Sri Lankan High Commissioner-designate to India Milinda Moragoda assumed duties after nearly a year since his appointment. Moragoda was appointed to the post in August 2020, but did not assume office till last month. The staff of the High Commission had welcomed Moragoda and his wife, Jennifer Moragoda, by presenting the traditional sheaf of betel leaves. Moragoda had assumed duties while seth pirith was chanted by the Maha Sangha via Zoom. Moragoda had also officially announced his policy framework “Integrated Country Strategy for the Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions in India 2021/2023”.

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who is of Sri Lankan origin, was questioned as a witness in a money laundering case, India’s Enforcement Directorate sources were quoted as telling the Indian media. The agency had questioned the Sri Lankan movie star for around five hours. Chandrashekar had allegedly swindled the 36-year-old too, agency sources had said, and it is believed that the actor fell on his radar through his wife Leena Paul. On 24 August, the probe agency had said that it had seized a sea-facing bungalow in Chennai, Rs. 82.5 lakhs in cash, and over a dozen luxurious cars in connection with the money laundering case against Chandrashekar.

In a letter addressed to the High Commissioner of New Zealand in Sri Lanka Micheal Appleton, the Supreme Council of Sufi Thareeqas in Sri Lanka (SCOT-SL) condemned the extremist attack which unfolded in Auckland today (03). “The recent extremist incident by the lone attacker in Auckland is strongly condemned by the Muslim community in Sri Lanka. “The ideologies have no place in our island nation and as such, are banned in Sri Lanka. We vehemently oppose this kind of behaviour and carnage,” the letter noted. The SCOT-SL concluded by stating that they continue to be on the side of New Zealand, while expressing sympathies and prayers to the nation in this hour of grief.

September 3, 2021 by Ruwani Fonseka No CommentsPresident Gotabaya Rajapaksa made a comment this morning (03) at a meeting held with the Covid-19 prevention committee which detailed that school children will most likely be given the Pfizer vaccine as soon as health authorities give their consent, the President’s Media Division said in a press release. However, no specific age range was mentioned. He further went on to emphasize the need to vaccinate individuals aged 20-29 within the next two weeks. So far, the national inoculation drive has been targeting individuals aged 30 years and above only.

The Department of Immigration and Emigration says the validity period of all types of valid visas currently obtained by foreigners residing in Sri Lanka has been extended by 30 days from 07th September to 07th October 2021. Only Visa fees applicable for that period will be charged for the Visas expire within this period and exempted from charging overstay penalty, it said. Instructions for Tourist Visa holders to get endorsed visas:Accordingly, Tourist Visa holders can follow one of the methodologies to make payment for the extension of visa and to get visa endorsement. Instructions for Resident Visa holders:The visa extension from 07th September 2021 to 07th October 2021 also applies to all valid resident visa holders. To get extended the residence visa before 07th October 2021, contact 0707101050 from 8.30 am to 3.00 pm on working days to make an appointment.

By Mark Duell for MailOnlinePublished: 08:10 EDT, 3 September 2021 | Updated: 08:44 EDT, 3 September 2021AdvertisementAn off-grid beachside 'oasis' with no mains water or electricity has gone on the market for £550,000. They were used by the coastguard until the 1950s - and the cottage on sale is in the middle of the three. The reception rooms have multi-fuel burners to provide heating while the kitchen has a gas cooker and gas lamps. The Napoleonic war was expensive and I believe the government decided to built coastguard cottages to monitor smugglers and recoup some money. You can enjoy your own private oasis, listening to the waves crashing and retreat from the stresses of everyday life.

In an interview with Indeewari Amuwatte on @HydePark, the Chairman of the State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) revealed that thus far Sri Lanka has spent Rs. 29.24 billion for the vaccine that it has purchased. “For the additional doses as well as the booster, we have to pay anther Rs. He stated that everything for the purpose of vaccination to this year has been secured. “We have secured another 14 million doses of Pfizer vaccine, which is an mRNA-type vaccine which can be given as mix-and-match for any other vaccine given to the population,” he said.

Branson's red lightVirgin Galactic’s core spaceship, SpaceShipTwo, is now grounded pending investigations (Reuters). In short, it’s reported that the flight didn’t go to plan, which isn’t wildly unexpected given the various firsts being achieved. That risked a hazardous descent and landing, with a red warning light: Virgin Galactic pilots Dave Mackay and Mike Masucci were aware of the problem. (A Virgin Galactic spokesperson disputed this contention.) spokesperson confirmed that Virgin Galactic “deviated from its Air Traffic Control clearance” and that an “investigation is ongoing.”The New Yorker report further questions the safety culture of the company, which Virgin Galatic denied in various statements.

Vets advised her to put the tiny white kitten to sleep, after he was diagnosed with an untreatable spinal defect. But she nursed 'Angel' back to health and now, thanks to the prosthetic wheels, the cat is living a full life. Footage shared by Constanza shows Angelito as a kitten wearing a nappy and using tiny toy car wheels attached to a sock to get around. The cat is then seen zooming around the apartment and even going outside for walks. In video footage shared online, the cat is seen zooming around the apartment and even going outside for walksThe 15-day-old kitten was emaciated and had deformed rear legs when he was found.

Richard E Grant said his heart was broken as he announced his devoted wife Joan has died aged 71 alongside a moving video of them dancing together. Joan - Love of my Life & Giver of Life to our daughter Olivia. Grant married voice coach Joan Washington in 1986 and has one daughter with her, Olivia, and a stepson, Tom. The couple went on to have one daughter, Olivia, 31, together, while Richard is a step-father to Tom, 44, from Joan's previous marriage. The actor has since described daughter Olivia as a 'miracle baby'.

September 3, 2021 03:35 pmA total of 1,998 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals and treatment centres as they have recovered from the virus infection, the Ministry of Health said today. This brings the total number of recoveries reported in the country to 380,166. Sri Lanka has confirmed as many as 447,757 cases of COVID-19 to date. According to Epidemiology Unit’s data, 57,987 virus-infected patients are currently under medical care. Meanwhile, the death from novel coronavirus now stands at 9,604.

According to the MP, the project to construct a jogging track along the breakwater of the Parakrama Samudra has been suspended due to public outcry. “There were many opinions about the project, from an engineering perspective and a traditional perspective about constructing a jogging track near the Parakrama Samudhraya. So we took the most prudent decision, which was to suspend the project out of respect for public opinion. He further added that caution should be exercised in any reconstruction of a historical site and that personal opinion should not be taken into account in such matters. At such a time there is no such thing as a personal opinion.

Arrivals from Brazil, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and several other countries placed on Italy’s E-list will now be subject to stricter restrictions when entering the country, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation has revealed. According to the latest ordinance issued by the Ministry on August 30, in line with the new rules, arrivals from the countries mentioned above are only allowed entry to Italy provided that they are travelling for health, educational, or work-related purposes. Yesterday, SchengenVisaInfo.com reported that in line with the EU Council’s recommendation to remove the US from the epidemiologically safe-countries list, stricter rules would also apply to arrivals from the US. Italy now obliges all travellers from the US and those who have stayed in the country during the last 14 days to complete the PLF and provide a negative COVID-19 test result regardless of their vaccination status. In contrast, the country has abolished the self-isolation requirement for vaccinated travellers from the UK, meaning Britons travelling to Italy are no longer required to follow quarantine or testing rules.

Samsung Sri Lanka, the most-loved electronics brand, recently conducted the virtual induction programme of their initiative, ‘Samsung Student Ambassador Programme’. With spokespersons Mr. Kevin Sungsu You, Managing Director of Samsung Sri Lanka, Mr. Sabry Ansar, Head of Consumer Electronics Division, Samsung Sri Lanka and Mr. Thushara Rathnaweera, Chief Product Manager of IM Division (Smartphone, Tab and accessory), Samsung Sri Lanka, the group of Samsung Student Ambassadors had their first insight into a journey of new discoveries for them. “We, at Samsung, are proud to initiate the Student Ambassador Programme & it was exciting to see the energy of the young university students of Sri Lanka. They engaged excitedly in their exposure to new technologies and stated that they look forward to their journey forward with Samsung Sri Lanka. The Student Ambassadors also gave valuable feedback with regards to the induction programme and the activities which are planned ahead.

By Darren Boyle for MailOnlinePublished: 08:47 EDT, 2 September 2021 | Updated: 09:50 EDT, 2 September 2021A motorist has been filmed allegedly watching a wrestling match on his phone while driving - as a police car passed him in the next lane. Mr Main noticed the screen on the Ford Fiesta's dashboard after the car had come off the slip road heading towards Govan, Glasgow. Mr Main, an IT & Communications technician, captured footage on his dash cam while his colleague in the van also filmed further footage on his phone. The video shows the white vehicle in front approaching a roundabout with the male driver in front apparently not paying attention to traffic around him. A screen, which appears to be a mobile phone, can be seen on the Fiesta driver's dashboard playing a wrestling match between two opponents.