Sunny Side Up: Mahindananda’s revelation
He made this revelation in Parliament last Monday (4) while responding to a question on an allegation levelled by him last year that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) was involved in match-fixing during the 2011 cricket World Cup finals. He informed Parliament that he was not satisfied with the investigations carried out on the cricket match-fixing allegation made by him. “During the investigation, the Chairman of the Cricket Board was not questioned; a statement also not taken from the Sri Lanka Cricket Team Manager. Former Head of Sri Lanka Cricket’s 2011 ICC World Cup Suraj Dandeniya, Secretary Nishantha Ranatunga, and Chairman D.S. Aluthgamage went on to say that to his disappointment, the 2011 ICC World Cup match-fixing investigations ended abruptly, without any conclusion.
Source:The Nation
October 09, 2021 18:56 UTC
Sunny Side Up: Basil-Suma exchange words
October 10, 2021 by News Admin No CommentsMinister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP M.A. Sumanthiran were last Thursday (7) involved in an exchange of words during the parliamentary party leaders’ meeting. Legislators representing the Opposition had questioned the governing party leaders about the prolonged detention of MP Rishad Bathiudeen without initiating legal action against him. However, the exchange of words between Sumanthiran and Rajapaksa had taken place when the latter had responded to the points raised by the TNA MP.
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October 09, 2021 18:56 UTC
Dilum hints at resumption of interprovincial public transport services
October 10, 2021 12:28 amInterprovincial public transportation services will resume from October 21, State Minister of Vehicle Regulation, Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments Dilum Amunugama says. The government recently extended the interprovincial travel restrictions until October 21 in a bid to keep the pandemic situation under control. Buses returned to operations after the quarantine curfew was eased, however, only within provincial limits. Train services are yet to be resumed.
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October 09, 2021 18:56 UTC
Covid-19 jabs and overseas travel: Concerns over US, UK entry criteria
The entry criteria announced last week by the UK and the US for fully vaccinated individuals caused concerns among Sri Lankans anticipating foreign travel. While the UK is yet to accept Sri Lanka’s vaccine certification, the US announced that it does not accept Russian-manufactured Sputnik vaccines. Due to a technical anomaly, we understand that the date of birth is not clearly reflected in the QR code on the vaccine passport. Due to this, Sri Lanka saw many youngsters hesitant to receive the Sinopharm, AstraZeneca, and Sputnik V vaccines due to fears of not being eligible to enter these countries. However, foreign news reports indicate that the WHO, as of 29 September, put on hold approval for the Sputnik V vaccine.
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October 09, 2021 18:56 UTC
Sri Lanka records 29 new COVID-related deaths
October 9, 2021 04:10 pmThe total number of people, who fell victim to COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka, moved up as 29 more fatalities were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Friday (October 08). The new development has pushed the official death toll from the virus outbreak in the country to 13,296. Latest victims include 18 males and 11 females, the Department of Government Information said. According to official data, 23 deaths were reported among elderly people aged above 60 years. In addition, 06 people aged between 30-59 years have also succumbed to the virus infection.
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October 09, 2021 10:41 UTC
Govt damaged Agri Sector : Activist
COLOMBO (News 1st); The All Ceylon Agrarian Federation alleges that the most serious damage that could be done to the agricultural sector, has been done by the Government. Speaking to media, Namal Karunaratne, the National Organizer of the All Ceylon Agrarian Federation said that the farmers are being told not to irrigate by the Government, are boycotting Maha season meetings, and have entered a massive wave of protests. ” The next gazette which will be reversed by the Government is the decision they took regarding fertilizers. The Government that came to cultivate barren paddy fields has created a situation where even the existing, good paddy fields have become barren,” he said. Karunaratne added that the area under cultivation in the country has reduced, alongside the relevant yield of the agriculture.
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October 09, 2021 09:33 UTC
OnePlus 9 RT specs officially confirmed, sales begin October 19
Yesterday OnePlus announced it will unveil the OnePlus 9 RT on October 13, and today the company confirmed the smartphone's key specs. The OnePlus 9 RT will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. OnePlus doesn't tell us how much RAM the 9 RT will come with, but thanks to Geekbench, we know it will have 12GB RAM onboard. Those interested can pre-book the OnePlus 9 RT through online retailer JD.com and Suning.com, and the images shared by the retailers on their websites confirm the 9 RT will feature a 50MP primary camera. OnePlus 9 RTWe are still four days away from the launch, so expect OnePlus to reveal more about the 9 RT in the lead-up to the event.
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October 09, 2021 09:00 UTC
No PC Elections without enactment of new act
COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Education Dinesh Gunawardena informed the Select Committee on identifying amendments to the Elections and Elections System that the Attorney General had informed that although it is necessary to hold Provincial Council elections soon, a legal impediment has occurred in this regard. According to the Attorney General, without the passage of an Elections Act according to the recommendations of the the Parliamentary Select Committee to identify amendments to the Elections and Elections System, the Provincial Council Elections cannot be held. The Attorney General has informed the committee that even if the existing Act on Provincial Council Elections has been repealed, the Provincial Council Elections cannot be held by any means without the enactment of a new Act. Participating in a meeting of the Select Committee held at the Parliament Complex yesterday (8), Minister Gunawardena pointed out that the function of the select committee is to make recommendations and not to make law. Members of the committee also reiterated the importance of the holding the Provincial Council elections expeditiously.
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October 09, 2021 09:00 UTC
FM raises concerns with Canadian HC over Ontario bill against Sri Lanka
Peiris met the High Commissioner of Canada David McKinnon on Thursday (October 09) at the Foreign Ministry. The minister also briefed the high commissioner on Sri Lanka’s recent multilateral engagements in Geneva and New York. He updated the high commissioner on progress related to Sri Lanka’s vaccination programme and the gradual opening up of the country. Sri Lanka continues to seek vaccine availability from all available sources. The high commissioner has thanked the minister for the update and encouraged Sri Lanka to make progress on the matters raised by the Council.
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October 09, 2021 07:41 UTC
From 15 miscarriages... to three little miracles
The doctors treating Rosanna Davison after her 15th miscarriage must have thought she was having some sort of emotional breakdown. The doctors treating Rosanna Davison after her 15th miscarriage must have thought she was having some sort of emotional breakdown. Three months earlier, having concluded she would never carry a baby herself, after a heartbreaking 14 miscarriages, she had become a mother via a surrogate. 'In all that time, with all the miscarriages, we'd never got to the point of being able to hear one.' When Dreams Come True, by Rosanna Davison, is published by Gill Books at £14.99.
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October 08, 2021 22:52 UTC
Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Saturday, October 9
By Sam Turner For The Daily MailPublished: 17:12 EDT, 8 October 2021 | Updated: 17:56 EDT, 8 October 2021The exciting NATIVE TRAIL (Newmarket, 2.55) is far from the finished article, but his raw ability may still be enough to see him retain his unbeaten record in the Darley Dewhurst Stakes. Native Trail's raw ability ma be enough to see him retain Darley Dewhurst Stakes crownCharlie Appleby has questioned whether Native Trail has ‘the mind’ for Breeders’ Cup tripTrainer Charlie Appleby has questioned whether Native Trail has ‘the mind’ for a trip to the Breeders’ Cup and it could be that he is a slow burner who saves his best for the track. Handling the Dip at Newmarket is no easy task when a horse is as substantial as Native Trail, but if he does cope with the undulations, he will devour the climb to the line. However CALLING THE WIND (Newmarket, nap, 3.35) has established himself as a classy stayer in his own right and looks capable of denying the Mullins battalion. Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Saturday's meetings at Newmarket, Hexham, York and Chepstow.
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October 08, 2021 21:56 UTC
Covid-19 Australia: Victoria records 1,965 cases and five deaths
Victoria has reported a record 1,965 new Covid-19 cases and five deaths overnight with the state tipped to reach both its vaccination targets ahead of schedule. The 1,965 new cases announced on Saturday smash the 1,838 cases reported on Friday. 'In many states in America, school mask mandates have been put in place and they have helped to reduce transmission,' Professor Sutton said. There are now 12 active COVID-19 cases in the area, with health officials hoping the lockdown will prevent the outbreak from escalating. A small tweak to the mask rules also came into effect at midnight on Friday, with adults now allowed to remove their face mask to consume alcohol while outdoors.
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October 08, 2021 21:56 UTC
BBC managers issued new woke training manual
The BBC has issued new training guidelines to managers so they avoid unconscious biasThe BBC was forced to hand over details of the course by the Information Commissioner’s Office after twice declining freedom of information requests by the Mail. The corporation is continuing to run the programme despite the Government Equalities Office finding ‘no evidence’ that unconscious bias training improved workplace equality. All managers must sit the course and the BBC has said it aims for 95 per cent of staff to participate. It states: ‘When you’re recruiting, ensure your blood sugar levels don’t become low. A training video includes examples of racist and sexist behaviour BBC employees have endured, with actors voicing complaints made by anonymous victimsA training video includes examples of racist and sexist behaviour BBC employees have endured, with actors voicing complaints made by anonymous victims.
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October 08, 2021 21:56 UTC
Priti Patel plans 888 number for worried women
A new emergency number to help protect lone women could be in operation by Christmas. Women could also use the mobile app – potentially with the number 888 – to summon police if they felt threatened. Users would download a mobile phone app and enter their home address and other favourite destinations. The 888 service would be developed in collaboration with the police and the whole telecoms industry, and could even link in with CCTV networks. The 888 service would mean that parents can relax a bit, knowing that if there is a problem, they will be alerted.
Source:The Nation
October 08, 2021 21:00 UTC
Apple iPhone 13 Pro in for review
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is now in our office and it's next in line for a review. Like the rest of Apple's 12 and 13 lineup, the iPhone 13 Pro comes in a simple box with a USB-C to Lightning cable, a SIM eject tool and an Apple sticker. Last year's iPhone 12 Pro lacked the bigger main camera and the slightly zoomier zoom camera of the Max. We found all three to be very capable in our iPhone 13 Pro Max review and we'll no doubt see identical results. It would be interesting to see if the iPhone 13 Pro lasts longer on a charge than the iPhone 13, which got an 89 hour endurance rating in our review.
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October 08, 2021 18:45 UTC