Suspect arrested with 750 grams of heroin
A 43-year-old man was arrested with 750 grams of heroin in a raid carried out in the Pinwatta area in Panadura yesterday (06). The raid was carried out by the Kalutara Divisional Crime Investigation Unit. During the interrogation of the suspect, it has been revealed that the suspect is a disciple of the drug dealer Salidu. A few weeks ago, a Sub Inspector of Police was arrested while transporting a consignment of narcotics. Meanwhile, the Navy arrested a suspect with 97 kilograms of Kerala cannabis off the Kovil coast.
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July 07, 2021 04:30 UTC
25 national cricket players sign tour contracts for India series
Twenty-five Sri Lanka’s national team players has signed tour contracts for the upcoming home series against India, reliable sources from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) told Ada Derana. Sri Lanka and India are set to battle 3-match ODI series and 3-match T20I series from July 13 to July 25at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo.
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July 07, 2021 03:22 UTC
Sri Lanka receives 50,000 more doses of Sputnik V vaccine
Another batch of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, also known as Gam-COVID-Vac, has arrived in Sri Lanka early this morning (July 07). The vaccine consignment containing 50,000 doses have been handed over to the State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. Prior to the delivery of this consignment, Russia had sent three stocks of Sputnik V jabs within the last two months. The first batch containing 50,000 doses arrived on May 04 followed by the second batch comprising 50,000 doses on May 27. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) are still reviewing Sputnik V for final approval.
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July 07, 2021 02:37 UTC
Science scheme to beat diseases in ten-year plan
By Victoria Allen Science Correspondent For The Daily MailPublished: 20:53 EDT, 6 July 2021 | Updated: 21:48 EDT, 6 July 2021Tackling cancer, dementia and obesity are priorities in the Government's major science plan for the next decade. The ten-year plan for life sciences aims to follow the successful Vaccines Taskforce by cutting red tape and recruiting the private sector. After many cancer symptoms went unreported during lockdowns, the UK Life Sciences Vision is set to focus on tests for early diagnosis. Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company, had already committed to invest £800 million in the UK life sciences industry. The vision will also look at immune therapies such as cancer vaccines and seek to maintain the UK's position in vaccine discovery, development and manufacturing, while reducing illness and death from respiratory disease.
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July 07, 2021 00:45 UTC
PETE JENSON: Spain's Euro 2020 run has left a nation feeling like they have a team again
‘We’re out but we have a team again’, he said after Jorginho had rolled in Italy’s winning penalty. They didn’t think they had a team, certainly not one to go within penalty kicks of the final. A young Spain team has starred at Euro 2020 and left a nation feeling they can win trophiesPedri (C), aged 18, will be Spain's newest talisman from now on after his semi-final heartbreakHe is not the only player with a big international future ahead of him. Whatever happens, ‘we’re back’ was the battle cry as Spain players went to their 9,000 supporters at Wembley to thank them for their support. Luis Enrique backed him and he backed his players to come good.
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July 06, 2021 22:52 UTC
Covid-19 continues to wreck havoc in world sports
The team were due to begin the series with an ODI in Cardiff tomorrow, Thursday. But tests administered on Monday returned seven positive results and the rest of England’s party will be required to self isolate as a result. The Australian round of the MotoGP world championship, scheduled for 24 October, has also been cancelled. Organisers said, “to reduce the risk of infection” they would restrict “the movement of members of the public”. * Sri Lanka team plane diverted to TrivandrumThe plane carrying Sri Lanka cricket team from England yesterday diverted suddenly to Trivandrum, India to refuel.
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July 06, 2021 20:03 UTC
Mahela tipped to be consultant for SL Under-19
One of the greatest Captains, smartest cricket brains, and finest batsmen produced by the island nation in her recent cricket history, Mahela Jayawardene, has reportedly shown his interest “in principal” to take over as consultant of Sri Lanka Under-19 team from October this year. The 2022 ICC U-19 World Cup, a limited-overs tournament, is scheduled to be held in the West Indies, reportedly early next year with 16 teams taking part. Eleven countries, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe, have already qualified for the event by virtue of a top-11 finish in the previous (2020) edition. Sri Lanka finished 10th last year in South Africa. Sri Lanka has never won the U-19 World Cup.
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July 06, 2021 19:52 UTC
Lotus' new everyday supercar: The £60,000 Emira
Bosses describe the Emira as a 'junior supercar' packed with 'all the thrills and head-turning characteristics found in the greatest Lotus cars'. Lotus will hope that the Emira can tempt buyers away from their Porsche Caymans, Alpine A110s and Jaguar F-Types, among other rivals. Lotus said the Emira was 'an everyday sports car that sets new standards for practicality, comfort and functionality, adding: 'Emira is an all-new mid-engined premium sports car that perfectly embodies the ongoing transformation of the Lotus business and brand. Simplicity is at the heart of the new car, Lotus said: 'Passive downforce is precisely balanced between the front and rear axles at all speeds. Lotus Cars managing director Matt Windle said: 'The Emira is a game-changer for Lotus.
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July 06, 2021 19:52 UTC
Wallabies to host France in first Test
WALLABIESStarting line-up: James Slipper, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Allan Alaalatoa, Matt Philip, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Rob Valetini, Michael Hooper (Capt. The Wallabies will have full capacity crowd as France start their tour in the cauldron. For WallabiesFor the Wallabies, Jake Gordon will line up in the halves alongside Noah Lolesio, with James O’Connor failing to recover from a groin strain. Matt To’omua will partner Hunter Paisami in the centres, with Marika Koroibete, Tom Wright, and Tom Banks forming the back-three. France have not beaten Australia away from home since 1990 and just six times since with the Wallabies winning the other 18.
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July 06, 2021 19:18 UTC
On This Day – 7 July
When a call-up to the national side came, Dhoni wasted no time in asserting himself. He led India to victory in the World T20 in 2007. He is likely to be best remembered for leading India to the World Cup title in 2011. He captained India to a 4-0 whitewash of Australia at home and then unbeaten to the Champions Trophy title, both in 2013M.S. He is also the first German to win the title1990 – Martina Navratilova beats Zina Garrison for record 9th Wimbledon title.
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July 06, 2021 18:56 UTC
Reforms to make magistrates check on detainees
The amendments seek to make it obligatory for magistrates to visit police stations and other detention centres and ascertain whether the detainees are properly treated. However, the parliamentary Opposition criticised the motives of the Government, labelling the amendments “window dressing” and claiming the Government has no “genuine” interest in reforming the law. Sumanthiran said his party welcomes all amendments which seek to make it obligatory for magistrates to visit police stations and other detention centres and ascertain whether the detainees are properly treated. However, he questioned as to why the “window dressing” is made at the current time and sought clarifications on a mechanism which would ensure that magistrates would properly inspect prisons. “This rejection shows that the Government is not serious or genuine about making these legal reforms,” said Rahman.
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July 06, 2021 18:11 UTC
Documentary reveals how police uncovered Dudley crossbow killers
A BBC documentary has revealed how forensic evidence played a vital role in securing the convictions of three men involved in a double crossbow murder. Saghawat Ramzan was also convicted of accidentally murdering his own brother Waseem Ramzan, who was shot by a bolt from the same weapon aimed at Mr Douglas. Investigators discovered the body of a 19-year-old man, who they later discover to be Mr Douglas, quickly noticing he had highly unusual injuries. A second bolt travelling at 270ft-per-second was fired at 19-year-old Mr Douglas less than a minute later, causing fatal internal injuries. With the group of burglars still in the house, Saghawat Ramzan is seen firing the larger crossbow at one of their drivers.
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July 06, 2021 18:00 UTC
New UNICEF Country Representative presents credentials to Foreign Minister
New Country Representative of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to Sri Lanka Christian Skoog has presented his credentials to Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, yesterday (July 05) at the Foreign Ministry. Accepting credentials, Minister Gunawardena recalled that the UNICEF’s cooperation with Sri Lanka supporting the rights and wellbeing of children, since the early 1950’s. Minister Gunawardena acknowledged with appreciation the outstanding work carried out by the UNICEF in Sri Lanka and particularly its efforts to seek empower, educate and enable Sri Lanka’s children to become the agents of change who drive national development into the future. He also commented the UNICEF’s COVID-19 response and social protection. Minister Gunawardena expressed hope that the ongoing excellent cooperation between the Sri Lankan government and the UNICEF will be further strengthened during the term of the new UNICEF Country Representative.
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July 06, 2021 17:48 UTC
JVP urges MPs to defeat KNDU Bill tomorrow
Dr. Amarasuriya noted that the original Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was never opened to those outside of the defence field. National Intellectuals’ Organisation (NIO) Chairman Prof. Chandana Abeyratne said the proposed Bill is a death blow to free education and called upon everybody who has received a free education to defeat it. However, under the proposed Bill, the KDNU is under the Defence Ministry, with no oversight of the Education Ministry. We do not mind the Defence Ministry handling syllabuses for defence-related fields in whatever way they see fit. Meanwhile, the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) held protests in a number of districts last week against the proposed KNDU Bill.
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July 06, 2021 17:48 UTC
Specialist cardiologist nabbed in teen girl case
The cardiologist in question was working at a hospital near Colombo and was arrested from the Bandaragama area on charges of procuring and statutory rape. SDIG Rohana said that the arrests of these two suspects were made by the Cyber Crime Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). SDIG Rohana said that at the time, the girl had been sold to various people for Rs. SDIG Rohana also said that the CID was tasked with investigating the matter later. Speaking further, he said that the suspects have been arrested on suspicion of preparing the relevant advertisement, transporting the girl, and abusing the girl.
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July 06, 2021 17:37 UTC