The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the official theme song for the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the official theme song for the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup yesterday (23). The Twenty20 Cricket World Cup kicks off on October 17 in the United Arab Emirates. The official theme song was released by the International Cricket Council. The music for the song was composed by India’s super musician Amit Trivedi. Video creation has been done for it through 3D and 2D technology.
The European Union is ready to provide any assistance to organic farming in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s Representative to the European Union Jenny Correia Nunes told Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage that she was ready to provide any assistance needed for organic farming in Sri Lanka. She said this while she was speaking at a meeting with representatives of the European Union, the World Bank and the World Food Program at the Ministry of Agriculture. Wimlandra Saran, Representative of the World Food Program (WFP) addressed the gathering and drew the attention of the Minister to the food security of the country. World Bank Representative Andrew D. Mr. Goodland said he was pleased with the successful implementation of World Bank-assisted projects.
Beruwala Police have arrested two persons for selling engines, chassis numbers and registration numbers
Beruwala Police have arrested two persons for selling three stolen three-wheelers, altering their engines, chassis numbers and registration numbers. The mastermind behind the racket is a garage boss.The stolen three-wheelers have been taken to Beruwala and sold for a pittance. The smugglers, who are in police custody, have been planning to sell the three-wheelers under the guise of repairing them, changing their original chassis numbers, engine numbers and registration numbers in various garages as well as in various places.
I take the responsibility of opening a liquor store – MP Dilan Perera
Sri Lanka People’s Front (SLPP) MP Dilan Perera has stated that he would accept the responsibility if there was no one to instruct him to open a liquor store. He also points out that the consumption of alcohol cannot be stopped by law. He also said that it is not a crime to open liquor stores and whether those who have money drink expensive liquor or not whether the country is closed or not. He added that when the liquor store was opened, those who liked it could drink and those who did not like it could not drink.
Executive Director of the Consumer Affairs Authority, was ready to meet the President to present information on the Sathosa corruption scandals.
Thushan Gunawardena, who has resigned as the Executive Director of the Consumer Affairs Authority, said that he was ready to meet the President soon after his return to Sri Lanka to present information on the Sathosa corruption scandals. He said that he was currently preparing all the relevant documents. He pointed out that after submitting a written statement to the President on the corruption scandal, all relevant activities would be completed and it would then be the duty of the authorities to take the necessary legal action regarding the fraud. He added that he had previously met with the Attorney General on the gas issue and had raised objections from the authorities.
There are about 1300 containers of imported goods in the port of Colombo- Importers of essential commodities
Importers of essential commodities say that there are about 1300 containers of imported goods in the port of Colombo. They say the containers have been piling up at the port for about three months, because of the failure to release dollars from banks. They further point out that about 40 to 50 importers have been stockpiling goods for several months and have even had to pay late fees due to delays in their release. However, a spokesman for the association said that they would like to see a solution in this regard if they like the current cost of living.
The country could be reopened1st under strict travel restrictions
Senior Professor Arjuna de Silva of the Ragama Medical Faculty says that the country could be reopened on the 1st under strict travel restrictions. He added that the closure of the country for a long time seems to have good results. However, he said the 25% limit on recruitment to public and private institutions should be maintained even after the country opens, adding that transit on public transport should also be kept within the 50% limit. He added that weddings and banquets should no longer be allowed, and that the country could only be fully opened once vaccination had reached the 70-80 percent mark. He points out that the number of deaths and infections during the country’s closure has dropped satisfactorily and that it is a good thing.
The allegation of the betrayal of the 2011 World Cup is false .. Investigations are suspended.
The Attorney General has confirmed that former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s statement that Sri Lanka’s defeat in the 2011 World Cup final was a match-fixing is baseless. Accordingly, the Special Police Investigation Unit has concluded investigations based on that statement. Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Upul Tharanga and several other players of the team were questioned by the police. Dullas Alahapperuma, the then Minister of Sports, had instructed the Police Unit to immediately investigate the statement. However, Mahindananda Aluthgamage said at the time that he had evidence of match-fixing.
Vaccination for children started in two more districts
Vaccination of children between the ages of 12 and 19 with complications under the school children vaccination program is scheduled to commence tomorrow (24). The Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella stated that the first child vaccination program will be launched at the Lady Ridgeway Children ‘s Hospital in Colombo. The Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella stated that vaccinations will be launched in Kurunegala and Anuradhapura districts thereafter.
A Sunrisers Hyderabad player in IPL has diagnosed with corona
A Sunrisers Hyderabad player has reportedly been placed under self-quarantine after being diagnosed with covid infection. During an RT-PCR test in Dubai, left-arm fast bowler T.J. Natarajan was diagnosed with an infection and showed no symptoms. All-rounder Vijay Shankar and several staff members of the team, who were identified as his close associates, have also been placed under quarantine.