The Samagi Jana Balawegaya has decided to go to the constituencies of the ministers and MPs who worked to defeat the no-confidence motion against Minister Udaya Gammanpila and make them aware of their role in the defeat of the motion. The Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that steps will be taken to implement the awareness program from today (21) against the backdrop of increasing fuel prices and oppression of the people. Meanwhile, MP Rajitha Senaratne said that the government was able to defeat the no-confidence motion brought by the opposition under the guidance of Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa. MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said that the government had taken steps to bribe members of minority parties to defeat the no-confidence motion. However, despite the internal problems, the Opposition will not be given any opportunity to weaken the government in the current situation, said the Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, Sagara Kariyawasam.

July 21, 2021 03:33 UTC

By Raven Saunt For MailonlinePublished: 22:06 EDT, 20 July 2021 | Updated: 22:20 EDT, 20 July 2021Everton midfielder Fabian Delph has been wrongly named online as the Premier League footballer suspended by the club over alleged child sex offences. The confusion came after Everton said it had suspended one of its players pending a police investigation but did not name him. Last night a club source told The Sun: 'It's been extremely unfortunate for Fabian. Everton midfielder Fabian Delph was wrongly named online as the Premier League footballer suspended by the club over alleged child sex offencesIn a statement, Greater Manchester Police had previously said: 'Officers arrested a man on Friday, July 16 2021 on suspicion of child sex offences. News of the arrest has shocked the Premier League with the competition's next season set to start in under four week's time.

July 21, 2021 02:48 UTC

Stephanie Winston Wilkoff, author of 'Melania and Me,' told DailyMail.com, 'This is big news, I need time to process it.' 'Tom is so integral to everything in Trump’s universe that it could affect the Trump family in a very significant way.' Barrack was called by Trump, who requested that he help Kushner avoid bankruptcy on the $1.8 billion purchase of the tower, according to The New York Times. As chairman of the Presidential Inaugural Committee Barrack had hired Rick Gates - Paul Manafort's No. Former first lady Melania Trump's former aide Stephanie Winston Wolkoff - who later wrote a tell-all about the first lady - warned Trump associates and family members that the pricing could be a problem.

July 21, 2021 02:37 UTC

Let me stress that the June-July 1990 Kokavil battle was nothing but a debacle that caused a humiliating setback. The then Army Commander Lt. Gen. Hamilton Wanasinghe hadn’t been prepared to fight the battle hardened LTTE. Colonel H. R. Stephen, the then Coordinating Officer, based in Kilinochchi (Lt. Col. Stephen was killed on the morning of Aug.8, 1992, at Araly point, Kayts. North of Kilinochchi, troops were positioned at Elephant Pass, Jaffna Fort and Palaly. Saving Kilinochchi troopsIn spite of the much deteriorated situation at Kokavil, troops at Mankulam couldn’t intervene.

July 21, 2021 00:56 UTC

Uditha Chandrasena had the ability to clear hurdles with both legs, an advantage in 400 metres hurdles. No sooner he was recruited by the then athletics stronghold, Maris Stella, he came under the supervision of veteran jumping coach Philip Ranjith. There was no such attention paid to Uditha Chandrasena from Sri Gnanawasa MMV, Divulapitiya, who was placed second in the same event. But a rare opportunity came his way when Maris Stella conducted a workshop for young athletes. Uditha Chandrasena making one of his last appearances for Maris Stella.

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Let me stress that the June-July 1990 Kokavil battle was nothing but a debacle that caused a humiliating setback. The then Army Commander Lt. Gen. Hamilton Wanasinghe hadn’t been prepared to fight the battle hardened LTTE. Colonel H. R. Stephen, the then Coordinating Officer, based in Kilinochchi (Lt. Col. Stephen was killed on the morning of Aug.8, 1992, at Araly point, Kayts. North of Kilinochchi, troops were positioned at Elephant Pass, Jaffna Fort and Palaly. Saving Kilinochchi troopsIn spite of the much deteriorated situation at Kokavil, troops at Mankulam couldn’t intervene.

July 21, 2021 00:56 UTC

By Max Winters For MailonlinePublished: 18:55 EDT, 20 July 2021 | Updated: 18:55 EDT, 20 July 2021Ibrahima Konate has admitted his Liverpool debut was an 'unforgettable moment' in his career after making his first appearance for the Reds on Tuesday night. Konate played in Jurgen Klopp's second team, which also included Mohamed Salah, James Milner and Naby Keita, were held to a 1-1 draw by Stuttgart after Sadio Mane cancelled out Philipp Forster's opening goal. Ibrahima Konate has admitted his Liverpool debut on Tuesday was an 'unforgettable moment'The £36million summer signing from RB Leipzig played in the second of Liverpool's friendliesBut Konate, 22, delivered a composed performance alongside youngster Rhys Williams in defence and insisted he was 'very happy' with the team's performance. 'Just a little bit sad – very sad – because we didn't win. 'Now, I think it will be a new level with the fans because the fans were sad to not be here with us.

July 20, 2021 23:03 UTC

2020 was the year of negative emotions, according to GallupAround the world, people experienced stress, worry, and other negative feelings on a massive scale2020 was the year of negative emotions, according to new polling from Gallup. The research agency tracks sadness, worry, and other negative emotions with an annual 'Negative Experience Index' based on global polling. Gallup's Negative Experience Index poll includes surveys of almost 160,000 people in 115 countries, conducted in 2020 and 2021. The researchers noted that 2019 had already set a record, with a Negative Experience Index of 31 - and the world has been on a negative trajectory for a decade. Clifton recommended that national leaders measure and respond to their countries' emotional states, because negative emotions are 'devastating for societies.'

July 20, 2021 22:07 UTC

Enter a gala party in a Colombo star-grade hotel recently. It was a rousing birthday party of the popular ‘Golden Dotty’ and his invitees include two former world-cup winning legends of the super sport of the paradise island. Oya hora, oya hora! (You’re thief, you’re thief). “He won us the cup one glorious night and denied us the same cup on another inglorious night – fifteen years apart,” one sober guy was heard answering.

July 20, 2021 21:22 UTC

TL;DR Netflix has confirmed that it will include mobile games at no extra charge for subscribers. It’s not clear which games you’ll get, how you’ll get them, or how much they’ll cost. As The Verge noted, Netflix has confirmed in a shareholder letter that it will offer games to subscribers at “no additional cost,” starting with mobile titles. It only justified the move by arguing that the “time is right” to understand how Netflix subscribers appreciate games. A Netflix games offering would be something of a gamble.

July 20, 2021 21:11 UTC

July 21, 2021 by Revatha No CommentsElmo RodrigopulleOne of the most loved veterans among Sri Lanka’s sports journalists for over many decades, Elmo Rodrigopulle passed away yesterday (20) following a brief illness. He was the Associate Editor – Sports at the Sunday Observer at the time of his death. Elmo had captained St. Benedict’s College, Colombo cricket team before being a member of the Sri Lanka Board President’s XI. Elmo was also the Sports Editor of the Daily News for many years.

July 20, 2021 21:00 UTC

11 boxers will compete at the Tokyo Games next month following the success at the Paris qualifiers earlier this month, equaling the record set 37 years ago in Los Angeles. So, without further ado, let's meet the 11 Brits going for gold in Tokyo. Clarke is fortunate to be with us, let alone going for gold in Tokyo. McCormack is one of the most decorated and experienced boxers in the amateurs and has previously competed at an Olympic games, having fought at Rio in 2016. It was there competing for the Army Boxing team that Artingstall secured her assessment with GB Boxing after winning the 2018 England Boxing Elite National Championships featherweight title.

July 20, 2021 21:00 UTC

TL;DR Nothing has shared details of the Ear 1’s battery case. Nothing is continuing the deluge of OnePlus-style teases for its Ear 1 earbuds, this time for the battery case — and this time, there might be a few features that stand out. Read more: The best true wireless earbudsYou’ll also get wireless charging from the Ear 1 battery case, although Nothing didn’t say how long it would take to top up while cable-free. The preview highlights the Ear 1 battery case’s transparent design, but the earbuds themselves are conspicuously missing apart from their outlines. The Ear 1 is poised to offer value between its battery case, ANC and $99 price tag, but it’s not certain if the sound quality and overall feature set will hold up.

July 20, 2021 20:15 UTC

The Home Secretary and France's Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin confirmed they had signed an agreement to strengthen UK-French cooperation on illegal immigration in the Channel. It follows accusations of the French navy allowing small boats crowded with migrants to enter British waters rather than being returned to Calais. Home Secretary Priti Patel said: 'The British people have simply had enough of illegal migration and the exploitation of migrants by criminal gangs. With UK support last year, France doubled the number of officers deployed daily on French beaches, improved intelligence sharing and purchased more cutting-edge technology. This resulted in France preventing twice as many crossings so far this year than in the same period in 2020.

July 20, 2021 20:03 UTC

By doing this, I presented myself as someone who proactive and wanted the job, which is usually a good sign for a potential employee. I also made their jobs easier by reducing the time they needed to search for a qualified candidate. For small companies, that’s usually the founder or an executive, while at bigger companies, often a director or senior manager. If you reach out to a prospective boss requesting an informational interview, this is an opportunity to learn about the company, as well as what working there might be like. Then, if the interview goes well, ask if there are any other people at the company you should talk to.

July 20, 2021 19:52 UTC