) said that it was granting a Euro 22 million to tackle the outbreak of the coronavirusContinue Reading
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#Wuhan ends lockdown 11 weeks after it was epicentre of crisis
After 76 days sealed off from the world, the central Chinese city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus pandemic began, hasContinue Reading
UAE embassy condemns ‘manipulation’ in #SriLanka media related to Sharjah directive
UAE embassy in SriLanka has issued a statement condemning deliberate manipulation in local media websites regarding a directive by RulerContinue Reading
Amnesty Intl appeals to Sri Lanka gov to respect final rites of minorities amid COVID19 deaths
Amnesty International has appealed to the Sri Lanka’s authorities to respect the right of religious minorities to carry out theContinue Reading
COVID-19 cases in Singapore reach 313 with record 47 new infections, 33 imported
Singapore on Wednesday (Mar 18) reported 47 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total in the country to 313. This isContinue Reading
China eases curbs as coronavirus infections retreat, imported cases tick up
More places in China lowered emergency response levels to the coronavirus epidemic and relaxed travel restrictions a day after PresidentContinue Reading
#Coronavirus claims 1000 plus deaths, daily high of 103 in Hubei
LATEST|#Coronavirus|Feb 10: •42,500 plus confirmed cases in #China •Deaths now have surpassed 1000,now at 1,016 •Daily high 103 deaths inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka economy recovering after April 19 terrorist attacks, GDP growth projected at 3.7% for 2020-IMF
The economy is recovering from the terrorist attacks last April, with GDP growth projected at 3.7 percent in 2020. AmbitiousContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines adds new cities in U.S. and Europe through Qatar Airways codeshare
SriLankan Airlines is strengthening its presence in the U.S. and European markets through the expansion of its existing codeshare agreementContinue Reading
China coronavirus: Death toll rises as disease spreads
Health officials in China say a coronavirus has killed 15 more people in the province of Hubei, where the outbreakContinue Reading
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