CID takes over probe into death of pvt secretary of Lohan
CID takes over probe into death of pvt secretary of LohanNewsThe Criminal Investigation Department has been handed over the Investigations in to the death of a private secretary of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte who was found dead with gun shot injuries on Sunday. The Secretary Sanjeewa Basnayake's body was found in a building adjoining a residences of the ex-minister in Mahiyawa, Kandy. A weapon was recovered close his body. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
October 21, 2024 05:35 UTC
This year's Nobel prize exposes economics' problem with colonialism
Source: phys.orgDaron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson have been awarded the 2024 Nobel memorial prize in economics for their influential work on how institutions shape economic development. Some would say the decision to award these scholars the Nobel was long overdue.
Source:The Nation
October 20, 2024 18:32 UTC
Be a part of the most happening bazaar of the season
Be a part of the most happening bazaar of the season View(s):The Santapaws Xmas Bazaar in aid of Rescue Animals Sri Lanka (RAS) will take place on December 1 at the Atrium Lobby of the Cinnamon Grand, with US Ambassador Julie Chung, an ardent animal lover herself as chief guest. The Santapaws Bazaar with over 40 stalls is most certainly the ‘go to’ place for all your Christmas requirements. Any toys and children’s gifts (clothes in good condition, packaged food stuffs etc), could be handed over to RAS founder Anusha David or members of the RAS team by calling 0777366737, 0779082341, or 0777585998. All of these will be handed over to the Children’s Ward of the Cancer Hospital and the Jinananda Children’s Orphanage in Wellawatte. There are just six stalls left of the 44 stalls, so contact the RAS team to be a part of the most happening Bazaar of the Season !
Source:Sunday Times
October 20, 2024 07:20 UTC
Rupee gains exert double-edged sword impact on economy
Rupee gains exert double-edged sword impact on economy By Bandula Sirimanna View(s): View(s):The continuous appreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee following Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s assumption of the presidency has brought both positive and negative effects on the nation’s economy, prompting intervention from the Central Bank (CB). Economists believe that while the stronger rupee has benefits, it also presents significant challenges for several sectors, necessitating a balanced approach by the CB to ensure economic stability. Additionally, a stronger rupee boosts investor confidence, as it signals a stable economic environment. Despite these advantages, the appreciation of the rupee poses significant hurdles for exporters, the tourism sector, and households dependent on remittances. A stronger rupee makes Sri Lankan exports, like garments, tea, and rubber, more expensive in international markets, reducing their competitiveness.
Source:Sunday Times
October 19, 2024 20:06 UTC
All-optical switch device paves way for faster fiber-optic communication
Source: phys.orgModern high-speed internet uses light to quickly and reliably transmit large amounts of data through fiber-optic cables, but currently, light signals hit a bottleneck when data processing is necessary. For that, they must convert into electrical signals for processing before further transmission.
Source:The Nation
October 19, 2024 17:36 UTC
A drone targets Israeli prime minister’s house while strikes in Gaza kill over 50
A 50-year-old man was killed after hit by shrapnel in northern Israel, and four people were injured, Israel’s medical services said. An Israeli military official confirmed that the IDF struck targets in the Bekaa valley. The strikes knocked out internet networks in northern Gaza, the Palestinian communications company Paltel said. At Al-Awda hospital in Jabaliya, in northern Gaza, strikes hit the top floors, injuring several staff members, the hospital said. Israel has pledged to destroy Hamas politically in Gaza, and killing Sinwar was a top military priority.
Source:The Nation
October 19, 2024 16:34 UTC
Home sweet home. Hillcrest is headed to the state tournament
Published at 11:04 pm, October 17, 2024IDAHO FALLS – The Hillcrest girls soccer team hasn’t had a field to call their own until this season. Last year the Knights were competitive, but it was Skyline and Idaho Falls earning berths to the state tournament. But that recent history was overshadowed Thursday night as Hillcrest defeated Skyline 2-1 to win the 5A District 6 tournament. “The girls from the very beginning had just one focus and that is they wanted to make it to state,” Nelson said. The girls 5A state tournament is Oct. 24-26 at Hillcrest.
Source:The Nation
October 18, 2024 17:34 UTC
Highland wins frigid 6A District 4-5-6 championship
Published at 10:10 pm, October 17, 2024POCATELLO — The 6A District 4-5-6 girls soccer championship was played in miserable conditions. Highland players rush from the bench to the field to celebrate as the final second ticks off the clock. | Kalama Hines, EastIdahoNews.comThe 6A state tournament is scheduled for Oct. 24-26 at Sandpoint High School. Highland, Shutes said, will not know who they play in the first round or when until, at the earliest, Sunday. “We had three goals,” Shutes said, “to be able to host all our district tournament games — which means we finished first, which we did — and then to win the district tournament.
Source:The Nation
October 18, 2024 16:34 UTC
Professor Kapila Seneviratne appointed as Chairman of UGC
Professor Kapila Seneviratne appointed as Chairman of UGCNewsSenior Professor Kapila Seneviratne was appointed as the new Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) today. He was appointed as the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Kelaniya in March 2022. Former Chairman Prof. Sampath Amaratunga and board members were requested by the government to step down. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
October 18, 2024 11:37 UTC
Thumb not little finger to be marked with indelible ink at the Elpitiya PS poll
Thumb not little finger to be marked with indelible ink at the Elpitiya PS pollNewsThe Election Commission has notified that the thumb and not the little finger of the voter’s left hand will be marked with indelible ink during the election to the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha scheduled for October 26, 2024. The EC said as the little finger of the voter’s left hand was marked with the appropriate mark during the Presidential election held on September 21, 2024, the decision has been taken to mark the little finger instead of the thumb in order to address potential issues regarding the marking of voters with the appropriate mark as specified in Section 53A(3) of the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance(Chapter 262). The Election Commission said that if the thumb finger is missing on the voter’s left hand, any other finger on his/her right hand will be marked with the appropriate mark. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
October 18, 2024 07:13 UTC
Chennai chef at Dine for a Cause gala at Maniumpathy
Chennai chef at Dine for a Cause gala at ManiumpathyFeatures“The Dine for a Cause” gala 2024 presented by the Serendip Be The Change Foundation will be held on October 18 and 19 at the Maniumpathy boutique hotel in Colombo from 7 p.m. onwards. Celebrity chef Deepesh Attupurath Chandra from Chennai’s renowned ‘Coffee?’ and ‘Bask by coffee’ will prepare the sumptuous menu. The Serendip Be The Change Foundation was started in 2021 by Ms Poongkothai Chandrahasan. The foundation's mission is to let no child go to bed hungry or for no child to study while hungry. The project was initiated in Jaffna but Ms. Chandrahasan hopes to take it to all districts in Sri Lanka.
Source:Sunday Times
October 17, 2024 09:02 UTC
Tegan and Sara: The Pop-Rock Twins Driven Mad by a Wild Catfishing Scheme
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty/HuluOnline interactions are based on trust, since there are few definitive ways to certify the identity of the person with whom one is communicating. Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara is an investigation into the myriad means by which the internet can be wielded to nefarious ends. More than that, though, it’s an anatomy of a crime and the complicated wreckage wrought by it, not just for the famous artists but also for the innocent admirers who were tricked into believing that fiction was reality. At its center are Tegan and Sara, the identical twin songstresses who began making a name for themselves in the early 2000s both for their talent and for being openly gay. Source: www.thedailybeast.com
Source:The Nation
October 17, 2024 09:01 UTC
More foreign nationals arrested for online financial scams
More foreign nationals arrested for online financial scamsNewsTen foreign nationals have been arrested at a hotel in Iranawila, Chilaw, for their suspected involvement in online financial scams. According to the police, the arrests were made by officers from the Puttalam Crimes Investigations Division following a tip-off. The group consists of four Malaysians, three Ethiopian men, one Ethiopian woman, one Kenyan woman, and one Chinese man. The Puttalam Crimes Investigations Division is continuing its investigation into the incident. In recent months, over 150 foreign nationals have been arrested in Sri Lanka in connection with online financial scams.
Source:Sunday Times
October 16, 2024 19:37 UTC
Cuba eyes pharmaceutical investment in Sri Lanka
Cuba eyes pharmaceutical investment in Sri LankaNewsCuban Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mr. Andres Marcelo Gonzalez Gorrido, has announced that the Cuban government is keen on investing in the production of pharmaceuticals in Sri Lanka. This was discussed during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday (15), where the ambassador conveyed the Cuban government’s greetings to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The discussion centered on further strengthening the 65-year-long diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Cuba. It further covered the revival of mosquito control projects previously funded by Cuba, the expansion of scholarships for Sri Lankan students in medicine and sports, and increasing collaboration between training institutes and universities in both nations. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
October 16, 2024 19:37 UTC
Hacked robo-vacuums chase owners, yell slurs
(NewsNation) — Robot vacuums manufactured by Ecovacs have gone rogue, with some customers reporting the tiny tech tools chased them around their homes and barraged them with profanities after being hacked. Swenson checked the vacuum's corresponding app, finding that someone other than him was accessing his robot's remote control and live camera. “Their security was really, really, really, really bad,” researcher Dennis Giese told TechCrunch in an interview. Once a connection is made, hackers can use the robot's Wi-Fi connection to stay dialed into the machine. Ecovacs told the ABC it would issue a security upgrade for owners of its X2 series in November.
Source:The Nation
October 16, 2024 16:03 UTC