Georgia, a state that shocked the nation in November when its voters chose President-elect Joe Biden, the first Democratic presidential candidate to win there in over two decades, has done it again. This time, a majority of Georgians supported two new Democratic US Senators Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock in a runoff vote this week. The Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff
Biyagama Police arrested three suspects over a counterfeit currency racket, yesterday. Fourteen fake Rs.1,000 notes and Rs.33, 250 more in cash was initially seized during the raid and, following interrogations, five more Rs.1,000 notes and another Rs.11, 860 in cash was seized. Police also seized a scanner and a three-wheeler which were used by the suspects from the Homagama
Christmas is being celebrated this year on a low key in keeping with the prevailing health guidelines. Here an elderly couple taking a nativity stable for their Christmas decorations. (Picture by Sulochana Gamage)
Economic activity has seen a 1.5% growth in the third quarter of 2020 with the normalisation of business activities and return to new-normality, after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Census and Statistics Department (DCS) said yesterday. Releasing the National Accounts Estimates of Sri Lanka for the third quarter, the DCS said this favourable condition affected on
The Health Ministry yesterday issued a set of guidelines on how to maintain the country’s economic centres. Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi yesterday stressed that the economic centers in the country should be maintained in accordance with health guidelines.