Ranindu gets draw, Bangladesh GM is too strong for Susal
By Ishani UpatharithaRESULTSResults of SL players in the 7th round:* Ziaur Rahman (2434) beat Susal De Silva (2085)* Khandaker Aminul Islam (2182) drew Ranindu D. Liyanage (2203)* Rahman Mohammad Fahad (2314) beat A.A.C.B. GM Ziaur Rahman tried to follow the Trompovsky Opening. Now Susal and Ranindu stay in the sixth and seventh positions respectively with two games to go. Unfortunately, some leading chess players of Sri Lanka, including rank no 1. The Bangladesh Chess Federation is conducting the event from Dhaka and the Sri Lankan players are playing from the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka headquarters at Gangodawila, Nugegoda.
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June 09, 2021 10:52 UTC
On This Day – 9 June
1914 – Honus Wagner becomes the first Major League Baseball player to get 3,000 hits1972 – Birth of one of a unique cricket sextet. When Zimbabwe played New Zealand in the first Test in Harare in 1997-98, Bryan (born this day) and Paul Strang were one of three sets of brothers in the side, along with the Rennies (Gavin and John) and the Flowers (Andy and Grant)On 9 June 1983, rookie Zims sprang a surprise beating the Aussies in the World Cup curtain raiser. He was one of the stars of Australia’s World Cup campaign in 2003, made his Test debut in 2004, and got his maiden hundred in the Ashes two years later. Rashid picked up two wickets from his first two deliveries and was on a hat-trick twice in his first two overs. This was Afghanistan’s first 50-over win over a Full Member side that wasn’t either Zimbabwe or Bangladesh
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June 09, 2021 10:41 UTC
SRI LANKA LEAVE FOR ENGLAND (PHOTOS)
Sri Lanka white-ball cricket team left for England early morning on Wednesday (9). They will play three T20Is and as many ODIs in England from 23 June to 4 July. (From left): Praveen Jayawickrama, Ishan Jayaratne, Dhananjaya Lakshan, and Charith AsalankaHead Coach Mickey ArthurCaptain Kusal Perera(From left): Ramesh Mendis, team trainer, and Binura FernandoBatting Coach Grant FlowerFast Bowling Coach Chaminda Vaas(From left): National Selector on tour Romesh Kaluwitharana, Physio Brett Harp, and another tour party member(From left): Kusal Mendis, Asitha Fernando, a tour party member, Lakshan Sandakan, Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka,, Chamika Karunaratne, and Computer Analyst Thanuja Niroshan(From left): Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Dushmantha ChameeraPlayers get into the team bus to BIA Airport from Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo
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June 09, 2021 10:07 UTC
Foreign Minister thanks Russian counterpart for Covid-19 support
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov on Monday (07) expressed his appreciation for the support extended by Russia towards Sri Lanka in addressing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foreign Ministry said today (09). In this regard, Foreign Minister Gunawardena welcomed Russia’s assistance in accessing the Sputnik V vaccine to support Sri Lanka’s nationwide inoculation programme, as well as ongoing cooperation between the relevant institutes of epidemiology and biotechnology in producing the vaccine. The Foreign Minister also reiterated Sri Lanka’s appreciation to Russia for the support extended to Sri Lanka in multilateral fora, including in the Human Rights Council. Bilateral consultations being scheduled within the framework of the two Foreign Ministries, as well as the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, were among other issues discussed.
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June 09, 2021 10:07 UTC
A Greater Focus on the Private Sector Required to Pivot Sri Lanka’s Development Trajectory: IFC Asia and Pacific Vice President
He was delivering a keynote session via a video link at the Sri Lanka Investment Forum, organized by the Board of Investment, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Colombo Stock Exchange. “Sri Lanka has been a development success story,” Garcia Mora told the forum. A greater contribution of the private sector can also be a source of much needed fiscal revenue that would allay some of the current fiscal pressures. IFC remains a key private sector development partner having invested $1.6 billion in some 30 projects across the country. “In Sri Lanka, we have learned through experience that straightjacketed investments are not necessarily an effective solution.
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June 09, 2021 10:04 UTC
Japan responds positively President s request for AstraZeneca vaccines
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s request made to the Prime Minister of Japan, Yoshihide Suga, seeking to obtain 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine has been met with positive responses. The Japanese Government has also acceded to the President’s request to provide medical supplies and healthcare equipment needed to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The President also drew the attention of the Japanese Ambassador to obtain technical assistance required for expeditiously respond to maritime accidents. Deputy Ambassador at the Japanese Embassy Kitamura Toshihiro, First Secretary Imamura Kayo, Secretary to the President P.B. Jayasundera, Principal Advisor to the President Lalith Weeratunga, and Foreign Secretary Admiral Jayanath Colombage were also present at the meeting.
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June 09, 2021 09:45 UTC
Sri Lanka receives COVID aid worth Rs. 800 million from Switzerland
The government of Switzerland has sent rapid antigen test kits, ventilators, oxygen concentrators and other medical examination materials worth Rs. 800 million to Sri Lanka. “The aid shipment includes 50 ventilators provided by the Swiss Army Pharmacy, 150 oxygen concentrators, and other medical supplies (including equipment to measure oxygen saturation). Switzerland has already extended support to Sri Lanka in the fight against the pandemic last year to the tune of around Rs. “For another LKR 22 million, the Swiss Embassy supports local partners in providing COVID emergency aid to the poorest and especially low-income families.”
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June 09, 2021 09:22 UTC
Sputnik consignment on track for 11 June arrival: SPC
The consignment of 50,000 first doses and 15,000 second doses of the Russian-manufactured Sputnik V anti Covid-19 vaccines will arrive in the country on 11 June, The Morning learnt. Speaking to The Morning, State Pharmaceuticals Corporation General Manager (SPC) Dinusha Dassanayake confirmed that the consignment of Sputnik V vaccines will arrive on schedule. Earlier on 04 June, State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Channa Jayasumana stated that the stocks of Sputnik V will arrive this week. As at 8.30 pm yesterday (08), 64,986 persons received the first dose of the Sputnik V vaccine. So far, no administration of the second dose of the same has taken place.
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June 09, 2021 09:11 UTC
New state university to be established from August
An extraordinary gazette has been issued to establish a new state university named ‘University of Vavuniya’ with effect from the 1st of August 2021. Peiris published the relevant notification by virtue of the powers vested in him by section 21 of Universities Act, No. Thereby, the order made under the said Act to establish the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna will be revoked effective from the 31st of July, the gazette read further. The new state university is being established for the purpose of providing, promoting and developing higher education in the branches of learning of Business Studies, Applied Science and Technology Studies. Further, the university will place greater emphasis on educating students on creating value within the local resource base, he added.
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June 09, 2021 09:06 UTC
Japan responds positively to President’s request for AstraZeneca vaccines
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa’s request to the Prime Minister of Japan Yoshihide Suga for 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine has been met with a positive response. This was stated by the President and the Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Sugiyama Akira at a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (09). The Japanese government has also agreed to the request for the vaccines and to obtain the technical assistance needed for emergency Covid response. Deputy Ambassador and Minister of the Embassy of Japan Kitamura Toshihiro, First Secretary Imamura Kayo, Secretary to the President P.B. Jayasundera, Chief Adviser to the President Lalith Weeratunga and Foreign Secretary Admiral Jayanath Colombage were also present.
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June 09, 2021 09:06 UTC
SL vaccination drive crosses two million mark
Accordingly, 925,242 people have received the first dose of the AstraZeneca Covishield vaccine. Of these 925,242 people, 353,789 received their second dose. Of these 1,033,028, 166 persons received their second dose. In terms of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine, 64,986 persons received their first dose. So far, no administration of the second dose has taken place yet.
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June 09, 2021 08:03 UTC
Parliamentary Council nod for judicial appointments
June 9, 2021 by Mihi Perera No CommentsThe Parliamentary Council has approved the appointment of several key judicial positions today (09). Parliamentary Council approval was given to appoint Arjuna Obeysekere as a Judge of the Supreme Court. Further, the Parliamentary Council approval was given to appoint K. P. Fernando as the President of the Court of Appeal & Sasi Mahendran as a Judge of the Court of Appeal. Parliamentary Council approval was given to appoint L. T. B. Dehideniya as a member of the Judicial Services Commission.
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June 09, 2021 06:56 UTC
Infinix is working on a 160W fast-charging adapter
Infinix is a Hong Kong-based smartphone company that focuses on developing markets like Nigeria, Egypt, and Indonesia. XDA-Developers shared a photo of an upcoming Infinix-branded 160W fast charger, intended for use in a future mobile phone. The adapter on the photo sure looks huge, as is to be expected for a brick this powerful. Still if it is for a phone as the source claims the 160W fast-charging will top even the 120W and 125W solutions that vivo and Oppo introduced. Not to mention that it will be country miles ahead of the current fastest charging Infinix phones - the Note 10 Pro and the Zero 8 series go up to 33W.
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June 09, 2021 06:33 UTC
Vaccinating pregnant women against COVID commences
The administration of the Sinopharm vaccine to pregnant women commenced at the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) office in Piliyandala this morning (June 09). The China-manufactured COVID-19 vaccine was administered for 35 pregnant women over the age of 35 with various complications. Speaking at the event, Dr. Gunawardena said that steps will be taken to implement the vaccination program for pregnant women island-wide in the future. Eight pregnant women have succumbed to the virus in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, today marks the second day of administering the second dose of Sinopharm vaccine in the Colombo Municipal Council area.
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June 09, 2021 06:11 UTC