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For verified information on the Quarantine Unit COVID-19 TOTAL CASES TOTAL CASES coronavirus (Covid-19) contact any 0112 112 705 ACTIVE CASES of the following authorities CASES IN Epidemiology Unit Health THE WORLD 24,106,867 Suwasariya 0112 695 112 PROTECT YOURSELF FROM 2,971 Promotion Ambulance DEATHS CASES DEATHS Bureau Service Govt. coronavirus hotline USA 5,957,522 182,471 COVID-19 DEATHS RECOVERED 1999 1990 0113071073 824,534 BRAZIL 3,674,176 116,666 INDIA 3,246,929 59,736 PRESIDENTIAL SPECIAL TASK FORCE FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES RECOVERD RUSSIA 970,865 16,683 12 2,819 Telephone 0114354854, 0114733600 Fax 0112333066, 0114354882 Hotline 0113456200-4 Email [email protected] 16,649,959 S. AFRICA 613,017 13,308 THE ABOVE STATISTICS140 ARE CONFIRMED UP UNTIL 7.35 P.M. ON 26 AUGUST 2020 SOURCE: HEALTH PROMOTION BUREAU PARLIAMENT PUBLIC GALLERY REMAINS CLOSED Public gallery awaiting health clearance to re-open The Parliament Public Gallery the health authorities, Sergeant-at-Arms for visitors due to the outbreak of the the health authorities on the necessary Fernando confirmed. At present, only Parliament are allowed to enter the will remain closed for visitors until Narendra Fernando said. Covid-19 pandemic and will remain guidelines that should be followed the Members of Parliament and staff premises, when the sessions are held. recommendations are received from “The Public Gallery was closed closed until we receive directives from by visitors entering the premises,” members who are employed by the Contd. on page 2 PRINTING NATIONAL IDs AND PASSPORTS Protect the 19th! Govt. will take over: Minister BY SKANDHA GUNASEKARA He said that it would also help The Government is to take over the printing of national maintain security measures. identification cards (IDs) and passports with the intention of “This will help ensure that security providing the service to foreign nations. protocols, especially for passports, will be met.” Minister of Mass Media Keheliya minting is done by the Government. He said that thereafter, the Rambukwella said that the initiative We too will begin this and meet Government could look to bid to print would follow international standards. international standards,” the Minister foreign passports as well. Minister Keheliya “In most other counties printing and noted. Contd. on page 2 Rambukwella ISLAND POWER OUTAGE INQUIRY TOTAL 65 QUARANTINE CENTRES Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) members, including MP Dr. Rajitha Senaratne, gathered at the “19 Surakimu” media conference held at the SJB office yesterday (26) PHOTO SAMAN ABESIRIWARDANA Thirty-two hotels Minister to REPLACING EMPTY LIQUOR BOTTLES WITH CLAY BOTTLES used as QCs publicise report Ranaweera re-moulding to Army Spokesman Brig. BY MAHEESHA MUDUGAMUWA Chandana Wickramasinghe. The contents of the report by a nine-member committee Thirty-two hotels are currently At present, there are 7,058 submitted by the committee headed by Prof. Rahula clay and cane industry being operated as quarantine persons in 65 tri-forces-managed appointed to look into last Attalage. It was handed over State Minister of Cane, announced that he will look used to store water by offices, centres (QCs) out of the total QCs which are currently week’s power outage is to to the Minister on Monday Brass, Clay, Furniture, and into introducing a receptacle houses, and motor vehicle 65 quarantine centres managed operational. be revealed to the public by (24) and the report Rural Industry Promotion made of clay and cane to drivers. by the tri-forces, according Contd. on page 2 Minister of Power Dullas was submitted Prasanna Ranaweera replace the empty liquor bottles Contd. on page 2 Alahapperuma this week, to the Cabinet according to the Ministry by the Minister Minister of MIDDLE EAST REPATRIATIONS PCOI PROBING EASTER SUNDAY ATTACKS of Power. yesterday (26). Power Dullas SJB gives three Alahapperuma Normal The report was prepared Contd. on page 2 options to UNP Sirisena’s nine- Heat to continue till 2 Sept The Samagi Jana repatriations Balawegaya (SJB), led by The Department of Meteorology The probabilistic temperature Opposition Leader Sajith forecast that the hot weather the forecast for the August, September, Premadasa, yesterday (26) hour statement country is experiencing at present and October season (ASO) 2020 for suspended gave two options for the United Officers from the Police Unit President Maithripala Sirisena’s will prevail till 2 September, with Sri Lanka was issued by the Centre The repatriation of Sri Lankans stranded National Party (UNP) in order of the Presidential Commission Colombo residence after recording temperatures increasing from for Climate Change Studies and in the Middle East has been temporarily MP Tissa to resolve its present crisis. of Inquiry (PCoI) probing the a near-nine-hour statement, it was 35-40℃ in the North, North Research Division. suspended by the Government. Attanayake Contd. on page 2 Easter Sunday attacks left former reported yesterday (26). Central, East, and Uva Provinces. Contd. on page 2 Contd. on page 2 AG’S DEPARTMENT IMPORTING KITCHEN AND HOME APPLIANCES Action on Govt. says no ban Dispelling rumours, the “There will be no such over 23,700 Government asserted that it restriction on any kitchen or home would not impose an import ban appliances,” the Minister said. criminal files on kitchen or home appliances. He noted that no decision in this The Attorney General (AG)’s Department Cabinet Spokesman and regard was taken at yesterday’s concluded action in a total of 23,745 criminal Minister of Mass Media Keheliya (26) Cabinet meeting either. “It advice files, AG’s Co-ordinating Officer, State Rambukwella said that no such was not taken up in the Cabinet.” Counsel Nishara Jayaratne said. decision had been taken. – Skandha Gunasekara Accordingly, the AG’s Department forwarded 12,503 indictments to high courts over the last 18 months. PCOI ON EASTER SUNDAY ATTACKS Over 340 intel reports VoA in the on Zahran submitted House today A witness giving senior officials since 2015. The Parliament is to take up the over-trillion- evidence before the Former State Intelligence rupee Vote on Account (VoA), allocating funds Presidential Commission Service (SIS) Director Senior for the remaining four months of the year, for of Inquiry (PCoI) probing Deputy Inspector General debate in Parliament today (27). the Easter Sunday attacks (DIG) Nilantha Jayawardena Contd. on page 2 has said that 347 files gave evidence before the DIG Nilantha containing intelligence PCoI on Tuesday (25). Jayawardena had been submitted to Contd. on page 2 SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ITEMS Ban from 2021: CEA BY SARAH HANNAN starting from 2021. and lids used in the water and soft The proposal drew special attention to drink/beverage industry; and excessive The Central Environmental items such as sachets used for shampoo, packaging used in the confectionery Authority (CEA) submitted a proposal conditioner, hair gel, washing powder, and biscuit manufacturing industries, to the Cabinet of Ministers to consider fabric softener, toothpaste; plastic to name a few. banning single-use plastic items straws, plastic bottles (PET bottles), Contd. on page 2 2 the morning NEWS Thursday , August 27, 2020

SRI LANKA’S POPULATION MEETING WITH PM To reduce by half within 80 years It has been predicted that Sri will reduce to 10.45 million is believed that if the fertility Lanka’s population will reduce by 2100. rate of a country goes below by close to half of the current Sri Lanka’s population 2.1, the population of the said UK to enhance population, by the year 2100, was 21.60 million in 2017 country will see a decline. i.e. in 80 years’ time. and it has been predicted that Health officials say that These predictions were it will reach its maximum this could be due to various made by leading journal The population by 2031, reasons, including and not Lancet, based on research estimated at 22.34 million. limited to factors such as conducted on fertility, deaths, The report further states that economic status, health status, relations with SL migration, and other factors in 2017, the average number professional issues the parents Acting British High Commissioner Lisa Whanstall discussed a range is under control. She further said that the that impact the population. of children a woman has face, societal issues, etc. of areas on which Sri Lanka and the UK could collaborate when she UK Government and ministers are keen This was a global research given birth to (i.e. fertility The full report can be called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees last on maintaining relations with Sri Lanka project, spanning 195 rate) is 1.80, but this is accessed on: https://www. morning (26). despite the Covid-19 situation, through countries. expected to decrease to 1.46 thelancet.com/article/S0140- options like virtual meetings until visits According to the said report, in 80 years to come. As per 6736(20)30677-2/fulltext Conveying congratulatory wishes from the SME (small and medium enterprise) are possible. the population of Sri Lanka health recommendations, it (NewsWire) the UK on the recent election victory, sector, agriculture, and poverty Acting High Commissioner Whanstall Acting High Commissioner Whanstall eradication are priorities. said UK’s International Trade Minister said: “The SLPP (Sri Lanka Podujana The Prime Minister also requested Ranil Jayawardena is also interested in Indian Peramuna) has a very strong mandate,” the High Commissioner to consider further enhancing trade between the two and inquired about the Government’s collaborations in the area of safe drinking countries and would like to discuss ease HC meets priorities, the Prime Minister’s Office water, noting the Government’s five- of doing business for mutual benefit. Opposition said in a media release. year objective to ensure every single Sri The two delegations also spoke about Prime Minister Rajapaksa said Lankan has access to safe drinking water. the progress of the Port City while noting Leader economic development is currently the The UK delegation also expressed that Sri Lanka could use the benefit of its Indian High Commissioner main concern in the country as the world interest to continue working with strategic location to attract investment. Gopal Bagley met with Opposition Leader Sajith prepares for the post-Covid-19 years. Parliament, including programmes for Other areas discussed included green Premadasa at his office in Specifically, enhancing trade relations, new parliamentarians with possible MP finance, biodiversity, rural economy, and Parliament yesterday (26) promoting investments, especially in exchanges after the Covid-19 situation sustainable agriculture. Contd. from page 1 near-normal elsewhere in the country during contact with the infected patient from the Morning yesterday (26). Initial and subsequent attempts Govt. will... August 2020, there is a higher chance to receive Welikada Prison, according to the NOCPCO. The proposed VoA will be for Rs. 1.7 “Once we have met the international above-normal rainfall over most parts during Flight UL 104 from the Maldives with three trillion with the lion’s share of approximately The first attempt to regulate plastics in standards, we can provide the printing the month of September 2020. passengers on Tuesday (25), flight EK 648 Rs. 200 billion being allocated for the Sri Lanka came in 1994, during the period service to foreign nations as well to print There is no clear signal over Sri Lanka for from Dubai with 21 passengers, flight QR Ministry of Public Services, Provincial Srimani Athulathmudali was the Minister of their passports, etc.” the month of October and it indicates that there 668 from Doha, Qatar with 17 passengers, Councils, and Local Government. Environment, when several guidelines and are equal chances to receive below, about, or flight 6E 9034 from Chennai with 48 civil sea A total of Rs. 180.8 billion has been allocated the proposal to ban high-density polyethylene above-normal rainfall during October 2020. marshals, flight UL 218 with 277 passengers as recurrent expenditure while Rs. 13.5 billion (HDPE) bags with less than 20 microns in Public gallery... However, the possibility for below-normal from Doha, and flight UL 1506 from Germany has been allocated for capital expenditure. thickness were put forward. Fernando added that precautions are in place rainfall is higher, if La Nina is developed. with 102 passengers arrived in Colombo and The Department of Pensions has However, this was not implemented at all. to prevent the spread of the virus given that In addition, the predictability is also limited due all of them were referred to QCs managed been allotted Rs. 83.5 billion. In January 2007, a ban was imposed by the health emergency situation is still evolving to strong day-to-day atmospheric variability by tri-services. The Ministry of Defence, which comes under former President Maithripala Sirisena who was the world over, and that Sri Lanka is far from caused by the passage of the synoptic scale President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been the Environment Minister at that time. Under eliminating the virus in the foreseeable future. systems such as lows and depressions, etc. allocated the second largest amount of Rs. section 23W of the National Environmental Last week, the World Health Organisation and intraseasonal oscillations such as Madden Ranaweera... 175 billion, of which Rs. 154 billion is for Act No. 47 of 1980, Gazette Notification (WHO) had issued a reminder on the Julian Oscillations (MJO). Ranaweera announced the decision after recurrent expenditure for operations of the No. 1466/5 was issued banning the use of importance of following the universal health There is a higher chance of experiencing accepting the proposal made by National tri-forces. polythene that was less than 20 microns in guidelines that were issued to all countries to slightly above-normal maximum temperatures Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) The Ministry of Finance, which falls under the thickness. prevent the spread of the virus. in the Vavuniya, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Chairman Dr. Samadhi Rajapaksa to break purview of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, However, this was not effectively enforced Children between the ages of five and 12 Ampara, Hambantota, Colombo, and the unpleasant habit of using empty liquor has been assigned the third largest allocation since it was not easy to measure thickness have now also been required to wear face Kurunegala Districts; below-normal maximum bottles at offices, houses, and cars to store of Rs. 136 billion, of which Rs. 87 billion is during raids. masks and infants will need to wear them temperatures in the Mannar, Puttalam, potable water. for recurrent expenditure while Rs. 49 billion A conservation levy was introduced for under adult supervision, with the exception of Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, and Galle Districts; “By the turn of 2021, we plan to initiate has been separated for capital expenditure. HDPE bags in 2008, under the Environment children who have developmental disabilities, and near-normal maximum temperature this project and I will seek the approval of The VoA is to release monies from the Conservation Levy Act No. 26 of 2008. who are required to wear face shields, should in the Kandy District for the ASO season. the Cabinet of Ministers to implement this Consolidated Fund for state expenses for the However, it was abandoned after a Supreme face masks cause them difficulty in breathing. Accordingly, there is a higher chance of proposed project,” Ranaweera noted, adding next four months of the year starting from 1 Court (SC) order was issued against charging – Sarah Hannan experiencing slightly above-normal minimum that he will request both the President and September till 31 December. Rs. 2 for a plastic bag. temperatures in the Vavuniya, Anuradhapura, the Prime Minister at the next Parliamentary – Skandha Gunasekara The other reason was that the conservation Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Ampara, Hambantota, group meeting to grant approval for levy proceeds were sent to the “Environment Minister to... Galle, Ratnapura, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, government offices to remove plastic items Conservation Levy Account” of the Speaking to The Morning, Ministry of Power Badulla, Colombo, Gampaha, Kurunegala, and replace them with receptacles made of Over 340... Consolidated Fund, which was never spent Spokesman Sulakshana Jayawardena said Puttalam, and Mannar Districts during the clay, cane, and brass to store drinking water. He has said that despite being informed on the national recycling efforts of the CEA. the content of the report will be explained ASO season. He noted that the intention behind the move of the intelligence gathered on Zahran, who The levy was also imposed on incandescent to the public by the Minister today (27) or was to popularise cane, clay, and brass cottage masterminded the Easter Sunday attacks, none bulbs and mobile phone bills. tomorrow (28). industries. of the senior officials had informed him of A set of regulations were introduced in When queried about the content, the Thirty-two... – Sarah Hannan further action that would be taken based on 2017 to stop the use of HDPE bags, lunch Spokesman refused to reveal any details, According to the National Operation the information. sheets, and polystyrene boxes. The Gazette saying it will be revealed by the Minister. Centre for Prevention of Covid-19 Outbreak “No senior official had requested for further Notification No. 2034/33 – 1 September 2017, However, it was reported that an error caused (NOCPCO), 1,580 PCR tests were carried Normal information based on the intelligence reports issued under the National Environmental Act, by an employee who was engaged in repairing out and the total PCR tests conducted repatriations... submitted since 2015. Only the IGP (Inspector for the prohibition of the manufacture and work at the Kerawalapitiya Grid Substation so far in the country stands at 211,090. General of Police) requested for two or three sale of polythene and related products, issued is to be blamed for the countrywide power In addition, five Covid-19-positive cases The Sri Lankan Mission in Tel Aviv, Israel further reports from time to time. No senior by former President Sirisena, prohibits the outage experienced last week. have left the hospitals after full recovery. has issued a notice stating that it was informed official requested for further information on manufacture of polythene or any polythene As a result of the blackout, the country A total of 22 infected persons connected on Tuesday (25) by the Government of Sri the reports sent on the pre-attack intelligence product of 20 microns or below in thickness experienced power cuts for a few days up to the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Lanka that the flight that was scheduled to that was gathered. If there’s any evidence to for in-country use or sale, offer for sale, offer until the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant, Centre are still under treatment. arrive in Israel on Sunday (30) to repatriate prove that there has been any communication free of charge, exhibition, or use of polythene which went into shutdown mode, returned In total, 32,816 quarantined persons have left a group of Sri Lankans has been temporarily based on the reports submitted, I’m willing to or any polythene product which is 20 microns to normalcy. for their homes as of yesterday (26). suspended. resign immediately,” Jayawardena has said. or below in thickness within the country. Twelve persons were confirmed positive The reason for the suspension of the flight “Despite pre-attack information being Also, the Gazette Notification No. 2034/34 for Covid-19 as of last morning and among has been attributed to the lack of quarantine submitted, some people closed their offices – 1 September 2017 prohibits the manufacture Heat to... them were 11 expatriates from India under facilities for the repatriated Sri Lankans. and re-opened only after the attack. Some of food wrappers from polythene as a raw The Division did so considering the quarantine at the Air Force Palaly QC and According to the Mission, the repatriation people left for overseas despite the information material for in-country use, and the sale, prevailing global climate conditions, forecasts one expatriate from India under quarantine process of Sri Lankans from Israel and other that was submitted. Some people stayed at offer for sale, offer free of charge, exhibition, from different global climate models (GCM) at the Paradise Dambulla Hotel QC. Middle Eastern countries has been placed on home and slept, while some others avoided or use of food wrappers manufactured from and statistical downscaling of output using the The total number of infected detainees as hold until further notice. going to church that day. Finally, everyone is polythene as a raw material within the “climate predictability” tool. The consensus of 6 a.m. yesterday (26) at the Kandakadu asking me why I didn’t give prior notice,” the country. For the purposes of this order, “food forecast for August to October 2020 concluded Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre stands former SIS Chief has noted. wrappers” means lunch sheets; “polythene” that there would be near or little below-normal at 629. Of them, 508 individuals are detained SJB gives... “I did what I had to do. I informed the includes HDPE, low-density polyethylene, rainfall over Sri Lanka for the ASO season. under rehabilitation, 67 are staff members, SJB National Organiser MP Tissa Attanayake Defence Secretary, Head of the National and polypropylene. While there is a chance to receive above- five are guest staffers, 48 are family members said that the people have expressed their Intelligence Bureau, and the IGP. I also tried Furthermore, the Gazette Notification normal rainfall in southwestern parts and and close associates, and one person got in sentiments about the UNP and that the party to inform the President. It is not my fault No. 2034/35 – September 2017 banned the is now at zero. that the telephone calls were not answered,” manufacture of any HDPE bag as a raw “The UNP has only two options. The first he has added. material for in-country use, and sale, offer is to allow Sajith Premadasa to lead the UNP for sale, offer free of charge, exhibition, or without laying down any conditions. This will use of any bag manufactured from HDPE as Cartoon of the day unite the party. The other option is for the UNP Ban from... a raw material within the country. to join the SJB alliance,” Attanayake observed. The CEA cited the extensive damage caused Gazette Notification No. 2034/36 – 1 He further noted that the SJB stands firmly to the environment due to the use of such September 2017 prohibits open burning of with the UNP local government members who products. refuse and other combustible matters inclusive have been sacked by the party for supporting “As a first step, the use of small plastic of plastics. the SJB. bottles containing soft drinks would be Gazette Notification No. 2034/37 – 1 “These local government members supported regulated under the proposal, and we are September 2017 prohibits the use of all the SJB since it was formed in line with a also looking at possible alternatives for plastic forms of polyethylene, polypropylene, decision of the UNP Working Committee. cutlery used for yoghurt, ice cream, and in polyethylene products, or polypropylene The UNP needs to stop sidelining its members the food takeaway sector. Plastic clips used products as decoration in political, social, and sacking them, which in turn would further in the packaging of shirts too will be taken religious, national, cultural, or any other destroy the party,” Attanayake said, adding into consideration and alternatives would be event or occasion. that legal action will be initiated, challenging considered,” CEA Director General Hemantha Gazette Notification No. 2034/38 – 1 the expulsion of the UNP local government Jayasinghe noted. September 2017 banned the manufacture members from the party. The Government of Sri Lanka was urged of food containers, plates, cups, and spoons “We formed the SJB because we knew by environmentalists on several occasions from expanded polystyrene for in-country exactly what the party members as well as the to ban single-use plastics, and in March use, and the sale, offer for sale, offer free of grassroots required from us,” the MP added. 2019, during the time of the Yahapalana charge, exhibition, or use of food containers, Government, organisations such as the Centre plates, cups, and spoons manufactured from for Environmental Justice (CEJ), The Pearl expanded polystyrene within the country. VoA in... Protectors, and Friends of the Earth Sri However, none of these attempts have made “We will be tabling it and taking the Vote on Lanka wrote to the President, Prime Minister, a significant impact on plastic pollution in Account for debate in Parliament tomorrow,” Speaker of Parliament, Minister of Finance, Sri Lanka. This is mainly due to the lack Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Mass and all parliamentary members requesting to of a correct enforcement mechanism by Media Keheliya Rambukwella told The implement a ban. governmental agencies including the CEA. the morning Thursday , August 27, 2020 3 business BOI moots Sri Lanka SLINTEC gets EDB support UK trade agreement to export ‘Swabs’ and ‘Sterile’ The Sri Lanka Institute of Medical Research Institute of Seeking assistance to bridge that The Board of Investment established at Hambantota, by the meeting was to brief the High Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) Sri Lanka, the Lady Ridgeway final gap, SLINTEC reached out to of Sri Lanka (BOI) has Government of Sri Lanka. Commissioner regarding the and the Sri Lanka Export Hospital, and HI Fashion the EDB with a proposal to obtain requested the British High During the meeting, current investment promotion Development Board (EDB) Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd. SLINTEC assistance for market compliance Commission to work with arrangements for a proposed initiatives/programmes conducted have entered into an agreement Sterile is an antimicrobial certifications. The EDB National Sri Lanka towards a bilateral virtual Sri Lanka forum to be held by the BOI and to request for through which the EDB supports nano coating that can be Quality Infrastructure (NQI) trade agreement between was discussed. This forum will be assistance of the British High SLINTEC to obtain Food and applied on numerous surfaces Advisory Committee has been a the UK and Sri Lanka to a good event initially to encourage Commission in Colombo to target Drug Administration (FDA) without tarnishing its aesthetic leading driving force of the Sri promote more trade and potential British investors to invest potential British companies in the registration and CE certifications appearance. This technology Lanka NQI strategy – a vital trade investment. in Sri Lanka. The forum will also selected target sectors, already for their innovative, export-ready can eradicate microorganisms support function of the Sri Lanka be a follow-up to the road show identified by the BOI. Covid-19 product range. on the coating applied surface National Export Strategy (NES). The request was made by organised by the Sri Lanka High Head of Trade and Investment Exploiting Covid-19- as well as the surrounding Given its strong alignment to the BOI Director General Sanjaya Commission in the UK at the Michael Fernandopulle and related market opportunities, air with its protective effect, NES objectives of strengthening Mohottala when he met British London Stock Exchange (LSE), in Deputy Head of Trade and SLINTEC ventured to innovate lasting up to six months. The foreign market entry compliance High Commissioner Sarah Hulton close collaboration with the BOI in Investment Asanthi Fernando and commercialise two new product can be commercialised requirements and the critical OBE at the High Commissioner’s October 2019. also joined the discussion from products with high export via hotels, hospitals, airports, need to adapt to Covid-19 market residence recently to discuss The BOI DG also informed the British High Commission potential: SLINTEC Swabs residential houses, offices, and needs, SLINTEC’s proposal investment promotion strategies that the BOI is happy to make along with BOI Director and SLINTEC Sterile. A spike supermarkets. SLINTEC, with its was approved by the committee to attract more foreign direct arrangements to organise a (Investment Promotion) Nilupul in global testing has increased export production capabilities for members. investment (FDI) from the UK. facilitation forum for the existing De Silva. the demand for test kits and the Swabs and Sterile, has identified Through the provisions of the Mohottala has also requested British investors to discuss their The High Commissioner and widely administered PCR test kit interested buyers in the European NES 2020 Budget, the Ministry of the UK Government’s assistance pending matters/issues and the team at the British High requires a nasal swab for sample and US markets. The last bridge Industrial Exports and Investment to promote the proposed textile/ encourage them to expand their Commission agreed to assist the collection. SLINTEC has reverse- to gap was to obtain FDA (US Promotion allocated a five- fabric park to be established at operations and re-invest in Sri BOI via the respective British engineered Covid-19 testing market) and CE (EU markets) million-rupee financial assistance Eravul in the Eastern Province Lanka. Chambers of Commerce and swabs and has been producing certifications for export market to the EDB to facilitate this timely and pharmaceutical zone to be The objective of this other counterpart organisations. them in collaboration with the compliance, SLINTEC said. endeavour with SLINTEC. Ceylinco Life employee CTC unveils new logo Ceylon Tobacco Company “CTC’s new logo reflects our dynamic new logo reflects the among world’s elite life PLC (CTC), which has a history business and is aligned to the company as it is today, and is of over 114 years, announced its new logo launched by British also a reflection of our journey new corporate logo yesterday American Tobacco earlier this ahead. The new logo and brand (26), following British American year. For decades, our previous identity will be rolled out across insurance professionals Tobacco (BAT), the parent leaf logo served us well as a our business in the coming Life insurance professional M. Priyaviraj has of support, motivation, and opportunities company of CTC, unveiling its strong symbol of an entity that months.” earned international honour and approbation Ceylinco Life provides. We were the pioneers new logo in March. is a member of a world-leading CTC is among the contributing Rs. 110 billion in for himself and his company Ceylinco Life in MDRT qualification, and some of our star Addressing the initiative, tobacco company. However, our corporates which contribute excise duties and sales taxes to by becoming the only Sri Lankan to achieve performers consistently achieve performance a CTC spokesperson said: purpose has evolved, and our most to government revenue, the Government in 2019 alone. “Top of the Table” status on commission basis levels that place them among the world’s best.” in 2019 at the Million Dollar Round Table Sri Lanka’s first MDRT qualifier was (MDRT), the world’s premier association of produced by Ceylinco Life in 1993. The financial professionals. company was also the first to produce a Janashakthi Life Priyaviraj of Corporate Sales at Ceylinco MDRT “Life Member” by achieving the Allianz Lanka Life, has qualified for MDRT thrice on the stipulated sales targets for 10 straight years, basis of his commission income, and thereby and the first local insurer to produce an MDRT appoints new CEO pre-tax profit up has been accorded the prestigious Top of the Top of the Table member. Table designation for that accomplishment. M. Priyaviraj joined the Ceylinco Life Sales The Board of Directors 44% despite Covid Announcing his achievement, Ceylinco Force in 1989. He also won the Bronze Award of Allianz Life Insurance Life said that Priyaviraj is joined by another in the “Frontliner” category for Life Insurance Lanka Ltd. announced the Life insurer Janashakthi Ceylinco Life high flyer A.I P. Manjula on at the 2017 National Sales Congress (NASCO) appointment of Jayalal Insurance PLC’s consolidated the MDRT top performers list for 2019, by Awards presented by the Sri Lanka Institute of Hewawasam as the Chief pre-tax profit showed a year- qualifying for the association’s “Honour Roll” Marketing (SLIM). Executive Officer (CEO) over-year (YoY) growth of by meeting MDRT qualification criteria for 15 A.I.P. Manjula is attached to Ceylinco Life’s with effect from 20 August 44% in the second quarter years, placing him among the top 6,200 elite Ambalantota 2 branch and was accorded the 2020. The move is part of (Q2) of 2020, recording a life insurance sales professionals in the world. honour of being Sri Lanka’s flag bearer at the Allianz Lanka’s efforts profit before tax (PBT) of Rs. Congratulating these prodigies, Ceylinco 2014 MDRT Conference and was inducted to further strengthen its 427.37 million. Life Managing Director Thushara Ranasinghe into the Ceylinco Life “Hall of Fame” in 2018, life insurance business to Consolidated net income said: “Priyaviraj and Manjula are excellent receiving a Mercedes-Benz C-Class car for drive market expansion also showed a growth of examples of the dizzying heights life insurance his performances and contributions to the and business growth, the Newly appointed Allianz Lanka 15% with Rs. 3.28 billion, in professionals can achieve with the kind company. company said. CEO Jayalal Hewawasam comparison to the previous Janashakthi Insurance PLC Counting over two forward to seeing him year’s Rs. 2.85 billion. Chairman Prakash Schaffter decades of experience work together with the Similarly, earnings per share note that amidst a difficult in strategic leadership extended Allianz Life showed a growth of 68% quarter, we have delivered Global giant Midas Safety and sales management Insurance Lanka team from Rs. 1.04 to Rs. 1.75. significant profit growth in across various sectors, on leveraging Allianz’s The increase of 49% in the period under review,” Hewawasam holds strengths in life insurance investment income, including commented Janashakthi appoints Sri Lankan to Board an MBA from the in the Asia Pacific realised gains and fair Insurance PLC Chairman Shirendra Lawrence class global organisations, Postgraduate Institute region to grow the life value gains, significantly Prakash Schaffter. has been appointed as an building and leading of Management (PIM) insurance segment in the contributed to achieve this He further added: “As we independent Non-Executive high-performing teams, of the University of Sri market,” said Allianz total net income, supported continue to set trends and Director on Midas Safety’s and delivering consistent Jayewardenepura. He Life Insurance Lanka by 44% growth in total drive the new normal of Group Advisory Board with and strong results will add is a fellow member of Ltd. Director Gany other revenue, growing from the life insurance industry effect from June 2020. significant value to Midas the Chartered Insurance Subramaniam. “As firm Rs. 1.16 billion to Rs. 1.68 in Sri Lanka, we strive to Founded 41 years ago, and Safety’s International Board.” Institute, UK (FCII) and believers in the potential billion. Janashakthi Insurance raise the bar on service head-quartered in Dubai, In Sri Lanka, Midas a chartered insurer. He is of Sri Lanka’s insurance PLC delivered a gross written excellence with increased UAE, Midas Safety is the Midas Safety Non-Executive Safety employs 3,000 also a fellow member of industry, especially in premium (GWP) of Rs. 1.66 levels of digitisation in our world’s largest private label Director Shirendra Lawrence associates at their three the Chartered Institute of life insurance, we at billion in the period under operations as well as our manufacturer and supplier of with investments in modern manufacturing plants, Marketing, UK (FCIM) Allianz will continue review. As of June 2020, the customer interactions. We gloves to over 50 countries and efficient manufacturing Industrial Clothings and a chartered marketer. to invest in this market company had total assets of will continue to honour across the globe. Over the plants, robotics, and hybrid (Pvt.) Ltd. (Katunayake Allianz Life Insurance and offer more of our Rs. 23.47 billion compared to our commitment as a years, the organisation has glove capabilities. The EPZ [Export Processing Lanka Ltd. said world-class insurance Rs. 21.73 billion in Q2 2019. purpose-driven insurer, invested heavily in research facilities adhere to stringent Zone]), Workwear Lanka Hewawasam will go a solutions.” “Due to the unprecedented with reaffirmed assurance to and innovation to pioneer quality and process standards. (Pvt.) Ltd. (Biyagama long way in strengthening Allianz Life Lanka’s impact of the Covid-19 provide solutions that cater to technological breakthroughs Lawrence, who subsequent EPZ), and the Prime the company’s ongoing board also appointed pandemic, 2020 has proven the ever-evolving customer in safety and industrial hand to his mechanical engineering Polymers Division in the efforts to remodel its Suresh Basnayake as the to be an exceptionally needs. We are confident that protection. Midas Safety is degree at Imperial College, Seethawaka EPZ. These agency channel in line Chief Agency Officer challenging year for the this is the way forward for present in 13 countries with University of London, factories play a key role in with the new world-class (CAO) of Allianz Life economy. Janashakthi greater cost efficiencies and over 11,000 employees and completed his professional the glove-manufacturing standards being set by Insurance Lanka Ltd. continued to serve our resilience.” an annual turnover in excess qualifications as a chartered industry in the country, Allianz, globally. with effect from 1 July customers through these The Board of Directors of $ 300 million. Its product engineer, is currently Group with significant exports to “I am delighted to 2020. With over 30 years unprecedented times, of Janashakthi Insurance portfolio includes 16,000 Chief Operating Officer at markets around the world. welcome Jayalal to the of experience in the thanks to the dedication of PLC comprises Chairman unique products. MAS Holdings, Sri Lanka’s Since inception in 1979 Allianz family as he insurance sector, Suresh our field sales force and Prakash Schaffter, Ramesh Midas has 13 state-of-the- largest conglomerate. Midas till date, Midas Safety takes the helm of our has held several key our digitisation initiatives Schaffter, Manjula art manufacturing facilities, Group CEO Hussain Kassam Sri Lanka reaffirms its life insurance business positions in sales through already in place to deliver Mathews, Eardley Perera, located in Pakistan, Sri said: “Shirendra’s proven commitment to supporting here in Sri Lanka. I look his career. a frictionless service Nathan Sivagananathan, Lanka, Bangladesh, and India track record of leading world- the society around it. experience. I am pleased to and Avindra Rodrigo. Ceylon Chamber of Commerce goes international The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, with the current economy, business environment, and views regarding the future requirements of Officer Manjula de Silva. Nepal, and Turkey in August and September a view to builD a dependable, pragmatic, and potential for joint collaborations with key markets products that could be promoted in this new The Ceylon Chamber successfully concluded 2020. Virtual B2B meetings are also planned advantageous relationship and establish cordial overseas. In addition, webinars were organised normal environment. 13 such country-specific virtual events in for October 2020 with Belgium and India. relations between overseas markets during to provide participants with an exposure to “Until a vaccine is found for Covid-19, association with various business councils Details of webinars could be accessed from the Covid-19 lockdown, organised a series of target their product lines to match the future we may have to adjust to a ‘new normal’, coming under the purview of the Ceylon https://chamber.lk. “virtual B2B (business-to-business) meetings requirements of buyers based overseas. Since meaning a new way of living and doing business Chamber covering Belgium, China, Germany, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce said it has and webinars” for the benefit of the business most of Sri Lanka’s export markets too were activities and establish interactions with others. India, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, already signed 130 Memoranda of Understanding community in Sri Lanka. These initiatives were affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we Therefore, bearing in mind that we may have Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, the UAE, and (MoU) to build strong relationships with overseas launched in April 2020 with the assistance of could see a paradigm shift of buying power to live in the new normal for a long time, we Vietnam. These virtual initiatives attracted over trade promotion organisations for the benefit of the Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions and various and sourcing of items by consumers in various have adopted new strategies to facilitate our 1,500 participants, including a large number the business community in Sri Lanka, and strong overseas trade promotion organisations. countries,” said the Chamber spokesman. members to be in touch with their counterpart of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The partnerships were established in recent times to “The main objective of this initiative was to An eminent panel of resource persons markets through online marketplaces,” said Chamber intends to organise seven more events ensure that they continue a close dialogue for provide an opportunity for participants to know including Sri Lankan diplomats shared their Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive focussing on Cuba, Dubai, India, Italy, Korea, promotion of exports from Sri Lanka. the morning 4 Thursday, August 27, 2020 brunch Eric Rajapakse Opticians unveils new vision Expands product range with Beltone hearing aids Eric Rajapakse Opticians, Sri Lanka’s leading eyecare specialist with over 100 years of expertise, has entered a new era with the unveiling of their new brand identity with the launch of the offering to serve customers with hearing world-class Beltone hearing aids from disabilities for the very first time. Denmark. Customers will be able to undergo Embodying the new vision of hearing evaluations by specialists using “quality spectacles from expert hands”, state-of-the-art technology and purchase Eric Rajapakse Opticians offers high- the latest Beltone hearing aids to suit quality products at affordable prices individual requirements. The company is through their modern showrooms also offering servicing and repairing of where professionally qualified staff hearing aids. serve customers of all age groups. Founded in 1940, Beltone hearing The company has also embarked on a aids are today available in over journey towards becoming a female- 40 countries across the globe. The friendly optical brand by offering an company’s innovative product range extensive range of products for females. includes the first wireless streaming It has taken numerous pragmatic steps hearing aid, Beltone True, which WEBINAR BY HATCH GLOBAL – from employing more female staff to provides wireless streaming capabilities presenting a wider selection of female from hand-held devices as well as eyewear brands – to ensure that they Beltone First, the first-of-its-kind hearing have the perfect environment to look into aid with streaming capabilities from any their eyecare needs. iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch device. Eric Rajapakse Opticians takes pride Eric Rajapakse Opticians’ long In conversation with in providing their valued clientele with journey began in 1917, with a vision to the highest quality eyewear products build Sri Lanka’s best eyecare company from reputed international brands such and serve citizens during a time when as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Vogue, Emporio there were only a handful of optical Armani, Coach, and Dolce & Gabbana at companies in Sri Lanka. They have the most affordable prices. witnessed the evolution of the optical Through the newly introduced industry in Sri Lanka and played a key Beltone hearing aids, Eric Rajapakse role as the industry expanded and new Opticians is expanding its product players entered the market. MARK The Sizzle opens outlet in Food Studio, Colombo City Centre TheMETRY bestselling author and speaker’s journey as an entrepreneur BY NAVEED ROZAIS order into his mindset. “Keeping your mind ordered, Hatch Global in partnership with ReadMe, Echelon, and Sri Lanka particularly now, is very important because Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) hosted a if you can’t be ordered, then you’re going live webinar with author and GrowCasts Founder Mark Metry, who is also to go along with whatever the world tells the author of the bestselling book Screw Being Shy. you which is very dangerous if you’re an entrepreneur.” Metry is a Forbes-featured keynote the body that help us live and function”. Weighing in on leadership, Metry speaker, has been featured on an Amazon “Up until about 15 years ago, scientists shared that as an entrepreneur with a Prime documentary series, is the host believe that neurotransmitters were found full-time team of four, he believes in of the top 100 podcast “Humans 2.0”, only in the brain but research shows that servant leadership, something that was and is a podcast strategist who consults up to 90% of neurotransmitters originate ingrained in him at a young age as part of with funded start-ups, founders, and in the gut, through our gut microbiome, a church that emphasised serving others. organisations to sustainably start, grow, the collection of microorganisms. The gut As a leader, Metry strives to be a lifetime and brand-build their way in competitive microbiome plays a very important role friend and supporter to his employees, he markets. in controlling digestion and balancing explained, sharing that he had recently The webinar was held as part of the immune system and other aspects of helped a previous employee start their Pandemic Punditry’s webinar series health.” own business. He also stressed that as “Marketing in a Pandemic”. Metry explained that research showed a leader, it is important to understand Metry opened the webinar by sharing that a key element of maintaining both that employees have their own lives and that despite his success as a speaker, he mental and physical health was through priorities and that honesty and being open spent the first part of his life not wanting diet and organising the gut microbiome. with your team, especially in times of anyone to know his troy or who he was. “You can read different books, listen uncertainty, is very important. The Sizzle opened its latest “We are thrilled to open our The son of Egyptian immigrants, Metry to podcasts, meditate, but the reality is As a notable digital personality outlet in Food Studio at Colombo latest outlet in Food Studio,” said grew up poor in government housing and that we eat food because our body is through his podcasts, Metry also discussed City Centre (CCC). The Sizzle Managing Director on food stamps before moving to a small trying to replenish cells, organs, and social media presence and networking, Lovers of the sizzling platters Tushar Amalean. “We are happy town in Massachusetts in a post-9/11 neurotransmitters. Looking at eating explaining that as a speaker, he only tends in Colombo can now head over to to meet our customers’ demands America, where he faced tremendous natural healthy (food while) avoiding or to go to events where he is invited to the restaurant’s brand-new outlet for greater speed, delivery, and racism very early on in his life because of minimising junk food, sodas, drugs, and speak. at Food Studio, located at the third convenience. The all-new menu for his Middle Eastern heritage. excessive alcohol are ways to get your When it comes to brand-building, floor of CCC – a very convenient this outlet is designed with a fresh Being poor and having no friends gave gut microbiome in balance and reset your Metry explained that it is very important to and easy-to-reach location with look to appeal to a broader audience Metry the desire to achieve something brain’s transmitters.” strike the right balance between promoting ample parking space – and enjoy within the quick service restaurant and so he began experimenting online, Answering the question on the role yourself and not making it all about you, their yummy choices. industry. I’m sure our customers going on to have his first successful online of the internet in his reinvention, Metry and this is something that needs to come Known as “the place where will love it as much as our flagship business at the age of 15. Metry shared commented that the internet played a through even when networking. “I always everything sizzles”, The Sizzle offerings!” that despite his success, he struggled with crucial part in his journey, and while the see these people who are trying so hard to specialises in gourmet treats which “Partnering with The Sizzle anxiety and depression, partly of his belief lack of internet would have led to him network but are not authentic about it and include an array of meat, seafood, underscores our ever-increasing in the narrative of the American Dream being more incentivised to make more see people as a walking wallet. and veggie-inspired sizzlers that are efforts to please our customers in and the belief that becoming rich, owning friends and take control of his life in other “Social media presence and brand- served on a cast iron platter which sits Colombo. We are always focused a house, and having a family and a dog ways, without the internet, it is likely that building – a lot of people aren’t authentic on a wooden base. on serving customers with a unique would solve everything. he wouldn’t have been able to successfully about this. Networking authentically, The new outlet comes with all- dining experience and committed As a college student, Metry gained reinvent himself. he’s a speaker, would go to events he was new menu items especially curated to introducing new food concepts a new level of awareness and was at That being said, Metry stressed that invited to as a speaker, would see these for Food Studio customers such as in partnership with both local and his lowest point, dealing with obesity, the internet is no magical fix. “If you’re people who are trying so hard to network grilled chicken cubes, tenderised international restaurateurs. This depression, and “doing a lot of things that super shy and an introvert and are making but not authentic about it, and see people grilled beef steak, soft and juicy launch is another significant step just weren’t me”. Now, as an entrepreneur, content or running a business, that’s going as a walking wallet. It’s important to battered chicken lollipops, beef for us in that journey. We stay he shared that he still does a lot of things to be with you regardless. You have to deal think (in the) long term, especially when cubes, crumb-fried and battered committed to serve our loyal Food but understands that ultimately it’s all with who you are offline.” networking because you never know where chicken, grilled chicken sausages, Studio followers and look forward about mental health and being careful as an On building order in the chaos that is some will be in three years or so. Long- and vegetable cutlets that are to outshining their expectations,” entrepreneur to avoid being caught up in life, Metry shared some of the strategies term thinking as well as a multiperspective partnered with grilled onions and said Food Studio (Pvt.) Ltd. Director that one definition of success. he employs in order to create balance, one approach are very important.” mashed potatoes (as a starter option) Nadeem Rajabdeen. In his book Screw Being Shy, Metry of which is the careful planning of time. “I Speaking on how he built his own or with grilled onions and vegetables, talks a lot about mental health and how never leave it so I’m sitting around doing following on LinkedIn, Metry explained mashed potatoes, and rice (as a meal TO ORDER ONLINE he reached the understanding that while nothing,” Metry explained, also sharing that he didn’t talk about himself too much. option). The outlet is designed to mental health and life has lots of grey that at the start of each day or on the night He simply promoted his podcasts, what he serve dine-in customers as well as areas, “one thing about mental health that before, he visualises how he wants his day did, and who he was interviewing. “You provide fast delivery and takeaway 0761 414 242 is pretty much black and white is that so to be, lists down his priorities, and then don’t have to be a larger-than-life extrovert services. Food Studio by itself boasts much of our life is controlled by what we allocates time on his calendar for each task to make an impression,” he shared as a an unrivalled ambience and a seating OPENING HOURS: call neurotransmitters, circuits, and cells in he needs to do. This allows him to build an fundamental piece of assurance. capacity of over 500-plus pax. 10 A.M.-10 P.M. DAILY 5 the morning sports Wednesday , August 26, 2020 Do you know the FIFA boss’ salary? Covid-19 spike in the UAE! Reddin steps aside The gross salary awarded by FIFA to its President Gianni Infantino rose With just over three weeks to go for the start of the IPL British Gymnastics’ Head Coach Amanda Reddin has to more than $ 3.2 million (Rs. 595 million) in 2019, Inside the Games 2020, there is still no clarity on the schedule of the 60-match temporarily stepped aside during an investigation into said on Tuesday (25). The world football body’s 2019 annual report tournament, to be played across the UAE, Cricinfo said yesterday claims about her conduct. Meanwhile, an independent details amounts earmarked for both Infantino and Fatma Samoura, (26). The delay in announcing the fixtures list stems from review of the governing body has officially been the Secretary General, in salary and allowances last year. It added: Covid-19-related travel restrictions between the Emirates, it launched. Rio 2016 Olympian Ruby Harrold alleged “By our calculations, this makes for a year-on-year advance of 26.6% added. There has been a spike in infection cases in the UAE, and Reddin presided over a “culture of fear” at British (which is) distinctly enviable in light of the current state of the world mandatory checks have been ramped up at the border, making Gymnastics camps. Others have claimed physical abuse at economy, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.” travel into Abu Dhabi more time consuming than before. their young age which had caused them “immense pain”.

Hobson’sz Bangladesh Test series yet to be finalised z Strenuous discussions betweenchoice SLC and govt. health authorities BY REVATHA S. SILVA There has been no social transmission of the anxious to start playing international cricket,” tourists because they (the cricketers) are the fact that they have done a remarkable job disease for over three months now. However, he further explained. to move here only in a highly restricted in tackling the virus situation in Sri Lanka,” England just completed their discussions are still on and no final decision atmosphere,” he added. praised the SLC official. second Test series during the has yet been taken on the first international Guidelines for tourists a pandemic. Stung with more series after the pandemic. The three-Test benchmark Health authorities have done a Cricket brings foreign venom by the Covid-19 virus, the series against Bangladesh here, scheduled for Another senior cricket official, who is great job revenue too UAE is going to host the Indian October and November, is still in limbo. The aware of the ongoing discussions between “We (SLC) have required a minimum “Their (Bangladesh) board too has requested Premier League (IPL) from next action-thirsty, local cricket fans are left with SLC and the health authorities, said on number of quarantine days (from health certain things which we could be providing month onwards, that too with the either a delayed series or no series at all – an Tuesday (25) that the “positive” guidelines authorities) and have asked whether they (the in the next couple of days. Then it’s a matter participation of a host of current obvious Hobson’s choice. issued recently for the tourists coming into Bangladeshis) could carry out their training of sharing with them the health guidelines. If and leading international players. the island can be a good benchmark for the where they would be isolated from everybody they agree to that, then we can go ahead and To start cricket or protect resumption of international cricket here. else during that time. We expect that they (the finalise it,” he explained. But why are we, Sri Lanka, with such the country “They (local health authorities) have Bangladeshis) can train themselves in the first Meanwhile the other official who The fascinating control of the pandemic, “Hopefully, within a couple of days, we already developed a set of guidelines for seven days as well. Even if they have to carry Morning Sports spoke to on Tuesday added yet to begin international (Sri Lanka Cricket or SLC) should receive the tourists. In those, there is no major out the training after seven days (after being in that we in Sri Lanka need to look at international cricketing action? the health guidelines (from the local health hindrance the tourists have to face here. non-training isolation for the first seven days), cricket series more positively because they bring authorities),” a senior SLC official revealed They will be able to move about in the that will be something which we should be a lot foreign currency to the country. to The Morning Sports yesterday (26). country in a strictly guided manner as soon okay with, but we would prefer it if it can be “The Bangladeshi board would also prefer to “They (the health authorities) are having as they arrive here. I think such a positive advanced to within (the first) seven days,” the have seven days of quarantine and have some internal discussions. We have said what our and flexible approach can be taken towards above SLC official further clarified yesterday. training in that week. That can be done in a fully requirements are. Based on that, they will work the resumption of cricket as well,” the “We need to understand that our health secured bio-security bubble, like what happens out a guideline and send it to us. They need above official opined. authorities have a great responsibility in their in both England and the UAE at the moment. to look at protecting the country. We need to “In the case of spreading the virus, the hands. They have to deal with the public, not You can carry out whatever number of PCR understand that. And we, from our side, are cricketers are much safer than even the only a specific sport. The whole world accepts tests during that week,” he further pointed out.

The action-thirsty, local cricket fans are left with either a delayed series or no series at all – an obvious Hobson’s choice

Another In Brief sponsor pull-out LOCAL Mathews 52; Chaturanga de Silva National Bank (HNB) and Hutch SRI LANKA CRICKET MAJOR TIER 5/56) and following on 119/6 telecom are the main sponsors. The ‘A’ TOURNAMENT – SUPER EIGHT (Sadeera Samarawickrama 51 n.o.; co-sponsors are NDB and Ceylinco Life hurts IPL 2020 Second day of the final round of four Ashian Daniel 3/30) at CCC INTERNATIONAL The Board of Control for from the official partnership three-day matches: Highlights: Colts’ Dilruwan Perera Cricket in India (BCCI) was slot to the title sponsorship). on Tuesday got his 800th first-class ENGLAND VS. PAKISTAN already facing the heat due The top fantasy sport (i) Sri Lanka Army (o/n 344/5) wicket. Coming into the last day, Colts THIRD AND FINAL TEST AT to the suspension of Vivo as company has graduated 642/5 dec. (Dinesh Chandimal 354 need 118 runs more in four wickets to SOUTHAMPTON: its main annual event, the to the title sponsorship. n.o., Ashan Randika 63; Mohomed avoid an innings defeat Day-five last day on Tuesday (25) Indian Premier League’s BCCI is yet to announce the Dilshad 2/86) vs. Saracens 72/2 (By Ishani Upatharitha) England 1st innings 583/8 dec. vs. (IPL) 2020 title sponsorship replacement for the vacant Malagamuwa meets (Gamindu Amarasinghe 40 n.o.; Pakistan 273 and following on (o/n deal. The BCCI lost almost slot,” Inside Sport said. Dushan Vimukthi 2/34) at Katunayake VANTAGE FFSL PRESIDENT’S CUP 100/2) 187/4 (Babar Azam 63 n.o., 50% on the annual title BCCI is reportedly in Highlights: Chandimal continued FOOTBALL 2020 Abid Ali 42; James Anderson 2/45) sponsorship values as the talks with Unacademy and the Prime Minister from his overnight 136 n.o. to make Semi-finals at Sugathadasa Note: Match is drawn and England replacement firm, Dream11, CRED to fill up the vacant The much-loved Sri Lanka motor 354 n.o., which is considered the today (27): won the series 1-0. Player of the is only paying Indian Rs. slots. racing icon Dilantha Malagamuwa highest first-class individual score in Semi-finalists: Java Lane, New Star, Match Zak Crawley, Player of the 222 crores in comparison The franchises of the met with Prime Minister Mahinda Sri Lanka’s domestic premier league Colombo FC, and Red Stars Series Jos Buttler to the 440 crores that had IPL teams are also feeling Rajapaksa on Tuesday (25) at history. He faced 391 balls and struck been pledged by Vivo. Vivo the heat from their team Temple Trees to formally inform 33 fours and nine sixes in his knock. SRI LANKA CLAY COURT TENNIS CPL IN TRINIDAD & TOGABO: had to leave, reportedly sponsors, the report the Premier of his representation Now he has made 1,027 runs in the NATIONALS IN COLOMBO Tuesday’s (25) matches: temporarily, from the IPL indicated. at the Lamborghini Super Trofeo tournament at 93.36, only behind In men’s singles semi-finals at 1.30 Match 11: St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots due to the ongoing political “The teams will now Europe Championship 2020, which Lahiru Igalagamage of NCC (1,039 p.m. today, Yasitha de Silva (7) 152/4 in 19.3 overs (Evin Lewis 89; tensions between India and feel the pinch of the central is to be held from 5 September to at 86.58) meets Thehan Wijemanne (5) while Kyle Mayers 2/14) beat Barbados China. sponsor pull-out as 50% 15 November across Germany, (ii) Ragama (o/n 309/2) 491 (Udara Sankha Atukorale (3) meets Savit Tridents 151/7 in 20 overs (Shai Hope Now there is another of the total central pool Belgium, France, and Spain. Jayasundera 158, Lahiru Thirimanne Weerasinghe (unseeded) 29; Jon-Russ Jaggesar 2/17) by six commercial pull-out being revenues are (formerly) The Sri Lanka Ministry of 140, Binura Fernando 52 n.o.; Hashen Women’s singles semi-final line-up wickets reported in the IPL 2020. shared with the franchises Tourism, headed by Minister Ramanayake 3/80) vs. BRC 142/2 for Friday (28) will be: The top- Match 12 (D/N): Jamaica Tallawahs The Future Group has as well,” it said. Prasanna Ranatunga, has Dulinda Perera were also present at (Shanuka Withanawasam 59 n.o., seed Janali Manamperi meeting 113/5 in 18 overs (Nkrumah Bonner now left the IPL, leaving The IPL 2020 will become one of the sponsors of Tuesday’s meeting at Temple Trees. Nisal Francisco 50) at P. Sara Savini Jayasuriya (4) while Neyara 30 n.o.; Naveen-ul-Haq 2/35) beat the league with only four be held in the UAE Malagamuwa in a remarkable “I’m humbled by the love and (iii) CCC 287 and 68/2 (Shehan Weerawansa will take on Anika Guyana Amazon Warriors 108/9 in central sponsors, Inside from 19 September to gesture to strengthen the career admiration I have received from Sri Jayasuriya 2/17) vs. Chilaw Marians Seneviratne (2) 20 overs (Ross Taylor 23; Mujeeb Ur Sport reported early this 10 November under of a champion driver who has Lankans living across the world. (o/n 83/2) 458/9 dec. (Shehan Note: Top-seeded Sharmal Rahman 3/11) by five wickets week. They are: Dream11 extremely strict health proudly represented the country This year is special with Sri Lanka Jayasuriya 108, Oshada Fernando 85, Dissanayake retired from tournament YESTERDAY, 26 AUGUST (title sponsor), Tata Motors guidelines. for over 35 years. Tourism coming on board. I must Kasun Adikari 61, Rumesh Buddika in the second round due to an injury. (WEDNESDAY): (official car partner), Sri Lanka’s Mahela mention H.E. President Gotabaya 56, Lasith Croospulle 50; Malinda Bottom-seed Akila Wimukthi lost to Match 13: Trinbago Knight Riders vs. PayTM (umpire partner), Jayawardene, Isuru Udana, Humbled by love of Rajapaksa, Hon. Prime Minister Pushpakumara 4/106, Lakshan Wijemanne in the quarter-finals. The St. Lucia Zouks and CEAT (the official Muttiah Muralitharan, and Sri Lankans Mahinda Rajapaksa, and especially Sandakan 3/112) at SSC Super “A” Grade tournament is held TODAY, 27 AUGUST (THURSDAY): strategic timeout partner). Mario Villavarayan are Minister of Sports and Youth Hon. Minister of Tourism Prasanna Highlights: Table leaders CCC need from 22 August to 13 September. Match 14 (D/N): Barbados Tridents “It is worth noting that involved in this season Affairs Namal Rajapaksa, Ranatunga for identifying and 104 runs with eight wickets in hand Dharaka Ellawala is the Tournament vs. Jamaica Tallawahs the BCCI is also losing on of “the world’s richest consultants to Malagamuwa bridging a gap between tourism and to avoid an innings defeat Referee. Ganendran Subramaniam Match 15: St. Kitts and Nevis vs. St. the account of the official cricket league” in various representing Mentor Helsingor sports that has existed for decades,” (iv) NCC 458 vs. Colts 222 (Angelo is the Tournament Director. Hatton Lucia Zouks partnership slot left by capacities under various (Pvt.) Ltd. Dumidu Thabrew and Malagamuwa stated in a special Dream11 (who was shifted franchises. Aruna Warushahennedige, and communiqué issued yesterday.