If prisoners are human beings, treat them so
On the outer wall of the Welikada Prison is the famous inscription, ‘Prisoners are human beings’, which shows that Sri Lanka is a country which believes, at least officially, that prisoners deserve to be treated as human beings. This notion, in every sense of the word, should be the basis[...]The post If prisoners are human beings, treat them so appeared first on The Morning - Sri Lanka News.
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July 07, 2021 16:41 UTC
Domestic violence: a pre-pandemic issue
By Ashera AmbawatteIntimate-partner violence (IPV) is one of the many unfortunate subjects that has captured the limelight during this pandemic. This is often the main reason for women in rural areas to be at risk of becoming victims of domestic violence and/or rape. When compared to men, women are known to be more emotionally sensitive and intelligent. Domestic violence against women is a global public health and social concern, where several factors in mutual action contribute to the prevailing victimisation of women. By understanding and familiarising oneself with the risk factors of domestic violence, we can mitigate the number of women (and men) who endure this type of abuse by a substantial amount.
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July 07, 2021 16:41 UTC
Coronavirus- 551 fresh cases moves daily count to 1,229
July 7, 2021 09:30 pmThe Ministry of Health says that another 551 persons have tested positive for coronavirus in Sri Lanka, raising the daily count of new Covid-19 cases to 1,229. All new cases confirmed within today are associated with the New Year Covid-19 cluster. This brings the tally of coronavirus cases reported thus far in the country to 268,676. Total recoveries stand at 238,131 while presently 27,232 Covid-19 positive patients are under medical care.
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July 07, 2021 15:56 UTC
Updated quarantine measures for travellers arriving in Sri Lanka
The Director General of Health Services has issued a new set of quarantine measures for travellers arriving in the country from overseas during the COVID-19 pandemic. It states that Sri Lankan Citizens, including Sri Lankan Seafarers arriving by air or Dual Citizens (if using the Sri Lankan passport to arrive), do not need to get the prior approval from the Foreign Ministry and Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka to arrive in Sri Lanka. They can request a quarantine hotel or government quarantine center after arriving in Sri Lanka, the statement said. Meanwhile all travellers arriving in Sri Lanka should mandatorily carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test report in English language done within 72 hours prior to embarkation. The Health Ministry says that due to the current COVID-19 situation in Sri Lanka and globally, the following quarantine measured are imposed for travellers arriving in Sri Lanka:
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July 07, 2021 15:22 UTC
Police tough on protests; Arrests of activists condemned
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police arrested multiple activists during protests across the island on Wednesday (07) and took measures to produce them in court. The arrests were made after Sri Lanka Police Headquarters on Tuesday (06) proscribed protests and public gatherings where people would assemble in large numbers. Sri Lanka Police made attempts to disperse the crowd after reporting facts to the court, however, the group continued their march to the Ja-Ela town where Sri Lanka Police once again attempted to disperse them. Sri Lanka Police thereafter arrested Mahinda Jayasinghe and a member of the Gampaha District Student movement on the charges of obstructing police duties. JVP MP Vijith Herath condemned the arrests noting that is reveals how the government acts in the face of a crisis.
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July 07, 2021 15:00 UTC
Jurgen Klinsmann insists England were favourites to win Euro 2020
By Max Winters For MailonlinePublished: 10:48 EDT, 7 July 2021 | Updated: 10:51 EDT, 7 July 2021Jurgen Klinsmann has claimed England were always 'favourites' to win Euro 2020 as Gareth Southgate's side look to book their place in the final tonight. Speaking to Goal, the German legend said: 'For me, England were favourites for the title right from the start. Klinsmann believes Germany could have beaten England if Thomas Muller took his chanceEngland's most impressive result of the tournament so far came against the Germans at Wembley last week. Discussing his own nation's performance at the Euros, Klinsmann added: ' You have to look at all the games separately. 'The game against England could have gone our way with the chances of Timo Werner and Thomas Muller.
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July 07, 2021 14:48 UTC
Navy officer in Mt. Lavinia Child Sex Scandal interdicted
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Navy Lieutenant Commander who is also a cardiologist, arrested over the Mount Lavinia Child Sex Scandal has been interdicted. Navy Spokesperson Captain Indika De Silva speaking to News 1st said disciplinary action will be instituted against the Lieutenant Commander following judicial proceedings. On Tuesday (06), Additional Magistrate Lochana Abeywickrama ordered for the lieutenant commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, who was arrested over the exploitation of a 15-year-old girl to be remanded until the 09th of July. 34 suspects have been arrested over the Mount Lavinia Child Sex Trafficking Ring said Sri Lanka Police. The 15-year-old female victim had been exploited for three months and she had been handed over to various people to be exploited.
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July 07, 2021 14:03 UTC
Sri Lanka reports 38 more COVID-19 related deaths
July 7, 2021 07:27 pmThe Director General of Health Services today confirmed another 38 coronavirus related deaths for July 06, increasing the death toll in Sri Lanka due to the virus to 3,351. The victims confirmed today includes 21 males and 17 females while a majority of them are aged 60 and above. Two of the deceased, one male and one female, are youths below the age of 30 years while seven are between 30-59 years.
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July 07, 2021 14:03 UTC
Renaissance Sri Lanka Launches The Kumbuk Online Networking Platform
The President of Renaissance Sri Lanka (www.renasl.org), Ms Ashinsa Bopearachchi Cavalié, based in France, has designed and launched a unique online networking platform. At Renaissance Sri Lanka, we wish to facilitate their development. The upcoming free Renaissance Sri Lanka event will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021 (https://bit.ly/2UhJS2F). About Renaissance Sri LankaRenaissance Sri Lanka is a French non-profit organization, registered in France, on 31st December 2020, under the “Association loi 1901”. www.renasl.orgContact: Ashinsa Bopearachchi CavaliéPhone: + 33 6 72 25 44 21Email: [email protected]Contact: Neville Uditha Weerasinghe, Co-founder of Renaissance Sri LankaPhone: 0772 171 205Email: [email protected]Useful Resources:General Presentation of Kumbuk: https://www.renasl.org/kumbuk/How to use Kumbuk for business in Sri Lanka: https://www.renasl.org/3970/how-to-use-kumbuk-for-business-in-sri-lanka/IT and BPO Offshore in Sri Lanka: https://www.renasl.org/4009/have-you-thought-about-sri-lanka-for-it-or-bpo-offshore/Ashisa Bopearachchi Cavalié: www.linkedin.com/in/ashcav
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July 07, 2021 14:03 UTC
Jose Mourinho attracts attention riding on a Vespa scooter around Roma's training base
By Kieran Jackson For MailonlinePublished: 08:57 EDT, 7 July 2021 | Updated: 09:32 EDT, 7 July 2021Jose Mourinho once again caught the attention of passers-by on Tuesday as he rode around Roma's training base on a Vespa scooter! And Mourinho amused followers on Instagram when he drove the famous Italian Vespa scooter around the club's Fulvio Bernardini base on Tuesday, posting a video online with a buggy filming him as the star of the show. Mourinho touched down in the Italian capital last week as he prepares for a new chapterRoma also reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, before they were knocked out by Manchester United. Mourinho has history in Italian football, famously guiding Inter to a historic treble in 2010. However, he did fall out with the Italian football authorities regularly in that treble-winning campaign, but is now back in Italy after 11 years.
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July 07, 2021 14:03 UTC
Should You Use Airbnb or Vrbo?
Airbnb has a better selection than VrboBoth Airbnb and Vrbo are peer-to-peer rental sites that allow private owners to rent out private and commercial space to customers on their app. Pricing is comparable between Airbnb and VrboWith both services you’re actually booking directly with a property host, although Airbnb and Vrbo take a percentage of each transaction in the form of a service fee. Therefore, since additional fees are set by Airbnb and Vrbo hosts, the total costs vary on a given property. Airbnb and Vrbo both have an array of cancellation optionsCancellation policies run along a spectrum for both Airbnb and Vrbo, and they can be found on an individual property’s webpage when you’re picking a place to stay on either platform. To make sure a given policy isn’t too onerous, you’ll have to carefully read an owner’s policy for both Airbnb and Vrbo, but especially for Vrbo.
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July 07, 2021 13:30 UTC
Coronavirus- 678 new infections confirmed in Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Health says 678 more persons were tested positive for the novel coronavirus today (July 07). All new cases have been associated with the New Year COVID-19 cluster which has registered 260,347 positive cases since mid-April. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far 268,111. The recoveries count climbed to 238,131 today with 1,472 patients who were under medical care for novel coronavirus returning to health. Meanwhile, the death toll from the pandemic outbreak in Sri Lanka now stands at 3,313.
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July 07, 2021 12:56 UTC
Plastic waste: a goldmine when responsibly disposed and managed
To address this, high priority should be given to reduce, reuse, and sustainably recycle plastic waste. Here, they plan to set up bins in schools and run competitions to incentivize children to bring plastic waste from home. Though operations and plans to curb plastic waste are in motion, team GoR has witnessed issues in the waste collection process. “Routine collectors do not collect plastic waste thrown on the roads or waterways, except for the waste that is directly given to them. Disposing of plastic waste properly should not be someone else’s responsibility if you generate it.
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July 07, 2021 12:00 UTC
Online educator, Third Space Global, scouts Math tutors to scale new frontiers in online tutoring
Today, Third Space Global Sri Lanka is the only company offering online education on this scale and conducts over 13,000 sessions a week. Third Space Global’s Managing Director, Shiyamal Jayathilake says: “Third Space Global has achieved a true milestone by surpassing one million online teaching sessions. Third Space Global has mastered 100% remote working with tutor-centric rosters and offers a flexible working environment. In a recent survey, 94% of Third Space Global tutors said they are satisfied with the level of training and feedback they receive; 84% said they appreciate their pay and benefits; and 97% value the flexibility provided. Third Space Global was awarded the ‘Great Places To Work’ certification in 2018 and in 2020, an achievement that is an assurance that its practices are current and continue to support employees.
Source:The Nation
July 07, 2021 12:00 UTC
Naval surgeon arrested over sexual exploitation of a minor suspended
Sri Lanka Navy has suspended the service of the naval surgeon who was arrested over procuration of a 15-year-old girl. The naval surgeon in question had been taken into custody on Tuesday (July 06). Accordingly, Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenna has ordered to suspend the service of the said officer with effect from today (July 07). Meanwhile, the Navy will be conducting a separate internal investigation into the incident at the behest of naval commander, it read further. Further, she has directed the Child & Women Bureau to apprehend all suspects linked to the crime regardless of their status.
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July 07, 2021 11:48 UTC