Inter-provincial bus services halted
Inter-provincial bus transport services will be halted with effect from today (May 11), State Minister of Transport Dilum Amunugama said. Both Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private bus services will withdraw from inter-provincial transport services. This measure has been taken in line with the government’s decision to impose travel restrictions among provinces in order to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The travel restrictions will come into place at midnight today. However, an announcement regarding the use of buses for essential services will be made shortly, the State Minister said.
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May 11, 2021 04:52 UTC
On This Day – 11 May
Tony Cozier, one of the most respected commentators and journalists in the world cricket1927 – Belgium beat England nine goals to one in football. This is worst ever defeat to date1965 – West Indies becomes first holders of the Frank Worrell Cricket Trophy2016 – Tony Cozier, one of the game’s most respected commentators, and possibly the most authoritative voice on Caribbean cricket in his time, died on this day in his native Barbados, aged 75, after an illness2018 – Ireland were given test status as the 11th nation to enter the Test arena. They hosted Pakistan and after a hard fought game, Pakistan won by 5 wickets.
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May 11, 2021 04:18 UTC
DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions
For two years, I’ve suffered with trigeminal neuralgia, a most annoying and painful condition that makes it a struggle even to brush my teeth, shave and eat. Trigeminal neuralgia causes recurrent episodes of severe, electric shock-like pains on one side of the face. Trigeminal neuralgia is rare, affecting around ten in 100,000 people a year in the UK, and some GPs will never see a patient for this condition. Write to Dr ScurrWrite to Dr Scurr at Good Health, Daily Mail, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5TT or email [email protected] — include your contact details. Many patients with depressive illness who hadn’t responded to earlier antidepressants responded well to this and the other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) drugs.
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May 11, 2021 02:01 UTC
Prisoners’ rights group urges Red Cross intervention
The Committee for Protecting the Rights of Prisoners (CPRP) has written to the Country Representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), urging the latter to immediately visit the Angunakolapelessa Prison for an urgent assessment of the Covid-19 situation within it. On 5 May, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the CPRP had also appealed to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to ensure the protection of all prisoners. The Covid-19 virus affected over 1,000 prisoners in 2020. The unrest ultimately resulted in 11 deaths and 108 injured inmates, where media reports show that prison guards had opened fire on the prisoners. Prisoners at the Welikada and Angunakolapelessa Prisons also held protests regarding the Covid-19 situation in the days preceding the Mahara Prison unrest.
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May 10, 2021 22:52 UTC
DIG Bimshani back in the saddle?
A petition was filed by 33 Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) seeking an order staying the National Police Commission’s (NPC) decision to appoint Jasin Arachchi as a DIG. Police Legal Division Director SSP Ruwan Gunasekara and 32 other SSPs have filed this petition challenging the NPC’s decision to appoint then-SSP Jasin Arachchi to a DIG post. The petitioners maintain that the decision to appoint Jasin Arachchi to the post of a DIG is illegal and unlawful. However, the legal representative of DIG Bimshani Jasin Arachchi in the aforementioned letter to IGP claimed that while it was claimed there are 33 Petitioners challenging her appointment in the FR application No. The Police appointed SSP Jasin Arachchi as its first Woman DIG in 2020.
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May 10, 2021 22:30 UTC
Covid UK: Boris Johnson unveils latest stage in roadmap out of lockdown
Those returning from a red list country must stay in a government-approved quarantine hotel for 11 nights upon their return at a cost of £1,750. Gibraltar (file picture) will not require visitors from Britain to be tested or vaccinatedWhat happens if you have been to an amber list country? What happens if you have been to a red list country? Those returning from a red list country must stay in a government-approved quarantine hotel for 11 nights upon their return at a cost of £1,750. For example, if you drive through an amber list country, then you must follow the amber list rules when you arrive in England.
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May 10, 2021 20:02 UTC
Fulham vs Burnley - Premier League: Live score, lineups and updates
By Spencer Morgan For MailonlinePublished: 13:27 EDT, 10 May 2021 | Updated: 13:55 EDT, 10 May 2021Fulham must avoid defeat against relegation rivals Burnley this evening to keep any faint hopes of staying in the Premier League alive. Follow Sportsmail's live runner for EPL coverage of Fulham vs Burnley, including scoreline, lineups and build-up.
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May 10, 2021 18:00 UTC
Sri Lanka registers 2,573 new COVID cases within the day
May 10, 2021 11:28 pmThe Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 992 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 2,573. This brings the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in the country to 128,479. As many as 105,611 recoveries and 801 deaths have been confirmed in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the pandemic. The Epidemiology Unit’s data showed that 22,067 active cases are currently under medical care.
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May 10, 2021 18:00 UTC
Colonial Pipeline scrambles to restart network after DarkSide cyberattack
It has left Colonial and the US government scrambling to restart the network in a bid to avoid fuel shortages and drastic, long term price hikes. Experts warn the attack on Colonial Pipeline could exacerbate that upward pressure on prices if it goes unresolved for a period of time. 'This could be the most impactful ransomware attack in history, a cyber disaster turning into a real-world catastrophe,' Andrew Rubin, CEO and co-founder of cybersecurity firm Illumio told NBC News. The fuel pipeline operator said on Sunday it had restarted some smaller lines between fuel terminals and customer delivery points but its main lines remained shut. The FBI on Monday confirmed that DarkSide was responsible for the attack on Colonial Pipeline that has experts fearing widespread gas shortages and significant price hikes.
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May 10, 2021 17:26 UTC
Impose provincial travel restrictions: Prez
According to the President’s Media Division, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated today (10) that relevant authorities should impose inter-provincial travel restrictions. While these restrictions are expected to continue until 30 May, an exact date as to when these travel restriction will come into effect has not been announced. However, inter-provincial travel will be permitted for certain individuals involved in the operation of food transport trucks, health sector workers and apparel workers. In order to ensure that the lives of citizens are not disrupted while these measures come into effect, the President urged that proper procedures should be followed. This decision by the President to impose provincial travel restrictions comes after today’s decision to spare the country from a total lockdown, given the current Covid-19 situation following a meeting today with the Covid-19 task force and health experts.
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May 10, 2021 17:03 UTC
Manchester United to face Villareal
Manchester United arrive in Roma as favourties after their dominating first leg at the Old Trafford. They got close when Gianluca Mancini was denied by David de Gea and former United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan headed into the side-netting. The United forward was sent through by Fred and he slammed his finish past Antonio Mirante’s hands. Nicolas Pepe and Emile Smith Rowe both had chances but their efforts were wide early in the second half. Villarreal will face United in Gdansk’s Stadion Miejski on 26 May.
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May 10, 2021 17:03 UTC
Malaysian prime minister announces one-month virus...
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin made the announcement on Monday saying drastic action was needed to control a new aggressive outbreak before it turned into a national catastrophe. Businesses will still be allowed to continue to operate at reduced capacity, he added. New coronavirus cases have exceeded 3,500 a day in recent weeks, pushing Malaysia´s total tally up three-fold since January to over 444,000. Dine-in service will not be allowed in restaurants, and no more than three people will be allowed in private vehicles. Unlike the country's first national lockdown last year that halted most economic activities, Muhyiddin said all businesses can operate but at reduced capacity.
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May 10, 2021 17:03 UTC
President calls for provincial travel restrictions until May 30
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has advised the relevant authorities to impose travel restrictions among provinces. The restrictions are to be imposed until the 30th of May, 2021, President’s Media Division stated. However, the date of implementation for these travel restrictions is yet to be notified by the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO). President’s Media Spokesman Kingsley Rathanayake issuing a statement today (10) stated that President Rajapaksa arrived at several decisions to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country after holding discussions with all stakeholders. The statement made by the P... by Adaderana Online
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May 10, 2021 17:03 UTC
Wigan's League One survival should go down as a minor MIRACLE
Holding it all together was Leam Richardson, virtually the last man standing and caretaker boss for most of a campaign that somehow ended in League One survival. 'Administration, it's not a just a thing that goes along the ticker at the bottom of the screen on Sky Sports. We stored it in different places around the stadium and the academy training ground. Richardson cobbled together a new team on loans and short-term frees, and recalled Callum Lang from a loan at Motherwell. He deserves a breather and moment of celebration but he has only four players under contract for next season.
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May 10, 2021 17:03 UTC
Football news from the European circuit
The 29-year-old has played over 100 games for Les Parisiens since he made a Euro 222 million (Rs. The Minister for the Cabinet Office spoke to Sky News yesterday (9) adding: “My son is a Chelsea fan and he would dearly love to see the game played in the UK. That result was enough to ensure that Bayern headed to their game later in the day with the title already wrapped up. Robert Lewandowski was once again the highest goal scorer with 43 goals, 36 of those coming into the league. However, Alaba is set to leave Bayern as a free agent over the summer.
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May 10, 2021 16:52 UTC