Seven more coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka

PUCSL approves continuation of extended power cuts

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the continuation of extended power cuts tomorrow (Monday). According to the PUCSL, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) had requested approval for power cuts to be enforced in some areas lasting 5 hours and 15 minutes. The PUCSL said it has approved power cuts for 5 hours and 15 minutes in areas which fall under groups P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W. The PUCSL said that the power cut in these areas will be for 2 hours and 45 minutes betw

27 Feb, 2022

Third Flight Bringing 240 Indians From Ukraine Lands In Delhi

A third evacuation flight carrying 240 Indians who were stranded in Ukraine arrived in Delhi from Budapest this morning. The flight arrived a few hours after Air India’s second evacuation flight from Romanian capital Bucharest carrying 250 Indian nationals landed at Delhi airport, government officials said. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia welcomed the evacuees at the airport by handing out roses to them. India on Saturday began the evacuation of its stranded citizens amid the Russi

27 Feb, 2022

India emerged as winner in COVID management, showcased rise of human spirit: AIIMS expert

Highlighting the nation’s fight against COVID and efforts to become self-reliant in vaccination, Dr Padma Srivastava, Head, Department of Neurology and Neurosciences Centre, AIIMS on Wednesday said India has emerged as a winner in COVID management and showcased the rise of the human spirit. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday organized a live online session on the topic “Importance of Vaccination and COVID management” with Dr Padma Srivastava. The issues related to COVID man

27 Feb, 2022