Rishi Sunak could reluctantly accept an extension to lockdown – but for no longer than 'a week or two'. As some call for 'Freedom Day' to be delayed by a month, Tory pressure grew to stick to June 21. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said restrictions currently in place in Bolton would be expanded across the rest of Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Although people in Greater Manchester and Lancashire have been told to minimise travel, they are still allowed to go on holiday. He also admitted the Government faces a 'challenging decision' in working out whether 'Freedom Day' – the final step in lifting lockdown – can go ahead as planned on June 21.

Therefore, it is natural that the practices adopted by different communities would be in keeping with their respective cultural traits. COMMENT:The permanent political solution introduced by Sri Lanka at the behest of India following the Indo-Lanka Accord in 1987 was the 13th Amendment. Now that the DMK who supported the aspirations of the Tamils in Sri Lanka is back with a majority in the State Assembly of Tamil Nadu, not only Sri Lanka but also Delhi is deeply concerned that the initiative taken by Res. 413 for a political solution to meet Tamil expectations in Sri Lanka would impact seriously on the security and stability in respect of India’s territorial integrity and that of Sri Lanka as well. RESOLUTION (6) – “US to explore investigations and prosecutions pursuant to the recommendations of the UNHigh Commissioner for Human Rights”.

Tottenham Hotspur player Son Heung-min, a star in South Korea team. Tottenham Hotspur player Son Heung-min scored two goals in the first leg against Sri Lanka. The Lankans will also be missing the services of Charitha Rathnayake who received his second yellow card in the previous game. Wazeem Razeek’s ninth minute goal on the counter put Sri Lanka ahead but three quick goals in response from the Lebanese quickly shifted the momentum in their favour. Razeek scored his second through a spot kick in the second half and he hit the poles once through a free kick, but unfortunately Sri Lanka couldn’t earn a draw.

Ask family members if they know a good contractor in the area. Get proof of insuranceYou can’t afford to let an uninsured contractor work on your home. Ask for referencesIf a contractor can’t give you at least three people who can vouch for the quality of their work, you’re in trouble. Once you’ve found a contractor that checks out and you feel good about, it’s time to get the work started. If a contractor insists that you pay a large deposit or even the total bill before the work starts, then she or he is not a good contractor.

Google is rolling out its latest Pixel Drop as part of the June 2021 Android security update. All variants of the Pixel 5, 4, 4a, 4a 5G, 3, and 3a smartphones can download the update, but just like past Pixel Drops, some features are only available for specific Pixel devices. Below, we’ll cover all the new features in the June 2021 Pixel Drop, and note which phones can use them. Google Photos now lets you create a password-protected Locked Folder to store your “sensitive photos and videos,” as Google calls them. Again, the June 2021 Pixel Drop is rolling out now to all Pixel 5, 4, 4a, 4a 5G, 3, and 3a Pixel devices, including XL models.

Here are 6 of the very best ways that you can get outside and stay active. One of the best ways for you to do so is to take up a few simple games. This will be a great way to keep active and focused on your weight loss goal. Go On A Summer Canoe TripOne of the best ways to stay fit and healthy is also one of the most relaxing. Summer means that you now have the best chance to stay active, lose weight, and feel alive at the best time of the year.

Social media use on the rise, leading to increased public engagement in sharing informationPlethora of downsides due to increased social media use to circulate newsDefining inappropriate social media use, a subjective matterBy Sumudu ChamaraWhen it comes to the direction of a country, the media has a certain unmatchable role and power in determining that direction. Though it is true that some people on social media are not responsible at all, the CID’s special engagement with social media would do more harm than how it is right now. Among them are 6.4 million active social media users, while 98% of them were social media users who accessed such via mobile phones. According to the APIDM report, 87% of the people received news via social media platforms and 91% of them were in the 25-34-year age category. Overall, the three most popular social media platforms in the country were Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, respectively.

A video widely circulated via the electronic media recently showed the Health Ministry’s Communications Director and the Public Health Services Deputy Director General Dr. Hemantha Herath, saying that a majority of journalists who got killed were ‘third class journalists’. However, following the statement in question, Dr. Herath told The Morning on 7 June that he had already expressed his apologies in this connection, and conveyed regret. It also begs the question as to whether those journalists were in fact and indeed ‘third class journalists’. The discourse the aforementioned statement led to is neither about Dr. Herath, nor about how we as a country gauge the professional work of journalists. They have to understand that the freedom of speech and the right to not be unfairly punished for their actions in whatever capacity is not just a right of journalists.

Preserving the national economy has been a decisive factor for Sri Lanka before the pandemic, during the pandemic and will be in post-pandemic too. We have emphasised on safe tourism, giving the guarantee to long-and short-term tourists that Sri Lanka is a safe destination. Sri Lanka has proven its competencies in providing a bio secure environment from the port of landing back to the departure. In this regard, Sri Lanka has special consideration for identical Sri Lankan agricultural products such as tea and spices. If we superimpose the strategic location of Sri Lanka, it is possible to identify the opportunities that can reap mutual benefits to Sri Lanka and partners around the world.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) upon obtaining approval/consent of the Director-General of Health Services and the Inspector General of Police has already requested licensed commercial banks and licensed specialized banks (licensed banks) to carry out essential banking services, strictly adhering to all relevant safety measures and guidelines issued by the relevant authorities in providing banking services, under ongoing travel restrictions during the COVID-19 outbreak. Having observed the recent communications/notices published by licensed banks on the provision of banking services, CBSL has reiterated the need for all licensed banks to make necessary arrangements to provide uninterrupted banking services. Source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sylvia Rivera at a march in 1994Photo: Justin Sutcliffe (AP) Sylvia Rivera at a march in 1994Photo: Justin Sutcliffe (AP)What is Pride today? Similar marches took place in cities across the globe shortly thereafter, giving rise to the events of Pride Month as we know them now. Still, Pride wasn’t officially recognized as such for over 30 years; former President Bill Clinton eventually declared June “Gay and Lesbian Month” in 1999. Former President Barack Obama expanded this moniker to become more inclusive in 2009 with “LGBT Pride Month.”By 2016, Obama designated the Stonewall Inn a national monument, too. Today, what was once a one-day parade has expanded into a month-long series of Pride events around the world.

June 8, 2021 10:14 pmThe death toll from floods and earth slips following torrential rains in Sri Lanka climbed to 20, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said Tuesday. Further, five persons have sustained injuries and another is reported missing. According to officials, 176,419 persons in 10 districts have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

The youth who was arrested over fake news regarding a cyber attack on government institutions has been remanded until tomorrow (June 09). The self-proclaimed president of the aforesaid society, on June 04, had circulated a press release claiming that several government institutions including the Presidential Secretariat and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have come under a cyber attack. In his press release, he claimed the authorities had failed to take necessary action on the forewarnings his organization had issued before on such cyber attacks. The misleading press release posted by the suspect has caused detriment to the national security as well as the economy, the CID stressed. The suspect, identified as Rajeev Yasiru Kuruwitage Mathew, was taken into custody on Monday (June 07).

A man slapped President Emmanuel Macron in the face on Tuesday during a walkabout in southern France, an incident which his prime minister denounced as an affront to democracy. The man, who was dressed in a khaki T-shirt, then shouted “Down with Macronia” (“A Bas La Macronie”) and slapped Macron on the left side of his face. He could also be heard shouting “Montjoie Saint Denis”, the battle cry of the French army when the country was still a monarchy. The identify of the man who slapped Macron, and his motives, were unclear. Two years later, anti-government “yellow vest” protesters heckled and booed Macron in an incident that government allies said left the president shaken.

June 8, 2021 09:10 pmThe Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 514 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 2,637. This brings the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in the country to 210,661. As many as 178,259 recoveries and 1,789 deaths have been confirmed in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the pandemic. The Epidemiology Unit’s data showed that 30,613 active cases are currently under medical care.