Come back to your Maha Gedara, UNP tells Sajith
The United National Party (UNP) has invited Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya and the Opposition Sajith Premadasa to return to the UNP. Deputy Leader of the UNP Ruwan Wijewardene and General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara were present. Referring to the UNP as Premadasa’s Maha Gedara or ancestral home, Bandara urged Premadasa to return. One must not be shy to return to his or her ancestral home,” Range Bandara said. Adding to this, Ruwan Wijewardene claimed that many local government members who joined the SJB have started coming back to the UNP.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 04:07 UTC
Several top cops transferred
July 3, 2021 09:12 amSeven Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police and a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) have been assigned with transfers with immediate effect. They have been transferred based on the needs of the service, Sri Lanka Police said. Accordingly, the following officers have been granted transfers:Senior DIG Nandana MunasingheSenior DIG K. Ajith RohanaSenior DIG L. S. PathinayakeSenior DIG P. P. S. M. DharmaratneSenior DIG W. K. JayalathSenior DIG R. L. KodituwakkuSenior DIG M. D. R. L. DamindaDIG G. A. N. L. Wijesena
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 03:56 UTC
President provides solutions to five out of seven demands of nurses
COLOMBO (News 1st); President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday (02) took steps to provide immediate solutions to five out of seven demands made by the Public Services United Nurses Union. The President assured to provide solutions to the other two demands from the next Budget. The President expressed these views at a meeting held with the Public Services United Nurses Union. Reinstatement of the mechanism to make promotions from grade iii to grade ii in five years and Grade ii to Grade i in seven years,04. Accordingly, the President provided solutions to all seven demands made by the Public Services United Nurses Union.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 02:03 UTC
Millions of Queensland residents wait to learn whether lockdown will be extended after mystery case
By Sam McPhee For Daily Mail AustraliaPublished: 20:42 EDT, 2 July 2021 | Updated: 20:58 EDT, 2 July 2021Residents of Brisbane and the neighbouring Moreton Bay region are set to learn if lockdown orders will be extended again after a new local case emerged. Brisbane residents will learn at midday Saturday if a late mystery case of coronavirus discovered on Friday will keep them locked down. Late on Friday, Queensland Health released new contact-tracing locations at Brisbane Airport, Brisbane City, Griffin, Hatton Vale, North Lakes, Redcliffe, Sippy Downs, South Brisbane, Wellcamp, West End and Haigslea. A full list of new locations is available at the Queensland Health website. Queensland's snap lockdown ended for all regions except Brisbane and Moreton Bay at 6pm on Friday.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 00:56 UTC
Ambassadors, please mind your business!
Some of his loyalists are willing to give up their seats in Parliament for this great welcome back to Basil. It may be reasonable for the people to examine the facts of the case relating to this prospective VIP appointment and selectivity in respect of Basil Rajapaksa. He is the younger brother of the President and the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Dual citizens such as Basil Rajapaksa, who owe allegiance as citizens of both Sri Lanka and USA therefore can now hold public office. Basil Rajapaksa was under investigation for corruption and abuse of state assets until last year.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 00:22 UTC
Delta hasn’t spread – Dr. Herath
The EU has emphasised that the GSP+ status is linked to the implementation by Sri Lanka of 27 international conventions. “The GSP+ monitoring process is conducted on a regular basis by the European Commission and the European External Action Service,” the mission said. Gunawardena ridiculed the declaration that the government was ready to study what the Foreign Ministry called international best practices. In this regard, the Third Cycle of Review of Sri Lanka in the GSP+ Monitoring Process for 2020-2021 is ongoing. The Response was compiled by the Foreign Ministry in consultation with 26 line ministries / state ministries / agencies and commissions.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 00:11 UTC
Remembering the country’s first Olympic medallist Duncan White
BARRIER BREAKERSDuring this Olympic year it is pertinent to remember one of country’s greatest athletes Major Duncan White on his 23rd death anniversary (July 3). Duncan White won the silver medal beaten by Roy Cochran of USA by only 7/10th of a second. While Cochran established an Olympic Games Record, Duncan White too bettered the previous record. When the runners who came to Kurunegala were given T shirts with the Duncan White Logo embossed. One runner while putting on the T shirt had asked another “kawdayako Duncan kiyanne.”In 1996 the late Luxman Kadirigamar initiated and obtained dual citizenship for Duncan White.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 00:11 UTC
Meet the 'world's most beautiful WAG'
She is a presenter for a Ukrainian TV football station and has been called the world’s most beautiful WAG. They have been together since he was 16 and she 18 — Christina says she approached him saying: ‘Boy, you have beautiful eyes’. But Shevchenko, who has played for Chelsea, is looking to crush the hopes of the nation when his team play England tonight. Speaking about tonight’s clash in Rome, he said: ‘We are fully aware how tough this game is going to be. But the 27-year-old teaching assistant said her England shirt would definitely be back on for tonight’s game, leaving the household divided.
Source:The Nation
July 02, 2021 21:56 UTC
PLATELL'S PEOPLE: Becoming a mother isn't all about you, Amber Heard
What woman’s heart would not melt at this sweet picture of actress Amber Heard, 35, clutching to her breast her baby daughter Oonagh Paige? What woman’s heart would not melt at this sweet picture of actress Amber Heard, 35, clutching to her breast her baby daughter Oonagh Paige? When we think of Amber, and the appalling chaotic life she led with Johnny, are we enthusiastic about her prospects as a mother? Having a child, Amber, is not about you. We all adore Claudia Winkleman, yet enough with the faux self-deprecation from a woman who’s made a fortune out of her stupid fringe, minimal talent and fake tan.
Source:The Nation
July 02, 2021 21:56 UTC
Ons Jabeur vomits on Centre Court before sealing victory over Garbine Muguruza
The trailblazing Tunisian found a quiet corner of Centre Court, discreetly vomited and returned to the baseline to serve out the match. The 24th seed knocked out 2017 champion Garbine Muguruza 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, becoming the first player from her nation to reach the second week of Wimbledon. Ons Jabeur discreetly vomited and then returned to the baseline to serve out the match‘It means a lot,’ said the 26-year-old. Jabeur is an artist of a player; a drop shot aficionado and one of the finest volleyers in the women’s game. It was the first day not to see a top 10 women’s seed eliminated.
Source:The Nation
July 02, 2021 21:56 UTC
What Are The Questions To Ask Before You Hire Plumber?
You can then hire the best plumber and get the highest quality services done at an affordable price. What are the questions to ask before you assign a task to the plumber? There are questions that you can always ask a plumber before you go for assigning a plumbing task. Here are some of them:How long he has been in the business: this is one of the most pertinent questions that you can ask a plumber. You can use a referral from your friends and relatives to choose the right plumber.
Source:The Nation
July 02, 2021 21:00 UTC
Insider Secrets To Finding Cheap Plane Tickets
Whether you’re a frequent traveler or a newbie to traveling, everybody can benefit from knowing some insider secrets on how to find more affordable plane tickets. Here are some important tips and tricks yet easy to follow to help you book cheap flight tickets to your destination. The accumulated miles or points can be redeemed in the form of cheap tickets, discount flights, upgrades, and even free-of-cost flights, depending on the points. By setting up a price alert, one can get updated all the time about the increase or decrease in the airfare and book flight tickets accordingly. Hence, it is a nice medium to fetch cheap flight tickets and enjoy a good save on airline tickets.
Source:The Nation
July 02, 2021 20:03 UTC
Duke of Sussex's car is spotted heading to the airport
By Jemma Carr For MailonlinePublished: 12:30 EDT, 2 July 2021 | Updated: 12:50 EDT, 2 July 2021AdvertisementPrince Harry's car was spotted leaving Windsor and heading to the airport just one day after he unveiled a statue of Princess Diana with his brother William. A black 2019 Volkswagen Caravelle was driven from Frogmore Cottage and onto the tarmac of Terminal 5 at London's Heathrow Airport. The vehicle - which followed closely behind a police escort - formed part of a convoy which picked Prince Harry up when he landed a week ago today. Yesterday, Harry and William put their bitter personal animosity to one side for just over an hour to honour, Diana, Princess of Wales. The brothers unveiled a statue of their beloved mother on what would have been her 60th birthday - before Harry made a swift exit.
Source:The Nation
July 02, 2021 16:52 UTC
Juventus players who have let domestic woes spill into the summer at Euro 2020
Aaron Ramsey - 5.5/10Ramsey has always lived a second life in the national team, similar to the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. In the national team he played continuously but never quite reached top performance. Wojciech Szczesny - 5/10He is the first goalkeeper in European Championship history to score an own goal. Strong and charismatic, Chiellini's qualities are those of the Mancini national team who dream of reaching the Wembley final. A positive Covid-19 test put Kulusevski's European Championship on hold, but the young Swede reacted with pride and came back strongly.
Source:The Nation
July 02, 2021 16:52 UTC
President agrees to provide solutions to striking nurses trade unions
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has agreed to immediately grant five out of the seven demands put forward by the Public Services United Nurses’ Union and to fulfill the other two demands during the next budget. The President’s Media Division said the decisions were reached during the special discussion held between the President and the Public Services United Nurses’ Union at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo this evening (02). According to the PMD, the President had agreed to provide immediate solutions to the following five demands:01. The suspended promotion from Grade III to Grade II in five years and from Grade II to Grade I in seven years04. Accordingly, the President had provided solutions to all the proposals presented by the Public Services United Nurses’ Union, the PMD said.
Source:The Nation
July 02, 2021 16:30 UTC