Central bank of sri lanka issues new 20 rupee coin for its 70th anniversary.
Central bank of sri lanka issues a commemorative coin to mark its 70th anniversary and it is denominated as 20 rupees. The coin is seven lobed shape and made with bronze and aluminium. The first coin was officially presented to the President of sri lanka Gotabhaya Rajapaksha at presidential secretariat. Only 3000 coins added to the circulation as a limited issue. It is sold to 1300 rupees at the headquarters of the bank of sri lanka and its regional offices.
Spotify has launched in sri lanka
Spotify has launched in sri lanka Spotify, the Swedish audio streaming and media services provider officially launches today 24th February 2021 in Sri lanka along with Pakistan and Bangladesh. It is one of the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service and gives you a revolutionary music experience according to your taste. Recently it has 345 million monthly active users and also it contains 155 million premium users. In sri lanka SLTMobitel, Dialog and Huch joined with the process. You have to pay 529 LKR to upgrade free version to premium package. Then you can have 3 more packagers according to the user types. You can use family package for 849 LKR for six people from the same address. Also there is a package for 679 LKR for two people. Apart from that you can find a students package for 265 LKR. All of these packages are monthly charges. Now you can find unique music recommendations specially made by sri lankan music experts. You also can personalize the play lists and can find the songs you already love. The taste onboarding process helps users to customize recommendations according to their taste.Also more countries accross Asia and africa will receive access to this amazing audio streaming service.
Famous golfer Tiger wood s recovery after the accident
Famous golfer Tiger woods injured from a car accident happened yesterday. Dr. Anish Mahajan of Harbor from UCLA Medical Center states that screws and pins inserted in his foot and ankle during an emergency surgery as he had several open fractures on his lawer right leg. According to the official statement he was responsive and awake in his hopspitle room.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation ( OIC)requested to halt forced cremations of Muslim Covid victims at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC ) yesterday.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation ( OIC)requested to halt forced cremations of Muslim Covid victims at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC ) yesterday. The secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Dr Yousef Al Othaimeen request to Sri lankan goverment to halt the forced cremation of Muslim Covid victims in Sri lanka. He made this request while he addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council yesterday. It wasHigh Level Segment of the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Dr. Yousef Al Othaimeen explained that OIC is aware of all the situations of Muslim communities even they aren’t members of the OIC. Also he further said that burial of Muslim Covid Victims can be done under the guidelines of the World Health Organization. Also he requested government to take action to this effect to respect the right of burial of the bodies of the Muslim Covid 19 victims.
Battaramulle Seelarathna Tera contest for the post of Vice President of the Sri Lanka Cricket
Venerable Battaramulle Seelarathna Tera submitted nominations to contest the SLC election, for the post of Vice President of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Venerable Battaramulle Seelarathna Tera is representing the Wanni District of the Northern Province’s St. Anthony’s Sports Club. May 20th of this year (2021) sri lanka Cricket will elects new office bearers for coming two years. Official election for the office bearers will be held on May 07 at Duncan White Auditorium of the Ministry of Sports in Colombo from 10 am.
Eight foreign nationalities including Nigerians were arrested over a 1.7 milion rupees of online fraud
organized crime group of foreign nationals has been arrested by Kelaniya Divisional Crime Investigation Unit. A complaint loged at Peliyagoda police station yesterday lead to the whole investigations procedure. Eight people were arrested with six Nigerians with a sri lankan couple. They have found 79 SIM cards of different foreign countries,two computers and papers use to print fake money at the Lavenia house where all Nigerians were stayed. The scamers had claimed that the victim had won a prize online. Then they reprted to the victim to deposit money in order to receive the prize. This whole scamming was done by organised group using different SIM cards. Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana states that these type of online scammings and frauds happening in sri lanka these days.
Imran Khan visits Sri Lanka
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Sri Lanka today on an official 2-day State visit. Prime Minister Khan is visiting Sri Lanka on an invitation extended by Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa. Both the Sri Lanka and Pakistan Prime Ministers will together preside over an event to sign several mutually beneficial bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today, following their official talks at the Temple Trees. During his visit, Prime Minister Imran Khan will attend bilateral meetings with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, while several other high-level engagements have also been planned, including a Business and Investment Forum, as well as a sports diplomacy initiative. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s itinerary for the Sri Lanka visit is as follows; 23rd February 4.15 PM – Arrival 6.00 PM – Meeting PM Mahinda Rajapaksa 6.30 PM – Joint statement with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa 24th February 10.30 am – Meeting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa 11.00 am – Business Investment Summit 12.30 PM – Lunch hosted by Speaker & Sports Minister 3.00 PM – Leaving Sri Lanka
Vehicle import ban to continues
Sri Lanka’s ban on vehicle imports will remain until the end of 2021, state minister of capital market Ajith Nivard Cabraal has said. He added that the decision to impose the import ban on vehicles will be reviewed by the end of this year. The government, in March 2020, decided to suspend the importation of vehicles, as an economic revival measure amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Upul Tharanga Retires
Statement from Upul Tharanga My Dear Friends, As the good old saying goes “All good things must come to an end”, I believe it is time for me to bid farewell to my International Cricket Career after over 15 years of giving the game my all. I leave behind a road traveled with fond memories and great friendships. I am thankful to Sri Lanka Cricket for always having faith and the trust vested in me. I am grateful to the many Cricket Loving Fans, friends And my family for standing by me during my highest of highs and even at my lowest points in my career. Your well-wishes and messages of encouragement was easily the drive behind my ambition. For that I thank you all, and I wish you well. I would like to wish Sri Lanka Cricket all the very best for the future and I am hopeful that the team will bounce back strong soon.Thank you all!🙏🏻