We should have planned better before the tour – Sanath Jayasuriya
Jayasuriya tearing apart England bowling in the 1996 World CupIt is a very sad situation. We have not been prepared well enough to face the number-one team (in the T20I format) of the world in their country. I feel there should have been a better planning before the tour. Then they could have discussed the situations with the team and controlled things better. And if we don’t correct those things quickly, we will not be able to come out of this situation.
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June 28, 2021 06:56 UTC
Telegram adds screen sharing feature to group video calls
Scott Adam Gordon / Android AuthorityTL;DR Telegram has rolled out new video calling features to take on the video conferencing heavyweights. One new feature includes screen sharing within group video calls across various devices. Now, it’s gunning for video conferencing tools with a new group video calling and screen sharing feature. Users can now convert group voice calls into group video calls by tapping the camera icon on the call screen. Telegram notes this limit will “increase soon.” See also: WhatsApp vs Telegram vs Signal: Which app should you use?
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June 28, 2021 06:00 UTC
Increased bus and train services from today
June 28, 2021 11:34 amAuthorities have taken steps to increase the bus and train services from today (June 28). A total of 70 new trains will be in operation today, according to the Department of Railways. However, the Deputy General Manager of Railways said that the operation of inter-provincial train services has not been permitted as of yet. Meanwhile, inter-provincial bus services will not be provided as per a decision of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).
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June 28, 2021 06:00 UTC
SL cricketers roaming in Durham marketplace, suspected of bubble breach
With the series loss, the words are a bit harsh around the Sri Lankan Cricket team. Former Sri Lankan cricketers have also expressed their disappointment regarding the current situation of the national cricket team. Meanwhile, the cricketers have found themselves in a new issue after some players were found in the Durham marketplace. Sri Lanka Cricket has called for a report from the team manager regarding the video going viral on social media. An official from Sri Lanka Cricket told that the board has started an investigation regarding the video circulating on social media.
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June 28, 2021 05:26 UTC
Darwin's Covid lockdown is extended until Friday
Darwin's snap lockdown has been extended until Friday after the Chief Minister announced a growing list of exposure venues and hundreds of close contacts have been forced into isolation. That means for Darwin Palms and rural areas, the lockdown is extended to 1pm on Friday. 'His time in a community included an extended period of close contact with seven friends, mainly at a private residence. There is one public close contact exposure site. The second casual contact site is the budding store on Bogut Road, Saturday 26 June between 10am and 10:15am.
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June 28, 2021 04:52 UTC
British & Irish Lions ease past Japan in Murrayfield
Compiled by Ranjika PereraJosh Adams opened the scoring for the Lions with a converted tryThe British & Irish Lions, who are to begin their tour of South Africa under Warren Gatland, for a series of three Test series beat Japan 28-10 in Murrayfield, Scotland on Saturday (26). Alun Wyn Jones will miss the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa because of a shoulder injury and Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray will captain the side instead. Despite the comfortable win for the Lions, their Skipper Alun Wyn Jones departed the field with just seven minutes on the clock. The Lions will now leave to Johannesburg to begin their tour of South Africa. They will also play South Africa ‘A’ before taking on the world champion Springboks in a three-Test series.
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June 28, 2021 04:41 UTC
Administration of AstraZeneca second dose commenced in Colombo
Sri Lanka has recommenced the administration of the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine to all those above the age of 70 and living in Colombo 01 to Colombo 15. Chief Medical Officer of the Colombo Municipal Council Dr. Ruwan Wijayamuni told The Morning that 10,500 people are eligible to obtain the second dose of the AstraZeneca Vaccine. An SMS will be sent to those who are eligible to obtain the vaccine and entrance to the vaccination center is only permitted upon producing the SMS, NIC, and the Vaccination Card. The second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine will be administered at two vaccination centers in Colombo on Monday (28). Those from Colombo North and Colombo Central are requested to visit the Sugathadasa Stadium premises while Colombo East, Colombo West and Borella residents may visit the Sithumina Community Center in Kirulapone.
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June 28, 2021 04:41 UTC
Sri Lanka commences genetic analysis research on COVID variants
Sri Lanka, today (June 28), will commence genetic analysis research on the coronavirus variant that have been identified from the country. The research will be carried out with the data provided by the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health. The results of the research will be released within a period of 07 days, according to Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, the Director of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Several persons infected with the Delta (India) variant of the coronavirus have been identified in Sri Lanka. Dr. Jeewandara further stated that the Delta variant is spreading rapidly in those identified areas as the Delta variant is twice as prevalent as the Alpha (UK) variant.
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June 28, 2021 04:30 UTC
On This Day – 28 June
A controversial West Indian bowler Roy Gilchrist was, for some, world’s fastest ever1934 – A controversial West Indian fast bowler is born. Roy Gilchrist was an extremely nasty proposition for a batsman, and in some people’s opinion, was the fastest bowler in the game’s history. 1975 – At the 1975 Western Open golf at Oak Brook, Illinois, Lee Trevino was standing on the 13th green under an umbrella as rain poured down. A lightning hit Trevino’s umbrella rendering him unconscious. After being down 2-0 at half-time, Brazil defeated the US, claiming their third Confederations Cup win
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June 28, 2021 04:07 UTC
Suspect arrested for defrauding Rs. 43 mn through fake checks
A person has been arrested for presenting fake checks and defrauding Rs. The Police Media Spokesman further stated that the suspect has been arrested by the Commercial and Financial Crimes Unit of the CID. The arrested suspect is due to be produced before court today (28). On April 12, a group of suspects posing as employees of the steel company had presented fake checks to the bank and obtained Rs. The Police Media Spokesman further stated that this is the first such crime in Sri Lanka by printing fake checks.
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June 28, 2021 03:56 UTC
Bus and train services to be increased from today
Authorities have taken steps to increase bus and train services from today (28). Accordingly, 70 new trains will be operated today, the Railway Department said. However, the Deputy General Manager of the Railway Department stated that permission has not yet been granted to run inter-provincial trains. Chairman of the Ceylon Transport Board Kingsley Ranawaka speaking on SLTB bus services said that the services of the National Transport Medical Institute will be resumed from today. The services provided by the Werahera, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya and Kalutara branches will no longer be available due to the Covid-19 virus, the National Transport Medical Institute said.
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June 28, 2021 03:45 UTC
Suspect arrested for obstructing duties of PHI in Mahiyanganaya
June 28, 2021 by Mihi Perera No CommentsA person has been arrested for obstructing the duties of a Public Health Inspector in the Gemunupura area in Mahiyanganaya. Police Media Spokesman Senior DIG Ajith Rohana stated that the suspect was arrested on a charge of criminal coercion. The suspect was produced before the Mahiyanganaya Magistrate’s Court and remanded till July 9. An investigation by the Mahiyanganaya Police has revealed that the person had obstructed the search for the closest associates of a Covid infected monk in the area.
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June 28, 2021 03:33 UTC
Genetic analysis research on Covid variants to commence from today
Genetic analysis research on Covid varieties that have spread in the country is scheduled to commence from today (28). However, the results of the research will be released within seven days, said Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, Director, Institute of Allergy and Immunology and Cell Biology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Several infected delta species have been identified in Sri Lanka which are currently spreading rapidly in India. Dr. Chandima Jeewandara further stated that the Delta variety is spreading rapidly in those identified areas. The Delta variety is twice as prevalent as the Alpha variety, and it is possible to find out how it spreads throughout the country.
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June 28, 2021 03:33 UTC
SIERRA CABLES GROUP records the highest ever top line revenue
SIERRA CABLES Plc, one of the largest cable manufacturers in Sri Lanka with an international presence, recorded a staggering 6.9% annual revenue growth which is Rs 5,265,169 during the 2020/2021 financial year compared to previous financial year (2019/2020). SIERRA CABLES Plc points out this as the highest ever top line revenue recorded in the history of the company. The group yielded the highest ever profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 314 Mn during the period which is a 37.4% growth compared to last year. The financial performance underscores the group’s ability to maintain a healthy Gross profit margin (GP) of 15.6% and Net profit margin (NP) of 5.7%. SIERRA CABLES Plc are also recognized and positioned as a good corporate citizen and the most preferred work place among the employees and other stake holders, as well as being ranked very high as a socially responsible entity.
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June 28, 2021 02:37 UTC
MI5 will discuss leaked Matt Hancock kiss footage with Cabinet Office
By Sophie Tanno For MailonlinePublished: 21:02 EDT, 27 June 2021 | Updated: 21:44 EDT, 27 June 2021MI5 is set to hold discussions with the Cabinet Office over leaked footage of Matt Hancock kissing his aide amid government concerns over a security breach with the Cabinet Office. They will this week hold talks on whether the leaked footage, which shows Mr Hancock locked in an embrace with his aide Gina Coladangelo, could constitute a national security breach. Mr Hancock resigned as Health Secretary less than 48 hours after pictures emerged of him in a passionate embrace with Gina Coladangelo, pictured together aboveMatt Hancock in his Department of Health and Social Care office. 'Hancock having a kiss with his girlfriend is not a national security issue, it's a national embarrassment issue,' the source told The Times newspaper. Mr Hancock resigned as Health Secretary less than 48 hours after pictures emerged of him in a passionate embrace with Ms Coladangelo at the Department of Health.
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June 28, 2021 01:41 UTC