Women’s skipper Chamari Atapattu confident of qualifying for World Cup
Women’s skipper Chamari Atapattu confident of qualifying for World Cup By Sajeewa Jayakody View(s): View(s):As Sri Lanka prepares for the World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe later this year, Sri Lanka women’s cricket team captain Chamari Atapattu believes, Sri Lanka could finish among the top three teams in the tournament. The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2021 will be held in Zimbabwe from November 21 to December 5. Madhavi is the vice-captain of the side Dulani is likely to make her international debut during the World Cup qualifier. But I believe both Harshitha and Dulani will do something special for us in the World Cup qualifiers,” the skipper said. Sri Lanka Women’s team have not played One Day International matches for two years due to the COVID situation.
Source:Sunday Times
September 12, 2021 00:33 UTC
Wrexham Glyndwr University – ideal location, vibrant culture and community!
Wrexham Glyndwr University – ideal location, vibrant culture and community! View(s):Situated in North-East Wales (UK), Wrexham Glyndr University has its origins in the Wrexham School of Science and Art (WSSA), which was established in 1887. The University has been functioning under its present name -Wrexham Glyndr University – since 2008. Although a relatively young University, Wrexham Glyndr University has carved a niche for itself as an innovative higher education institution which offers applied courses leading to employability in a broad range of fields. Student LifeStudents are at the heart of Wrexham Glyndr University and the University’s student support and welfare is second to none.
Source:Sunday Times
September 12, 2021 00:33 UTC
Gypsies, the Rolling Stones of Sri Lanka fall silent ‘Thank you for the music Sunil Aiya’
Gypsies, the Rolling Stones of Sri Lanka fall silent ‘Thank you for the music Sunil Aiya’ By Sanath Weerasuriya View(s): View(s):On Monday, September 6, 2021, Sunil Perera, a legend and one of the most commercially successful entertainers in the Sri Lankan music history, died just eight days before his 69th birthday. On Monday early morning it was a shock wave for all Sri Lankans including the Sri Lankan Diaspora scattered around the world. Uswatta Liyanage Ivor Sylvester Sunil Perera popularly known as ‘Sunil Aiya’ was the frontman of the band the ‘Gypsies’, vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and composer. Sunil was the live wire of the band Gypsies since its inception in 1970. Sunil Aiya had many top hits to his name that cemented his position in Sri Lankan popular culture.
Source:Sunday Times
September 12, 2021 00:33 UTC
Early retirement due to “painful incidents” of past week, says CB Governor
Early retirement due to “painful incidents” of past week, says CB Governor View(s):Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor W.D. Jayasundara to take over as Central Bank Governor. The situation is the same even within the Central Bank, which has many highly educated personnel. I have to say that it was not easy to operate within the Central Bank according to this ideology. As such, I wish to announce that I will step down from my post as Governor on Tuesday, September 14,” he said.
Source:Sunday Times
September 12, 2021 00:33 UTC
The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka
NewsWearing his signature shawl, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaka is seen arriving at the Bologna Airport in Italy on Friday to give the keynote speech at…US and European insurance and pension funds to be tapped Talks with UAE also for crude oil and refined petroleum Government is to proceed with…The Government has sought a US$ 500 million loan from the World Bank for the construction of rural roads and an agricultural project, a senior…
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September 12, 2021 00:33 UTC
SEC Act has section on ‘misleading information’
SEC Act has section on ‘misleading information’ View(s):The new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Act, passed by parliament on Tuesday has Twitter promoters on high alert. Especially its section 130 has seen them playing on the back foot this week as it specifically deals in falls and/or misleading statements. “This section prohibits making statements or disseminating information which is false or misleading and likely to raise, lower, maintain or stabilise price or volume of securities traded without reasonable care concerning the accuracy and with the knowledge that the information is false or misleading. The instances where the SEC Commission can take civil proceedings against wrongdoers have been specifically stated thereby spelling out how the Commission can use its discretion. Also, the defences available to a person accused of wrongdoing are spelled out in the law, which wasn’t there in the earlier Act.
Source:Sunday Times
September 12, 2021 00:33 UTC
Premier on interfaith crusade in Italy
Premier on interfaith crusade in Italy View(s):Wearing his signature shawl, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaka is seen arriving at the Bologna Airport in Italy on Friday to give the keynote speech at the G20 Interfaith Forum to be held in the city today. He was welcomed at the airport by Italian government and Sri Lanka embassy officials. The theme of his talk will be “Peace Among Cultures, Understanding Between Religions.” The visit had created controversy here over reports that the Premier may seek a meeting with Pope Francis amidst an allegation by Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith and Church authorities that the Government was hiding the big mystery behind the Easter Sunday attacks on April 21, 2019, an allegation the Government hotly denied.
Source:Sunday Times
September 12, 2021 00:33 UTC
Victoria records 392 cases of Covid
New cases fell sharply from Saturday's dramatic escalation to 450, but were still higher than at any other point this year. As NSW moves towards 'Freedom Day', Victoria looks set to remain in lockdown beyond October as numbers threaten to get out of control. There are also increasing fears that parts of regional Victoria could be thrown back into lockdown just a few days after they were given their freedom. While more than 70 per cent of Saturday's new cases were recorded in Melbourne's northern suburbs, there were eight new cases in regional Victoria, including five in Geelong, one in Cohuna, one in Daylesford and one in Beveridge. Most of regional Victoria except Shepparton emerged from lockdown on Friday, with retail and hospitality allowed to reopen under strict rules.
Source:The Nation
September 12, 2021 00:00 UTC
Beyond TikTok with Sayoni Thenuwara
By Mahika Panditha—I feel like scrolling through TikTok has become a staple in almost everyone’s day, and I am sure you have come across one of Sri Lanka’s TikTok stars – Sayoni Thenuwara. She just turned 20 years old and is currently studying CIM, tutoring, and is, of course, creating content on TikTok – not only for herself but also for other businesses! I don’t want to give too much away, so without further ado, check out our chat with Sayoni! For the love of dance, I posted TikTok videos just as a means of entertainment, and it gained a following that was highly unexpected. I spend a lot of my time trying to help people with open arms and share knowledge that I’ve previously received in whatever way possible.
Source:The Nation
September 11, 2021 23:48 UTC
'My bubble buddy is also my beautician':
Alysse Bowen's single buddy is her beautician and good friend Laura Burbury, who she has known for seven years. 'That (the fact Laura is a beautician) was the main reason I chose her to be my bubble buddy,' Alysse joked when the pair spoke to FEMAIL. The single buddy system has worked well for both of them. Alysse said Laura was the first person who came to mind when Gladys Berejiklian first announced the bubble system. During lockdown the permanent makeup artist and business owner has been working on her social media and doing treatments on her partnerWhat are the bubble buddy rules?
Source:The Nation
September 11, 2021 23:03 UTC
Is ADHD linked to dementia?
By Mail on Sunday ReporterPublished: 17:07 EDT, 11 September 2021 | Updated: 17:36 EDT, 11 September 2021Children with behavioural problems are more likely to have grandparents with dementia, according to a study. Older relatives of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including parents and grandparents, were 34 per cent more likely to develop dementia, say scientists. Older relatives of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including parents and grandparents, were 34 per cent more likely to develop dementia, say scientists. (Posed by models)ADHD affects about five per cent of children in the UK, causing restlessness, difficulty concentrating and impulsivity. On the other hand, densely populated areas such as New York City were not found to be linked to increased levels of Covid.
Source:The Nation
September 11, 2021 22:07 UTC
Vaccine passports? Yes, say majority of Mail on Sunday readers
Your overwhelming verdict: 'We support vaccine passports too!' Those who oppose vaccines or Covid passports, and have taken to the streets to declare so, say they are fighting for freedom. Indeed, domestic vaccine passports are pretty unprecedented for Britain, in modern times at least. Every expert I've spoken to would rather vaccine passports weren't needed – I feel the same. And should vaccine passports, which must only ever be a temporary measure, be part of that, then the majority of our readers clearly think, so be it.
Source:The Nation
September 11, 2021 22:07 UTC
Pensioners reveal price of abandoning the triple-lock pledge
Yet the Government has decided to weasel out of it by dismantling the triple lock for a year. The rich get richer while the poor survive on a meagre state pension that in real terms continues to fall in value.' But he is worried that the Government may undermine the state pension yet again if it is short of money. The current flat-rate state pension for those who reached state pension age after April 2016 stands at £179.60 a week. Even as recently as 2019, the triple lock was set in stone as part of the Tory Election manifesto to 'unleash Britain's potential.'
Source:The Nation
September 11, 2021 21:33 UTC
Diabetes patients on NHS offered hope thanks to artificial pancreas
An artificial pancreas to manage type 1 diabetes could soon be offered to NHS patients after a major trial produced 'blisteringly brilliant' early results. An artificial pancreas to manage type 1 diabetes could soon be offered to NHS patients after a major trial produced 'blisteringly brilliant' early results. So much of diabetes patients' lives are filled with self-management – doing fingerprick tests, making calculations to determine how much insulin they need. With the artificial pancreas, that's all basically removed. 'But the artificial pancreas has taken away the stress.
Source:The Nation
September 11, 2021 21:11 UTC
Sunny Side Up: Another post for Basil?
September 12, 2021 by News Admin No CommentsGoverning Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Minister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa is to receive another appointment. Rajapaksa, it is learnt, is to be appointed as a party leader of Parliament. The relevant communication had been forwarded to the Speaker by the SLPP. Accordingly, Rajapaksa will be recognised as a parliamentary party leader.
Source:The Nation
September 11, 2021 20:09 UTC