Navy undertakes special diving operation at MV X-PRESS PEARL
A team comprising several senior diving officers of the Sri Lanka Navy, conducted a special diving operation, (06th June 2021) to inspect if there is any fuel leakage from the fire-damaged MV X-PRESS PEARL. During this underwater operation, the diving team inspected if there is any leakage from the fuel tanks in the submerged part of the MV X-PRESS PEARL. The diving team carried out this operation in unforgiving weather, as rough sea condition, poor underwater visibility and strong currents in the sea area were in existence right through. Meanwhile, the Navy has made arrangements to conduct another diving operation tomorrow as well, in order to inspect the underwater profile and investigate whether there is a fuel leakage from the ship into the sea.
Source:The Nation
June 06, 2021 20:37 UTC
Was Donald Trump wearing his pants BACKWARDS at rally?
A video clip from Trump's rally on Friday in Greenville, North Carolina raced around the internet, showing Trump's pants oddly wrinkled around the front thighs, with no visible fly. 'Others are noting this, but it can't be shared enough: Donald Trump gave his big speech today with his pants on backwards. 'I can't believe how many leftist morons, namely @ProjectLincoln, fell for the horribly photoshopped pic of Trump's pants,' tweeted conservative commentator John Cardillo. Others predicted that Trump would soon address the pants rumors head on with his typical brio and antagonism. 'The next Trump rally will feature 15 minutes of brand new content on his very normal pants,' tweeted screenwriter Bob Schooley.
Source:The Nation
June 06, 2021 19:52 UTC
Quarantine measures for arriving Sri Lankans, dual citizens revised
The Ministry of Health has revised the quarantine measures for Sri Lankans or dual citizens arriving in the country two weeks after receiving the recommended doses of COVID-19 vaccines (fully vaccinated) and those who own a residence in Sri Lanka to undergo mandatory quarantine. However, the mandatory home quarantine is not applicable to fully-vaccinated Sri Lankans or dual citizens arriving, transited or having a travel history within the past 14 days from India, Vietnam, South Africa or South American countries within the past 14 days. The Director-General of Health Services, Dr. Asela Gunawardena, issuing the revised guidelines, stated that fully vaccinated travellers, upon arriving in Sri Lanka, are required to produce their vaccination certificate/card to the airport health officer and officer-in-charge of the quarantine hotel/centre or hotel doctor at safe and secure certified level 1 hotel.
Source:The Nation
June 06, 2021 19:02 UTC
SLC to reach a compromise with players? – Two more selectors appointed put pressure on Pramodya
The players have also requested SLC, in a letter issued yesterday (5), that they need to add some more names of players who have performed well but had not been contracted for the ensuing year. Responding to the said query by the players, a senior SLC official told the Sunday Morning Sports yesterday (5): “We need to see whether there is any injustice has happened to the players. The board and the players will most probably reach a compromise after the England tour.”Two more added to Selection CommitteeMeanwhile SLC sources revealed yesterday that two new names had been added to the existing three-member national men’s cricket selection committee. Varuna Waragoda, Uvais Karnain, and Thilaka Gunarathne are meanwhile overlooking Under-19 and national women’s selection at present. Tillakaratne was former Sri Lanka Under-19 Head Coach.
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June 06, 2021 18:22 UTC
Sri Lanka remains committed to all BIMSTEC initiatives – President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in a message of greetings for the 24th anniversary of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), reiterated that Sri Lanka will remain committed to all of the organization’s initiatives. As the current Chair of BIMSTEC, Sri Lanka convened eight core BIMSTEC meetings including the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting during which Member States collectively finalized the BIMSTEC Charter. Rationalization of sectors and sub sectors of BIMSTEC, MoU on mutual cooperation between diplomatic academies/training institutions of BIMSTEC member states, with a view to adopt at the 5th BIMSTEC Summit. I reassure that Sri Lanka would remain committed to all BIMSTEC initiatives as we did in the past. Let all Member States of BIMSTEC harmoniously work towards achieving shared prosperity and peace for our peoples.
Source:The Nation
June 06, 2021 18:00 UTC
SPC waited for too long to purchase vaccines: Eran
The Government and the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) have to purchase vaccines at higher prices since they waited too long to make their initial purchases, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Eran Wickramaratne stated on Thursday (03). “When the AstraZeneca vaccine came to this country, it costed around $5. Why did SPC wait so long to purchase vaccines at this rate?” he inquired. He further accused the government of misleading the public by claiming that the vaccines obtained by Sri Lanka were free. “Even though the vaccines are distributed for free, they are purchased using the public’s money,” he said.
Source:The Nation
June 06, 2021 16:41 UTC
Travellers meet in Appleby for fifth day in row despite horse fair being delayed due to Covid
Dozens of travellers arrived in Appleby today for the fifth day in a row, despite the annual horse fair being postponed due to Covid-19 until later this year. Dozens of travellers arrived in Appleby today for the fifth day in a row, despite the annual horse fair being postponed due to Covid-19 until later this yearFamilies were filmed racing their ponies through the historic town today after police had urged people not to travel thereVisitors have ignored official advice as they arrived for Appleby horse fair despite the famous Cumbrian village fair being postponed until later this year. A spokesman for Cumbria Constabulary said: 'Those planning their traditional, annual, horse fair visit were asked to stay away and make plans for later in the summer. Visitors have ignored official advice as they arrived for Appleby horse fair. Traditionally the travellers wash their mounts in the river Eden before leading them up to the show field.
Source:The Nation
June 06, 2021 15:56 UTC
Queue for FREEDOM: Covid jab lines stretch for 'MILES'
Young people stood in three-hour-long queues running 'miles down the beach' in Scotland today in another display of Britain's eagerness to get vaccinated. Queues for the walk-in Covid vaccination centre in Troon. The museum had offered its premises for use as a vaccination centre, and those who attended would be able to see a quick preview of its new Covid display. Covid cases had jumped by 70 per cent in a week on Saturday, reaching 5,765. Saturday was the third day in a row that saw cases exceed 5,000.
Source:The Nation
June 06, 2021 15:00 UTC
Evacuation of hundreds queuing for Covid jabs at Science Museum
By Henry Martin For MailonlinePublished: 09:33 EDT, 6 June 2021 | Updated: 09:54 EDT, 6 June 2021The Science Museum was today evacuated amid reports of a 'suspicious bag'. Staff at the London museum, which is being used as a coronavirus vaccination centre, said this afternoon that the premises had been evacuated 'as a precaution'. One attendee at the South Kensington attraction tweeted at the museum: 'You've moved hundreds of us in an evacuation exercise with no information and you can't open the exit door. The museum's Twitter account has now revealed that the venue has reopened to visitors - repeating that the evacuation was 'a precaution'. The Science Museum has been evacuated 'as a precaution', staff at the London venue have saidOne attendee tweeted at the museum: 'You've moved hundreds of us in an evacuation exercise with no information and you can't open the exit door.
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June 06, 2021 14:03 UTC
Sri Lanka reports 1,921 new cases of COVID-19
June 6, 2021 07:04 pmThe Ministry of Health reports that another 1,921 persons have tested positive for coronavirus today (June 06). 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 204,278. Presently 35,278 infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centers across the island. Meanwhile, the number of total recoveries has reached 167,304.
Source:The Nation
June 06, 2021 14:03 UTC
Piers Corbyn is SQUATTING in Oxford Street HMV
By Henry Martin For MailonlinePublished: 04:56 EDT, 6 June 2021 | Updated: 09:50 EDT, 6 June 2021Piers Corbyn was pictured squatting at HMV in Oxford Street and waving a Palestinian flag from its window - as police were reportedly set to raid the premises. Piers Corbyn at HMV Oxford Street. Piers Corbyn, 73, has previously claimed Covid-19 is a 'hoax'. Piers Corbyn has claimed Covid-19 is a 'hoax' and is the founder of a group called No New NormalThey have appeared at anti-lockdown marches and spoke on stage at one in Trafalgar Square in central London. Piers had previously told the Times: 'This vaccine is experimental and the vaccine producers have no liability on sickness or death.
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June 06, 2021 13:52 UTC
Live Aid founder Bob Geldof joins Tory Rebels fighting to reveething'
Live Aid founder Bob Geldof joined Tory rebels to put pressure on Boris Johnson today to reverse a planned cut to foreign aid. The singer and long-time activist said the temporary reduction of foreign aid from 0.7 per cent of national income to 0.5 per cent to cope with Covid economic damage 'doesn't make any sense'. The singer and long-time activist said the temporary reduction of foreign aid from 0.7 per cent of national income to 0.5 per cent to cope with Covid economic damage 'doesn't make any sense'. Mrs May is not a natural Tory rebel but she has previously criticised Mr Johnson over the aid cut. Writing in the Mail to mark Joe Biden's inauguration as US President in January, she suggested her successor had failed to honour British values by tearing up the foreign aid target.
Source:The Nation
June 06, 2021 13:02 UTC
Sri Lanka confirms 2,976 COVID cases within the day
June 6, 2021 09:05 pmDaily COVID-19 cases count hit 2,976 on Sunday (June 06) as 1,055 more people were tested positive for the virus in Sri Lanka. The new development brings the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in the country to 205,333. As many as 167,304 recoveries and 1,696 deaths have been confirmed in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the pandemic last year. According to official data, up to 36,333 active cases are currently under medical care at designated hospitals and treatment centres.
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June 06, 2021 12:45 UTC
Creative living and business with Anjalee Peiris
Born in Sri Lanka and raised in London, England, Anjalee runs her own small business called Cotton Crowd, whilst also supporting a fashion and skincare brand based in the UK. We had the chance to speak with Anjalee earlier this week about Cotton Crowd, social media management, and content creation. I really love creative processes – writing, designing, dancing; you will always find me either creating something or conjuring up different ideas to put into action. It depends on what I am creating, but most of the time, I can’t work without music – I always need to set the ambience for the thing I’m creating. I see myself expanding Cotton Crowd and my other businesses that are yet to launch.
Source:The Nation
June 06, 2021 10:10 UTC
30 day grace period to settle water bills: Vasudeva Nanayakkara
June 6, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsConsumers will be entitled to a grace period to settle their water bills, Minister of Water Supply Vasudeva Nanayakkara stated. The Minister stated a suitable amount of time will be given for consumers to settle their water bills after the travel restrictions end. He also stressed that there is a difficulty in obtaining meter readings during this period. Accordingly, the Minister stated that the grace period will be about 30 days.
Source:The Nation
June 06, 2021 10:10 UTC