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Resolution on Sri Lanka passed at UNHRC

The resolution on Sri Lanka was adopted at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva today with 22 voting for, 11 against it and 14 abstentions. Resolution A/HRC/46/L.1 was presented to the Council by Julian Braithwaite, the UK representative to Geneva, on behalf of the Core Group on Sri Lanka. Several member States later expressed their views on the …

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COVID19: E-channeling system to get vaccines on prior appointment soon: Rosy

An e-channeling system would be introduced enabling the public to book time and date to get Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 in the Colombo Municipality area in the future, Mayoress of Colombo Rosy Senanayake said. She said steps are being taken in full swing to implement this operation. She made these remarks at an event held at the Colombo Municipal Council …

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People requested to display national flag

The Government has requested the public to display the National Flag from February 01 to 07 at all Residences, shops, government and private offices and vehicles in view of  the 73rd Independence Day celebrations. The State Ministry of National Security, Home affairs and Disaster Management has instructed all Heads of Government Institutions to light up all government buildings on February …

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Jupiter-Saturn great conjunction today

In a rare celestial event, Jupiter and Saturn, two of the solar system’s largest planets will be closest to each other on Monday, December 21, the first time in nearly 400 years. The union of Jupiter and Saturn is being termed as the ‘great conjunction’ as the planets will be just 0.1 degrees apart or about one-fifth the apparent width …

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Holy sites gear up to receive Hajj pilgrims

90% of Prophet’s Mosque western courtyard expansion complete, Part of the expansion of the western squares of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Wednesday. MAKKAH/MADINAH — The holy sites are gearing up to receive the Guests of God for the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, which is 20 days away. On a tour of the holy sites, Okaz/Saudi Gazette saw that all …

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