Sri Lankan health minister tests positive for Covid-19 after endorsing sorcery

Agence France Presse 01/23/2021

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s health minister, who publicly endorsed sorcery and magic potions to stop surging coronavirus infections in the island, has tested positive and will self-isolate, officials said Saturday. Pavithra Wanniarachchi had publicly consumed…

PH Volcanoes to compete in Cebu 10s Int’l Rugby Festival

John Carlo A. Villaruel 10/31/2017

  AFTER bagging the Plate Division trophy in the recently concluded Asian Games in Colombo, the Philippine Volcanoes national rugby team will look to continue its winning momentum as they compete in the Cebu 10s International Rugby…

Up, up and away on a holiday with SilkAir

Tricia Rodrigo 08/15/2017

Looking for a possible destination to spend a well-deserved vacation? Fret not because SilkAir is here to help you achieve your dream vacation. As the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, SilkAir is a full-service premium carrier offering…

Sri Lanka garbage dump collapse kills 11

04/15/2017

COLOMBO — The death toll from a collapsed garbage mountain in Sri Lanka’s capital rose to 11 Saturday, officials said, with the disaster destroying 145 homes. Colombo National Hospital spokesperson Pushpa Soysa said two boys and two…

Top 15 finish for Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2016: Jennifer Hammond

Apple Ta-as 10/18/2016

BINIBINING Pilipinas Intercontinental Jennifer Hammond landed in the top 15 of Miss Intercontinental 2016 during the coronation night held at Colombo, Sri Lanka last Sunday. Although Jennifer fell short in winning the crown, Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Incorporated…

Death toll from Sri Lanka floods rises to 92

05/24/2016

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The death toll from landslides and floods in Sri Lanka as a result of week-long heavy storms has risen to 92, officials said Sunday. Soldiers searching for victims of landslides that buried three…

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