Social factors influencing child labor should be eliminated: Minister
The social factors influencing the occurrence of child labor should be eliminated, stated the Minister of Labor. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Labor says that the main social factor influencing the emergence of child labor in the world as well as in our country is the economic background of those families. The winners of the Child Labor Eradication Scout Medal Creating Competition organized by the Sri Lanka Scout Association for the three age groups were also made public. Speaking further the Minister said that a special census will be conducted this year on the use of child labor in the country. Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva stated that there is a very low level of recruitment and that the country should further develop that situation and take action to eradicate child labor in this country.
Source:The Nation
June 11, 2021 06:33 UTC
Suspect arrested for illegally entering Sri Lanka from India
Mulliyaweli Police have arrested a man who had entered Sri Lanka illegally from India by sea. Police Media Spokesman, DIG Ajith Rohana stated that the suspect was arrested in the Mulliyaweli area on a tip off received by the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence. The man had left the Katunayake airport for Chennai, India in 2009, the police spokesman said. The man, who later lived in Nagapattinam, India, had entered Sri Lanka illegally on March 12, 2021 by sea. The suspect had been in hiding for about two and a half months, after which he was arrested by the police on intelligence information.
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June 11, 2021 05:48 UTC
Health workers withdraw from duties from 7 to 12 today
The Health Trade Union Confederation has decided to withdraw from all health services from 7 am to 12 noon today (11). Many trade unions including the Medical Laboratory Professionals Association, Government Nurses Association, Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Association and Sri Lanka Family Health Service Officers Association are to take part in the strike. Saman Rathnapriya, President of the Government Nurses’ Association stated that despite the trade union action today, emergency and essential services are being provided to those affected by Covid. Meanwhile, Divisional Secretaries, Grama Niladharis, Samurdhi Officers and Development Officers stated yesterday (10) that they will withdraw from supporting the Covid control vaccination program in the Colombo District.
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June 11, 2021 04:41 UTC
Isolation orders on 26 localities lifted from today
Isolation orders previously issued on 26 Grama Niladhari divisions and areas in 07 districts were lifted with effect from 4.00 am this morning (June 11), the Head of National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) and Army Commander General Shavendra Silva announced. Thereby, the following localities will no longer be under isolation orders:Monaragala DistrictSevanagala police area• Kiriwewa GN Division• Sevanagala GN Division• Bahirawa GN Division• Habarattawela GN Division• Habarugala GN Division• Mahagama GN Division• Indikolapelessa GN DivisionHambantota DistrictAngunukolapelessa police area• Rote GN DivisionTrincomalee DistrictKinniya police area• Kurinchakerny GN Division• Munachchenai GN DivisionNuwara-Eliya DistrictLindula police area• St. Coombs EstateBatticaloa DistrictKattankudy police area• Nochimunai GN DivisionKalutara DistrictPanadura South police area• Vijitha Mawatha of Nagoda South GN DivisionGampaha DistrictWeliweriya police area• Etikehelgalla GN DivisionMahabage police area• Elapitawala Nawam Mahara VillageWattala police area• Athkam Housing Scheme• Alwis Place• National Housing Scheme• Koktain Road• Alwiswatta Village of Kurundugahahena GN Division• Paranawatta GN Division• 44th Lane of Kunjagahawatta GN DivisionDivulapitiya police area• Palugahawela GN DivisionDungalpitiya police area• Sebastian Road towards Debadiya Road in Kepungoda GN Division• Pitipana Lellama (Pitipana North) GN DivisionKadawatha police area• Ranavirua Dharmasiri MawathaRevised Isolation Orders 2021-06-11 by Adaderana Online on Scribd
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June 11, 2021 03:01 UTC
Several areas to receive spells of showers today
Sea areas:Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo, Galle and Matara. Mainly fair weather will prevail in the other sea areas. Winds will be south-westerly in the sea areas around the island. The sea areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Negombo to Kankesanturai via Puttalam and Mannar will be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island can be fairly rough at times.
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June 11, 2021 03:00 UTC
Sri Lanka receives 65,000 more doses of Sputnik V vaccine
Another batch of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, developed by Moscow-based Gamaleya Research Institute, has arrived on the island early this morning (June 11). Sri Lanka accordingly received 15,000 second doses & 50,000 first doses of the Russia-made jab, State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana said. According to the state minister, the first doses of the new batch of Sputnik V vaccine are expected to be rolled out in the Kandy District. Prior to the delivery of this consignment, Russia had sent two stocks of Sputnik V jabs this year. The first batch containing 50,000 doses arrived in March and the second batch consisting of 50,000 doses reached the island in May.
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June 11, 2021 02:48 UTC
Boris Johnson and Joe Biden agree new 'Atlantic Charter'
Boris Johnson and Joe Biden today agreed a new grandiose 'Atlantic Charter' setting out their joint vision for the world's recovery from the coronavirus crisis and future prosperity. The original charter was hammered out by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941 and acted as a guiding blueprint for life after the Second World War. Mr Johnson said that Churchill and Roosevelt had faced the question of how to rebuild after a 'devastating' global conflict. The original charter is viewed as historically significant because it solidified the US-UK relationship as allies. The major focus of Mr Johnson and Mr Biden's new charter is defeating the coronavirus crisis and preventing further global health crises.
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June 11, 2021 01:41 UTC
AMILA APONSU LEAVES SL: Player exodus continues?
Aponsu, a left-arm orthodox spinner who plays for Ragama Cricket Club, played in nine ODIs and three T20Is for Sri Lanka, during 2016-18, taking 14 wickets at 32.57. Our back-page lead story revealing “A large-scale player exodus” on 17 February 2021“A lot of players will soon go to America. There is no strong future that is assured for us here in Sri Lanka. There are no series for Sri Lanka (in the second-level sides) in near future. We can at least try to play for the USA,” the above player explained then.
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June 11, 2021 01:41 UTC
Foreign Sports News in Brief
* Kiwis take upper hand in second TestThe England vs. New Zealand second Test began yesterday (10) at Edgbaston with the visitors taking three quick wickets with Matt Henry snaring two wickets and Neil Wagner one. Their second Test will be held from 18 June at the same venue before their five-match T20Is series begins in St. George’s, Grenada on the 26th. 33) upset Greece’s Maria Sakkari (17) 7-5, 4-6, 9-7 in the second semi last evening in Paris. Paul, 36, became the first player to rack up three play-off games with 15 assists and no turnovers. An emphatic win gave the Suns a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference semi-finals series.
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June 11, 2021 01:03 UTC
Serbia volleyball player banned: Now a racist ‘eye gesture’
Sanja Djurdjevic will miss her team’s next two gamesA Serbian volleyball player has been banned for two matches after making a racist gesture during a game against Thailand last week. The BBC reported yesterday (9) that Sanja Djurdjevic was pictured on camera narrowing her eyes with her fingers, causing outrage from fans online. The player has since apologised along with the Volleyball Federation of Serbia, who described the incident as a “simple misunderstanding”. Unfortunate gestureTV footage showing Djurdjevic making the alleged ‘racist eye gesture’According to Vice, Djurdjevic apologised in a series of posts on her Instagram account before it was set to private. The Volleyball Federation of Serbia also published an apology, saying that it was “saddened by the recent events” and “the unfortunate gesture”.
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June 11, 2021 00:01 UTC
Novak Djokovic wins after Paris fans boo 11 p.m. curfew
Djokovic’s victory over Berrettini last night was the one and only night-session match to have fans at this year’s tournament – until they were turfed out at 11 p.m. local timeWhy did the fans have to leave? The rules had been loosened on Wednesday, allowing more fans – up to 5,000 – to watch on Chatrier than previously throughout the tournament. “I didn’t mind actually leaving the court because I felt like I needed a little bit of a break and reset,” said Djokovic. Victory ensures Djokovic will renew his enduring rivalry with Nadal, who is aiming for a record-extending 14th title at Roland Garros. Djokovic, 34, is two behind Nadal and Federer after winning his 18th Grand Slam at the Australian Open in February.
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June 11, 2021 00:00 UTC
EURO 2020 begins today: FACTS, SCHEDULE, AND THE STARS
EURO: Biggest prize in European footballCompiled by Ranjika PereraHere are the countries, stars, records, and the schedule of the biggest European football show of the year, EURO 2020 which starts today (11). 1E vs. 3A/B/C/D (12.30 midnight, Glasgow)Note: Rest days on 30 June and 1 JulyQuarter-finalsFriday 2 JulyQF1: Winner 6 vs. Winner 7 (12.30 midnight, Rome)Note: Rest days on 4 and 5 JulySemi-finalsTuesday 6 JulySF1: Winner QF2 vs. Winner QF1 (12.30 midnight, London)Wednesday 7 JulySF2: Winner QF4 vs. Winner QF3 (12.30 midnight, London)Note: Rest days on 8, 9, and 10 JulyFinalSunday 11 JulyWinner SF1 vs.
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June 10, 2021 23:48 UTC
On This Day – 11 June
Rachael Heyhoe-Flint hit the first six in women’s Test history – against Australia at The Oval in 1963 – and was a fine batsman and Captain of her country. But her real contribution came in bringing women’s cricket into the public eye. de Silva was Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Interim Committee Chairman during 2009-111971 – New Zealand’s efficient, un-fussy opener Mark Richardson was born today. He made his two Test appearances for Sri Lanka against New Zealand in 1983. In the first of these games, he opened the innings with his younger brother Sidath, only the third instance of two brothers opening together in Test cricket.
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June 10, 2021 23:02 UTC
Australian swimmer Maddie Groves boycotted the Tokyo Olympic Games
A warning post written months before an Australian swimming star boycotted the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games because of 'misogynistic perverts' has resurfaced, showing her decision may have been a long time coming. The 26-year-old winner of two Olympic silver medals at the 2016 Games in Rio then unleashed on the Australian swimming community and in particular those in charge in a series of blistering social media posts on Thursday. Following the highly-circulated posts, Groves announced on Friday morning that she would be deleting her social media accounts. Groves then appeared to take exception with a private message she may have received on social media in reply to her tirade. Groves was crowned the national champion at the Australian Swimming Championship in the 200m butterfly for four consecutive years from 2013.
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June 10, 2021 21:56 UTC
Medical equipment necessary for COVID suppression donated to Health Ministry
Medical equipment necessary for the COVID suppression program launched by the Government and the Ministry of Health has been donated to the Ministry of Health by variousgovernment and non-government organizations. Under this, Colombo Port City Project donated five high-flow oxygen therapy machines worth Rs. 5 million to supply oxygen to COVID patients and were handed over to theMinister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi by the Managing Director of the project Houliang Jiang. Simultaneously, Rhino Products Limited donated eight high-flow oxygen therapy machines worth Rs.10 million. United States Agency for International Development (USAID) donated medical equipment worth more than Rs.6 million including PPE kits necessary for healthcare workers,240,000 KN95 masks, 40,000 goggles, 600,000 gloves and 1,200 pulse oximeters for COVID treatments.
Source:The Nation
June 10, 2021 20:15 UTC