By Kumara WelgamaNo force in the country’s political arena was able to erase the name “Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga”. At present, the service rendered by her, and the need for a head of state like her, is increasingly felt when considering social, political, and economic aspects of the country. It is my belief that many who ask what Kumaratunga did are well aware of the role she played. As a result of all she did, our country was once again proudly elevated before the world as a democratic state. Also, SLFP, the political party of the common man of this country, is currently in a state of severe decline.

The Commons Speaker said this afternoon that he had 'directed senior officials to consider what implications there are for security arrangements' in Parliament after the Whitehall leak. Junior Cabinet Office minister Julia Lopez insisted that was not the case and her understanding was 'it was a CCTV camera and it was not a covert device'. It came as Cabinet ministers demanded their offices be urgently swept for secret cameras after the exit of Mr Hancock. He warned that such footage could be used to damage national security should it fall into the hands of 'unfriendly governments'. Lib Dem MP Jamie Stone said: ‘It occurs to me that the security camera, and I think we are accepting they are security cameras, must have been pretty covert, surely to goodness.'

MWC 2021 is here, sort of. Samsung is arguably the most high-profile attendee, and it’s holding a “Samsung Galaxy MWC Virtual Event” where we can expect some major news. A major software update like this needs hardware to go with it, and many people are expecting Samsung to reveal a Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch series. More coverage: The best Samsung smartwatches you can buyAside from new smartwatches and software, Samsung will also reveal its “latest security enhancements and innovations” at the event. Well, despite the foldable phones on the invite image, we aren’t expecting major news for this product category.

The newly enacted legislative framework for the Port City Colombo project will help raise non-debt foreign exchange inflows for Sri Lanka, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) W.D. Sri Lanka’s parliament on May 20 approved a bill to establish a service-oriented special economic zone in 269 hectares of land reclaimed from the ocean and annexed to the city of Colombo. In an official statement on Monday, Lakshman dismissed speculation over Sri Lanka’s ability to service its debt as “unwarranted” and “harmful”. Lakshman said Sri Lanka’s external debt has been brought down despite adverse conditions posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the CBSL was judiciously managing imports and foreign reserves.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Farmers across many areas in Sri Lanka for the second consecutive week protested against the shortage of fertilizer in the country. On Monday (27) protests took place in Diyathalawa, Sapugolla, Pahalakadurugama, Dambagolla, Bandarawela, and Nochchiyagama among other areas. ‘The farmer is now forced to protest in the streets because this government does not understand what the farmers are going through,’ said one farmer. Over the past two weeks, farmers have been lining up at agrarian centers across Sri Lanka to obtain fertilizer and in many instances, they are forced to turn back empty-handed due to low stocks. Farmers have claimed that if this situation continues, they will be forced to abandon their cultivations.

June 28, 2021 08:03 pmThe Director-General of Health Services has confirmed 41 more COVID-19 related fatalities that have occurred yesterday (June 27). The new development has pushed the official death toll due to the virus in Sri Lanka to 2,985. According to the data released by the Department of Government Information, the new victims confirmed today include 17 females and 24 males. Two of them are aged below 30 years, six victims are between 30-59 years and the remaining 33 are aged 60 and above.

By Jack Wright For MailonlinePublished: 09:02 EDT, 28 June 2021 | Updated: 09:53 EDT, 28 June 2021AdvertisementThis is the extraordinary moment a huge fireball exploded from under Elephant and Castle station today and sent onlookers dashing for cover as enormous plumes of black smoke envelope south London. Ten fire engines and 70 firefighters are tackling the blaze, London Fire Brigade said. Thameslink said all lines through Elephant and Castle are currently blocked due to the fire, with services between St Albans and Sutton and London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks affected. This is the extraordinary moment a huge fireball breaks out near Elephant and Castle station and sends onlookers dashing for cover as enormous plumes of black smoke enveloping south LondonLondon Fire Brigade received a report of a fire in a garage near Elephant and Castle station at 1.43pm and have sent 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters to tackle the blaze. 'To help keep you on the move, you can use your ticket on: London buses between London Blackfriars, Denmark Hill and Loughborough Junction, London Underground and Southeastern trains between London Victoria, Peckham Rye, Nunhead and London Bridge to Sevenoaks.'

To help you stay motivated, calm, and productive, here are 10 strategies you can implement. A simple routine can serve as a guideline for your day and help you stay busy and motivated. JournalingGratitude journaling or just writing in a journal about your feelings on a regular basis can really help you stay calm and happy. This will help you stay connected and happy, as well as calm you down when you’re having a rough day. Implement these practices to make your life easier and feel calm!

Clogard came forward to minimize the adverse impact caused during the Sri Paada pilgrimage season starting in April 2021 under the theme of River Roots Preservation (Jala Mula Rakimu Samanola Gira). Introducing one of the best substitutes for plastic bottles, the Clogard team went on to distribute clay bottles to pilgrims on their climb. It has been identified that pilgrims who climb Sri Paada face difficulties in finding safe drinking water along the route. All of these are integral aspects of Sri Lankan heritage and the very roots of Sri Lankan life. With these initiatives, the brand further enhanced its core values of Strong Bonds and Strong Roots.

Her Majesty, 95, was introduced to Scotland's national drink Irn Bru before being given a tour of AG Barr's factory in Cumbernauld, where the iconic soft drink is manufactured. Irn Bru is popular among Scots and wider afield and the soft drink - known for its catchy slogans - has entered folklore north of the border as the perfect hangover cure. William was intrigued when Colin Reilly, upstream manager, brought over a small jar containing the clear essence of Irn Bru - with the recipe a secret only known to three people. Irn Bru was launched in 1901 and has become a key brand in Scotland, rivalling whisky as the country's national tipple. Holyrood Week, also known as Royal Week, was cancelled last year because of the pandemic.

Next, add garlic, big onions, celery, mixed herbs, pumpkin, chicken stock, salt, mix well and cover the pot with a lid. Next, add Maggi organic coconut milk into the pumpkin soup and let it rest over the heat for a while and serve. Aunty D. is a full-time mom working a little magic in the kitchen whenever she’s got time on her hands. She brings to you easy and fast recipes with a twist of Sri Lankan spices and cooking techniques. Get Cooking!

“This milestone is an important moment for SLASSCOM,” remarked SLASSCOM Chairman Channa Manoharan. Commenting on the importance of the inter-chamber partnership, Managing Director at SimCentric Technologies Sri Lanka and SLASSCOM Board Director – Regional Forum Haridhu Abeygoonaratne highlighted that this was SLASSCOM’s first signing with a regional chamber. SLASSCOM Chairman Channa Manoharan and NCIT Chairman Thangarajah Thavaruban signed the MoU online and then preceded to discuss how the two bodies could collaborate. “This milestone is an important moment for SLASSCOM,” remarked SLASSCOM Chairman Channa Manoharan. SLASSCOM Chairman Channa Manoharan and NCIT Chairman Thangarajah Thavaruban signed the MoU online and then preceded to discuss how the two bodies could collaborate.

Arriving passengers from eight countries in the African continent have been banned from disembarking in Sri Lanka, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka stated today (28). Accordingly, passengers with a 14 day travel history including transit to Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe will not be allowed to enter the country. Themiya Abeywickrama, Director General and CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAA) stated that these restrictions will be in effect from 01 July to 31 July. He also noted that this decision was made following instructions received from the Ministry of Health, given the Covid-19 situation in those respective countries.

June 28, 2021 04:33 pmThe Ministry of Health says that another 2,251 patients who were being treated for COVID-19 have been discharged after completing their recovery. This increases the country’s coronavirus recoveries to 221,249. Sri Lanka has thus far confirmed a total of 258,618 positive cases of Covid-19 while 29,464 patients infected with the virus are currently under medical care. The death toll due to the virus currently stands at 2,944.

TL;DR Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform The new chipset is essentially a Snapdragon 888 with a clock speed improvement and faster AI capabilities. For us smartphone aficionados, the big news is the announcement of the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform. As the name suggests, the Snapdragon 888 Plus sits just above the current Snapdragon 888 flagship chip. Snapdragon 888 Plus – need to know There are really only two minor changes to the Snapdragon 888 Plus compared to the standard Snapdragon 888. As for actual products, Asus, Honor’s Magic3 series, Motorola, Vivo, and Xiaomi are lined up to launch Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus smartphones in the second half of 2021.