World Vision has come forward to help 4,750 families of Wattala and Ja-Ela areas in Gampaha District who have been affected by multiple disasters, providing them LKR 14 million worth of dry rations. They stated that there are nearly 8,000 children in these families and 675 families headed by women. Gampaha district recorded the highest number of affected families with over 20,500 displaced. But whatever the disaster, World Vision has always been there to support. Kithsiri, the Additional District Secretary of Gampaha, said: “World Vision is very different from other organisations in that they work in coordination with the government authorities at different levels.

Later in the day Prime Minister Scott Morrison brought together state and territory leaders for a national cabinet meeting. Vaccination of aged care workers is expected to be made mandatory under a move endorsed by the national cabinet. Pictured: Staff are seen leaving Arcare Aged Care facility in Melbourne last monthIt is understood the leaders are expected to endorse mandatory vaccination for aged care workers. Despite aged care workers and residents being in the initial Phase 1a rollout, many are still not vaccinated. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said it would be appropriate for national cabinet to discuss further limiting passenger arrivals given breaches were leading to lockdowns.

Most of us are used to house flies and wasps, perhaps the widely recognisable ladybug beetle, but few are aware of just how distinct and strange insects can be. Evolved in incredible ways to ward off predators, source nourishment, and efficiently reproduce, there are myriads of examples we can look at. Not a unique mechanism, as strange as it is, skunks infamously resort to a similar defence and some other insects have such a mechanism as well. Scientists believe that this strange species mimics the bioluminescent click beetle, a poisonous insect. While they’re small and only live weeks, hopefully not due to this daring technique, they’re truly incredible insects.

Fans were also sharing memes asking each other not to watch the national team on television. “Don’t let them have the social media attention if they can’t perform for the national team. “I have been watching cricket matches since 1993 but I have never seen such a weak Sri Lankan cricket team,” sports reporter Manjula Basnayake said on Twitter. What we saw then in Southampton was NOT the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team! At least belatedly, not the old folks, but their own contemporaries in this high-tech age have came to understand the reality.

Jayasuriya tearing apart England bowling in the 1996 World CupIt is a very sad situation. We have not been prepared well enough to face the number-one team (in the T20I format) of the world in their country. I feel there should have been a better planning before the tour. Then they could have discussed the situations with the team and controlled things better. And if we don’t correct those things quickly, we will not be able to come out of this situation.

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June 28, 2021 11:34 amAuthorities have taken steps to increase the bus and train services from today (June 28). A total of 70 new trains will be in operation today, according to the Department of Railways. However, the Deputy General Manager of Railways said that the operation of inter-provincial train services has not been permitted as of yet. Meanwhile, inter-provincial bus services will not be provided as per a decision of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).

With the series loss, the words are a bit harsh around the Sri Lankan Cricket team. Former Sri Lankan cricketers have also expressed their disappointment regarding the current situation of the national cricket team. Meanwhile, the cricketers have found themselves in a new issue after some players were found in the Durham marketplace. Sri Lanka Cricket has called for a report from the team manager regarding the video going viral on social media. An official from Sri Lanka Cricket told that the board has started an investigation regarding the video circulating on social media.

Darwin's snap lockdown has been extended until Friday after the Chief Minister announced a growing list of exposure venues and hundreds of close contacts have been forced into isolation. That means for Darwin Palms and rural areas, the lockdown is extended to 1pm on Friday. 'His time in a community included an extended period of close contact with seven friends, mainly at a private residence. There is one public close contact exposure site. The second casual contact site is the budding store on Bogut Road, Saturday 26 June between 10am and 10:15am.

Compiled by Ranjika PereraJosh Adams opened the scoring for the Lions with a converted tryThe British & Irish Lions, who are to begin their tour of South Africa under Warren Gatland, for a series of three Test series beat Japan 28-10 in Murrayfield, Scotland on Saturday (26). Alun Wyn Jones will miss the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa because of a shoulder injury and Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray will captain the side instead. Despite the comfortable win for the Lions, their Skipper Alun Wyn Jones departed the field with just seven minutes on the clock. The Lions will now leave to Johannesburg to begin their tour of South Africa. They will also play South Africa ‘A’ before taking on the world champion Springboks in a three-Test series.

Sri Lanka has recommenced the administration of the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine to all those above the age of 70 and living in Colombo 01 to Colombo 15. Chief Medical Officer of the Colombo Municipal Council Dr. Ruwan Wijayamuni told The Morning that 10,500 people are eligible to obtain the second dose of the AstraZeneca Vaccine. An SMS will be sent to those who are eligible to obtain the vaccine and entrance to the vaccination center is only permitted upon producing the SMS, NIC, and the Vaccination Card. The second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine will be administered at two vaccination centers in Colombo on Monday (28). Those from Colombo North and Colombo Central are requested to visit the Sugathadasa Stadium premises while Colombo East, Colombo West and Borella residents may visit the Sithumina Community Center in Kirulapone.

Sri Lanka, today (June 28), will commence genetic analysis research on the coronavirus variant that have been identified from the country. The research will be carried out with the data provided by the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health. The results of the research will be released within a period of 07 days, according to Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, the Director of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Several persons infected with the Delta (India) variant of the coronavirus have been identified in Sri Lanka. Dr. Jeewandara further stated that the Delta variant is spreading rapidly in those identified areas as the Delta variant is twice as prevalent as the Alpha (UK) variant.

A controversial West Indian bowler Roy Gilchrist was, for some, world’s fastest ever1934 – A controversial West Indian fast bowler is born. Roy Gilchrist was an extremely nasty proposition for a batsman, and in some people’s opinion, was the fastest bowler in the game’s history. 1975 – At the 1975 Western Open golf at Oak Brook, Illinois, Lee Trevino was standing on the 13th green under an umbrella as rain poured down. A lightning hit Trevino’s umbrella rendering him unconscious. After being down 2-0 at half-time, Brazil defeated the US, claiming their third Confederations Cup win

A person has been arrested for presenting fake checks and defrauding Rs. The Police Media Spokesman further stated that the suspect has been arrested by the Commercial and Financial Crimes Unit of the CID. The arrested suspect is due to be produced before court today (28). On April 12, a group of suspects posing as employees of the steel company had presented fake checks to the bank and obtained Rs. The Police Media Spokesman further stated that this is the first such crime in Sri Lanka by printing fake checks.

Authorities have taken steps to increase bus and train services from today (28). Accordingly, 70 new trains will be operated today, the Railway Department said. However, the Deputy General Manager of the Railway Department stated that permission has not yet been granted to run inter-provincial trains. Chairman of the Ceylon Transport Board Kingsley Ranawaka speaking on SLTB bus services said that the services of the National Transport Medical Institute will be resumed from today. The services provided by the Werahera, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya and Kalutara branches will no longer be available due to the Covid-19 virus, the National Transport Medical Institute said.