[ad_1] Sri Lanka announced a 10-day lockdown starting on Aug. 20 night to curb the spread of the coronavirus, as surging infections and deaths overwhelm the island’s health system, Report informs referring to Reuters. The Indian Ocean nation recorded its highest single-day death toll of 187 and 3,793 cases on Aug. 18. “Nationwide Lockdown in… Continue reading Sri Lanka announces 10-day lockdown
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World’s largest star sapphire discovered in Sri Lanka
[ad_1] Sri Lankan authorities say the world’s largest star sapphire cluster has been found in a backyard – by accident, Report informs via BBC. A gem trader said the stone was found by workmen digging a well in his home in the gem-rich Ratnapura area. Experts say the stone, which is pale blue in color,… Continue reading World’s largest star sapphire discovered in Sri Lanka