Due to the decision taken by the President to raid rice mills which are hoarding stocks, a conspiracy to create a food shortage in the country was foiled, Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardana told the media yesterday (09). He went on to say how suppliers had not participated in the call for tenders by Sathosa, which in turn created a situation where there was a lack of rice and other essential foods at Sathosa outlets. Gunawardana praised President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for foiling this conspiracy by understanding the plans of traders and appointing the Essential Services Commissioner to attend to this matter. He also reassured the public that such disruptions on the supply of essential food will not take place any longer.

By Ed Elliot, Press AssociationPublished: 14:36 EDT, 9 September 2021 | Updated: 14:55 EDT, 9 September 2021Five-time Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds has confirmed her retirement from swimming. The 26-year-old announced last week that she expected Tokyo 2020 to be her fourth and final Paralympic Games. Ellie Simmonds has confirmed her retirement from swimming following the Tokyo ParalympicsThe 26-year-old (C), who was a flagbearer at the opening ceremony, says it is time to step away'Being a Paralympian has changed my life. She claimed gold again at Rio 2016 but failed to make the podium in Tokyo. 'I love swimming and I'll still be found in the pool, but now I'll be able to do it without the 04:30 alarm.'

While Microsoft has hosted plenty game showcases in 2021, Sony has been comparatively quiet about what’s coming to the PS5 in 2022. As for what we won’t see, Sony says the new PSVR hardware made for PS5 won’t be in the stream. When does the PlayStation game showcase start? Where can I watch the PlayStation game showcase? Sometimes, the Twitch stream can be a few seconds ahead, so keep that in mind.

September 9, 2021 07:24 pmThe Director-General of Health Services has confirmed another 175 coronavirus-related deaths for September 08 (yesterday), increasing the official death toll in the country to 10,864. According to the figures reported by the Department of Government Information today (09)the victims include 96 males and 79 females while only one are below the age of 30. Thirty-five of the Covid-19 deaths are individuals between the ages of 30-59, and the remaining 139 are persons aged 60 and above.

vivo introduced the X70 series today in China, and the lineup consists of three phones - vivo X70, vivo X70 Pro, and vivo X70 Pro+. The saying “if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it” was implemented by vivo in the display department, and both the vivo X70 and vivo X70 Pro come with a 6.56” AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate that is also found on their predeccessors - vivo X60 and vivo X60 Pro. The same goes for the chipset on the X70 Pro which retains the Exynos 1080, while the vivo X70 now comes with a Dimensity 1200 by Mediatek. vivo X70The vivo X70 and vivo X70 Pro are already listed on the company website. We should hear more about the vivo X70 and vivo X70 Pro's international availability tomorrow.

Twitter is testing emoji reactions for tweets that go beyond a simple “Like,” the company announced today. Image: TwitterEmoji reactions have been available for years on other services like Facebook, as well as on Twitter itself within direct messages. But what’s interesting about Twitter’s emoji choices for its latest test is that none of them are especially negative. There’s no “Angry face” like you’ll find on Facebook, or “Thumbs down” like in Twitter’s direct message emoji reactions. Twitter explains that it decided against choosing these negative emoji because people it surveyed said “they were concerned about receiving negative reactions to some of their thoughts.” A valid concern given how toxic many conversations on Twitter can be.

The League of Legends World Championship, the concluding tournament that brings together the best teams from across the world, will take place in Reykjavík, Iceland at the Laugardalshöll indoor sporting arena. Riot Games revealed the news today, following the August announcement that the event would be moved from China to Europe. Reykjavík was also this year’s location for League’s other big international tournament, the Mid-Season Invitational, which took place in May. “While maintaining our focus on ensuring the health and safety of everyone involved in hosting, producing, and competing at the event, Worlds 2021 will not host a live audience. The early play-in stage will take place from October 5-9th, followed by the group stage from October 11-18th.

The long-awaited trailer for the fourth Matrix installment is finally here alongside the film’s official title: The Matrix: Resurrections. The trailer for Resurrections was first previewed at a CinemaCon presentation from Warner Bros. Pictures on Tuesday, August 24th, in Las Vegas before being released to the public today. The trailer features clips of Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), and Neil Patrick Harris playing the role of Neo’s therapist. We’re also left to ponder what’s real and what’s simulated along a shifting timeline in true Matrix fashion. The Matrix: Resurrections is written and directed by Lana Wachowski, who co-directed and co-wrote the first three Matrix films with her sister Lilly Wachowski.

Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris has sought greater economic cooperation with Iran, including enhanced bilateral trade, investment and the possibilities of cooperation in new sectors, such as tourism and energy. The Minister made this request when the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hashem Ashjazadeh called on him at the Foreign Ministry on Wednesday (08). In his opening remarks, Foreign Minister Peiris highlighted the long-standing friendly relations between Sri Lanka and Iran which have a proud legacy of two ancient and great civilizations. Ambassador Ashjazadeh extended his warm felicitations to Minister Peiris on his appointment as the Foreign Minister and assured the firm commitment and support of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the expansion of bilateral cooperation with the Government of Sri Lanka.

Rejected: Shares in EasyJet have fallen sharply today after the airline revealed it had rejected a takeover bidEasyJet said in a statement: 'The board recently received an unsolicited preliminary takeover approach. In a bid to ramp up its recovery, EasyJet has confirmed that it is seeking to raise around £1.2billion from shareholders via a rights issue. EasyJet said it would use the rights issue to bolster its balance sheet and take advantage of growth opportunities that arise from the expected recovery in Europe's aviation market over the coming years. EasyJet is the latest recipient of a takeover bid, although the suitor has already been fought off. The rights issue is underwritten by BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, Santander and Societe Generale.

September 9, 2021 by Ruwani Fonseka No CommentsDrug Lord Chaminda Thabrew alias Bob Marley has been arrested in Elpitiya today, the Narcotics Bureau has confirmed. Earlier yesterday, Sri Lanka Police had released a statement requesting the general public for assistance in locating the notorious drug lord.

(News 1st): Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani denies reports of fleeing the country with about $169m (£123m) in a recent video, in which he apologizes to the people of Afghanistan. “Leaving Kabul was the most difficult decision of my life,” he said, adding that he was sorry he “could not make it end differently”. Ghani abruptly left Afghanistan as Taliban militants advanced on the capital on 15 August. He further stated that he had devoted 20 years to helping Afghanistan become a “democratic, prosperous and sovereign state”. Ghani added that he had “deep and profound regret that my own chapter ended in similar tragedy to my predecessors”.

COLOMBO (News 1st): A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a drug dealer and organized criminal gang member Amila Prarasanga Hettihewa alias Sunshine Sudda. The Police said that the suspect has been identified as a resident of Walana, Weligama and currently functions as an office assistant in an institution in Matara. Amila Prasanga Hettihewa alias Sunshine Sudda was shot dead inside his vehicle in the Warakapitiya area in Kotawila on 03 September.

Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android AuthorityTL;DR Xiaomi has announced a new, longer Android update policy. The new policy will only affect the Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro, at least for now. Xiaomi is set to introduce a new Android update policy alongside its forthcoming 11T series. The move also puts Xiaomi at par with Samsung’s Android upgrade commitment, which allows its newer devices four years of security updates with three major Android upgrades. More reading: Dear OEMs — Your Android update policy should have nothing to do with PR What about older Xiaomi phones?

In simple terms, green parts refer to used car parts that are still fit to use, and they are usually taken from insurance write-offs where components have not been damaged. The online marketplace told This is Money it believes using green parts can also help save motorists money. Sales of green parts, it claims, have risen by 24 per cent year-on-year in the first seven months of this year. 'The use of green parts is increasing within the industry as motorists are becoming more aware of the benefits of using sustainable options', eBay UK said. The online marketplace said it was also working with whocanfixmycar to provide access to green parts to over 8,000 garages across the country.