75 CA Sri Lanka scholarships to the highest achievers of the 2020 GCE Advanced Level exam
Top achievers at the 2020 GCE Advanced Level exam will receive full scholarships from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), enabling them to kick start a successful professional journey as globally recognised Chartered Accountants. The total duration of the CA Sri Lanka scholarship will be for five years with fees waived off for student registration, annual student renewal, exam and study pack fees as well as fees waived off for all IT and English courses which are offered as part of the CA Sri Lanka program. President of CA Sri Lanka, Mr. Manil Jayesinghe highlighted that the Institute is committed to ensuring Sri Lanka will continue to have the necessary skilled professionals in the future to take our nation forward. The CA Sri Lanka Curriculum stands apart from most other curriculums as it builds holistic business leaders. Students with minimum three simple passes from any subject stream at the GCE Advanced Level can register with CA Sri Lanka.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2021 12:56 UTC
Sri Lanka’s health mechanism to curb COVID has been compromised: JVP
Leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna Anura Kumara Dissanayake today stated that the health mechanisms utilized to curb the spread of the COVID pandemic has been severely compromised. “Many of us are talking about this and letting the authorities know that they can’t find a bed. The government hospital system and the intermediate hospital system are out of beds. He also stated that due to the tactless handling of the spread of the virus, the health authorities have become tired. This arbitrary behavior of the President is taking the lives of human beings in our country today,” he said.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2021 12:06 UTC
EY facilitates discussion on Digital Cities at the FITIS Sri Lanka Internet Day 2021 Forum
Ernst & Young (EY) facilitated a timely discussion on Digital Cities as the knowledge partner at the “Sri Lanka Internet Day 2021”, the inaugural virtual event organized by the Digital Chapter of the Federation of Information Technology in Sri Lanka (FITIS) which was held in line with FITIS mandates on digital economy and regional hub and the 7-pillar digital strategy. He highlighted that digital jobs can thrive with new concepts such as Work from Home and Sri Lanka has the capacity to build on that. A Digital City is expected to have streamlined services relating to transport, health, education, and all the primary services that people look forward to. The discussion went on to show a clear pathway where Sri Lanka can adapt the Digital City concept in the long run. Mr. Midha elaborating on this said “There has to be a vision that has to be built.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2021 12:03 UTC
Sri Lanka reports 1,030 more coronavirus recoveries
May 11, 2021 05:27 pmAs many as 1,030 more patients who were being treated for COVID-19 have been discharged from medical care within the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health reported today (May 11). This brings the total number of coronavirus recoveries in the country to 106,641. Sri Lanka has reported 128,530 positive cases of COVID-19 following the outbreak of the virus infection. However, up to 21,062 virus-infected patients are currently receiving treatment at designated hospitals and treatment centres. Sri Lanka’s pandemic death toll meanwhile stands at 827.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2021 12:00 UTC
PM Rajapaksa offers to support Nasheed’s recovery after bomb blast
COLOMBO (News 1st); Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has inquired about the condition of former Maldivian President and current Speaker Mohamed Nasheed who is receiving treatment in an Intensive Care Unit after being seriously injured in a bomb attack. The Prime Minister made a telephone call to Mohamed Nasheed’s father on Tuesday (11), to inquire about the Former President’s health condition, said the Prime Minister’s Office. The Prime Minister wished Nasheed a speedy recovery and requested that he be informed if Nasheed requires any help in his recovery. Nasheed, the president of the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party and the current parliament speaker, was critically injured after a bomb exploded as he left his family home in the capital Malé on the 06th of May.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2021 11:05 UTC
EPF Division services at Labour Dept. temporarily suspended
May 11, 2021 by Mihi Perera No CommentsServices at the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Division of the Department of Labour at its Head Office and Regional Offices will be temporarily suspended on Wednesday (12) and Thursday (13). Only the General Payment Divisions of the EPF at the Head Office and Regional Offices of the Department will be open for services from 17 May. Accordingly, public are required to place an appointment prior to receiving services from the EPF Division. Moreover, the service in respect of the payment of 30% pre-benefits from EPF will also be temporarily suspended until further notice.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2021 09:56 UTC
Prime Lands Residencies opens its IPO today!
11th May 2021, Colombo: Prime Lands Residencies, the condominium property arm of Prime Group, opens its Initial Public Offering today, 11th May 2021. The company further believes that this IPO is expected to ensure that Prime Lands Residencies Limited and the Prime Group continue to expand boundaries, with a determination to provide the highest value to all of their stakeholders, ensuring that their satisfaction grows in lockstep with Prime Lands Residencies Limited and Prime Group’s growth. The affordability of developments from Prime Lands Residencies enables many Sri Lankans to capitalize on the favorable property market conditions. Thereby, alongside these substantial achievements, the commencement of Prime Lands Residencies IPO is set to certainly ensure that the firm continues to grow from strength to strength, with a commitment to bring the best value to all their stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction is parallel to the growth of Prime Lands Residencies and the Prime Group. Prime Lands Residencies was created in 2016 by amalgamating Prime Homes (Pvt.)
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2021 09:02 UTC
At Least 11 Killed in Russia School Shooting – Reports
RT (Moscow); At least nine people are reported to have died during a shooting at a school in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, on Tuesday morning, Moscow news agency TASS has reported, citing a source in the emergency services. An unnamed official told reporters that “nine people have been killed, including eight children and a teacher. 10 people have been injured, and four of them hospitalized.”Footage has begun to emerge of children being treated for injuries in the grounds outside School No. 175 in the central Russian city, with reports that students and teachers are still being evacuated from the location. President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov arrived at the scene later on Tuesday morning, speaking with officers outside the school.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2021 09:02 UTC
Realme to launch the latest smartphone of Realme number series.
‘In style, capture Infinity’The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, realme is set to launch the latest smartphone of realme number series lineup in Sri Lanka in mid May 2021. One of the most popular smartphone series with more than 30 million users around the globe, the realme number series has been a democratiser of flagship technology for local youth, allowing them to enjoy premium features at affordable price points. As such, the device is slated to replicate hallmark high end features such as an AI powered quad camera and top of the line photography features that youth everywhere now call for. Ranura Kaduwela, Brand Manager realme Sri Lanka elaborates: “realme is fresh, a youth focused smartphone brand that has entered global market within three years of its initial arrival. Latest mid-range smartphone will be highly affordable edition despite its high end features.”Post Views: 2
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May 11, 2021 08:48 UTC
Sri Lanka Railways suspends interprovincial services
Sri Lanka Railways has decided to suspend interprovincial services effective from midnight today (May 11). Accordingly, intra-provincial services will be provided for the commuters for time being, the railways department said further. In addition, interprovincial bus services provided by Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private sector will also be suspended from tonight. Minister of Transport Dilum Amunugama stated that an announcement regarding the use of buses for essential services will be made later. Meanwhile, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to continue the provision of concessions for interprovincial bus transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2021 07:52 UTC
Boris's 'rocket fuel' Queen's Speech for the Blue Wall
However, the government is already facing criticism over the lack of action on social care provision - something Mr Johnson has promised to fix. He insisted the Government remained committed to long-term reform of adult social care in England but declined to say when it would publish proposals. We are committed to bringing forward reforms on social care – we are committed to that in our manifesto,' he told Sky News. 'We will be bringing forward a long-term plan for reform of social care. 'We have seen the importance of social care through this crisis.
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May 11, 2021 07:41 UTC
Travel restrictions in Sri Lanka at experimental stage; Min. Gammanpila
COLOMBO (News 1st); Movement will be restricted without causing any inconvenience to the essential services, said Joint-Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Gammanpila on Tuesday (11) clarifying the governments’ decision on imposing travel restrictions. “Essential Services, Export-oriented industries, agriculture, and fisheries industry will operate despite the travel restrictions being imposed,” he said adding the government is yet to decide in detail on the implementation of the restrictions. The travel restrictions are at the experimental stage at the moment, said the Joint Cabinet Spokesperson. However, in the most of the case the authorities are to consider the COVID numbers and decide on restrictions and essential services, rather than implementing a blanket policy for the entire country at once, said Gammanpila. The decision on travel restrictions was made by the Cabinet of Ministers and not by the Presidential Task Force for the Prevention of COVID-19, he said adding the President’s Spokesperson will explain in detail the implementation of the travel restrictions.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2021 06:56 UTC
USD 200 mn for the Second Consolidated Highways Investment Programme
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (10) approved the resolution presented by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as the Minister of Finance to obtain a sum of USD 200 million to finance the Second Consolidated Highways Investment Programme, the Department of Government Information said today (11). The Government of Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank have entered into an agreement to obtain funds worth USD 900 million for the implementation of the Second Consolidated Highways Investment Programme. “Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution furnished by the Prime Minister as the Minister of Finance to obtain an amount of USD 200 million, which is the third installment of the agreed sum of USD 900 million promised for financing the Second Consolidated Highways Investment Programme and enter into the relevant agreement,” the cabinet decisions released on Tuesday (11) read. Under the Second Consolidated Highways Investment Programme, plans are in place to renovate and maintain 3,400 km of rural access roads in the Eastern, Northern, Uva, and Western provinces and to renovate 340 km of national roads between the rural community and the socio-economic centres in the aforementioned provinces. The entire programme is to be completed by 31st of March 2027.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2021 06:22 UTC
An expeditious program to rehabilitate drug addicts
In order to make a better society, the current government has focused on stopping the importation of narcotics, reducing the demand for narcotics and rehabilitating drug addicts. While various measures have already been taken to reduce the demand for narcotics and minimize the importation of drugs, the main focus of this discussion was on rehabilitating drug addicts without imprisonment, providing them with vocational training, and reconnecting them with society as effective citizens. It also highlighted the necessity of vocational training, socialization, and follow-up on these individuals. A committee was appointed for the execution of this plan and the committee members include representatives of the relevant Ministries, Departments and various agencies. Furthermore, the need to classify drug addicts as long-term addicts and short-term addicts, and to protect the identities of those involved were highlighted.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2021 06:06 UTC
Fake Cheque Scam: Leading Steel Plant defrauded in millions
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has uncovered that the account defrauded in Sri Lanka’s first financial fraud committed with the use of fake cheques, belongs to a leading steel manufacturing company in the country, Sri Lanka Police revealed on Tuesday (May 11). “The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) conducted investigations into an act of fraud committed in respect of an account maintained at a private bank. The account belongs to a leading steel manufacturing company in Sri Lanka. “The one who printed the cheques was also arrested by the CID a couple of days ago. The Criminal Investigations Department is conducting further investigations.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2021 06:00 UTC