Teen arrested for spreading fake news in social media
A 19-year-old from Kahatapitiya in Gampola area has been arrested for circulating fake news in social media. The mobile phone used by the arrestee has also been taken into custody by the investigating officers. Speaking on the matter, Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana said the arrest was made based on the tip-offs given by intelligence officers. The teen in question had posted various fake news creating disharmony among certain ethnic and religious groups, he explained. DIG Rohana said the suspect has committed an offence under Section 120 of the Penal Code, Section 98 of Police Ordinance and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act.
Source:The Nation
April 29, 2021 04:08 UTC
Covid Sydney: 15 new cases recorded in hotel quarantine
Another concerning spike in hotel quarantine Covid cases has sparked fears the virus will seep out into the community. The spike in cases comes amid fears India's 'double mutant' strain could spread into Australian cities from the state's hotel quarantine system. In the last four days, 44 new infections have been detected in returned travellers quarantining in hotels across New South WalesEight cases were recorded on Monday, 12 on Tuesday, and Wednesday saw nine new infectionsThe sudden surge in hotel quarantine cases has prompted renewed calls by experts for an overhaul of the nation's hotel quarantine system. 'It needs to be 100 per cent effective to maintain our hard-earned status of having zero community COVID cases. His paper says that between November and mid January 'approximately 1 in 200 hotel quarantine cases led to infections outside the system' causing outbreaks in Sydney, Melbourne Adelaide, Brisbane, and Perth.
Source:The Nation
April 29, 2021 04:08 UTC
Joe Biden tells Congress he 'inherited a nation in crisis'
But I will not add to the tax burden of the middle class of this country,' Biden said. Biden said 650 billionaires in the nation saw their net worth increase by a collective $1 trillion during the pandemic. President Joe Biden delivered his first speech to a joint meeting of Congress. 'Independent experts estimate the American Jobs Plan will add millions of jobs and trillions of dollars in economic growth for years to come. Nearly 90% of the infrastructure jobs created in the American Jobs Plan don’t require a college degree.
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April 29, 2021 02:03 UTC
Bathiudeens’ lawyer claims conspiracy to undermine national level Muslim politicians
By Shamindra FerdinandoAttorney-at-law Rushdhie Habeeb alleges that the recent arrest of All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) leader Rishad Bathiudeen, MP, in connection with the ongoing police investigations, is part of a despicable conspiracy to undermine Muslim politicians at the national level. The lawyer said that he represented the interests of MP Bathiudeen, his brother, Riyajj, and their families, as well as the ACMC. Appreciating the public stand taken by Opposition lawmakers, Habeeb called for, what he called a greater consensus among those genuinely opposed to the government strategy. Habeeb alleged that the government targeted MP Bathiudeen because he backed Sajith Premadasa at the 2019 presidential election. Habeeb strongly denied much publicised police headquarters accusations that the Bathiudeen brothers aided and abetted those responsible for the Easter carnage.
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April 29, 2021 01:02 UTC
New Zealand’s mega musical show
by Parakrama WaidyanathaThe late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was an amiable man and much praise has been showered on him in the media following his death earlier this month. Prince Philip was made the President of the Worldwide Fund for Nature in 1961. It is reported that not only Prince Philip but Prince Charles and one of his sons, Prince William, are of the same trait! Nazi Germany and the Holocaust boosted the eugenic movement. Coming back to Prince Philip and his links with eugenics, he and the royalty in general covertly supported eugenics.
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April 29, 2021 01:02 UTC
China, Lanka in upbeat mood
A top-level delegation led by the Chinese Defence Minister arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Tuesday night (27). At the onset of talks with General Fenghe, Premier Mahinda Rajapaksa appreciated China going ahead with the visit in spite of the fresh Covid-19 eruption. The Prime Minister’s Office quoted the PM as having told General Fenghe: “I’m sure you’ll agree that there is still a lot that needs to be done for post-pandemic economic recovery. Both statements issued by the President’s Office and the Prime Minister’s didn’t make reference to the biggest China funded project in Sri Lanka, Colombo Port City. Jiechi was followed by then US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who asked Sri Lanka to decide whether it wanted to continue relationship with China as if in an ultimatum.
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April 29, 2021 01:02 UTC
Biden will attack Trump on riot and pandemic in speech to Congress
Political Editor For Dailymail.comPublished: 17:59 EDT, 28 April 2021 | Updated: 20:53 EDT, 28 April 2021AdvertisementPresident Joe Biden will mention the January 6th Capitol riot in his speech to Congress during prime time tonight – while saying he assumed his office in a time of 'crisis. Advance excerpts of Biden's speech to lawmakers – in a more socially distant Capitol than usual amid the pandemic – will explicitly reference the MAGA riot on the day Congress met to count the electoral votes. He will call it 'the worst attack on our democracy since the Civil War.' A group of 200 lawmakers will be seated inside the House chamber that was breached by rioters on the day Congress met to count the electoral votes. Biden took the Oath of Office Jan. 20th after 400,000 Americans had died from the virus.
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April 29, 2021 00:56 UTC
Zoysa banned for six years under ICC Anti-Corruption Code
With an array of attacking strokes, Tamim punished the bowlers and was batting as if he was featuring in a T-20. If not for rain, that washed out the final session’s play on Sunday, Tamim could have posted his hundred. Sri Lanka will be looking to dismiss him early in the second Test that gets underway at Pallekele today. The wicket for the first Test was disappointing and it remains to be seen what the teams will be presented with for the second Test. Coming into the series after a heavy defeat at the hands of West Indies, we were happy with our effort to draw the first Test and we look forward for the second Test,” Bangladesh skipper Mominul Haque said.
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April 29, 2021 00:56 UTC
Russia variable in India-China equation
***During the 1971 insurrection, a popular inspector of Police, Inspector Thomas, was killed by a JVP sniper’s bullet, which hit him on his forehead. This young man was from a politically powerful family and the next day he brought a letter from no less a person than the Prime Minister himself, asking Sydney de Zoysa to reconsider his decision. “Sorry, my friend,” said Sydney when the young man had done as he was bid, “you are still half an inch too short. Dejected and heart-broken, the young man retraced his steps. for the young man cast off his melancholy and once again become the happy youth everybody knew.
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April 29, 2021 00:56 UTC
The bizarre conspiracy theories MILLIONS of Australians believe
Researchers found that all 1,100 participants bought into at least one conspiracy theory that has been repeatedly disproven. Nevertheless, a worrying 31 per cent of participants still believe the 89-year-old conspiracy theory that Big Red was murdered in cold blood. Others at the demonstration believed the Covid-19 pandemic was a hoaxWHO BELIEVES CONSPIRACY THEORIES? 'Second, for some people, believing in conspiracy theories gives them a greater sense of safety and control over the unknown.' 'Research suggests affirming critical thinking and appealing to trusted message sources can help when talking to someone who believes in conspiracy theories.'
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April 28, 2021 23:08 UTC
Facebook quarterly revenue beats expectations
Apple and Facebook reported sharp increases in quarterly revenue Wednesday as both companies continue to take advantage of pandemic trends that have devastated other parts of the economy. That beat analysts' average estimate of $23.67 billion, Reuters reported, for earnings of $3.30 a share, beating analysts' expectations of $2.37. At Apple, revenue rose to $89.6 billion - good for earnings of $1.40 a share, which beat Wall Street analysts' expectations, which called for 99 cents. Meanwhile, Apple's main revenue driver continues to be the iPhone: Revenue for the iPhone rose 65 percent to $47.9 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported. That beat the expectations of Wall Street analysts, who were expecting a 42 percent increase.
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April 28, 2021 21:22 UTC
How To Start Beer Brewing At Home
Crossing off things in your bucket list feels empowering, especially if you can learn hobbies few people will care to master, such as brewing your own beer. What You Need To Brew BeerThere are four steps to remember when brewing your beer: preparation, brewing, fermentation, and bottling. Generally, there are three brewing methods: extract brewing recommended for beginners, partial mash, and all-grain brewing for novice. Start Brewing TodayJust like any hobby, it takes time and patience to perfect your own bottle of beer. There may be a steep learning curve, and errors are expected, but brewing beer is one of the many ways to make better use of your time.
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April 28, 2021 20:04 UTC
Hundreds of PSG fans light flares ahead of clash with Manchester City
Hundreds of PSG fans gathered outside the club's accommodation in Rueil-Malmaison in the hours before kick-off and started to generate a fiery atmosphere before the team bus arrived. France is still in a national lockdown but hundreds of fans, most of whom appeared to be wearing masks, greeted the PSG squad. Earlier in the day a banner was displayed by PSG fans next to the Parc des Princes above Boulevard Peripherique, a ring road that goes past the club's stadium. Earlier in the day a banner was displayed by PSG fans, next to the Parc des Princes above Boulevard Peripherique. That is the combination at Manchester City between Pep, the coaching staff, the club, the board, everyone.
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April 28, 2021 18:04 UTC
Prince Charles calls on world leaders to 'help India' in message to its people
Prince Charles has called on world leaders to 'help India' as he said he was 'deeply saddened' by photographs revealing the toll of coronavirus on the country. Heir to the throne Charles said the British Asian Trust, which he founded in 2007, has launched an Oxygen For India emergency appeal. The prince said: 'Like many others, I have a great love for India and have enjoyed many wonderful visits to the country. Another investigation by NDTV found crematoriums in Delhi recorded 3,096 Covid cremations last week, while the official Covid death tally stood at just 1,938. 'In a country like India, a huge country, you can't hide a death in this country, if there is any mismatch that will come out,' he said.
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April 28, 2021 17:48 UTC
Foreign Ministry temporarily limits consular services
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday (April 28) that the services provided by its Consular Affairs Division will be limited due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation the recent health guidelines issued by the government. In a statement, the ministry said it will prioritize the services provided by the Consular Affairs Division to those in urgent or genuine need, in the coming weeks. The consular services, except the cases of deaths of Sri Lankans overseas and attestation of export documents and other related certificates, are done strictly by appointment only, the statement noted. In order to make an appointment beforehand, the general public can contact the Consular Affairs Division via 011 2 335 942 / 011 2 338 836 / 0112 338 or its official e-mail address ([email protected]).
Source:The Nation
April 28, 2021 17:15 UTC