security agencies, stating that there was a threat on the New Zealand (NZ) team and that threat was direct and imminent on that particular day. We then met with local security agencies and intelligence of Pakistan to ascertain if there was any threat. No travel advisories changedNew Zealand Cricket CEO David WhiteWe gave fans notice to expect two-and-a half to three hours’ delay to get into the ground so that everything could be checked out. Cost us millions of dollarsHad that information been shared we may have been able to enlighten the NZ Govt. This is going to cost us millions of dollars and this has severely affected us from a cricket-credibility perspective and has set us back.

September 22, 2021 17:26 UTC

Ohio-based electric vehicle startup Workhorse is suspending deliveries of its C-1000 electric delivery vans and recalling 41 vehicles that have already been sent to customers, telling regulators the vans need “additional testing and modifications” in order to comply with federal safety standards. It was the latest setback for the company, which recently abandoned its effort to overturn the US Postal Service’s decision to let a different company build the next-generation mail truck. The C-1000 is meant to be Workhorse’s flagship vehicle, with 1,000 cubic feet of cargo space. The company said it was continuing to tinker with the design, even as it finally got the vehicle into production this past quarter following years of struggles. “Importantly, we remain on track to communicate our new, long-term strategic roadmap to enhance our trucks and operational capabilities on our third quarter earnings call.

September 22, 2021 17:15 UTC

Neymar slotted in a penalty after the hour mark to equalise after Lucas Paqueta put Lyon ahead in the game. PSG found the winner in the last minute of injury time through Mauro Icardi. However, there was tension between Lionel Messi and Mauricio Pochettino, when the latter chose to substitute the former. Messi, who was making his home debut, looked frustrated when he was hauled off after 75 minutes having failed to score. The game was level at 1-1 at that stage, but Mauro Icardi popped up with a last-minute winner to earn PSG all three points.

September 22, 2021 17:15 UTC

But usually when a show makes a splash, Netflix likes to immediately announce a second season. In October, Netflix is dropping new seasons of a bunch of those shows that have ceased to exist since last year. Where’s what else you can expect from Netflix soon. What’s coming to Netflix in October 2021Coming in October (no date announced)Arriving Oct. 1Arriving Oct. 3Arriving Oct. 4Arriving Oct. 5Arriving Oct. 6Arriving Oct. 7Arriving Oct. 8Arriving Oct. 9Arriving Oct. 11Arriving Oct. 12Arriving Oct. 13Arriving Oct. 14Arriving Oct. 15Arriving Oct. 16Arriving Oct. 19Arriving Oct. 20Arriving Oct. 21Arriving Oct. 22Arriving Oct. 24Arriving Oct. 25Arriving Oct. 26Arriving Oct. 27Arriving Oct. 28Arriving Oct. 29What’s leaving Netflix in October 2021Leaving Oct. 1Leaving Oct. 3Leaving Oct. 6Leaving Oct. 31Leaving Oct. 15Leaving Oct. 17Leaving Oct. 20Leaving Oct. 21Leaving Oct. 23Leaving Oct. 27Leaving Oct. 28Leaving Oct. 30Leaving Oct. 31G/O Media may get a commissionA World Without — Netflix FilmAn Astrological Guide for Broken Hearts — Netflix Series— Netflix SeriesEncounters: Season 1— Netflix DocumentaryInspector Koo — Netflix SeriesThe Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea — Netflix Documentary— Netflix Documentary— Netflix Special— Netflix Film— Netflix Film— Netflix Series— Netflix Series— Netflix Family— Netflix Anime— Netflix FilmA Knight’s TaleAn Inconvenient TruthAre You Afraid of the Dark? : Season 1As Good as It GetsAwakeningsB.A.P.S.Bad TeacherThe CaveDesperadoThe Devil InsideDon’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the HoodDouble TeamThe DUFFEagle EyeEndless LoveGhostGladiatorHairspray (2007)The HolidayJet Li’s FearlessThe Karate Kid (2010)Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of LifeLéon: The ProfessionalMalcolm XObserve and ReportOnce Upon a Time in MexicoProject XRobin Hood: Prince of ThievesRumor Has It...Seinfeld: Seasons 1-9SerendipitySpy KidsSpy Kids 2: The Island of Lost DreamsSpy Kids 3: Game OverStep BrothersThe Ugly TruthTill DeathTitanicTommy BoyUnthinkableWaterworldZodiac— Netflix Anime— Netflix Film— Netflix Series— Netflix Film— Netflix Documentary— Netflix SeriesThe Blacklist: Season 8Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things— Netflix Series— Netflix Series (new episodes weekly)— Netflix Film— Netflix Series— Netflix Series— Netflix Anime— Netflix Family— Netflix Series— Netflix Film​​LOL Surprise: The Movie— Netflix Film— Netflix Family— Netflix Series— Netflix AnimeInsidious: Chapter 2— Netflix FamilyGoing in Style— Netflix SeriesShameless (U.S.): Season 11— Netflix Anime— Netflix Documentary— Netflix Documentary— Netflix Family— Netflix DocumentaryRita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For ItSmart People— Netflix Film— Netflix FilmReflection of You — Netflix SeriesViolet Evergarden the Movie— Netflix Series​​In the Dark: Season 3— Netflix FilmCoComelon: Season 4— Netflix Film— Netflix Film— Netflix Family— Netflix Series— Netflix SeriesPower Rangers Dino Fury: Season 1Sharkdog’s Fintastic Halloween — Netflix Family— Netflix Film— Netflix Series— Netflix Family​​Victoria & AbdulIn for a Murder / W jak morderstwo — Netflix Film— Netflix Documentary— Netflix Family— Netflix Film— Netflix Film— Netflix Documentary— Netflix Family— Netflix SeriesKomi Can’t Communicate — Netflix AnimeLife’s a Glitch with Julien Bam — Netflix Series— Netflix SeriesAdventure Beast — Netflix Series​​Dynasty: Season 4— Netflix SeriesLittle Big Mouth — Netflix Film— Netflix Series— Netflix Family— Netflix Series— Netflix DocumentaryWe Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaksKing Arthur: Legend of the SwordRoswell, New Mexico: Season 3Sex: Unzipped — Netflix SeriesBegin AgainHypnotic — Netflix FilmNobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight: Part 2 — Netflix Film— Netflix SeriesWentworth: Season 8— Netflix SeriesThe Motive — Netflix Documentary— Netflix Film— Netflix SeriesDear Mother — Netflix Film— Netflix Series— Netflix Documentary (new episodes)Thomas and Friends: Season 25 A— Netflix SeriesDeath Race: Beyond AnarchyTales From the Hood 2Angel Has FallenReal SteelCheech & Chong’s Still SmokinThe Creative BrainU TurnContainment: Season 1Free FireThe Hummingbird ProjectThe Mist: Season 1Rango Shine On with Reese: Season 1Pup StarThe 12th ManZack and Miri Make a Porno60 Days In: Season 5 Angels & DemonsBattle: Los AngelesBeowulf Billy on the Street: Seasons 1-5Catch Me If You CanThe Da Vinci CodeFerris Bueller’s Day OffForged in Fire: Season 6The Heartbreak KidThe ImpossibleInceptionLegally BlondeMile 22 Norman Lear: Just Another Version of YouReckoning: Limited SeriesSnowdenTenacious D in The Pick of DestinyYes Man

September 22, 2021 17:03 UTC

The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says 878 more people were tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (September 22). This brings the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in the country to 508,208. Reportedly, more than 60,800 virus-infected patients are undergoing treatment at the moment at hospitals, treatment centres, and undergoing home-based care. The total number of coronavirus recoveries climbed to 435,022 after 882 more patients were discharged from medical care earlier today. Meanwhile, the official death toll from COVID-19 now stands at 12,376.

September 22, 2021 13:30 UTC





2021 Sep 22A solution to the problem of urban food waste? Let’s find out what has led to the critical issue of urban food waste in Sri Lanka and the National Roadmap to combatting this problem. “Food waste is a global challenge, and here in Sri Lanka, we need to work together to navigate this challenge effectively. “Knowing more about food waste will enable people to be more resourceful and conscious of food consumption and production approaches. It’s a collective responsibility of all research organisations, private sector companies, government and the public to help our nation tackle the urban food waste problem.

September 22, 2021 13:01 UTC

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September 22, 2021 09:00 UTC

CBL Natural Foods (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s leading organic food processing and exporting companies, was placed among the top 100 Best Workplaces in Asia List in the Small and Medium category by Great Place to Work®, a global authority leading in evaluating the employee experience and workplace culture. Over half a million employees from over 16 countries in Asia and the Middle East were evaluated in the process to determine the Best Workplaces in Asia 2021 from over 200 companies in the category which had outstanding performance in Great Place to Work® Best Workplaces lists in the region over the past two years. On average, the survey found that, companies that ranked on the Best Workplaces in Asia list, scored 10% better than companies in the Best Workplaces National Lists of their respective countries. CBL Natural Foods was placed among the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Women and among the Top 40 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka which qualified the company to be evaluated among the Best Workplaces in Asia. The CBL Family consists of over 6000 employees of the CBL Group across its subsidiaries in Sri Lanka and Overseas.

September 22, 2021 07:18 UTC

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan government has decided to appoint a retired judge to conduct an independent investigation with regard to the recent incidents at the Welikada and Anuradhapura Prisons, involving State Minister Lohan Ratwatte. This was confirmed by Cabinet Spokesperson & Minister, Dullas Alahapperuma on Wednesday (22). He also confirmed that a retired High Court judge will be appointed to conduct an independent investigation with regard to the said incidents. The Justice Minister said the CID, the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, and the Victims and Witness Protection Authority have commenced investigations. The Victims and Witness Protection Authority has also taken measures to ensure the safety, security, and dignity of the detainees and prisoners, as the government has a responsibility to ensure their safety.

September 22, 2021 06:56 UTC

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September 22, 2021 06:56 UTC

The “Colombo Bird Sanctuary” project in Madiwela is to be set up on a plot of land in extent of over 37 acres belonging to the Urban Development Authority. The proposal submitted by Colombo Bird Park (Pvt.) Limited has been recommended by the Standing Negotiation Committee appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers. Approval of the Management board of the Urban Development Authority has also been granted to the said recommendation. Prime Minister as the Minister of Urban Development and Housing to release the relevant plot of land to Colombo Bird Park (Pvt.)

September 22, 2021 06:00 UTC

COLOMBO (News 1st); 90% of the pregnant women in Sri Lanka have been vaccinated, confirmed Dr. Chithramalee De Silva, the Director of the Family Health Bureau on Tuesday (21). Around 5,000 pregnant women in Sri Lanka tested positive for COVID-19 and around 200 of them are currently being treated in hospital, she said noting that sadly, 52 pregnant women died of COVID-19. ‘All COVID-19 deaths of pregnant women were reported after May 2021,” she added. Dr. Chithramalee De Silva went on to note that around 100 pregnant women die annually, and so far this year 52 pregnant women had already died of COVID-19. She urged the pregnant women to obtain the vaccine against COVID-19 without any fear noting that the vaccination had resulted in minimizing mortality rates.

September 22, 2021 05:03 UTC

During the Parliamentary sitting held yesterday, State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana mentioned that the administration of Covid-19 vaccines for children above the age of 12 years with diabetes and other chronic diseases would commence on the 24th of September at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH). The vaccine for children with diabetes and other Chronic diseases in other areas of the western province would be administered on the 27th of September at LRH , and an island-wide vaccine administration for children above the age of 12 with comorbidities would commence on the 4th of October. The vaccine of choice for these children is the Pfizer vaccine.

September 22, 2021 05:03 UTC

A Sri Lankan entrepreneur living in the United Kingdom, has embarked on a mission to introduce a wax figure of Sri Lankan Musical Legend Sunil Perera to the world-famous tourist attraction point in London, The Madame Tussauds. The Morning contacted Sunil’s son, Sajith Perera who confirmed that the Lankan-Brit Entrepreneur Faleel Marikkar has indeed contacted the Perera Family, and consent has been given by the family to proceed. Sajith went on to say that the Perera family is personally not involved in this mission, but appreciate the efforts taken by the fans who want to keep the legacy of Sunil Perera alive. Madame Tussauds Museum is a major tourist attraction in London founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud in 1835, and holds wax figures of many famous people such as The British Monarchy, celebrities such as Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachan and many more. If approved, Sunil Perera would be the first Sri Lankan entertainer to have entered the international wax museum.

September 22, 2021 04:52 UTC

Peiris met his Australian counterpart Marise Payne in New York and discussed avenues for enhanced cooperation on a wide spectrum of areas. Foreign Minister Payne has conveyed the warm greetings of the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to his Sri Lankan counterpart. Minister Peiris referred to the experience of Australia in vocational education and expressed that Sri Lanka is very much interested in gaining assistance in this area. She welcomed enhanced cooperation between the two countries in the areas outlined by Minister Peiris, particularly in the field of intelligence sharing and education. Both Ministers agreed to work together closely to further enhance the warm and cordial relations between Sri Lanka and Australia.

September 22, 2021 02:37 UTC