FFSL election – Jaswar Umar positive of victory
Jaswar Umar is contesting Dr. Manil Fernando for the FFSL post of presidency this time. Jaswar Umar’s manifesto: “Attract, Invest & Develop, Achieve”Jaswar Umar is not a new face to local football arena. He is a former senior football referee, the football world body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Match Commissioner too. His manifesto for the FFSL election is titled “Attract, Invest & Develop, Achieve”. In a recently held media conference, Jaswar Umar declared he can have a comfortable victory in the AGM with around 115 votes out of the total number of 186.
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June 09, 2021 16:01 UTC
Daily coronavirus case count moves to 2,716
June 9, 2021 09:35 pmThe Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 543 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 2,716. This brings the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in the country to 213,396. As many as 180,427 recoveries and 1,843 deaths have been confirmed in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the pandemic. The Epidemiology Unit’s data showed that 31,126 active cases are currently under medical care.
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June 09, 2021 15:56 UTC
FFSL election: ‘Football first; let’s play!’, says Dr. Manil Fernando
Dr. Manil FenrnandoBy Hafiz MarikarManil Fernando is an orthopaedic doctor by profession but a passionate football follower too. As per Dr. Fernando’s manifesto for the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) AGM, his ultimate goal is to make the game the most popular and no.1 sport in Sri Lanka. A team full of expertsDr. Fernando’s team includes current SLFF President Anura De Silva who will be contesting for the General Secretary post. Anthony Davidson, Abdul Gaffar, Kanchana Jayarathne, and Saif Yusoof are Dr. Fernando’s Vice Presidential candidates. Dr. Fernando and his team are confident of recording a convincing victory at the next FFSL AGM, to be held most likely this month.
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June 09, 2021 15:56 UTC
Deadline for university applications extended until June 18
June 9, 2021 by Mihi Perera No CommentsThe deadline for applications to admit students to universities for the 2020-2021 academic year has been extended. Accordingly, applications for the new academic year will be accepted until the 18th of this month, said the Chairman of the University Grants Commission, Prof. Sampath Amaratunga. Applications began on May 21 and were due to close on May 11.
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June 09, 2021 14:05 UTC
Deadline to submit university admission applications extended
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the deadline to submit applications for the admission of students to state universities for the academic year 2020-2021. Accordingly, applications can be submitted until the 18th of June, Chairman of the UGC, Prof. Sampath Amaratunge stated. Acceptance of applications for admission to universities for the academic year 2020/2021 commenced on 21st May 2021 and the deadline for submission of applications was set to end on the 11th of June. Students who sat for the GCE Advanced Level Examination last year and got selected to university have been instructed to send in their applications online to the UGC. However, when the travel restrictions are lifted and schools reopen, students have to certify the necessary certificates and submit them to the UGC.
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June 09, 2021 13:41 UTC
Realme tablet incoming as CMO polls the internet on its name
Earlier today Realme teased its first laptop and now the brand’s CMO - Francis Wong went ahead and revealed it will be joined by a Realme tablet. Wong posted a poll on his Twitter account to let you vote on the naming of the slate with two options available – Realme Pad and Realme Tab. Which one is your pick?✍️— Francis FutureX (@FrancisRealme) June 9, 2021As of writing, this article Realme Tab holds a slight advantage with 50.3% of all votes compared to 49.7% for the Realme Pad with 20 hours left to vote. There are plenty of unknowns at this point regarding the tablet so we can’t really fill you in on any details. It will likely run on Android and could be part of the newly formed Dizo sub-brand.
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June 09, 2021 13:30 UTC
Sri Lanka registers 2,173 new COVID cases
June 9, 2021 06:27 pmAs many as 2,173 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday (June 09), the Ministry of Health reported. All new cases are associated with the New Year COVID-19 cluster. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far to 212,834. As per official data, 30,564 virus infected persons are currently being treated at designated hospitals and treatment centres across the island. Meanwhile, the number of total recoveries has reached 180,427 and the death toll stands at 1,843.
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June 09, 2021 12:56 UTC
Hemas and Plasticcycle expands plastic waste collection network
Hemas Consumer, together with the John Keells Group’s social enterprise project- Plasticcycle completed the expansion of the project’s plastic collection bin network to 25 new collection points in the financial year 2020/21. Unwholesome practices of disposing plastic waste have posed enough threat to biodiversity and animals and it is high time that we looked into this matter. Plasticcycle operates within a well-planned mechanism where the designated post consumption plastic waste collector- will collect the plastic waste from collection points across the island and will be handing over to the recycling centers for recycling. Hemas being highly environment conscious identifies the need to increase plastic recycling to tackle the plastic pollution and continues to extend its support to drive the Plasticcycle project forward. In combating the plastic waste, individual efforts lead to a bigger impact from which the entire country can imagine a plastic-free environment.
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June 09, 2021 12:45 UTC
ICTA together with PwC Introduces new Credit Evaluation Framework to support Tech Companies
Furthermore, technology companies are evaluated using existing generic credit evaluation frameworks, which have inherent shortcomings in evaluating the merits and demerits of a technology company. This alternative credit evaluation process will enable tech companies to access funding without the need to rely on personal collateral”. Seylan Bank, DFCC Bank, Union Bank, and NDB bank have already expressed their willingness to consider the new framework when assessing technology companies for debt financing. But most tech companies are faced with difficulties in obtaining loans due to a lack of physical collateral. Moreover, the pandemic has forced many challenges for tech companies, derailing the growth to some extent.
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June 09, 2021 12:45 UTC
Players sign tour declaration, leaves for England
The players had signed the England tour declaration last morning following a protracted and still-unsettled dispute over their annual contracts with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Sri Lanka are scheduled to play three T20Is followed by three ODIs, between 23 June and 4 July in England. They have only signed the tour declaration for the England series alone. A second-string sideEven before the discussions came to an end on Monday between the two parties, there were social media posts that named the “Sri Lanka second-string side”. Leadership rolesKusal Perera and Kusal Mendis will respectively be the Captain and Vice Captain of the Sri Lanka ODI side while the former will be the T20I Captain.
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June 09, 2021 12:08 UTC
Latest News from European Football Circuit
Compiled by Ranjika PereraVan de Beek ruled out of EurosManchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has been ruled out of Euro 2020 with the Netherlands through injury. In a statement, the Dutch FA said a replacement would not be called up to cover for the midfielder. Later that day, it was revealed that Van de Beek was struggling through injury. Tuchel’s Chelsea push for a deal on HaalandThe reigning European Champions are taking the first steps to sign the emerging young forward. Juve keen to keep MorataJuventus are currently negotiating a deal to sign Alvaro Morata on a permanent deal.
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June 09, 2021 12:08 UTC
“Refugee Olympic Team” to be announced for Tokyo 2020
The Refugee Olympic Team was set to be announced during the IOC Executive Board meeting yesterday (8). It was to be bigger than the one chosen for Rio 2016, when it made its debutThe announcement of an expanded Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020 was to be the highlight of the opening day of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board meeting yesterday (8). It was expected that up to 35 athletes could be selected, representing a significant increase on the 10 who competed in three sports at Rio 2016 when the squad made its debut. Thanks to scholarships provided by the IOC, 55 promising refugee athletes from 13 countries have been given the opportunity to qualify for Tokyo 2020, reported the Inside the Games on Monday (7). The IOC and Tokyo 2020 are battling worldwide criticism that they are continuing to press ahead with preparations for the re-arranged Games, due to open on 23 July and conclude on 8 August, in the face of consistent public opposition in Japan.
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June 09, 2021 12:08 UTC
Revisiting Memorable Sporting Moments – SL winning ARY Gold Cup in Sharjah in 2001
SL winning ARY Gold Cup in Sharjah in 2001ARY Gold Cup Final (D/N), Sharjah, Apr 20 2001Toss: Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka 297/7 (50 overs)Pakistan 220 (41.4/50 overs)Sri Lanka won by 77 runsThe victorious SL team with the ARY Gold CupSri Lanka astonished a sell-out crowd by overwhelming in-form Pakistan. If less comprehensive than when they beat India by 245 runs in their previous Sharjah final, in October, it was nevertheless a convincing victory. Humayun Farhat and Saeed Anwar fought back, adding 69 in eight overs, and Pakistan were well ahead of the asking-rate after 15 overs, with 108. Tail-enders Shoaib Malik and Waqar Younis saw them past 200, but once Muttiah Muralitharan removed them, the innings subsided with eight overs to spare.
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June 09, 2021 12:08 UTC
Determined enforcement and reliable information – Sri Lanka’s need of the hour in Intellectual Property Protection call
The World Anti-Counterfeiting Day was established by the Global Anti-Counterfeiting Group (GACG) to address the risks and damage caused by the counterfeit and piracy trade. As recently as in 2019 the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) estimates that trade in global ‘fake goods’ was a hefty 3.3% of overall world trade. Accordingly, Sri Lanka has a robust IPR framework which recognizes the importance of effective enforcement of IPR for the protection of consumers and brand owners. I strongly believe that inculcating IPR protection at secondary education levels will help in educating young minds on the importance of IPR protection, as they are the future generation of inventors, creators and leaders of our nation. Moreover, as the country focuses on increasing international trade and investment, IPR protection, along with investment protection, is of the utmost importance to ensure the development of the local economy.
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June 09, 2021 11:03 UTC
Rhino Group Donates 8 ICU Ventilators to Ministry of Health
Colombo, June 8, 2021 – Rhino Group serving Sri Lanka for over half a century, has stepped forward to donate 8 ICU Ventilators worth over Rs. 10 million to the Ministry of Health to support the nation combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has announced. Commenting on the donation to the Ministry of Health, Rhino Group Managing Director, E. J. Gnanam stated, “Rhino and its subsidiaries has always come forward to help the Nation during difficult times, as a responsible corporate citizen for the past sixty years. Sri Lanka is currently facing its worst crisis ever caused by the Covid 19 pandemic, with many of our citizens hospitalized over it. Since their humble inception in 1962, Rhino Roofing Products have grown to become the premium providers of roofing solutions to the Nation.
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June 09, 2021 11:03 UTC