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First coronavirus case detected in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Jan.27 (newsin.asia) – A Chinese national, in her early 40’s who recently arrived in Sri Lanka from the Hubei Province has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the Health Promotion Bureau said. This is the first case to be detected in the island country. The patient has been admitted to the National Infectious Disease Hospital and is being treated…
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Around South Asia
China extends holiday, businesses shut as virus toll rises to 81
Shanghai, Jan 27 (Reuters) – The death toll from a coronavirus…
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China
Sri Lanka untouched by coronavirus thus far. All four suspected cases cleared
Those Lankans in China who want to come back could…
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China
Lanka seeks permission for Sri Lankan Airlines to land in Wuhan to repatriate Lankans
It is estimated that presently approximately 860 students remain in…
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Around The World
Coronavirus can spread before symptoms show, China warns as death toll rises
26 Jan, (Joshua Berlinger, Brett McKeehan and Tara John, CNN) -…
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China
Swift steps to evacuate Lankans from two Chinese provinces: First batch to arrive in 48 hours
Sri Lanka’s Medical Research Institute has the equipment and expertise…
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China
Sri Lanka to bring home 150 students from China amidst coronavirus outbreak
Colombo, Jan.25 (newsin.asia) – The Sri Lankan President’s office, on…
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China
In Sri Lanka, a Lankan and a Chinese suspected to have coronavirus infection
The Lankan student and the Chinese tourist had arrived from…
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Around The World
Wuhan coronavirus now reported globally. Bid to have a tested vaccine by year end
Snakes and rats carried the virus and now humans do.
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China
China orders ‘unprecedented’ lockdown of two cities at virus epicenter
Beijing, Jan 23 (Reuters) – China put on lockdown on…
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China
Explained: What is 2019-novel coronavirus outbreak in China and why it’s a health crisis
Jan 23 (IndiaToday) – The outbreak of a new ‘mysterious’…
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Development news
Outgoing envoy Sandhu tells Lankans that India has no need to devour the Lankan market
India is going to be a US$ 5 trillion economy and Lanka should be part of that growth story, he urged.
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Myanmar’s dilemma: to look East or West?
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Sri Lanka suspends ‘on arrival’ visas for Chinese tourists after coronavirus detected
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Poor air quality looms in Colombo, vulnerable people warned
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Nadal rides out Kyrgios challenge to reach quarter-finals
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Jeff Bezos hosted an extravagant after-party for a secret club whose members wear gold medals, and it was attended by Ivanka Trump and Bill Gates
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Beyonce Sold Out Her New Ivy Park Collection With Adidas in a Weekend. Here Are the Marketing Strategies She Used
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Anthem issues stem from post-colonial difficulties in “nation building”
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“2019 was a momentous year for India–Sri Lanka relationship”, says outgoing Indian envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu
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Foreign Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka
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Kobe Bryant: Basketball legend dies in helicopter crash
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Lankans, Vajira Chitrasena and the Late Prof.Indra Dassanayake, get India’s Padma Shri award
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Thrilling concert heralds India’s 71 st. Republic Day celebrations in Colombo
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Common roots of kite flying festivals across South Asia
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Pakistan naval chief in Sri Lanka following Indian naval chief’s visit in December last
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How orange trees help keep marauding elephants away
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Using bee’s honey to cure dengue and other illnesses
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More evictions are feared as India’s Citizenship law is enforced
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75% chance of Pakistan’s exiting global terror “Grey List”: Reports
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International Court asks Myanmar to stop genocidal attacks on Rohingyas and report on the condition in four months
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Rafael Nadal meets Australian Open ballgirl’s family in another sweet gesture
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Sri Lanka’s former ruling party likely to split for parliamentary polls
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Foreign Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka
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Pakistani metropolis uses dung to power public transport buses
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Modi’s tips to school students on exams
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ICC reveals names of all 6 host cities for 2021 Women’s World Cup
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Sabyasachi Mukherjee x H&M is the designer collaboration you need to watch out for this year
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