Tokyo Olympics 2020- ‘Unity through Emotions’.
The world’s greatest and most spectacular sporting event, the 32nd Olympic Games 2020 was begun with a grand opening ceremony at the Tokyo National Stadium in Japan on the 23rd at 8:30 pm under the theme ‘Unity through Emotions’. The four-yearly event was scheduled to take place last year, but Olympic authorities had to postpone the 2020 Olympics by a year due to the global corona pandemic. Japan, hosting the Olympic Games for the second time as Asia’s leader, has postponed the Olympics by a year, following strict health regulations. Accordingly, the Tokyo Olympics organizers were able to mark the start of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics spectacularly, limiting it to 15 heads of state and a thousand distinguished guests. More than 11,000 athletes from more than 200 countries are competing for medals in 469 sports in 339 events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Judo athlete Chamara Dharmawardena and gymnast Milka de Silva proudly carried the Sri Lankan flag at the 2020 Olympic Opening Ceremony.
Selena Gomez Celebrated her 29th Birthday – Happy Birthday, Selena Gomez!
The former Disney Channel star celebrated her birthday with a pool party surrounded by a few of her closest friends. She turned 29 on July 22 and celebrated her birthday with a pool party and BBQ and her close friends. There were pink and white decorations everywhere with balloons and pool toys. The singer wore a multicoloured floral printed dress before she changing into a shimmering gold gown. Her friends Zoe Brinneke, Theresa Marie Mingue, and Paige Reed and Selenaposed in front of a balloon arrangement smiling happily. Earlier in the day, she shared an Instagram snap with her pet Daisy, to send a thank you message to her 246 million followers. “Thank you for all of the birthday love already. You guys are the best, I still can’t believe it’s been a year since we launched the Rare Impact Fund. For my birthday this year, I would be so grateful if you’re able to donate to the Rare Impact Fund which helps to provide mental health services to those who need it most.” she said. “
Vehicle number plates will be distributed by post
The government is planning to implement a new program to increase the revenue of the Postal Department. Minister of Mass Media and Information Keheliya Rambukwella stated that the first phase of the program is to distribute vehicle number plates by post. This was stated by the Minister of Mass Media and Information Keheliya Rambukwella at a ceremony held in Kandy.
Thamilnadu police arrested 38 Sri lankans for staying in India illegally
The National Investigation Agency of India (NIA) has launched an investigation into 38 Sri Lankans staying in India illegally. Mangalore police along with Tamil Nadu police have arrested a group of Sri Lankans in the past month, Indian media reports. They are said to be preparing to migrate to Canada illegally from India. It is reported that one person has tried to go to Canada by giving one million rupees in Sri Lankan currency.
Farther and Aunt arrested for abusing 13 years old girl
A 13-year-old girl who was being abused at a house in the Norochcholai area has been released following information received by the police. The girl’s father and father’s sister have been arrested in connection with the brutality of the girl. Police Media Spokesman, Senior DIG Ajith Rohana stated that the arrested suspect and the suspect were remanded till the 2nd of next month after being produced before the court.
Fake organic fertiliser in the market
Residents of Giribawa and Siyambalanduwa say that a racket is being launched to grind gravel into the market claiming to be organic fertilizer. They said that this has recently been revealed due to the increasing demand for organic fertilizers Although the racket has been going on for some time. They say that the soil for the cattle sheds is dug by backhoes and the tanks are dug up and the soil is packed as organic manure and released to the market. They also allege that it usually takes at least three months for organic fertilizer to be produced, but now organic fertilizer is being produced in two hours.
Head of the Capital Maharaja Group and head of the MBC Media Network, has passed away- Killy Maharaja
Rajendra Raj Mahendran, alias Killy Maharaja, the head of the Capital Maharaja Group and head of the MBC Media Network, has passed away. He passed away while receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of the Nawaloka Hospital in Colombo. He was recently hospitalized due to coronavirus infection. He had received both doses of the vaccine, but the virus had severely affected his lungs and he had reportedly died. The last rites of the deceased due to corona infection will be performed today under the health guidelines.
Sri Lanka reported 52 covid 19 related deaths yesterday
Another 52 deaths due to corona infection have been announced by the Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of deaths due to covid infection in the country has increased to 4054.