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04/06/2022

Russia’s Aeroflot suspends commercial flights to Sri Lanka

Russia’s flagship carrier announced that it is suspending commercial flights to Sri Lanka after the island nation’s authorities detained the airline’s Airbus A330 jet on June 02.

“Aeroflot is suspending commercial flights to Colombo (Sri Lanka) for the immediate period due to an unreliable situation in terms of the airline’s unobstructed flights to Sri Lanka. The sales of tickets for flights to Colombo have been temporarily shut down,” Russian state-owned news agency TASS said quoting the airline.

In its statement, Aeroflot has said its passengers located in Colombo with return tickets for the 2nd, 4th and 5th of June will be brought to Russia on the 4th and 5th of June.

Repatriation planes will fly to Colombo without passengers, it added.

Passengers with tickets to Moscow for later dates will also be brought to Russia as scheduled, the airline assured.

On Friday (June 03), Aeroflot reported that the departure of its SU-289 flight from Colombo to Moscow scheduled for June 2 was at first delayed and then cancelled due to the absence of permit from Sri Lanka’s aviation authorities.

Earlier, Colombo’s Commercial High Court satisfied a complaint filed by Ireland’s Celestial Aviation Trading Limited leasing company against Aeroflot and banned its Airbus A330 jet from leaving the country until June 16. A court hearing to lift the seizure of the aircraft is scheduled for June 8, 2022.

04/06/2022

Australian Cricketer David Warner arrives in Sri Lanka. T20 series begins on Tuesday

03/06/2022

The total cost of the project was not 644 million but 223 million - EWIS

EWIS Chairman Sanjeewa Wickremanayake has denied allegations that Rs. 644 million was spent on a software system installed to manage medical supplies.

He said the order for the design of such a system was received in 2008 and five other companies had submitted tenders and EWIS had been selected.

The company had placed Rs. 223 million in the order, which included Rs. 83 million for the software and Rs. He mentioned.

The management system has entered the quantity data of medicines in all the hospitals in the island and this is the first online system introduced to the Ministry of Health. The chairman stated that expenses, communication expenses and software maintenance expenses were included

03/06/2022

IT service provider e-WIS took 7 yrs & charged LKR 644 million to build an inventory management software for State Pharmaceuticals Corp - and it doesn't work! SPC still pays LKR 60m/yr for maintenance

More info check the link below
https://youtu.be/f_SyhC0UfP4

02/06/2022

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp were both found liable for defamation in their lawsuits against each other on Wednesday, with a jury awarding damages to both.

Depp sued Heard, his ex-wife, for defamation over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in which she described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse".

Though Depp was not named in the article, he claims it cost him lucrative acting roles. Heard countersued her ex-husband for defamation over statements Depp's attorney made about her abuse claims.

The jury began deliberating on May 27 after hearing more than 100 hours of testimony from witnesses.

The jury found that Heard defamed Depp with in three separate statements in the Washington Post piece, and that Depp defamed Heard with one statement his attorney made.

The jury awarded $US15 million ($20.88 million) be paid to Depp, consisting of $US10 million ($13.94 million) for compensatory damages and $US5 million ($6.97 million) for punitive damages.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s sensational court showdown has come to a close, with a jury ruling in favour of the Pirates of the Caribbean star.

Heard was ordered to pay Depp US$10 million (A$14 million) in defamation compensatory damages and US$5 million in punitive damages after the jury decided she “acted with actual malice.”

However, the jury did agree with one aspect of Heard’s claim — that she was defamed by Depp’s lawyer when he called her abuse allegations a hoax — and awarded her US$2 million (A$2.78 million) in compensation and $0 in punitive fees.

Heard kept her eyes down as the verdict was read. Depp was not present in court, but released a statement that said, in part, “the jury gave me my life back.”

“From the very beginning, the goal of bringing this case was to reveal the truth, regardless of the outcome. Speaking the truth was something that I owed to my children and to all those who have remained steadfast in their support of me,” he said. “I feel at peace knowing I have finally accomplished that.”

Outside court, Depp’s attorneys thanked the jurors, the judge and court staff after the verdict Wednesday, adding that “it’s time to turn the page and look to the future.”

“We are grateful, so grateful, to the jury for their careful deliberation, to the judge and the court staff who have devoted an enormous amount of time and resources towards this case,” attorney Camille Vasquez told reporters.

01/06/2022

The Sri Lanka squad for the three-match Twenty20 cricket tournament to be played with the touring Australian team was announced today (1).
Sri Lanka Cricket stated that the squad led by Dasun Shanaka includes 18 players.

01) Dasun Shanaka – Captain
02) Pathum Nissanka
03) Danushka Gunathilaka
04) Kusal Mendis
05) Charith Asalanka
06) Bhanuka Rajapaksa
07) Nuwanidu Fernando
08) Lahiru Madushanka
09) Wanindu Hasaranga
10) Chamika Karunaratne
11) Dushmantha Chameera
12) Kasun Rajitha
13) Nuwan Thushara
14) Matheesha Pathirana
15) Ramesh Mendis
16) Maheesh Theekshana
17) Praveen Jayawickrama
18) Lakshan Sandakan

01/06/2022

Repost from Daily Mirror

31/05/2022

Popular playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, fell after a concert in Kolkata and was rushed to a private hospital in the city, where he was pronounced dead. 2022/5/31.
Krishnakumar Kunnath, 53 year, a well-known singer by the name of KK, was in Kolkata for a concert.

31/05/2022

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31/05/2022

The Irrigation Department says that there is a risk of floods in the next 24 hours. The department says those living in the low lying areas of the kalu gaga should be vigilant...

31/05/2022

The Ministry of Telecommunications has been Gazetted under the Ministry of Defence which comes under the purview of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI), Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), and the Port City Economic Commission have also been brought under the purview of the Defence Ministry.

31/05/2022

Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of former minister Wimal Weerawansa, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today.

The court had sentenced Shashi Weerawansa to two years in prison and had also imposed a fine of Rs. 100, 000

31/05/2022

Everyone must act quickly to prevent food crisis - Prof. Buddhi Marambe

Senior Professor Buddhi Marambe of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya states that all parties should take immediate action to prevent a future food crisis.

He points out that this time the paddy harvest will be less than 50 percent and it will not be possible to provide the people with the required amount of paddy per month from October.

According to him, there is a shortage of around 195,000 metric tons of rice every month from October and action should be taken to prevent it from now on

He said that nutritious crops like green gram should be cultivated and home gardens should be started as much as possible to find places where the ply does not gather.

30/05/2022

Ratta arrested by police

Rathidu Senaratne alias Ratta, a social media activist has been arrested by the Kompannavidiya Police some time ago.

He was summoned to the police station today to make a statement regarding allegations that he had obstructed the police during a protest in front of the Colombo Magistrate's Court.

Rathindu Senaratne alias Ratta has been arrested by the Kompannavidiya Police after giving statements for nearly two hours

30/05/2022

Minister of Justice Wijedasa Rajapakshe has highlighted a possible situation which may arise if President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigns abruptly.

“They are asking the President to resign. If that problem resolves, what will be the next problem? What will happen if he resigns? The SLPP has a majority in Parliament today. A President must be elected from the Parliament” he said.

He further explained that it is Basil Rajapaksa who controls majority of the SLPP MPs and if the incumbent President resigns, there is a possibility that Basil Rajapaksa can become the President.

29/05/2022

gujarat taitans win tata ipl 2022 final Batting first in the final, Rajasthan Royals scored 130 for 9 in 20 overs. Gujarat Taitans chased down the target by 3 wickets in 18 overs. The man of the match in the final was Gujarat Taitans captain Hardhik Paandaya

29/05/2022

A ship carrying 3500 tons of gas arrives in the island tomorrow

A ship carrying 3,500 metric tons of domestic gas is scheduled to arrive in the island on the 30th, according to Litro.

Litro further stated that the distribution will commence from next Wednesday

29/05/2022

She is Gone 😓

29/05/2022

Paddy prices to go up unexpectedly - Agriculture Minister

Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera states that there is uncertainty regarding the importation of fertilizer required for the Yala season.

Accordingly, the harvest of the Yala season is expected to be around 50% and no fertilizer has been imported so far, said the Minister of Agriculture.

The Minister further stated that a global food crisis has been warned and that no country will provide fertilizer despite the payment for it.

However, India has agreed to extend its support to Sri Lanka and the price of rice could increase significantly in the future due to the unexpected increase in the price of paddy, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

29/05/2022

There is still no gas distribution today - Litro Company

The Litro Gas Company states that no domestic gas cylinders will be distributed today (29).

As a result, Litro urges the public not to wait in line for gas today.

Litro Gas has not delivered gas for six days now

28/05/2022

Its been 50 days since the GotaGoGama protest 🇱🇰

27/05/2022

Man and dog on lifelong dream drive from Brazil to Alaska die in crash two days from finish line

Jesse Koz had travelled 52,000 miles across 17 countries with his pet dog since 2017

A social media influencer and his dog were just two days away from completing a lifelong dream drive to Alaska from Brazil when they died in a car collision. Jesse Koz, a 29-year-old Brazilian national, and his golden retriever Shurastey died instantly on Monday after his 1978 Volkswagen Beetle entered into a head-on crash with a Ford Escape near Selma, Oregon

The driver of the Ford Escape, identified as 62-year-old Eileen Huss, was taken to hospital with injuries, while a toddler in the back of the vehicle was uninjured. Koz had travelled 52,000 miles and across 17 countries in his car with his pet since he first began the trip in 2017. The journey, that was set to end in Alaska, was slowed down in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic and cross border restrictions that had prevented him from driving across the US-Mexico border

He was forced to return to Brazil, but the influencer resumed his journey in January this year and crossed into the US in February

27/05/2022

Sri Lankan wins Linnean Medal, the ‘Nobel Prize for naturalists’ (commentary)

Nobel Prize for Environmentalists awarded to Sri Lankans

Dr. Rohan Pethiyagoda, a Sri Lankan researcher and author, has been awarded the Linnean Medal, the world's most prestigious Nobel Prize for Environmentalism.

This medal has been awarded to distinguished botanists and zoologists around the world since 1888. This is the first time a Sri Lankan has won.

Thank you for your international reputation in Sri Lanka

https://news.mongabay.com/2022/05/sri-lankan-wins-linnean-medal-the-nobel-prize-for-naturalists-commentary/amp/

27/05/2022

Great tournament win for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka won the second and final Test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Accordingly, the Sri Lankan team that chased down a target of 29 runs was able to surpass that number without conceding a single run.

At stumps today (27), the hosts were 34 for four when they were bowled out for 169 in their second innings

Asitha Fernando became the second fast bowler to take 10 wickets in a Test match after Vaminda Vaas today (27) by taking 10 wickets for 144 runs against Bangladesh.

Batting first, Bangladesh scored 365 in their first innings while Sri Lanka scored 506 in their first innings.

Sri Lanka won the match by 10 wickets and won the match

27/05/2022

Passport case : Two year prison sentence for Wimal's wife

27/05/2022

The country loses Rs. 500 million daily due to traffic congestion in Colombo

Amal Kumarage, a senior professor at the Department of Transport and Supply Management at the University of Moratuwa says that the country loses between 400 and 500 million rupees daily due to traffic congestion in Colombo.

He points out that the burning of fuel due to traffic congestion and the blockage of working roads by working people is an unbearable economic loss as a country.

The number of vehicles entering Colombo daily is 904,986.

Senior Professor Amal Kumarage further stated that the people should be persuaded to use public transport to avoid losses and that a national policy that does not change for at least 5 years should be formulated.

26/05/2022

Management failure due to current situation in Sri Lanka - IMF

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Crystalina Georgieva says Sri Lanka's economic crisis was caused by a failure in management.

In an interview with NDTV India, she said she was ready to assist Sri Lanka once it had a clear understanding of the new economic restructuring program.

She said an economic base needed to be set up to support Sri Lanka and that she was shocked by the situation with the economic crisis, adding that the International Monetary Fund was always ready to support Sri Lanka's economic development

26/05/2022

General Shavendra Silva will assume office on 1 June 2022 as the new Chief of Defence Staff after relinquishing the office of the Commander of the Army on 31 May.

Issuing a statement, the Sri Lanka Army said General Shavendra Silva was serving as acting Chief of Defence Staff at the time he was appointed to this new office.

Meanwhile, the incumbent Chief of Staff Major General Vikum Liyanage will be appointed as the new Commander of the Army with effect from 1 June after relinquishment of his office as the Chief of Staff.

26/05/2022

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25/05/2022

The COPE Committee has revealed a number of issues regarding keeping the exchange rate at the same level

The COPE Committee which met today revealed a number of special facts regarding the effort to maintain the exchange rate in the recent past.

Dr. Rani Jayamaha, a member of the Monetary Board, says that the then Governor of the Central Bank strongly opposed the use of Central Bank reserves to maintain this exchange rate effortlessly.

She said that she and former Monetary Board member Sanjeewa Jayawardena had been informed in writing and that action had been taken to keep the exchange rate at the same level in the opinion of three Monetary Board members.

Dr. Rani Jayamaha said that this was done at the behest of the then Governor of the Central Bank, Prof. WD Lakshman, the then Secretary to the Treasury and the appointed member, Samantha Kumarasinghe.

Further stated.

25/05/2022

Do not wait in line tomorrow - Litro Company

Litro states that there will be no distribution of domestic LP gas cylinders tomorrow (26).

Therefore, Litro urges the public not to wait in line

Litro had earlier announced that there would be no gas distribution in the last two days.

25/05/2022

Opportunity for public servants to go abroad for employment

The Government has paid attention to remove barriers to the departure of all public servants as well as employees recruited under the Multipurpose Scheme for employment abroad.

This was discussed at the progress review meeting of the program to direct the skilled workers to the foreign employment market held at the President's House today (25) under the patronage of the President.

Minister of Foreign Employment Promotion Manusha Nanayakkara who participated in this discussion has pointed out that the opportunity should be provided to apply for foreign employment in a manner that does not affect seniority.

25/05/2022

The Ministry of Public Administration issue new circular directing to call employees only for essential duties.
This is to be done as a remedy for fuel and various other problems. Cabinet approval was received last monday.

25/05/2022

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is sworn in as the new Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies.

25/05/2022

The Committee of Public Accounts (COPA) has disclosed that Rs. 6,259 million worth of drugs faced a quality failure from 2011 to 2020 due to improper storage. The COPA report has further revealed that 99% of such drugs had already been dispensed to patients when the condition was brought to attention

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