Flood situation in low-lying areas of three rivers to intensify
Flood situation in low lying areas of Kalu River is expected to continue further due to prevailing downpours and increasing water levels, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) warned today. Thereby, the DMC has urged people living in following areas of Kalu river basins to remain alert on significant levels of flooding: Horana, Agalawatta, Ingiriya, Palindanuwara, Bulathsinhala, Dodangoda, Millaniya, Madurawala and Kalutara Divisional Secretariat divisionsThe upper and middle catchment areas of Attanagalu Oya Basin have experienced downpours of about 100 mm while upstream, middle reach and downstream catchment areas of Kelani River Basin received heavy rains over 200mm, Director of Irrigation (Hydrology) Eng. Sugeeshwara stated. The residents of following low-lying areas of Attanagalu Oya and Kelani River have been requested to be vigilant of an increase in minor flood situation:Attanagalu Oya – Mirigama, Attanagalla, Mahara, Gampaha, Minuwangoda, Ja-Ela and Katana Divisional Secretariat divisionsKelani River – Dehiowita, Ruwanwella, Seethawaka, Dompe, Homagama, Kaduwela, Biyagama, Kolonnawa and Wattala Divisional Secretariat divisions
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June 05, 2021 04:41 UTC
New £30million Normandy memorial that will honour 22,442 British servicemen
These images show the spectacular new memorial that will honour 22,442 fallen British servicemen and women who died in the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. Photographs show the finished Normandy Memorial, overlooking Gold Beach, where British troops stormed ashore on June 6, 1944. Britain was the only allied country involved in the landings which did not have its own national memorial on French soil. Ex-Royal Engineer George Batts, the veteran patron of the Normandy Memorial Trust, said: 'Only those who were there on D-Day can truly know what it was like. Yet it has taken all this time for Britain’s Normandy heroes to be honoured with a proper, national memorial in the place where they fell.
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June 05, 2021 02:05 UTC
Tech deal with China for a £50million lab in Manchester will be axed within weeks
Former chancellor George Osborne announced with great fanfare in 2015 that the UK's National Nuclear Laboratory would work with the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) in the development of technology. The Joint Innovation and Research Centre was unveiled in Manchester with an initial pledge of £25million in Government cash. But the Mail has learnt that the £50million research hub is due to be scrapped in the coming weeks after Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng became concerned about risks to national security. Former chancellor George Osborne announced with great fanfare in 2015 that the UK's National Nuclear Laboratory would work with the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) in the development of technologyIt comes after MI5 voiced increasing concerns about such partnerships with China. 'It's baffling as to how this got through at the time but in the current climate it's a national security issue.'
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June 05, 2021 01:10 UTC
Inside the mind of psychopath church warden Ben Field
For his part, Peter's own diaries described Field as 'a delightful young man'. Along with drugging Peter, Field was gaslighting him, removing items from their usual places only for them to reappear unexpectedly elsewhere, leaving Peter feeling as if he was going crazy. That August came what Peter described to a friend as 'the worst day of my life'. When he arrived with Field, Peter looked flushed and was visibly shaking. It's likely that, at the very end, Field suffocated Peter with a cushion to ensure that he was dead.
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June 04, 2021 23:03 UTC
Lucky British ticket holder scoops the entire £111m EuroMillions jackpot
Camelot's Andy Carter, Senior Winners' Advisor at The National Lottery, said, 'What amazing news, one UK winner has scooped the incredible £111M EuroMillions jackpot in tonight's special Super Jackpot draw. 'This is the fourth UK jackpot win this year. Players are urged to check their tickets and give us a call if they think they are tonight's lucky jackpot winner. Though tonight's EuroMillions win is a huge one, it isn't the biggest in the lottery's history. In April a UK ticket holder won a £122m EuroMillions jackpot - the fifth biggest ever National Lottery win.
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June 04, 2021 22:18 UTC
Today is World Environment Day
Countries across the world celebrate World Environment Day today - 5th of June 2021It is celebrated annually on 5 June and World Environment Day is considered as the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. As the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) brings forth, the theme of this year’s World Environment Day is Ecosystem Restoration. This year, Pakistan will act as the global host of the day. UNEP further notifies that World Environment Day 2021 will see the launch of the "UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration". According to UNEP, Ecosystem restoration can take many forms: Growing trees, greening cities, rewilding gardens, changing diets or cleaning up rivers and coasts.
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June 04, 2021 20:48 UTC
COVID- 48 more deaths confirmed in Sri Lanka
June 4, 2021 10:19 pmDirector-General of Health Services says 48 more deaths in Sri Lanka were attributed to COVID-19 infection. The new victims have moved the country’s death toll to 1,656. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.
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June 04, 2021 17:03 UTC
Sony Xperia 10 III review
Well, we don't have the numbers to say just how successful the Xperia 10 II was, but it must have been very, since Sony hasn't altered too much on the Xperia 10 III we have for you today. Sony Xperia 10 III (left) next to the Mark 2The few areas that have been improved are important, of course. The Gorilla Glass 6 sandwich is also hardly a given for the price. We got our Xperia 10 III review unit in the familiar white box Sony has been using for a few years now. The phone does support USB PowerDelivery and will benefit from a higher-powered adapter - such as the company's own 30-watt XQZ-UC1 unit, but that's not what came bundled with our review device.
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June 04, 2021 16:41 UTC
OnePlus Watch buyer’s guide: Everything you need to know
Our verdict: OnePlus Watch review: Don’t settle for this oneOnePlus Watch at a glanceOnePlus Watch The OnePlus Watch is the first smartwatch from OnePlus. What AA readers think of the OnePlus Watch After the device was announced, we asked our readers if they would consider buying the OnePlus Watch. Learn more in our full reviewOnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited EditionThe OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition is as self-descriptive as they come. Where to buy the OnePlus WatchOnePlus Watch The OnePlus Watch is the first smartwatch from OnePlus. Top OnePlus Watch questions and answersDhruv Bhutani / Android AuthorityQ: Does the OnePlus Watch support mobile payments?
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June 04, 2021 16:41 UTC
Biden says he's 'very confident' in Dr. Fauci amid GOP outcry
President Joe Biden said on Friday he is 'very confident' in Dr. Anthony Fauci after his top medical adviser came under fire for comments about the coronavirus pandemic revealed in a series of emails. 'Yes I'm very confident in Dr. Fauci,' he said. 'The president and the administration feel that Dr. Fauci has played an incredible role in getting the pandemic under control,' she said. 'Please handle,' Fauci wrote to a colleague as he forwarded the message. 'Masks are really for infected people to prevent them from spreading infection to people who are not infected rather than protecting uninfected people from acquiring infection,' Fauci wrote.
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June 04, 2021 16:07 UTC
Porto star Mehdi Taremi wins Champions League goal of the season for 2020-21 with overhead kick
By Danny Gallagher For MailonlinePublished: 11:33 EDT, 4 June 2021 | Updated: 11:37 EDT, 4 June 2021Porto's Iranian star Mehdi Taremi has won the official Champions League goal of the season award for the 2020-21 campaign. Taremi's winning effort was confirmed by UEFA on Friday, with the footballing body uploading footage of the strike on their official website and social media channels. Porto's Iranian star Mehdi Taremi has won the official Champions League goal of the seasonDefenders could only watch on as Taremi made sweet contact and lashed the ball homeFans across the world had been asked to vote for their favourite strike of the competition. The shortlist of the best goals then went to a fan decision on Monday, May 31, with Taremi receiving more than 750,000 votes. Also on the overall shortlist were Kylian Mbappe - for his blistering breakaway goal at the Nou Camp - and Neymar - for a sizzling effort against Istanbul Basaksehir.
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June 04, 2021 16:06 UTC
Daily COVID cases count tops 3,000 for third consecutive day
Daily COVID-19 cases count hit 3,398 on Friday (June 04) as 663 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 199,242. This is third consecutive day and the fifth instance daily count of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka crossing the 3,000-mark. Government Information Department stated that the new cases reported today were associated with the New Year coronavirus cluster. As many as 164,281 recoveries and 1,608 deaths have been confirmed in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the pandemic last year.
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June 04, 2021 15:45 UTC
15,000 Sputnik V second doses to arrive next week
June 4, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsThe Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology has confirmed that 15,000 second doses of the Sputnik V vaccine will arrive in Sri Lanka next week, State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Channa Jayasumana stated today (04). The State Minister also added that the Gamaleya Institute will send 50,000 first doses of the Sputnik V vaccine as well, along with the consignment of second doses.
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June 04, 2021 15:03 UTC
Organisation queen shows off her immaculate pantry filled
The mum said she thought she had a tiny pantry until she put everything into jars, now she feels like she has more room. A mum has revealed how she transformed her tiny, cluttered pantry simply by replacing cardboard boxes with neat rows of jars'I also put bread into a container and jars stored in another. I also use jars but over a period of 50 years married my jars vary in style and size. 'This is the best looking pantry organisation I've seen. Jars look amazing, I use Moccona coffee jars in mine and they keep everything so fresh,' one woman said.
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June 04, 2021 15:00 UTC
Cricket Wireless deals: Get 100GB of data for only $55
Cricket Wireless is the no-contract subsidiary of AT&T, offering customers a way to get affordable smartphones with cheap prepaid plans. To learn more about what Cricket offers in terms of plans, check out our Cricket Wireless buyer’s guide. Featured Deal: 100GB of data for only $55 a monthCricket Wireless is selling the 64GB iPhone SE for $200 off the usual asking price when you join. With this Cricket Wireless deal, it can be yours for only $449.99 when you bring your number to the network. Grab an iPhone XR for $150 offIf you prefer the Apple ecosystem and iOS, Cricket has got you covered with a nearly 40% discount on the iPhone XR.
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June 04, 2021 14:26 UTC