Daily Covid death toll crosses the 100 mark

Biden?s order to restrict US investments in China’s tech sector opens new opportunities for India

By a Special Correspondent In a significant move aimed at safeguarding national security and curtailing the potential advancement of China’s military capabilities, US President Joe Biden has taken action by signing an executive order that imposes limitations on new US investments in China. The order targets specific sectors, most notably sensitive technologies like computer chips, and mandates government notification for other technology sectors. The much-anticipated order grants authority to

13 Aug, 2023

Consumers advised to use water sparingly

Consumers have been advised to use water sparingly as water levels at reservoirs have begun to drop. The National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWS&DB) said that consumers living in areas with a higher elevation, will need to be supplied water using low pressure. There has been little to no rain in most parts of Sri Lanka these days resulting in a drop in water levels. (Colombo Gazette)

25 Jan, 2022

Tusker harassed and provoked in Yala?

By Easwaran Rutnam? A tusker was harassed by safari jeep operators in Yala yesterday when the animal came face-to-face with some vehicles along its path.? The jeeps had been travelling with a number of local and foreign tourists when the elephant was seen along the route. The drivers began to toot their horns as the elephant approached instead of trying to let is pass, as is usually done. A video taken by one passenger showed a number of jeeps blocking the path of the elephant and paving the

25 Jan, 2022