Monks urge public not to obstruct Polonnaruwa walking path project
In the midst of several objections to the Government’s plan to construct a walking path on top of the Polonnaruwa Parakrama Samudra bund, several Theros from the area convened a media briefing yesterday (18) to educate the public on why such projects should not be obstructed. It is wrong to obstruct these development projects carried out by the leaders of the country. These interruptions have caused great misfortune to this nation,” Chief Adhikarana Sanaganayaka of the Polonnaruwa District Ven. Dadubandirupe Upanada Thero stated. Dimbulagala Henanigala Chulapanthakalankara Thero advised the public that this is a time where they need to act more responsibly and thanked the Government for continuing such development projects amidst pandemic.
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September 19, 2021 08:37 UTC
UN’s ad-hoc mechanisms in SL not in line with charter: Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Peiris said that Sri Lanka looks forward to further collaboration with the Commonwealth in a number of areas including commerce, education, vocational training and climate change. The Minister stated that Sri Lanka has been successful in Mangrove restoration and has emerged as a Commonwealth Blue Charter leader. All Commonwealth Members have the advantage of a common law background but have followed different avenues of development, the Foreign Minister said. The Foreign Minister also briefed Secretary-General Scotland on the steps taken by local institutions in the country with respect to reconciliation. Secretary-General Scotland warmly recalled her visits to Sri Lanka in 2018 and 2019 and appreciated the close engagement that Sri Lanka has consistently maintained with the Commonwealth.
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September 19, 2021 08:26 UTC
Hambantota major arrested over assault
September 19, 2021 11:28 amMayor of Hambantota Eraj Fernando has been arrested by the Bambalapitiya Police, Police Media Spokesperson stated. This was over a case of assaulting another individual, the Police spokesman said. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.
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September 19, 2021 06:00 UTC
Christian Porter resigns from cabinet
Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed Mr Porter had stood down as Minister for Industry, Science and Technology and would go to the backbench. The former attorney general sued the national broadcaster over a story that revealed a senior cabinet minister was accused of raping a teenage girl. Mr Porter outed himself as the minister days later in February and vehemently denied the allegations that dated back to 1988 when he was 17. The woman in 2019 came forward to police and accused Mr Porter of raping her when she was 16. Mr Porter then sued the ABC for defamation, arguing it was easy to identify him as the minister involved.
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September 19, 2021 05:48 UTC
120,000 doses of Sputnik-V delivered to Sri Lanka
A consignment of Sputnik-V COVID-19 vaccine doses has arrived in Sri Lanka early this morning (September 19). A total of 120,000 doses of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in this manner. The flight carrying the vaccine arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Moscow, Russia, via Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The consignment of vaccines was taken by refrigerated lorries of the Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Corporation to the Central Warehousing Complex in Colombo. State Minister on the subject, Prof. Channa Jayasumana said that the newly arrived consignment will fulfill the total requirement of Sputnik-V vaccines in Sri Lanka.
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September 19, 2021 05:03 UTC
Japan lifts restrictions imposed on six coutnries
COLOMBO (News 1st); Japan has lifted the restrictions imposed on all returnees from Six countries including Sri Lanka. Accordingly, returnees from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka will be allowed entry into the country again. The entry ban was imposed earlier this year as part of Japan’s COVID-19 curbing measures on all foreign nationals who spent time in the six countries within 14 days prior to their arrival.japan
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September 19, 2021 05:01 UTC
Over 75,000 persons arrested for violating quarantine regulations
COLOMBO (News 1st): The total number of persons arrested for violating quarantine regulations has exceeded 75,000. The number rose to 75,058 with the arrest of 551 persons by the Police, along with 37 vehicles being seized by the Police as well. The suspects were arrested within 24 hours from 6:00 a.m. yesterday (18) until 6:00 a.m. today (19). Police said that 1,261 persons and 833 vehicles entering the Western Province, as well as 1307 persons and 851 vehicles leaving the Province were inspected yesterday.
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September 19, 2021 05:01 UTC
120,000 Sputnik V 2nd doses arrive
September 19, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No Comments120,000 Sputnik V anti Covid-19 vaccine second doses arrived in the country this morning (19). According to State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof Channa Jayasumana, with the arrival of this consignment, the total requirement of Sputnik V vaccines in Sri Lanka has been fulfilled.
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September 19, 2021 03:56 UTC
Gagana says, ‘save the dead trees!’
By Kusumanjalee ThilakarathnaYoung wildlife photographer Gagana Mendis Wickramasinghe brought international glory to Sri Lanka when he became one of the highly commended contestants in the BBC Wildlife Photographer Awards 2021. Well, since I was really really young. So, if it’s possible it’s a great help to the environment if you can keep a dead tree without removing it. Can you explain to us why you say it’s important to conserve a dead tree? If there is a dead tree in our garden we usually cut and remove it.
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September 19, 2021 03:33 UTC
CBSL to unveil new short-term economic roadmap for Sri Lanka
New Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal says that a new economic roadmap has been prepared for the upcoming six months. Posting on Twitter, he said that the CBSL is currently getting ready to unveil this 6-month plan on October 01. The plan covering all key aspects of Sri Lanka’s economy will be in the form of a ‘to-do-list’, Cabraal said. Getting ready to unveil the Road Map for the SL #Economy for the next 6 months on 1st October. @CBSL #SriLanka #GoSL #roadmap pic.twitter.com/D2RKiq41dm— Ajith Nivard Cabraal (@an_cabraal) September 18, 2021
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September 19, 2021 03:33 UTC
President arrives in New York
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who left the country to attend the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, has arrived at the John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. The President and the delegation were welcomed by Mohan Peiris, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations at the Airport. The UN General Assembly is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, (September 21) and Heads of State of several countries are already in New York to participate in the conference. The Foreign Ministerial level conference of the General Assembly will begin tomorrow (20). President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is scheduled to address Assembly on the second day of the conference.
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September 19, 2021 03:00 UTC
Border Patrol begin removing 14,800 migrants from underneath Texas bridge
Border Patrol has begun removing 14,800 migrants from a squalid camp set up underneath a Texas frontier bridge with the help of hundreds of cops and soldiers. The removal operation began hours after the Biden administration announced it planned to speed up deportation flights to Haiti – eventually increasing them to eight per day. Some of the flights are scheduled to leave from San Antonio, 150 miles from Del Rio, while at least two per day will take off from Del Rio International Airport. 'The Biden Administration is in complete disarray and is handling the border crisis as badly as the evacuation from Afghanistan. ‘Those people that are migrants, they’re not vaccinated so it’s a health problem.
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September 19, 2021 01:52 UTC
Coronavirus Australia: NSW record 1083 cases and 13 deaths
Residents in Covid-19 hotspots will enjoy the same eased restrictions as the rest of Sydney within hours as New South Wales recorded 1083 Covid cases. The state also recorded 13 deaths, marking the deadliest day of the pandemic. NSW Premier Gladys Berejikjian welcomed the signs the curve could be flattening but warned now isn't the time to be complacent. Nine of the 13 deaths recorded on Sunday weren't vaccinated. Of the 1238 with cases in hospital, 234 are in intensive care with more than half on a ventilator.
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September 19, 2021 01:41 UTC
New Zealand mother accused of murder had 'the prettiest house'
Neighbours speculated stress after being quarantined 'for so long' could have left Mrs Dickason unable to cope. Graham and Lauren Dickason (pictured with their children) had just moved to New Zealand from Pretoria, South Africa and recently finished their 14-day hotel quarantine. (Above, two-year-old twins Karla and Maya and their older sister Liane, six)Yesterday, church-going Mrs Dickason, 40, stood silently while appearing in the dock at Timaru District Court after being accused of murder. Both parents had 'loved their kids like nobody's business,' said Mrs Sebanyoni, who Mrs Dickason had described in a Facebook as an 'angel'. Mrs Dickason did not speak during the hearing but nodded briefly when listening to her solicitor Kelly Beazley.
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September 19, 2021 00:56 UTC
How to Use AI for B2B Ecommerce
Artificial intelligence – Shaping Industries All over the WorldNow is the time to unlock the value of your data with flexible artificial intelligence solutions. In today’s competitive landscape, B2B companies are persistently looking for ways to go above and beyond what their peers have to offer. A wide range of B2B companies and distributors are using artificial intelligence technology for interpreting data and identifying real business problems. Using Artificial intelligence can help in solving intricate business challenges with greater ease and speed by allowing companies toHow do B2B companies benefit E-commerce businesses? Smart replenishmentModern and advanced B2B customers tend to expect self-service when it comes to their orders.
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September 19, 2021 00:56 UTC