Black Rob Has died at the age 51
Famous rapper Black Rob passed away at just 51 years old; entertainment manager Kal Dawson confirmed yesterday(April 17) He had passed away in a hospital in Atlanta after a reported battle with kidney failure. “I don’t know where to begin this, but I thank everybody for the donations,Rob passed away about an hour ago.” Mark Curry, rapper and collaborator of Rob and Diddy’s said and He then asked Rob’s children to get in touch with him. Many of his friends had shared there ideas about his conditions after it revealed last week. https://www.instagram.com/dawsonkal/?utm_source=ig_embed
Central Bank bans Cryptocurrencies
Sri Lanka Association of Information Technology had issued a statement on February 2, 2021 under the headline of“Pyramid Business in Sri Lanka in the Name of Crypto Money ..! and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has responded to it on April 9. Following is the media statement issued by Information Technology Association Sri Lanka of Sri Lanka;In a press release issued by the Information Technology Association of Sri Lanka, we note that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has a role to play in the use of cryptocurrencies in Sri Lanka, the regulation of cryptocurrencies and the raising of public awareness on cryptocurrencies. The bank has taken steps to make the public aware of the use of “crypto currency” through a press release. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has not licensed or authorized any institution or company to take action on virtual currency or cryptocurrencies, including undeclared electronic money, and any institution may be required to generate crypto money through computers or exchange crypto currency on the Internet(Virtual Currency Exchanges). Hence, as the IT Association of Sri Lanka, we urge the public to be careful when investing in cryptocurrency based pyramid schemes. Rajiv Yasiru Kuruwita’s Mathew Chairman Information Technology Association of Sri Lanka
BASL made a statement against withdrawing criminal cases using the Parliament motion
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka requested the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to refrain from pursuing the parliamentary motion on implementing the decisions of the presidential commission on political victimisation by sending a statement.
Police is conducting a special operation to arrest drunk drivers
A special operation is conducting to arrest drunk drivers on all roads accross the country including expressways from 12.00 noon today (April 18) to 6.00 am tomorrow (April 19); police media spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said. The Police Media Spokesman stated that 1834 drunk drivers have been arrested after a special operation of five days.
A new manager appointed for the Sri lankan cricket team for upcoming Bangladesh tour
Manuja Kariyapperuma has been appointed as the interim Manager of the Sri Lanka Cricket Team for the upcoming two test match series against Bangladesh; Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket Management Committee, Professor Arjuna de Silva said. He was appointed as the Manager of the Sri Lanka Team only for the Bangladesh series. He is the present Consultant of Women’s Cricket Operations and Development. A permanent manager for the Sri lankan team will be appointed after the Bangladesh tour as the Sri Lanka Cricket last month called for applications for the post of national team manager.
Dhamma Schools in Western province opens today
Dhamma schools in the Western Province, which were temporarily closed due to corona, will reopen today (April 18). Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs Sunanda Kariyapperuma stated that all authorities have been informed about this. image by
Iran state TV broadcast the suspects of the Natanz attack ; Iran nuclear site attack
Iran’s state TV has broadcast the name of a man that intelligence authorities allege was responsible for an attack at the Natanz nuclear site last weekend. Reza Karimi was named Network One in Iran by publishing a man’s photo on what it said was an Interpol wanted posterBut Interpol said it could not confirm that Mr Karimi was on its red list of wanted fugitives. While Iran has blamed Israel for the attack and stepped up its nuclear activities and the Israel had yet not confirmed or denied the case.
India is running out of Covid-19 vaccines; The world’s biggest vaccine producer- second wave accelerates with a COVID Tsunami
India typically produces more than 60% of all vaccines sold globally but it is reported that millions of people are waiting to receive Covid-19 vaccines to face second wave of infections. Ealier the country signed on the global vaccine-sharing initiative program to provide discounted or free doses for lower-income countries. So they announced SII (The Serum Institute of India ) would manufacture up to 200 million doses for up to 92 countries under the initial agreement. But the situation in India is different than few months ago as Its second wave began in March and the country reported 217,353 new cases as its highest single-day figure so far on Friday. But vacccine supplies have strucked and struggling to provide vaccine on time, while at least five states reporting severe shortages of vaccine. To face this crisis the government and SII have decided to supplyvaccines to prioritizing their own citizens in the country“Deliveries of doses from the Serum Institute of India will be delayed in March and April,” said COVAX, which is run by a coalition including international vaccine organization Gavi and the World Health Organization, in a news release on March 25. “Delays in securing supplies of SII-produced Covid-19 vaccine doses are due to the increased demand for Covid-19 vaccines in India.”CNN
Alexei Navalny will die within the next few days ; Putin critic – Doctors states
If he is not given the proper medical attention he “will die within the next few days”; Doctors for the jailed Russian opposition activist Putin critic Alexei Navalny said. He has been on a hunger strike for 18 days, to get proper treatment for acute back pain and leg numbness after he was jailed for old embezzlement charges in February. Doctors say recent blood test results indicate he could suffer cardiac arrest or kidney failure at any moment.BBC feature image by – https://www.businessinsider.com
Liam Scarlett died: Former Royal Ballet choreographer
Liam Scarlett is one of the internationally-known choreographer in Royal Ballet has died at age of 35. He had left the Royal Ballet last year after claims of sexual misconduct. The cause of death yet not been founded whilehis family called it a “tragic, untimely death”. BBC He had joined the Royal Ballet in 2006 as a dancer but he had to retired from dancing six years later to dedicate himself to choreography. He is the one behind creating some of the company’s major recent shows, including a new production of Swan Lake in 2018. But he was suspended from his post in August 2019 after the allegations of misconduct with students emerged. Australia’s Queensland Ballet also cancelled work with him as a result.BBC “At this difficult time for all of our family, we would ask that you respect our privacy to enable us to grieve our loss.” His family said while making a statement. The Royal Opera House said on Twitter: “Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this very sad time.” The Royal Ballet said it was “deeply saddened to hear the news of Liam Scarlett’s deathBBC feature image by – The Guardian