July 4, 2021 03:30 pmAs many as 1,323 more novel coronavirus patients were discharged from medical care within the last 24 hours as they have recovered from the infection, the Ministry of Health said on Sunday (July 04). This brings the total number of recoveries from COVID-19 in the country to 233,317. According to official data, Sri Lanka has so far reported 264,057 positive cases of COVID-19, however, 27,549 of them are still being treated at designated hospitals and treatment centres. The death toll from the outbreak of the pandemic meanwhile stands at 3,191.

July 04, 2021 09:56 UTC

Fans have dubbed the knitted polka dot navy blue tie the manager, 50, has been spotted wearing on the touchline 'the new waistcoat' - referencing Southgate's attire at the 2018 World Cup which saw the team do well and sales of the smart garment soar. @michaelhogan added: 'Southgate’s knitted polka dot tie is the new waistcoat #ENGUKR'Others simply admired Southgate's style. @H3Oplus wrote: 'Love Southgate's tie'. Although it's unclear where exactly Southgate's tie is from - plenty of designer and high street stores have similar versions including Bronci & Bo, Huntsman Savile Row, J. The Huntsman Savile Row, which looks remarkably similar to the one worn by the England manager, retails at £140.

July 04, 2021 09:11 UTC

While the regulator does not name InvestXE directly, the alert goes on to warn the public to be wary of trading frauds. Last week, the Financial Conduct Authority banned cryptocurrency specialist Binance Group from carrying out any regulated business in the UK. He ended up looking at the InvestXE website and left his name and phone number to get further information. The next day, he was contacted by an InvestXE trader calling himself Joseph who asked whether he wanted to start trading – the answer was 'yes'. Initially, he invested a small amount (£200), but then proceeded to deposit larger amounts as Joseph, trading on his behalf, won over his trust by seemingly making some serious profits.

July 04, 2021 09:00 UTC

Auckland's exclusive Saint Kentigern Boys' Presbyterian College has produced many star athletes over the years, but none quite as divisive as Laurel Hubbard. He captained the private all boys' school's weightlifting team in 1994 - the year he graduated - and came first in the 99kg over 16s Junior National Championships. Laurel Hubbard (pictured before her transition) will become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics'He just never really spoke to us, and we never spoke to him either,' another Saint Kentigern alumni said. Since transitioning to Laurel, Hubbard has maintained that she wants privacy and rarely gives media interviews. Since transitioning to Laurel, Hubbard has maintained that she wants privacy and rarely gives media interviews.

July 04, 2021 09:00 UTC

By Simon Peach, Pa Chief Football WriterPublished: 04:47 EDT, 4 July 2021 | Updated: 04:47 EDT, 4 July 2021Mason Mount says Denmark are coming into 'the lion's den' as England head back to a rocking Wembley for Wednesday's mouth-watering Euro 2020 semi-final. 'It is unbelievable to play at Wembley and all our group games and the Germany game were special, special games to be involved in,' Mount said. 'I was on the bench and now it is a semi-final at Wembley and hopefully we can get to the final. 'You are in the lion's den and you have to come and perform. 'What a performance, there's a lot of positives from the game, there's stuff we can look at but it's a special game but now we will look to the next one.'

July 04, 2021 08:48 UTC





July 4, 2021 01:49 pmThe Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for torrential rains and gusty winds in the south-western parts of the country. Accordingly, heavy showers or thundershowers above 100mm can be expected particularly in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today (July 04). The Meteorology Department has urged the public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by strong winds associated with thundershowers and lightning.

July 04, 2021 08:15 UTC

Theodore Roosevelt (TR) is unquestionably one of history’s most interesting characters. Herein I have chosen to elaborate on ten heartbreaking episodes in TR’s life. Roosevelt quickly became disenchanted with his protégée, who was not the man TR thought he was. 5 His Son Kermit Committed SuicideTR’s second son Kermit, like his brothers, served with distinction during World War I. TR told the Brazilian leader of the expedition that the murderer must be tracked and killed for the crime.

July 04, 2021 08:03 UTC

Tina O'Neill and her partner Ken Fuller took refuge Thursday afternoon after the huge animal burst through a field fence and onto the road. Visibly angry - he then proceeded to roam around the country lane, bellowing and snacking on the verge. Posting pictures of the raging bull on social media, Tina, 44, said: 'When you get trapped in the car because this beast has escaped from the field.' Luckily the farmer was alerted and arrived to put the huge bovine back in his field near the village of Castle Eaton, just north of Swindon. So we sat for about 20/30 minutes to wait for the farmer to come rescue us and put him back in the field.

July 04, 2021 07:52 UTC

Under the directives and guidelines given by Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva, Sri Lanka Army has launched a house construction project for the less fortunate in Kilinochchi. Accordingly, the Army stated that at present, six houses are under construction in view of uplifting the living standards of the most-affected sections of the society while promoting reconciliation. General Officer Commanding, 66 Division Maj. Gen. Ajith Dissanayake closely supervises the project. Further, the Army stated that 20 Sri Lanka Light Infantry, 24 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, 11 Gajaba Regiment, 20 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, 5 Mechanized Infantry Regiment and 2 Sri Lanka National Guard troops have been involved in the project with the sponsorship of philanthropists and donors.

July 04, 2021 07:18 UTC

The Emirates has decided to suspend the carriage of passengers from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan until the 15th of July, in line with the directives from the government of United Arab Emirates (UAE). In addition, the passengers who have connected through Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in the last 14 days will not be accepted to travel from any other point to the UAE, Dubai’s flagship carrier said in a statement published on its website. However, UAE Nationals, holders of UAE Golden Visas and members of diplomatic missions who comply with updated COVID‑19 protocols are exempt and may be accepted for travel. “Emirates regrets any inconvenience caused,” the statement read further.

July 04, 2021 07:02 UTC

Toni Kroos revealed his plans to end his illustrious playing career at LaLiga giants, Real MadridKroos is eager to win more trophies with Los Blancos before hanging up his boots. 'I will decide whether I will renew for a season or two, that is still open for discussion, but I am completely sure that I will retire at Real Madrid.' It had been clear to me for a long time that I would not be available for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 'Mainly because I want to focus fully on my goals with Real Madrid for the next few years. In addition, Kroos says he feels more appreciation by the Bernabeu fans than that of the German national team.

July 04, 2021 06:00 UTC

A Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying troops crashed in a southern province Sunday after missing the runway and at least 40 people on board were rescued from the burning wreckage, the military chief said. The plane was transporting troops from southern Cagayan de Oro city, Sobejana said. Government forces have been battling Abu Sayyaf militants in the predominantly Muslim province of Sulu for decades. The airport in Sulu’s main town of Jolo is located a few kilometers (miles) from a mountainous area where troops have battled the Abu Sayyaf. The United States and the Philippines have separately blacklisted the Abu Sayyaf as a terrorist organization for bombings, ransom kidnappings and beheadings.

July 04, 2021 05:48 UTC

Jehan Abeyratne, aged 11, is a self-taught musician specialising in guitar, a songwriter and also a published author. I lived in Dubai for seven years and I went to school in Dubai until the fourth grade. Firstly my father helped me learn one chord and he let me play it until I could play it properly. They were happy as some of them were really able to master it and were even able to play songs. Also, if you are interested in learning to play the guitar you can contact me on 0771148038 and I can help you with that.

July 04, 2021 04:52 UTC

The cybercrimes unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested the owner of the website in which an advertisement was published for the procuration and sexual exploitation of a 15-year-old girl. In the meantime, the finance manager of the relevant website has also been taken into custody by the law enforcement authorities. According to the police, a total of 28 suspects are currently under arrest over the said sex-trafficking ring. The incident first came to light during an investigation into a person arrested in Mount Lavinia on June 07. Investigations are under way in search of 16 other suspects who are linked to the crime, the police said further.

July 04, 2021 04:30 UTC

The simple question was posed by Ophelie Jacobson, a reporter with Campus Reform, a conservative news website just ahead of the July Fourth holiday. Jacobson walked around the wealthy suburb of Georgetown which is also home to the liberal Georgetown University. 'I wouldn't say I'm as proud as I was, but there is still a little bit of country pride,' another female student added with a glimmer of hope. An African-American student said that being a black person meant she 'experienced a lot of oppression that comes with that.' But when asked if there was a more welcoming country than the U.S., she was unable to provide an answer.

July 04, 2021 03:56 UTC