Oxford Uni Covid-19 vaccine highly effective, trial shows
The coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford is highly effective at stopping people from developing Covid-19 symptoms, BBC reported today citing a large trial. Read More »
Over 26,000 Afghan children deceased from wars and terrorist attacks since 2005: UN
The United Nations stated in a survey that 26,025 Afghan children have been killed in wars and terrorist attacks between 2005 and 2019. Read More »
US President-elect Biden to announce Cabinet picks Tuesday
US President-elect Joe Biden will announce his first Cabinet picks on Tuesday, CNN reported today quoting two key members of his transition team. Read More »
Parliamentary Council recommends appointment of C. D. Wickremarathne as IGP
Parliamentary Council recommends to appoint C. D. Wickremeratne as the Inspector General of Police (IGP).Read More »
The midwives of Sri Lanka: An important link in the chord of life
“It has little to do with propagation of hospitals or infrastructure and treatment provided at these hospitals, and more to do with the highly detailed holistic approach undertaken by this network,” Read More »
Six employees at Eheliyagoda Hirdaramani factory test positive, factory closed for disinfection
Issuing a statement, the Hirdaramani management officials stated that six employees of the Eheliyagoda Hirdaramani factory has tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday (21). Read More »
IUSF protests over cut-off marks for uni entry
The IUSF staged a protest at the designated protest site in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo demanding university admission for all undergraduate. Read More »