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Heavy rain threatens parts of Sri Lanka

Heavy rain is threatening to create havoc in parts of Sri Lanka over a 24-hour period from 6am today. The Department of Meteorology said that over 100mm of rain is expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara Districts during this period. Heavy rain is also expected in the Hambantota District. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa Districts after 2.00 p.m. Fairly strong gusty winds u

26 Aug, 2021

Only fully vaccinated mobile vendors allowed during curfew

Only fully vaccinated mobile vendors are allowed to operate during the curfew in the Colombo District, Colombo District Secretary Pradeep Yasarathna said. Speaking during an online discussion today, Yasarathna said that action will be taken against mobile vendors who are not fully vaccinated if they operate during the curfew. He said that 12,294 mobile vendors have been registered to operate in the Colombo District. Yasarathna said that the mobile vendors are registered to operate along 2354

25 Aug, 2021

Theft Pays: China Could Not Have Built the J-20 Fighter Without America

While the dragon may be a symbol of China, its actual Mighty Dragon appears to be born of western innovation! by Peter Suciu Here’s What You Need to Remember: It would be a tremendous coincidence that the J-20?s development began in earnest only after the F-22 was unveiled, yet some of the technology on the Chinese fighter has been described as looking ?awfully similar? to systems on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. There is an old saying, ?good artists borrow, great

25 Aug, 2021