PHIs at Cinnamon Lakeside over customer complaint (Video)

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1 year ago

January 3, 2024

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Public Health Inspectors had gone to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel in Colombo after a customer at ‘The Dining Room’ restaurant had complained about a seasoning unfit for consumption.

‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ learns that a couple made a reservation at the hotel’s restaurant to dine with their two children. One of them had added ‘pepper’ to season a bowl of soup.

However, the seasoning had smelled off and upon complaining, the head chef and manager had debated that it is not possible.

However, the staff had taken away the soup and a lime juice had been served to the table, on the house.

Regardless, the customer had informed of this to the Fort PHI office. Subsequently, PHIs arriving at the venue had taken samples of the soup for testing.

COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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8 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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8 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.