Doctors' association in Tokyo demands Olympic cancellation

TOKYO (DPA) 18 MAY 2021 - An association of doctors in Tokyo has called for the cancellation of the Olympic Games around two months before they are due to begin in the Japanese capital due to the coronavirus pandemic.

DATA SETS ARE LIFESAVERS

Journalism is facing an existential threat. It is a hacked phrase used, reused oft out of context. The journalism industry has been facing tough decisions since the days the internet became a repository for information. The tubes of information flow, for so long in the control of gatekeepers were chunked away. In their place, the virtual connections that allowed anyone to be a creator of content without the gatekeepers took hold.

Canada's Provincial Legislature And Genocide Bill - Ontario, A Defacto Ltte State?

Vijay Thanigasalam MPP, a 29-year-old financial adviser has successfully presented in the Ontario Legislature, a Private Bill 104 Called , “Tamil Genocide Education Week Act”. Canada is one of the Geneva-based UNHRC’s Sri Lanka Core Group members who rejected retired Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sumangala Dias as Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner on the basis of uncorroborated war crimes accusations.

Eight More Athletes Selected - To Crysbro-NOCSL ‘Next Olympic Champ' Programme

The number of athletes sponsored under the ‘Next Olympic Champ’ programme, an initiative by Crysbro in partnership with the National Olympic Committee, has increased to 20.

Sustainable Solution To Declining Tea Production, Export Revenue And Livelihood Issues

The word ‘sustainability’ is often distorted without being used in ecological context to get its proper meaning. In simple terms, we have the responsibility to protect the right of future generations to live in a safe environment. Similarly, Climate change can be understood as a set of alterations in the average weather caused by global warming due to the emission of greenhouse gases.

Sri Lanka To Miss Out On Asian Volleyball Tournaments

It is doubtful whether Sri Lanka could participate in the forthcoming Asian Volleyball Indoor Championships and Beach Volleyball tournaments, according to a Vice President of the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVB).

Theoretically, Mixing Vaccines Can Boost Immune Response - Prof. Sisira Siribaddana

Senior Professor and Chair of Medicine Sisira Siribaddana, (MBBS MD FCCP FRCP), in an interview with Daily Mirror, elaborates on efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines to gain herd immunity. He presently serves at the Medical Faculty of Rajarata University. Also, he is a board member of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) and an Honorary Consultant Physician. Excerpts of the interview:

Price Of Veggies Up At Dambulla Economic Centre

Vegetable prices at the Dambulla Economic Centre had shot up due to the increasing demand bringing a remunerative market to the farmers.

Govt. Fishing In Troubled Waters By Trying To Pass Port City Bill: Tilvin

The Government was fishing in troubled waters by trying to pass the Port City Economic Commission Bill in Parliament in a hurry without allowing for an adequate discussion in the society, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna alleged yesterday.

Leicester Win FA Cup For First Time After Last-Gasp Chelsea Equaliser Ruled Out

Youri Tielemans produced one of the great FA Cup final goals to give Leicester City the trophy for the first time in their history with a 1 - 0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.

Litro Gas Causes Stir In Market With - Hybrid Cylinder

Litro Gas Lanka Ltd has misled the consumer by selling the same form of old cylinder claiming to be more efficient, but it contains a reduced volume of gas Minister Bandula Gunawardena said in parliament recently that he cannot take action against the price hike as it is up to the Gas Company to take decisions regarding pricing In order to give a relief to Litro Gas Lanka Ltd, the Finance Ministry recently reduced the Ports Authority Levy imposed on LPG

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Ruled Out Of Euro 2020 With Knee Injury

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out of this summer’s European Championship because of a knee injury.

Suspect arrested in Mutur over Easter Sunday attacks

Had organised classes on extremism in December 2018 prior to the attacks. Two other suspects taken into TID custody from Kegalle and Polonnaruwa prisons

Laxapana and Wimalasurendra hydropower reservoirs spilling over

One of the spill gates in the Laxapana reservoir opened to release excess water

DMC WARNS OF FLASH FLOOD SITUATION IN FOUR DISTRICTS

Four deaths reported due to inclement weather. Water levels of major rivers rising. People living on the river banks asked to be vigilant and prepare for evacuation. Special guidelines issued on Covid prevention to be followed at welfare centres. Fishermen asked to refrain from venturing into the seas. The Department of Meteorology warned that showery conditions will prevail as a result of the low-pressure situation in the Southwest of the Arabian Sea

COVID-19: Information centre set up to obtain details on infected inmates

Details could be obtained via telephone number 011- 4677101. Information could also be obtained from the Prison where the inmate was detained prior to being infected with the virus

ARAVINDA MEETS PLAYERS OVER CONTRACT ISSUES

Former captain and Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Cricket Committee Aravinda de Silva met national cricketers who had expressed concerns over a few of the clauses in the new player contracts, it is learnt.

Airports To Remain Open Despite Restrictions

Despite the strict travel restrictions in force in the country, there is no decision taken to close the airports, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said.

Customs Bust Largest Entrepot Fag Deal In History

21 containers of counterfeit cigarettes worth Rs.9.7 billion seized. Authorities suspect contraband from UAE meant for Netherlands leaked out in SL

No One Should Be Afraid Of Not Getting Covid-19 Vaccine: Army Chief

Steps taken to purchase 13 million doses of Sputnik V vaccines. Discussions held with several countries to obtain shortfall of AstraZeneca vaccine. 900,000 doses of Pfizer vaccines due by end June or early July

People Over 60 To Receive Sinopharm Jab If No Health Complications

Mortality rate high among people over 60 years

Surge Of Covid-19 Cases Will Continue For Another Couple Of Weeks: Dr. Herath

Most fatalities caused by covid induced pneumonia during the current wave. Tight health precautions should be enforced to prevent the situation from spiralling

Sampath Bank nearly doubles profit in 1Q; credit quality shows signs of improvement

Sampath Bank PLC delivered some robust profits for the three months ended in March 2021 (1Q21) as the bank saw its credit quality improving, resulting in much lower impairments than what it provided a year ago and opened its lending spigots generating more revenues.

MP Harsha de Silva highlights national accounting fraud

To evaluate this claim, FactCheck consulted the Annual Reports of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka of 2019 and 2020, and the Annual Report of the Ministry of Finance 2019.

HIP sees highest monthly RORO volume in April

62,736 vehicles transshipped in April. Handles 193, 690 vehicles in first 4 months

Elderly population still at higher risk of mortality than young: Dr. Fernandopulle

She urged the public to strictly adhere to health guidelines to safeguard the elderly population

ComBank first quarter profits soar; asset quality records improvement

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC reported sound performance for the three months ended in March 2021 (1Q21) as demand for loans gained pace while the company improved its margin amid the fast descent in interest rates.

Presidential Task Force to push Sri Lanka towards green socio-economy

Presidential Task Force on Creating a Green Sri Lanka with Sustainable Solutions to Climate Change established. Chaired by Basil Rajapaksa, it includes 46 members including ministers, professionals and businessmen. Given responsibility to prepare roadmap to ensure SL’s transition to organic farming from chemical farming

SL's first automated food cold storage temperature monitoring solution launched

Nestlé Lanka has launched an innovative solution for managing and monitoring its cold storage temperature, developed by premier business solutions provider, Dialog Enterprise.

Seylan's Kilinochchi branch gets spacious new location

Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, recently relocated its Kilinochchi branch to a spacious new location to provide superior banking services to its customers hassle-free.