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For verified information on the Quarantine Unit Covid-19 Total cases Active cases Total cases coronavirus (Covid-19) contact any 0112 112 705 of the following authorities Epidemiology Unit cases in 0112 695 112 the world 51,995,615 Health Suwasariya Govt. coronavirus hotline Protect yourself from 15,350 Promotion Ambulance Deaths Cases Deaths 0113071073 Bureau Service USA 10,573,232 245,965 If showing symptoms Covid-19 deaths Recovered 1999 1990 0117 966 366 1,282,631 INDIA 8,647,622 127,735 BRAZIL 5,701,283 162,842 Presidential Special Task Force for Essential Services Recoverd 10,183 RUSSIA 1,836,960 31,593 46 Telephone 0114354854, 0114733600 Fax 0112333066, 0114354882 5,121 Hotline 0113456200-4 Email [email protected] 36,511,250 FRANCE 1,829,659 42,207 The above statistics are confirmed up until 9.50 p.m. on 11 November 2020 Source: Health Promotion Bureau

New Covid-19 detections Colombo Uni land at Muttiah Road Sri Lankans stuck overseas Total Cases Govt. to recommence repatriations

Uni lecturers By Skandha Gunasekara and other countries,” Sri Lanka 11,858*Stats updated as at 9.50 p.m. on 11 November Bureau of Foreign Employment Covid-19 Around 45,000 Sri Lankans (SLBFE) Director – Media are yet to be repatriated, and the R.K.K.M.P. Randeniya told The Government was working on Morning. SL death count at loggerheads restarting the repatriation process. He said the Government was “There are roughly 45,000 formulating a plan to restart the climbs to 46 Sri Lankans left to return to the repatriation process proper. Five deaths due to Covid-19 were country from the Middle East Contd. on page 2 reported yesterday (11), bringing the total Covid-19 death toll in Sri Lanka to 46. Covid-19 Earlier in the day, the Director General with UDA of Health Services confirmed the 42nd coronavirus death in the country. An zLand houses hostel for zUDA to acquire land, says Govt. to increase 80-year-old male, who was a resident of Panadura, died while being admitted female university students will build a hostel elsewhere to the Police Hospital. The cause of treatment facilities death was identified as a Covid-19- By Maheesha Mudugamuwa opposed the decision, the land was to The Health Ministry has taken review committee meeting related heart attack, according to the be acquired by the UDA. He added a decision to identify more local yesterday (11) at the Health post-mortem examination. Despite vehement opposition mounting against the move to that a new hostel complex would be and district level hospitals and Ministry premises which was acquire a plot of land owned by Colombo University, the Urban built for the university at a separate increase the necessary medical held to take decisions on the Another Trinco doc infected Development Authority (UDA) yesterday (11) said the decision premises. facilities to treat Covid-19 specific measures that should Another doctor at the Trincomalee would not be changed and the land would be acquired by the Nevertheless, the Colombo patients. be taken to control the spread Hospital tested positive for Covid-19 authority for development purposes. University lecturers were protesting The decision was taken at a of the coronavirus. yesterday (11), the hospital officials against the UDA’s attempt to take over special functional performance Contd. on page 2 confirmed. The land on Muttiah Road currently Speaking to The Morning, UDA the two-and-a-half acre plot of land in houses a hostel facility for students of Director General Prasad Ranaweera Muttiah Road, Colombo. Employee at leading Colombo University. said even though the university had Contd. on page 2 Covid-19 Fund apparel factory in Protecting our protectors Over Rs. 42 m spent Maharagama infected on PCR testing An employee of a leading apparel factory in Maharagama tested positive The President’s Media Division for Covid-19 last Saturday (7), a (PMD) yesterday (11) said that company spokesman confirmed to The over Rs. 42 million was spent Morning yesterday (11). from the Covid-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund for PCR testing so far. Committee to A sum of Rs. 100 million was allocated from the Covid-19 Fund review deaths for PCR testing, it is learnt. Health Services Director General Contd. on page 2 Dr. Asela Gunawardena appointed a committee to review Covid-19-related Covid-19 preventive measures deaths in Sri Lanka, it is learnt. 82 Fort Police WP trains restricted Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) to 15 November, but these trains personnel infected yesterday (11) announced that will not be able to leave the A total of 82 police personnel at the as instructed by the health Western Province (WP) back to Colombo Fort Police Station tested authorities, railway commute their destinations of origin that positive for Covid-19, the Police said. restrictions will come into effect are out of the Western Province from today (12). administrative boundaries,” “Trains will be allowed to enter SLR General Manager M.J.D. Hotline for the Western Province with effect Fernando told The Morning. ambulance service from 10 p.m. from 11 November Contd. on page 2 A hotline has been introduced for Coastal line people seeking ambulance services in the event of a medical emergency. Gangaramaya Temple Chief Incumbent Kirinde Assaji Thera handed over 1,000 masks to the DIG in Charge of the Western One track Province Deshabandu Tennakoon at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo yesterday (11) for the protection of police officers Indian workers at Galle Photo Eshan Dasanayaka out of service Face worksite infected Manning market Treating infectious diseases Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) Fourteen Indian workers at a worksite Specialised hospital in Kilinochchi announced one track of the coastal close to Galle Face Green tested positive Temporary shift line will be out of operation from for Covid-19, Colombo Municipal By Sarah Hannan 11-13 November due to urgent repairs. Council (CMC) Chief Medical Officer to Peliyagoda the specialised hospital to Hence, a special bus service will (CMO) Dr. Ruwan Wijayamuni said. The Ministry of Health, in treat infectious diseases in be in place from the Colombo Fort The Manning Market is to be temporarily accordance with its Covid-19 Krishnapuram, Kilinochchi, Railway Station to transport passengers moved to Peliyagoda as many workers in the Preparedness and Response which was vested to the to the scheduled destinations, SLR 6 CHEC employees housed market were exposed to Covid-19, stated Police Project, yesterday (11) public. said issuing a notice. at Port City infected Spokesman Deputy Inspector General of Police completed the first phase of Contd. on page 2 Contd. on page 2 Two local and four Chinese employees (DIG) Ajith Rohana. The authorities will open the Manning Market 2021 Appropriation Bill of a separate China Harbour Engineering Western Province Company (CHEC) project in Kotahena, in Peliyagoda on Monday (16). Meanwhile, and who were temporarily residing at construction for the same was ongoing. 19-day debate in Parliament one of the accommodation facilities at All workers of the Manning Market were urged The Committee on Parliamentary stated that the Second Reading of the to undergo a PCR test as soon as possible if they Business has decided on a 19-day debate Appropriation Bill will be debated from Travel limited the Port City Colombo construction site, z Bus services out of Province suspended tested positive for Covid-19 during the were not subjected to any, DIG Rohana noted. for the 2021 Appropriation Bill after it is 18-21 November and the vote on the testing of all staff, the Port City Colombo The Manning Market workers need to be cleared presented in Parliament on 17 November. Second Reading will be taken on the National Operations Centre for Prevention said yesterday (11). via a PCR test for them to be allowed to enter the Accordingly, Parliament Secretary 21st at 5 p.m. of Covid-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Head and Peliyagoda premises, he added. General Dhammika Dasanayake Contd. on page 2 Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva said last night (11) that those in the Western Cargills Colombo 10 Indo-Lanka community development Province were prohibited from travelling outside staffer infected the province with immediate effect. Contd. on page 2 An employee of the Cargills Food Rs. 600 m project renewed City outlet in Maradana Road, Colombo 10, tested positive for Covid-19 Sri Lanka and India 600 million implemented in Baglay signed the MoU Two boats collide yesterday (11). inked a Memorandum of the country. in the presence of Prime Understanding (MoU) on Ministry of Finance Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in Diyawanna Lake Tuesday (10) for community Secretary S.R. Attygalle at his official residence in See full Stories Two boats collided in Diyawanna Lake on on page 2 development projects and High Commissioner of Wijerama Road. Tuesday night (10), the Police said. amounting to a value of Rs. India to Sri Lanka Gopal Contd. on page 2 Contd. on page 2 2 the morning pictorial/news Tuesday, November 12, 2020 Co-operation amidst restrictions

Ceylon Transport Board buses being used to transport employees of the Colombo National Hospital Photos Saman Abesiriwardana

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SL death... after the removal of the then Ceylon Salt vote will be held at 5 p.m. on the same day, Subsequently, two more deaths due to Indian workers... Corporation. WP trains... as further stated by the Secretary General. Covid-19 were reported in the evening by the They were among workers employed at a The hostel has a capacity of 550 students and Accordingly, trains departing from Beliatta, The Committee on Parliamentary Government Information Department. The construction site, Dr. Wijayamuni added. Close also has facilities for differently abled students; Kandy, Maho, Puttalam, Avissawella, and other Business took this decision at the committee victims, males aged 40 and 45, were from the contacts of the infected workers have been it is the ideal place to house these students due railway stations down those lines are permitted meeting held at Parliament last morning areas of Colombo 11 and Kelaniya, respectively. directed for PCR tests. to its close proximity to the university. to enter the Western Province on 12 November, (11) under the chairmanship of Speaker The 40-year-old victim was pronounced dead The Morning learnt that the university was to the Colombo Fort Railway Station. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. on admission to the National Hospital, Colombo. also looking into the possibilities of taking legal Commuter trains will transport passengers The parliamentary sittings will be held A heart attack caused by Covid-19 infection 6 CHEC... action against the land acquisition. that board the trains from Colombo Fort up daily from 9.30 a.m. till 5.30 p.m. on the was identified as the cause of the death. The In a statement, it said the accommodation to the railway stations bordering the Western dates scheduled for the Budget debate. second victim, the resident of Kelaniya, had facility was only used by the workers employed Province, namely Aluthgama, Ambepussa, The time allotted for questions for oral been undergoing treatment at the Hambantota for the Kotahena project and that they were not Govt. to... Kochchikade, and Avissawella. answers will be from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 District Hospital from 1 November after testing employed by or engaged in work at the Port “We hope to have at least one plane arriving While trains will continue to operate beyond a.m. during 18-20 November, whereas the positive for the virus. In addition, late last City Colombo site nor were they in interaction every week bringing down about 200 to 300 that point, commuters from the next railway time slots for questions for oral answers night, the fourth and fifth Covid-19 deaths for with its employees. Sri Lankans.” station will be able to board the train and reach from 25 November to 10 December will the day were reported. The fourth victim was “Following the confirmation of the cases, He said the Covid-19 Task Force would their travel destination. be from 9.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. a 68-year-old female who died in her home in the accommodation facility was put under monitor the situation and decide on increasing All provincial trains will continue to operate Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardena, Maligawatta. Meanwhile, the fifth death was of lockdown and movement in and out of the site the number of flights. as per the regular, scheduled times, Fernando Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, Chief a 63-year-old male from Imbulgoda who died was restricted. The site accommodations and “The Task Force will observe the situation noted. Government Whip Johnston Fernando, due to Covid-19 complications whilst receiving other areas were also disinfected according to and take decisions accordingly with regard to – Sarah Hannan Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman treatment at the Apeksha Hospital, according stipulated guidelines,” it said. the repatriation process.” Kiriella, Ministers Prasanna Ranatunga, to the Government Information Department. The statement said since the Port City Colombo Nimal Siripala de Silva, Professor G.L. resumed its day-to-day operations, all Port City Govt. to increase... One track... Peiris, Dullas Alahapperuma, Vasudeva Another Trinco... staff members had undergone PCR tests prior to Accordingly, the following trains operating Nanayakkara, Ali Sabry, Mahinda commencing work for the project, whilst random The meeting was chaired by Health Minister in the morning hours will be halted at Colombo Samarasinghe, Ranjith Madduma Bandara, It was revealed that he had been an associate PCR tests were conducted continuously, and no Pavithra Wanniarachchi and attended by Fort: Rauff Hakeem, Gayantha Karunatilleka, of the previously infected doctor from the cases were reported thus far. Health Services Director General Dr. Asela Train no. 1512 – Rambukkana to Panadura Anura Kumara Dissanayake, M.A. hospital.Accordingly, 14 cases of Covid-19 “Since March, when the first cases were Gunawardena, additional secretaries, deputy Train no. 3800 – Chilaw to Panadura Sumanthiran, Dilan Perera, and Mano were identified in the Trincomalee District found in Sri Lanka, the Port City adhered to director generals, specialists, and other officials. Train no. 3801 – Chilaw to Moratuwa Ganesan, including Parliament Secretary so far, Regional Director of Health Services – government regulations and conducted strictest The committee decided to make the Train no. 4856 – Ganewatta to Panadura General Dasanayake and Deputy Secretary Trincomalee District Dr. V. Premanath stated. measures to prevent the virus from spreading necessary plans to refer Covid-19 patients to Train no. 3803 – Chilaw to Panadura General and Chief of Staff Neil Iddawala while keeping the site construction running at the appropriate hospital based on their medical Train no. 1535 – Polgahawela to Ratmalana were also in attendance. Leading... a reasonable measure. conditions, and to maintain strong outpatient Train no. 4857 – Maho to Moratuwa “We are working with the government “Such measures include transportation and inpatient care services for patients who Train no. 1537 – Rambukkana to Panadura authorities on the necessary procedures. As a arrangements between the temporary are hospitalised for other ailments on a daily Train no. 1526 – Polgahawela to Moratuwa Rs. 600 m... precaution, we have disinfected the facility and accommodation and the working site, assuring basis whilst also maintaining treatment services Train no. 3808 – Puttalam to Mount Lavinia The MoU was initially signed in 2005 those in the group who have been in contact there is no contact or stops in between, these for Covid patients, according to the Ministry. Meanwhile, buses will operate from the point during the presidential term of Prime with the person have been requested to self- outside workers and Port City Staff (sic). The committee also decided to identify of departure to Colombo Fort in place of Minister Rajapaksa and was subsequently isolate,” they stated. “Port City Colombo will continue to closely problems faced by the patients and healthcare the following trains: extended every five years. monitor the situation and provide the public with staff, formulate a programme to strengthen the Train no. 8365 – Panadura (4.10 p.m.) to The Prime Minister’s Media Unit said relevant and timely updates. The Port City is staff by raising their mental status, and conduct Puttalam the cost of special development projects Committee to... taking all the measures to contain the spread of online awareness campaigns for hospital staff Train no. 8356 – Mount Lavinia (4.10 p.m.) related to this agreement exceeds Rs. The committee will be chaired by Ministry the virus and will provide utmost and continued about Covid-19, especially in areas where the to Polgahawela 300 million, adding that the activities of of Health Director - Primary Care Services co-operation to the Sri Lankan Government, recent quarantine curfew was lifted. Train no. 8367 – Panadura (5.02 p.m.) to the emergency hospital care ambulance Dr. Priyantha Atapattu.The members of the the Presidential Secretariat, health authorities, Discussions were also held on strengthening Chilaw service, housing projects, and the New committee are Chief Judicial Medical Officer frontline workers, and others to ensure public all healthcare staff, including medical, nursing, Train no. 8362 – Moratuwa (4.45 p.m.) to Jaffna Cultural Centre were implemented of Colombo Dr. Ajith Tennakoon and Medical safety,” it said. and laboratory staff. Polgahawela through this sum. Epidemiologist Dr. Hasitha Tissera. – Maheesha Mudugamuwa Train no. 8366 – Panadura (5.46 p.m.) to Another Rs. 300 million will be spent on Polgahawela small-scale development projects regarding 82 Fort... Cargills Colombo... Train no. 8378 – Panadura (5.40 p.m.) to resettlement, housing, livelihoods, Accordingly, the total number of infected In a statement, the Cargills management Over Rs. 42... Rambukkana employment, women empowerment, personnel from the Police Department has said the employee last reported to work on vocational training, education and research, increased to 612, along with 145 personnel of 5 November. “The member is currently “With institutional and personal donations cultural activities, sports, industrial the Special Task Force (STF). receiving treatment according to the health and direct deposits, the balance of the Covid-19 President focuses... development, medical centres, hospital sector guidelines. The outlet will open once Fund reached Rs. 1,668,379,121.74 as of 31 The task force members discussed at length infrastructure development, and medical safety is assured,” it said. October. As of today, Rs. 402,190.701 out of the current situation of Covid-19 – its spread equipment supply, the PM’s Media Unit Hotline for... “All staff attached to the outlet and team this amount was allocated or spent for a number and control – as well as the aspects that needed further said. These projects will continue Police Spokesperson Deputy Inspector General members who have come into direct contact of Covid-19-related activities,” the PMD said. to be studied to control future viral diseases, in accordance with the renewed agreement. of Police (DIG) Ajith Rohana said they expect have been directed for PCR testing and will Accordingly, Rs. 100 million was allocated to ensure the health and safety of the people. there would be a need for ambulance services, be kept under self-quarantine for 14 days,” the for Covid-19 advocacy programmes, from especially in lockdown areas. Accordingly, management said. which Rs. 24,364,800 was already spent. Travel limited... authorities made these arrangements for people In addition, Rs. 86,528,701 was allocated for Two boats... in need of the ambulance service in Colombo quarantine facilities and Rs. 38,031,065 was One of the boats was identified as a fishing This directive is effective until midnight and its suburbs, as well as in other areas, he Uni lecturers... spent by the Ministry of Health and Ministry boat, from which one of two men who were on Sunday (15), the Head of the NOCPCO added. The hotline for the ambulance service The land, which currently houses a women’s of Defence for this purpose. aboard swam ashore whilst the other had gone said. is 0113 422 558. hostel, was acquired by the university in 1995 More funds were allocated for lab facilities missing in the lake. The missing man was Meanwhile, all passenger bus services of the Batticaloa Teaching Hospital as well as identified as a 26-year-old. were suspended from leaving the Western for the acquisition of rapid test kits. The Police said they were awaiting further Province till midnight on 15 November, and Cartoon of the day The fund was established on 23 March 2020 information on who was in the second boat. buses from other areas were requested not following a decision taken by the Cabinet of to enter the Province till then, said State Ministers on 18 March. Minister of Bus Transport Services Dilum “The management of the Covid-19 Healthcare Specialised hospital... Amunugama. and Social Security Fund is carried out by Speaking to The Morning, Ministry of Accordingly, no one will be allowed to a board of highly skilled professionals Health Covid-19 Preparedness and Response leave the Western Province during this representing areas of administration, finance, Project Director Dr. Jayasundara Bandara period. and banking. The board comprises ministry said: “In the first phase of the construction of Earlier yesterday, President Gotabaya secretaries, the Director General of Health this specialised infectious disease treatment Rajapaksa instructed officials to take the Services, and audit and banking experts. The hospital, we have added 200 ward beds and necessary steps to prevent movement from board is headed by Central Bank Governor isolation rooms, along with state-of-the-art the Western Province – where the majority Prof. W.D. Lakshman. medical utilities to treat patients who are to of the Covid-19 infections were identified – “When an institution requires funds for be admitted.” to other parts of the country, the President’s activities related to the control of Covid-19, Dr. Bandara noted that the Ministry Media Division (PMD) said. with the approval of the committee, the money allocated Rs. 90 million to complete the At the daily meeting of the Covid-19 Task is spent by the relevant institution in accordance first phase of the project, and that during Force held at the Presidential Secretariat last with the government procurement regulations. the second phase, the necessary facilities morning, President Rajapaksa gave these “Thereafter, the fund reimburses the particular to prepare to face any type of pandemic or instructions after taking into consideration amount. Under no circumstances does the disease outbreak that would take place in the increasing number of Covid-19 cases committee engage in a direct purchase or the future, will also be added. in the Western Province. direct expenditure. The Accounts Branch of The task force members discussed at the Presidential Secretariat is entrusted with length the current situation of Covid-19 the responsibility of auditing the fund, and 19-day... – its spread and control – as well as the these activities are subjected to comprehensive The debate of the Committee Stage aspects that needed to be studied to control auditing by the Auditor General,” the PMD will commence on 23 November and is future viral diseases, to ensure the health further said. scheduled to conclude on 10 December. The and safety of the people. the morning Thursday , November 12, 2020 3 business The Dialog Axiata Group has reported Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) of Rs. 13.6 billion for the third quarter (Q3) of 2020, a growth of 14% Year over Dialog sees 14% Year (YoY) driven by revenue performance and cost control initiatives. Dialog Axiata PLC announced its consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 EBITDA growth in Q3 September 2020 yesterday (11), which included the results offers and challenges associated a significant contributor to state has been recorded at Rs. 21.5 was recorded at Rs. 4.6 billion performance, DTV EBITDA of Dialog Axiata PLC (the with Covid-19 dampening the revenues, remitting a total of Rs. billion for the first nine months for Q3 2020 and Rs. 9 billion for recorded a decline of 9% YTD to “company”) and of the Dialog performance in Q2 2020. The YTD 13.8 billion to the Government of of 2020 up from Rs. 17.6 billion the first nine months of 2020, reach Rs. 1.7 billion for the first Axiata Group (the “group”). revenue impact from Covid-19 Sri Lanka (GoS) during the nine recorded for the corresponding increasing 5% YTD. Company nine months of 2020. Accordingly, The group said it concluded is estimated to be Rs. 4 billion months ended 30 September 2020. period in 2019. Consequently, revenue was recorded at Rs. 21.1 DTV net loss increased to Rs. 845 Q3 2020 with stable performance led by Roaming, Enterprise, Total remittances included direct cash balance increased by Rs. 8.4 billion for Q3 2020 and Rs. 60.6 million for the nine months ended across Mobile, Fixed Line, and Television, and Retail Mobile taxes and levies amounting to Rs. billion as compared to year-end billion for the first nine months of 30 September 2020 relative to a International businesses “despite segments. The group recorded a 4.1 billion and Rs. 9.7 billion in 2019 to be recorded at Rs. 13.3 2020 up 3% YoY albeit declining net loss of Rs. 335 million for the multiple challenges” stemming consolidated revenue of Rs. 87.9 consumption taxes collected on billion by end-September 2020. 2% YTD, mainly due to the Covid- corresponding period in 2019. from the Covid-19 pandemic. billion for the nine months ended behalf of the Government of Sro Dialog Group continued to exhibit 19-related core revenue slowdown. Dialog Broadband Networks Group Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) 30 September 2020, demonstrating Lanka. healthy and low-geared balance Dialog Television (DTV), (DBN) featuring the group’s Fixed reached Rs. 4.8 billion to record a growth of 1% YTD. On the Group capital investment for sheet as the Net Debt to EBITDA continued its leadership position Telecommunications, Broadband, growth in excess of 100% YoY back of cost control initiatives, the first nine months of 2020 ratio remained at 0.53 times as at in the Digital Pay Television and International Businesses for Q3 2020 due to EBITDA group EBITDA grew 4% YTD to was recorded at Rs. 12 billion 30 September 2020. space with a subscriber growth segments recorded revenue of Rs. performance and forex gain of reach Rs. 36.5 billion. The Group representing a capex to revenue At an entity level, Dialog Axiata of 11% YoY by end Q3 2020. 8 billion for Q3 2020 up 10% YoY Rs.188 million relative to the forex EBITDA margin was accordingly ratio of 14%. Capital expenditure PLC continued to contribute a DTV revenue declined 3% YoY while the revenue was recorded loss of Rs.1 billion in Q3 2019. recorded at 41.5% for the nine was directed in the main towards major share of group revenue to reach Rs. 2.2 billion for Q3 at Rs. 23.3 billion for the nine Group revenue recorded a growth months ended 30 September 2020. continued investments in (69%) and group EBITDA (75%). 2020 amid continued consumer months ended 30 September 2020 of 5% on a YoY basis to reach Rs. Underpinned by stable EBITDA transforming Dialog into a digital Company EBITDA was recorded wallet pressure. On a YTD basis, up 13% YTD. DBN EBITDA 30.5 billion for Q3 2020 mainly performance, group NPAT telco, by digitising all spheres of at Rs. 10.2 billion for Q3 2020 up revenue was down 1% to record recorded a growth of 11% YTD to due to the recovery in Mobile demonstrated a growth of 3% YTD the organisation and to further 12% YoY while it reached Rs. 27.3 Rs. 6.5 billion for nine months reach Rs. 7.6 billion for the nine Revenue. to record Rs. 8.6 billion for the strengthen the group’s leadership billion for the first nine months of ended 30 September 2020, due months ended 30 September 2020. On a Year-to-Date (YTD) nine months ended 30 September in Sri Lanka’s Mobile and Home 2020, representing an increase of to Covid-19-associated free NPAT reached Rs. 626 million, up basis, the group said performance 2020. Broadband sectors. Group 2% YTD. Downstream of EBITDA services and slowdown in Q2 8% YTD for the first nine months remained moderate owing to free Dialog Group continued to be Operating Free Cash Flow (OFCF) performance, the company NPAT 2020. Downstream of revenue of 2020. CICT named Best SL Economic Summit 2020 announces Container Terminal international speakers The Ceylon Chamber of will speak in session three on Consulting Inc. Partner Oliver Commerce yesterday (11) how the industrial sector grew Martin, respectively. in Asia again announced the line-up of in Vietnam acting as a catalyst The summit is being held in a international speakers that will to stimulate rapid economic virtual format for the first time in As the global logistics be featured at the upcoming 20th growth. The last session on day its history and the theme of the and supply chain industry Sri Lanka Economic Summit one will be on the role of tech in summit is “Roadmap for Take- struggles to cope with the to be held virtually on 1 and 2 driving economic recovery and Off: Driving a People-Centric challenges of the Covid- December 2020. the international speaker will be Economic Revival”. 19 pandemic, Colombo Each session has an Digital India Foundation Head “The country’s foremost International Container international speaker to provide and Co-Founder Arvind Gupta, economic summit will see key Terminals (CICT) has the participants with a unique who is a leading innovation policymakers, business leaders, been adjudged the Best global/regional perspective evangelist and former Chief as well as the input of top Container Terminal in Asia on the topic. Day one will see Executive Officer (CEO) of international thought leaders in the “Under 4 million Standard Chartered Bank Global MyGov India. and experts coming together to TEUs” category for a Head – Research, and Chief Day two of the summit will identify the steps in developing record fourth consecutive Strategist Eric Robertsen provide cover sessions on efficient a roadmap for take-off. The year. views on the global economy in government and state-owned theme is reflective of the need to The winner of this session one. Session two would enterprises (SOEs) and will accelerate the economic recovery coveted award was have Ernst & Young Asia Pacific feature former Khazanah post the pandemic and focus announced on Monday Deputy Area Managing Partner Nasional Berhad Managing on key levers to drive a people- (9) at the 2020 Asian Harsha Basnayake speak on Director Tan Sri Dato’ Azman centric economic revival,” the Freight, Logistics, and the role of the private sector in Mokhtar, while sessions on Ceylon Chamber said. Supply Chain (AFLAS) driving economic recovery citing agriculture and tourism will Participants have the awards gala in Hong calibre of PSA Singapore Colombo, the first and terminals across the region, regional examples. feature International Rice opportunity to register for the Kong. Leading companies Terminals, the Asia winner currently the only deep- these are challenging times PricewaterhouseCoopers Research Institute (IRRI) entire two-day summit or pick in the cargo, logistics, in the “Over 4 million water terminal in South for all players in sectors (Vietnam) Head of Deals/Strategy Representative – South Asia the sessions of their choice and and supply chain sectors TEUs” category and PSA Asia, which is equipped linked to international and Partner Nguyen Luong Hien Dr. Nafees Meah and Twenty31 registrations are now open. took home more than 40 Antwerp, adjudged the with facilities to handle the transportation, and different awards at the 2020 Best Container Terminal in largest vessels afloat. Since retaining our position at the presentation at the Hotel Europe. its inception in 2014, the top is a great demonstration ICON, Hong Kong. Hosted by Asia Cargo terminal has incrementally of our consistency even in CICT, which is managed News, the AFLAS awards grown the volume it has hard times. This award is Port City donates masks by China Merchants Port are designed to honour handled; from 686,639 therefore a valuable tribute Group (CMport), beat three leading service providers TEUs in 2014, to 1.56 to the entire CICT team, the other shortlisted finalists in including air and shipping million TEUs in 2015, two management, and all our worth over Rs. 4 m its category – Busan New lines; airports and seaports; million TEUs in 2016, 2.38 stakeholders.” Container Terminal (South and logistics, 3PLs, million TEUs in 2017, 2.67 The AFLAS winners are Korea), Dalian International and other associated million TEUs in 2018, and decided by going through Container Terminal industry professionals for 2.9 million TEUs in 2019. a three-step process, taking after new wave (China), and Jakarta demonstrating leadership “We are delighted to be into account industry Port City Colombo donated International Container as well as consistency in crowned the best container opinions, and through 20,000 surgical masks to the Terminal (Indonesia) – to service quality, innovation, terminal of our size in Asia nomination criteria and Health Ministry yesterday (11), win the award. customer-relationship for four years in a row,” technical evaluation by taking the value of total mask CICT’s victory at the management, and CICT Chief Executive Asia Cargo News. The donations made by Port City awards puts it in the reliability. Officer (CEO) Jack shortlist of finalists is sent after the second resurgence of company of globally CICT manages the South Huang said. “Besides the out to more than 15,000 Covid-19 in the country past the respected terminals of the Terminal of the Port of intense competition among readers to vote. Rs. 4 million mark. CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt.) Ltd. Managing Director Jiang Houliang handed over the consignment of masks NTB Amex enables CEB bill to Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi. Health Services Director General Dr. Asela payments from home Gunawardena and other health Colombo Managing Director of Health. ministry officials were also assured that the company would The Port City Colombo is Nations Trust Bank (NTB) circumstances, it’s also best for present at the occasion. comply with this request at the a city development built as American Express (Amex) has everyone to refrain from unnecessary This followed the donation earliest. an extension of the existing integrated with the Ceylon Electricity travel and exposure and this of 10,000 masks to the Sri The Health Minister Colombo Central Business Board (CEB) enabling the settling partnership will allow you to easily Jayewardenepura Hospital appreciated the Port City District (CBD) with an initial of CEB bills online through both the make your CEB bill payments from and 2,000 masks to Sri Lanka Colombo for the latest donation, investment of $ 1.4 billion and “CEB Care” mobile application and the safety and comfort of your home.” Customs by Port City, which and she mentioned the previous an expected $ 15 billion overall via the CEB website (CEB.lk). CEB Assistant General Manager Dr. total over Rs. 4 million in value. donation made by the company investment when completed. Explaining further, NTB Head Rohantha Abeysekera added: “We are The consignment was donated during the first wave of the Spanning 269 hectares, it is a of Cards Niluka Gunatilake said: pleased to partner with Nations Trust upon a request by Presidential pandemic in April this year. sea reclamation project joined “Our card members lead active and Bank, giving us access to a globally Task Force on Economic Back then, Port City Colombo to the current central business busy lifestyles. Thus, they value renowned payment partner, American Revival and Poverty Eradication made a donation worth Rs. district. Port City Colombo convenience and time savings when Express. This will bring convenience Chairman Basil Rajapaksa. 6 million to the Colombo is made up of five different it comes to recurring commitments to our CEB customers immensely He had also requested Port Manning Wholesale Market, precincts which comprise the such as utility bills. Therefore, we of direct, convenient, and hassle- with our ever-expanding channels of City Colombo for PCR test Sri Lanka Police, Kalutara Financial District, Central Park have partnered with the Ceylon free digital payment methods for all payment, giving customers the power kits as it is another immediate Nagoda Hospital, Department Living, International Island, The Electricity Board to provide a range our card members. In the present to choose.” requirement. The Port City of Information, and the Ministry Marina, and Island Living. the morning 4 Thursday, November 12, 2020 brunch

Women’s Wellbeing Survey - 2019

A snapshot of women in Sri Lanka DCS publishes first dedicated survey on violence against women and girls BY NAVEED ROZAIS Lanka and interviewed more than Brunch spoke with DCS Director 2,200 women aged 15 and above. General Dr. I.R. Bandara, who Women’s rights are human’s rights. This was the view shared Fieldwork took place between shared that the WWS was the at the landmark World Conference on Women held in Beijing March and September 2019, successful result of years of 25 years ago. The 25 ensuing years have seen great strides in collecting data through computer- collaborative effort. “The fieldwork the field of women, but for each step forward, we take two assisted personal interviews. of the survey was done in 2019, steps back. The findings of the WWS, and data processing and report released this week, revealed that writing was done after that. Other Sri Lanka has taken many of violence against women as women in Sri Lanka are more than than a brief interruption because of measures to promote gender part of the 2016 Demographic twice as likely to have experienced the 2019 Easter attacks, there were equality and has achieved gender and Health Survey (DHS). The physical violence by a partner no delays. We completed the work parity or near-parity in education limited number of questions in the (17.4% of all women experienced as planned. During the pandemic, and health through the introduction survey’s domestic violence module this in their lifetime) than by a our officers continued their work of free health and educational found that the rate of intimate non-partner (7.2% experienced this from home by connecting through services. However, many partner violence faced by women since age 15). virtual platforms like Zoom,” Dr. challenges remain in addressing was concerning and needed further Partner sexual violence is Bandara said. gender equality and ensuring research through a dedicated also more prevalent than non- Now that the WWS has women and girls can have a life of survey. partner sexual violence, although been published and shares a dignity and respect. Only 34% of Responding to this need, in the gap for this is not as large as comprehensive look at the issues Sri Lanka women are a part of the 2019, the Department of Census for physical violence. 24.9% of facing women and their physical [Type text] Page 1 workforce, and out of Sri Lanka’s and Statistics (DCS) launched the women have experienced physical and emotional health, focus now 225 Members of Parliament, only WWS, the first dedicated national and/or sexual intimate partner moves on to what happens next. 13 are women. Women also need prevalence survey on violence violence or non-partner sexual Dr. Bandara commented that the to be entitled to equal pay. against women in Sri Lanka. violence; 18.8% of women who WWS was conducted to gauge a hope to launch it for the relevant (The complete Women’s Wellbeing The need for the Women’s The WWS is also the first survey have been in a relationship have specific need. officers to take action. Our partner, Survey 2019 can ve viewed on Wellbeing Survey (WWS) was of its kind in Sri Lankan to use experienced some form of physical “The WWS is no annual the UNFPA (United Nations the Department of Census and highlighted in 2016 when Sri the World Health Organisation and/or sexual violence by their survey. It depends on the Population Fund), will support us Statisitcs website at www.statistics. Lanka collected its first set of (WHO) methodology. The WWS intimate partner in their lifetime. requirement of the Government. in arranging this,” Dr. Bandara gov.lk/Resource/refference/ national data on the prevalence covered all 25 districts in Sri In light of this, The Morning After publishing the report, we added. WWS_2019_Final_Report)

COVID-19 RESPONSE Uber Eats delivers Emirates SkyCargo to set up GDP- compliant air cargo hub in Dubai essential supplies For global distribution of Covid-19 vaccine Emirates SkyCargo is stepping up its readiness to handle the logistical complexities of in Colombo District distributing a potential Covid-19 Uber Eats today of farmers during these vaccine globally by creating the announced it has challenging times,” said world’s first dedicated airside cargo partnered with grocery LAPMC Managing hub for the vaccine in Dubai. The chains and stores to Director Kavinda air cargo carrier is taking a global deliver essential items to Dissanayake. leadership position by announcing residents in the Colombo Uber Eats remains that it will be re-opening its Emirates SkyCentral DWC will be the world’s largest dedicated airside hub for Covid-19 vaccines District as the country committed to serving Emirates SkyCentral DWC cargo grapples with a second the people of Sri Lanka, terminal in Dubai South to serve has over 4,000 square metres of wave of Covid-19 cases. while adhering to as a dedicated anchor hub for cold temperature-controlled GDP- To facilitate the same- government guidelines chain storage and distribution of the certified dedicated pharma storage day delivery of grocery on safety. All delivery vaccine. area allowing for large-scale storage items, delivery partners partners are being The freight division of Emirates and distribution of the potential registered with Uber provided with necessary has also set up a dedicated rapid Covid-19 vaccines. Overall, it is Eats have been provided personal protective response team to co-ordinate estimated that the facility can hold with curfew passes and equipment in accordance requests from the various partners around 10 million vials of vaccine Uber Eats is working Uber Eats delivery partner with safety guidelines involved in the international vaccine at a 2-8 degrees Celsius temperature closely with authorities supplies and ensure able to provide more of mandated by the distribution ecosystem and to Emirates SkyCentral DWC has extensive range at any one point of time. temperature-controlled facilities for storing to ensure crucial supply that our community our valued consumers Ministry of Health. streamline the carrier’s response to and distributing vaccines The state-of-the-art lines remain open, stays safe during these access to nourishment Delivery vaccine transportation requests. infrastructure at Emirates and that residents stay challenging times,” said through dairy. We truly partners have also Emirates Chairman and Chief pharmaceutical customers as the SkyCentral DWC is also indoors. Uber Eats Sri Lanka appreciate the support been recommended Executive H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin year-round preferred point of transit complemented by one of the world’s “Our partnership Country Lead Bhavna extended by them, to follow safety Saeed Al Maktoum said: “Dubai for their valuable cargo. Setting up a largest fleet of Cool Dollys helping with various suppliers to Dadlani. allowing us to leverage guidelines, including is well positioned to serve as a dedicated airside hub for Covid-19 protect temperature-sensitive cargo deliver essential items Uber Eats’ partners their technology to better wearing face masks, gateway and distribution hub for vaccines is a keystone project during transit between the aircraft via Uber Eats will help include household names serve people in these regularly checking Covid-19 vaccines to the rest of the harnessing our network, reach, and and cargo terminal. Additionally, authorities contain the such as Anchor from unprecedented times,” their temperature, world. We have the infrastructure competencies to positively impact the availability of a large number spread of Covid-19. Fonterra, Lanka Agri said Fonterra Brands sanitising their hands and logistics connections, and the lives of people around the of temperature-controlled trucking We laud the efforts of Produce Management Lanka General Manager and their vehicles at a geographic location that puts world.” docks and the proximity of the the armed forces and Corporation (LAPMC), - Consumer and Food regular intervals, and markets representing more Emirates SkyCargo’s vaccine terminal to the aircraft parking healthcare professionals Celeste, Dropoff.lk, Service Sales Roshan De maintaining social than two-thirds of the world’s hub in Dubai South will be the gates will ensure rapid and efficient as they work tirelessly Groceries by Granada, Silva. distance. population within an eight-hour largest dedicated airside facility in clearance of cargo for further to help the nation arrest Groceries by Governor, “With a shared sense Containment zones flying radius. Over the years, the world for Covid-19 vaccines. distribution. the spread of the disease. Happy Hen, and of social responsibility, may not be serviceable. through our continuous investment The Dubai hub will allow the air In addition to cold storage, We must commend the Goodness Groceries, we join forces with Users are requested to in capabilities and processes for cargo carrier to fly in vaccines from Emirates SkyCargo will also offer delivery partners, too, among others. Uber Eats to ensure the log in to their Uber Eats the transport of temperature- manufacturing sites globally, store, dedicated zones for value-added who are also Covid-19 “Thanks to seamless distribution of app to check if their sensitive pharmaceuticals, Emirates and prepare shipments for regional services such as re-icing and warriors, working platforms such as Uber quality produce and to localities are within a SkyCargo has managed to position and global distribution. repackaging of vaccines for global tirelessly to deliver Eats, we are together safeguard the income serviceable zone. Dubai amongst major global Emirates SkyCentral DWC distribution for its customers.

‘HODA PURUDU’ Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC fixing ‘hoda purudu’ awareness billboards EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN launched a novel hygiene awareness inside the school which will remind students campaign for Sri Lanka’s primary to adhere to good habits every time they schoolchildren to coincide with World see them. We are delighted to participate in Children’s Day celebrations. Titled this awareness campaign, which included Swadeshi “Swadeshi Khomba Baby Hoda Purudu”, UNICEF’s hand-washing guidance, and the event saw grade three schoolchildren we look forward to conducting community at Sapugaskanda Sobhitha Vidyalaya empowerment projects of this calibre.” Khomba (primary) taking part in awareness-led As part of the Hoda Purudu awareness activities inculcating “hoda purudu” (good campaign, the Swadeshi Khomba Baby habits) among them. team fixed 12 boards in the school Baby A Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC highlighting the 12 steps of hoda purudu spokesperson, commencing the event, which includes the correct steps of hand- explained 12 good habits via an informative Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC Chairperson Amari washing based on UNICEF guidelines. celebrates session, followed by a speech on 12 steps Wijewardene with schoolchildren during the The team donated hand-washing sinks that of hand-washing delivered by UNICEF Khomba Baby Hoda Purudu educational campaign displayed the 12 steps of hand-washing. (United Nations Children’s Fund) Sri Lanka art drawing competition that featured 50 The pioneer and market leader in World Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Specialist students showcasing their artistic talents. the herbal personal care category in Sri Nilusha Patabendi. A hand-washing jingle Commenting on the Hoda Purudu Lanka, Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, was introduced to the school with a staged awareness campaign, the company an ISO 9001:2015-certified company, Children’s drama on the importance of good habits, spokesperson said: “We identified that ‘hoda was incorporated in 1941. All products another fun and excitement-filled session purudu’ should not be limited to a particular manufactured by Swadeshi are 100% free enjoyed by the children. The event was day and that they should always be nurtured of animal compounds and vegetarian, and Day rounded off with the Hoda Purudu line among children. So we were instrumental in proven to be healthy. the morning 5 Thursday , November 12, 2020 sports SL’s South Africa tour schedule out Shortened NBA from 22 Dec Mickey hopeful of LPL Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) yesterday (11) announced the official The National Basketball Association (NBA) season in the US will Sri Lanka national cricket team’s Head Coach Mickey schedule of Sri Lanka’s tour of South Africa (SA) starting begin on 22 December after an agreement was reached with players Arthur has said the Lanka Premier League (LPL), which is next month. Schedule: 20-22 Dec: Vs. SA Invitation XI at over scheduling, salary figures, and free agency dates, BBC said starting on 26 Nov, is “a very good initiative by Sri Lanka Benoni; 26-30 Dec: 1st Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion; yesterday (11). The usual season start date in October was pushed Cricket”. He has added that the event will bear fruit in the 3-7 Jan, 2021: 2nd Test at Imperial Wanderers Stadium, back because the coronavirus pandemic caused delays to the 2019- future by fast-tracking young players’ development. There Johannesburg. Two Tests will be part of the World Test C’ship. 20 campaign. But the NBA and its players’ union have agreed on a is criticism that the hastily arranged T-20 league would A training camp for the SL squad will be held at Pallekele from Friday (13). SL will leave for SA new date and a reduced 72-game season. The NBA draft will take hamper the SL Test team’s preparation for the important on 17 Dec after the Lanka Premier League (LPL). place on 18 Nov with a salary cap of $ 109.1 million (Rs. 20.1 billion). South Africa series in December.

Former SL Captain Mahela Jayawardene with the IPL trophy Achievers betrayersand

of beer manufacturers, histrionic Hindi – it’s the very setup that nurtured him to be cinema actors and actresses, shady business “the class” he is. tycoons, underworld godfathers, and Instead, he continues to distance himself match-fixing mafias only to crumble a once from any Sri Lankan responsibility. holy sport, dispelling a vast generation of Undermining what’s happening here, he honest cricketing fans from the game. Who shows that he can only talk – is it money filled that vacuum was a new hanky-panky that talks? Is he not willing to speak his generation enticed easily even by scantily heart out on rebuilding “our” cricket? dressed cheerleaders. A real Sri Lanka XI His ‘professional’ comment We have come to a juncture where the This “old Nalandian” Mahela could be the real challenge in “our” cricket is to take best one to know this whole episode. Not the fight to the Indians – to demolish the anyone else. He ought to be praised anyway Indian domination. During Arjuna’s time, Facebook posts flashed, throughout India rising to rule the roost for his emergence as a remarkable coach at it was demolishing either the English or z On Mahela yesterday, highlighting that it was Nobody would have known better than the most competitive of the leagues. Having the Australian dictatorial rule, so to say. Mahela’s third title for the Mumbais Mahela, the 2007 Sri Lanka Captain, how said that, we need to look at the bigger The game has changed. The oppressor is Jayawardene in four years. Is their ecstasy for any India rose in stature after the formation of picture and the future of Sri Lanka’s cricket. appearing now in a different form, different good reason? the IPL. His team had to meet India next in Now on Mahela’s recent endorsement place. the finals of the Cricket World Cup in 2011 for the IPL – saying it was a “professional” Forming eleven men who do not grovel coaching Seeing the fireworks that lit up the Dubai and lost (despite the fact that Mahindananda league that is more comfortable to work at the moneys the Ambanis dish out skies the previous night, we seemed lost in Aluthgamage would disagree here). with than even the Sri Lanka national annually, an eleven who would not sell Mumbai the very idea of what the IPL is really about. He wouldn’t have known better how India team. One can ask either Narayanaswami your soul in the guise of modern-day grew up quickly to rule the roost, expanding Srinivasan or his son-in-law Gurunath “professionalism”, and an eleven that Sri Lanka sent India back in 2007 its cricketing empire in both economic and Meiyappan, or even the Indian “Bigg would put their country before dollars. Indians to the There is nothing wrong in saying that the political territories of the sport. Boss” actor Dara Sing, about this IPL That is the only solution. IPL is a craftily masterminded manoeuvre “professionalism”! IPL pinnacle by the Board of Control for Cricket in India Old cricket tradition destroyed It was not for nothing that the Justice An ‘Arjuna-like’ mentality (BCCI), since the day it was founded by the He ought to be well aware that it was only R.M. Lodha Committee suspended the Sri Lanka has always had talented fugitive businessman Lalit Modi in 2007 then that the game became some form of a owners of IPL franchises Chennai Super players. Physical skill is always there. That BY REVATHA S. SILVA to offset the “rebellious” Indian Cricket celluloid melodrama – like in Bollywood Kings and Rajasthan Royals for a period of is not the problem. The need of the hour is Social media in Sri Lanka went to League (ICL), organised privately by Zee – toyed by filthy businessmen who are two years in 2015. “the Arjuna-like” mind, a mentality. town yesterday (11) on the Mumbai Enterprises. based in Delhi, Chennai, or Mumbai, who Only talks Those kind of men could only write the Indians winning the 13th edition of Within a couple of years, the IPL didn’t even fear to spoil the age-old art and second chapter of “1996”. Till then, there propelled India to the very throne of the principles of the game. Remember, even the Now being the Head of the all-powerful will be many phony achievers who will the Indian Premier League (IPL). The world’s cricketing empire. Lest we forget World Series Cricket circus of Kerry Packer National Sports Council (NSC) in Sri make use of the “first chapter” only for reason for the jubilation was “our that it was the year that Sri Lanka had sent four decades ago couldn’t dent cricket as Lanka, Mahela can very well be actively their selfish gain. They will achieve many boy” Mahela Jayawardene was the home India from Trinidad in the very first much as the IPL was able to do that. involved in “professionalising” the island’s accolades. But they will one day be proved Head Coach of the champion team. round of the World Cup 2007. The IPL brought cricket under the thumb cricketing structure more than anyone else betrayers.

INTO THE PAST Tommy Gill: A servant of by Thilak

J.M. Kilburn, the famous cricket writer who wrote “Overthrows”, writes about the Barnsley Cricket Club not-so-famous cricketers in Yorkshire who never really made the grades in county closely-set hand-mower. It’s a common site The routines ball lifting unexpectedly and he always tried cricket. to see Tommy Gill ceaselessly cutting and Kilburn also mentions that Gill’s summer to sight the nets so that the ball was pitching Tommy Gill is one of them. His pride rolling – walking, walking, walking,” noted routine was groundsman’s work unassisted, on a down-slope than an up-slope. was in the perfection of pitches; they were Kilburn. through morning and afternoon. He had Tommy Gill was rarely seen in idleness. handmade with water and roller. No doubt When the horses were of little use, net practice supervision in the evening. When wet weather kept him indoors, he that Gill was well versed in the deployment the club bought a lawn mower and Gill Practice began when sufficient players had would be cleaning and repairing club bats of fertilisers, dressings, and the tricks of his changed from groom to mechanic. It was assembled to provide a batsman. When and pads, or sweeping out the dressing trade. Gill has however made the roller and observed that he preferred the horses as there was a batsman in waiting and there rooms, or investigating some mechanical the mowing machine his basic tools. less temperamental than the machine, but were only three bowlers, Gill decides to mystery .The extent of his labours was he attended to both with the same placid join them after his meagre tea had been discovered in the summer and very nearly Brought his lunch from home persistence. digested. Practice did not begin without the defeated by pneumonia. The club survived His working hours were from an “The motor mower had a detachable seat presence of Tom Gill. and fulfilled all cricketing obligations, but unspecified and unobserved early morning from which driving and cutting control There was the rolling of the two net desperate improvisations and vast volunteer to the end of daylight. He spent no time in could be maintained. It was intended to save pitches and reluctant rollers. Therefore, he forces were needed. going to his nearby house for lunch and tea. the groundsman’s legs but he refused the had to decide between the early arrivals Kilburn concluded by stating that Tommy Meals were brought by him and had them offer and preferred to walk behind the petrol that meant an early innings with rolling Gill went on bowling for fun or from habit, in his machine store. Gaining privacy is not engine, as he had walked behind the horse,” duties, or later arrival that gave escape long after he had left Barnsley Club and to the most salubrious of surroundings, stated Kilburn mentioned. from rolling but an innings delayed at the keep himself in sufficiency of daily walking, Kilburn. risk of fading light and lack of bowling. he became green keeper to a municipal golf Tommy Gill has been as established Impeccably neat Custom rather than the law governed the club. His cricket was reproduced in a son as the pavilion and the tiered enclosure, Kilburn also states that in his years at practice procedure. Famous names had the with a bowling action exactly like that of his and the smooth playing area of the club. Barnsley, Tommy Gill’s pattern of working privilege of batting first as a professional father. He was part of the furniture there. He led attire never changed. He wore a khaki privilege; thereafter, the batting was the horse and the shafted heavy-roller shirt, cavalry riding breeches, thick wool according to the time of arrival. P.S. round and round the outfield or across and stockings and boots. His hat was a trilby of Rarely seen in idleness Writer S. Tilak De Silva captained Ananda across the “middle”, slow and stately. For indefinable colour, with the unbound brim The cover of J.M. Kilburn's famous cricket book College, Colombo cricket team in the 1966 outfield cutting, the horse was on reins turned down all the way round. “Overthrows” Furthermore, Kilburn mentioned that Gill’s for the “Battle of the Maroons” Big Match of rope and Gill steered the cutter as he Both at work and at play, which was a net bowling was as studious as his match against Nalanda College, Colombo. He also walked behind it. variation of work, he was impeccably neat folds. His cricket boots were lovingly endeavour, though his concern was much represented Ceylon Schools under Anura in appearance. His flannels, only worn for preserved. They gleamed in whiteness and more for the behaviour of the practice pitches Tennekoon in 1964 against visiting Indian Walked behind the motor mower matches, were always carefully pressed his was the bag that carried a spare lace for than for any demonstration for his playing Schools XI that included Eknath Solkar. De “For pitch preparation, he pushed a and he rolled up his shirt-sleeves in precise emergencies. talent. He was horrified by any sign of the Silva has authored many books on cricket.