www.themorning.lk epaper.themorning.lk www.themorning.lk epaper.themorning.lk www.aruna.lk epaper.aruna.lk WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020 www.aruna.lk epaper.aruna.lk 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 10,500,639 Suwasariya 0112 695 112 PROTECT YOURSELF FROM 2,047 Promotion Ambulance DEATHS CASES DEATHS Bureau Service Govt. coronavirus hotline USA 2,699,415 129,077 COVID-19 DEATHS RECOVERED 1999 1990 0113071073 510,736 BRAZIL 1,383,678 58,927 RUSSIA 647,849 9,320 PRESIDENTIAL SPECIAL TASK FORCE FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES RECOVERD 585,197 17,410 11 1,711 Telephone 0114354854, 0114733600 Fax 0112333066, 0114354882 Hotline 0113456200-4 Email [email protected] 5,727,094 UK 312,654 43,730 THE ABOVE STATISTICS325 ARE CONFIRMED UP UNTIL 8.05 P.M. ON 30 JUNE 2020 SOURCE: HEALTH PROMOTION BUREAU

2020 GENERAL ELECTION PHIS ON POLL DUTY Special Unit to Counting of ballot regulate propaganda Decision on BY SARAH HANNAN political propaganda materials such as papers on 6 August The Police are to adverts, posters, and conduct special cutouts displayed in public withdrawal The counting of ballot papers for the EC Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya operations on a spaces in violation of the 2020 general election will commence at has said the first of the election daily basis, to election campaigning 8 a.m. on 6 August, following the polling will be released at around 4 p.m. the observe and regulations. date, the Election Commission (EC) said. same day (6). EC Chairman take down any Contd. on page 2 Contd. on page 2 Mahinda Deshapriya today: PHIs zHealth Ministry’s z Printing of health CBSL COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS request for more guidelines gazette CRANES AT PORT time ends delayed

BY MAHEESHA MUDUGAMUWA told The Morning. SLPA to decide The union will meet the EC The Ports Authority The Public Health Inspectors’ Chairman today to discuss (SLPA) is to decide on the Union (PHIU) is to take a final several matters with regard to the installation of three new cranes at decision today (1) on whether or not upcoming parliamentary election, the Colombo Port. Report to to withdraw from election-related and the delay in issuing the gazette SLPA Acting Vice Chairman Covid-19 duties, after a meeting empowering the PHIs would and Managing Director W.S. with Election Commission (EC) also be discussed at the meeting, Weeraman told The Morning that Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya, Baalasooriya said. a decision would be taken after PHIU Secretary M. Baalasooriya Contd. on page 2 much deliberation.

DENGUE ERADICATION be handed STATE AND PRIVATE SECTORS State and private sector office hours are Office to be revised following Launched the consultation of relevant parties, Minister hours of Transport Services in schools to be Management Mahinda Parallel to the disinfection over today Amaraweera said programme that is being carried yesterday (30 June). out at schools, the National z 60 complaints received in 7 days revised Minister of Transport Contd. on page 2 Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) Mahinda Amaraweera is to launch a dengue eradication BY SKANDHA GUNASEKARA nature but nevertheless have been programme at all schools, prior to helpful in carrying out the process starting for the second term. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Committee appointed to of determining the issues in the non- AVANT GARDE CASE “For years we have been look into the irregularities at non-banking financial institutions banking financial sector.” carrying out such programmes and is to submit its report today (1), The Morning learnt. CBSL Governor Prof. W.D. Special HC dismisses this time too, we will work closely Lakshman appointed a three- with the zonal education offices to Committee Member and CBSL and have concluded our study of the member committee headed by the ensure that the school environment Director – Legal and Compliance issue,” he said. Director General of Legal Affairs preliminary objections will be cleared of any potential Sirikumara Kudagama said they had He said around 60 complaints had at the Presidential Secretariat, The Permanent High Court claimed that certain charges laid mosquito breeding sites. completed their survey. been received by the Committee. Hariguptha Rohanadheera, to look Trial-at-Bar has dismissed the against eight defendants including “We hope to submit the report by “By Monday (29) evening, we had into irregularities at finance and preliminary objections filed by Avant Garde Chairman Nissanka Wednesday (today). We completed received some 60-odd complaints. leasing companies. the defence in the Avant Garde Senadhipathi are unlawful. PNB DIG to be the survey in a period of one week Most of these are of a personal Contd. on page 2 floating armoury case, which Contd. on page 2 ARANTHALAWA MASSACRE transferred Count your blessings INDIAN VESSELS IN NORTH The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) has requested FR petition the National Police Commission Limited in (NPC) to permit the transfer of the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) what could be seeks probe in charge of the Police Narcotics A fundamental rights (FR) petition Bureau (PNB). has been filed before the Supreme done: Navy Court seeking immediate investigations The Navy could only enforce laws as against terrorists responsible for the 1987 stipulated by Sri Lankan and international Aranthalawa Massacre. Four PNB officers maritime laws when it came across errant Contd. on page 2 foreign fishermen trespassing in Lankan interdicted waters. Four former police officers Navy Spokesman Lt. Commander Isuru were interdicted from their posts Sooriyabandara said the Navy was limited No poll by the Police Narcotics Bureau in what it could do. (PNB) on Monday (29), following “This is a long-standing issue and one their arrest by the Criminal that has been under discussion by a joint propaganda Investigation Department (CID) committee with representatives of both after it discovered their connection countries for some time now. We can only to a large drug business. take action according to the Fisheries (and in cinemas Aquatic Resources) Act and international Cinema hall owners have been instructed maritime laws”. not to display election propaganda material of SEE FULL STORIES ON PAGE 2 Contd. on page 2 any candidate during the screening of films. Former Prime Minister and United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Contd. on page 2 Abhayarama Temple in Colombo yesterday (30) PHOTO PRADEEP DAMBARAGE SRI LANKA MEDICAL COUNCIL MCC REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT Rejects Sri Lanka Medical Pathway FM briefs US z No application received for registration, says Minister Secretary of State The Sri Lanka Medical of Colombo Faculty of “Therefore, there is no also raised concerns over Minister of Foreign Relations Gunawardena has also Council (SLMC) has rejected Medicine Department of necessity for the SLMC the proposed medical degree Dinesh Gunawardena has on briefed his US counterpart on the Aberdeen-Asiri MBBS Medical Education Head to consider approving the (MBChB) programme to be Monday (29 June) briefed the forthcoming parliamentary Degree Programme through Prof. Indika Karunathilake, proposed Sri Lanka Pathway,” conducted by the University of US Secretary of State Mike elections and has thanked the “Sri Lanka Medical Pathway”, the GMC has only approved he noted. Aberdeen, , together Pompeo on the Millennium US for the support extended which is yet to receive the the UK-based University of “The UK-based programme with the International Institute Challenge Corporation (MCC) to the reconciliation and approval from the General Aberdeen MBChB Programme has to be conducted in its of Health Sciences (IIHS) and Compact Review Report during resettlement processes in Medical Council (GMC) in and “Sri Lanka Medical entirety in the UK,” he added. Asiri Health Sri Lanka. a telephone conversation on Sri Lanka. the UK, The Morning learnt. Pathway” is still under Meanwhile, the Parents’ Monday evening. Contd. on page 2 Minister of Foreign Relations As confirmed by University consideration. Union of Medical Students Contd. on page 2 Dinesh Gunawardena 2 the morning MESSAGE/NEWS Wednesday, July 1, 2020

VERITÉ RESEARCH WEBINAR CANADA DAY 2020 An able Cabinet for an able country Canada continues BY AGRA RANASINGHE others. According to the since 1996, having served on the Research Director at statistics which were provided, Chamber Committee and been Breakthrough Business Considering the recent history the frequency of parliament actively involved in several other Intelligence, a leading to support of the establishment of ministries meetings in a year is 40 and the initiatives. He has also served market research agency in in Sri Lanka, three main issues total number of decisions they as the Chairman of its Steering Sri Lanka, elaborated on his emerge; the irrational assignment usually take for a year is 706. Committee on Insurance. He views regarding the points the of subjects under ministries, It was discussed that in currently serves as a member of previous speakers brought up. reconciliation in SL the expansion of ministries, previous elections the main the Chamber Economic Policy He stated that a majority of and the constant changes of focus was on political needs Steering Committee as well as the politicians have a common High Commissioner of the pandemic, and Canada ministry portfolios. A cabinet and aims, rather than on the National Agenda Committee thought that they can work for Canada to Sri Lanka and the is committed to work with that combines these issues not economic and social facts as on Public Sector Reforms. the country only if they are Maldives David McKinnon, partners to build back better. only fails to achieve the desired well as efficiency. It was further During the webinar, he pointed assigned a ministry. He said releasing a statement for We are extending support to function, but also fails to achieve deliberated that the main reasons out some issues that have that ministers mainly expect a Canada Day 2020 (today, 1) strengthen the capacities of effectiveness and efficiency. as to why the Cabinet has arisen with the present Cabinet ministry so that a certain budget spoke of Canada’s bilateral the co-operative sector and Considering these facts, a weakened are an increase in the system, one of them being the would be assigned to them, relations with Sri Lanka and micro, small, and medium discussion was streamed on number of ministries, constant proliferation of ministries. He said out of which they can help stated that they will continue enterprises (MSME) in Manthri.lk on 25 June at 6 p.m. changes in ministries, and a lack that it would cause unnecessary the people of their electoral to support reconciliation in Sri Lanka impacted by The discussion was moderated of scientific and rational basis expenditure to the Cabinet and districts, provide jobs for such Sri Lanka. Below is his full Covid-19. In international by Verité Research Assistant for such changes. also confuse the public. persons, aid the people in their statement. fora, Canada is working Analyst Shadisa Dharmaprema According to the research LIRNEasia Senior Research business community, and carry Hello! Ayubowan! with international financial and was hosted by Verité presented, it was portrayed that Fellow Prof. Sujata Gamage out purchasing obligations and Vanakkam! institutions to address Research Executive Director the lack of scientific and rational specialises in planning, personal commitments. He Happy Canada Day! the debt sustainability Nishan de Mel and Research basis in dividing the ministries evaluation, and capacity added that the same scenario Today is a special day and financing challenges Director Subhashini Abeysinghe. has affected the public as well. building in education, ICT will repeat in each Cabinet for Canadians in Sri Lanka, High Commissioner of faced by middle-income The webinar commenced with It has increased expenditure and in education, research, and ministry until a proper solution Canada, and around the Canada to Sri Lanka and the countries, including Sri the introduction of the panel; time allocated to the ministries research networks, and public is found for this matter, or until world. This year, as we find Maldives David McKinnon Lanka. Ceylon Chamber of Commerce but decreased the accountability sector performance using one minister takes a hard call. ourselves celebrating Canada In difficult times, we CEO and Secretary General of the persons responsible. data analytics, institutional Additionally, Abeysinghe Day virtually, we dedicate this day to the must stand together and embrace our Manjula de Silva, LIRNEasia At the end of the presentation research, scoping studies, along with the panel agreed celebration of diversity, inclusion, and hope. diversity as a strength. Canada continues Senior Research Fellow Prof. by Abeysinghe, it was discussed systematic reviews, statistical that the mindset of the people Covid-19 knows no borders, and to support the reconciliation process Sujata Gamage, and Advocata that 15 ministries would be methods, and simulations. has also affected the present its impact on our health systems, our through our long-standing collaboration Institute Chief Operating Officer sufficient to serve the country During the webinar, she spoke political culture, as most people economies, and our lives have been on national languages and by assisting Dhananath Fernando. concerning the economic and of the present state institutions believe that the present political devastating, particularly for seniors, the with demining work. We will also The beginning of the social needs of the public – and nominations regarding culture cannot be changed; they marginalized, and the most vulnerable. The continue to advocate for LGBTIQ2 rights. discussion, as presented by finance and planning; justice; ministries. point out the weaknesses of the pandemic has highlighted the importance After nearly three years on this Abeysinghe, mainly focused defence; education and research; She further explained the culture but don’t try to work of working together both to respond to the remarkable and beautiful island, I on the services provided by health; agriculture; labour; importance of assigning towards change. crisis and for long-term recovery. continue to be struck by the warmth, state officials and the facts public utilities; ports, shipping, permanent addresses to Further discussions were The bilateral friendship between Sri creativity, and resilience of individual which should be considered and civil aviation; economic ministries, the physical planning conducted regarding the Lanka and Canada goes back many Sri Lankans. This is apparent wherever when choosing the Cabinet affairs; home affairs and ministries should undertake, legalisation of state institutions. decades and is strengthened by our deep I travel here and in the many very of Ministers. It is provided public administration; foreign and the specific performance The webinar was an open people-to-people ties. Over the past successful people of Sri Lankan origin, under Section 42 (1) of the affairs; family and community goals each ministry is tasked platform for the audience few months, this has been from all communities, who have Constitution of Sri Lanka development; society and with. She said that according to present their questions. further strengthened as we worked with made their homes around the world, that the powers of direction culture; and environment. to research, the performance However, while focusing on the ministries and civil society partners including in Canada. Canadians of Sri and control of the country Following the presentation, goals that were provided to facts and figures that need to to provide assistance and relief to the Lankan heritage help make Canada the are vested with the Cabinet Ceylon Chamber of Commerce each ministry in 2016 were not be evaluated in order to bring most vulnerable communities, including diverse and vibrant country it is today, of Ministers. The duty of CEO and Secretary General properly achieved. about change in the present women and children. something I want to recognise this the Cabinet is to discuss Manjula de Silva discussed his Next, Advocata Institute political culture, the webinar Livelihoods and economic activities Canada Day. national issues, devise proper views on the matter. De Silva Chief Operating Officer emphasised that the public has around the globe have been disrupted by Happy Canada Day! solutions, and construct has been engaged in work at the Dhananath Fernando, who to make a change too, along national principles, among Ceylon Chamber of Commerce worked as an Associate with the responsible authorities.

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The same rule will apply to display screens fishing craft enter waters on a daily basis.” Report to... fixed in buses, taxis, and digital advertising Four PNB... FM briefs... This comes after Northern Province Governor The other two members of the committee are hoardings as well, and the Police will ask the “The four suspects were arrested during an US-Sri Lanka co-operation in Covid-19 M.P.S. Charles remarked recently that Indian Kudagama and CBSL Director – Supervision of drivers or the digital agencies to remove such ongoing special operation that was launched response – supply of PPEs to the US, donation fishermen were entering Lankan waters Non-Bank Financial Institutions J.P. Gamlath. material. in collaboration with the CID and the PNB. of ventilators to Sri Lanka, and Covid-related unchecked. The policemen were arrested for aiding a drug bilateral assistance amounting to $ 5.8 million – Skandha Gunasekara operation, and are now being questioned by the in economic recovery initiatives, defence and Counting of ballot... Decision on... CID,” Police Media Spokesman SSP Jaliya security matters, and counter terrorism and Meanwhile, the submission of postal ballot “We have waited for the Health Ministry to Senaratne noted. international economic co-operation – had also FR petition... papers to the Postal Department was to commence issue the gazette notification, but it seems that it The police unit in question is said to have featured in the discussions. The Foreign Minister The petition has been filed by Ven. yesterday (30 June). It is learnt that while 753,037 is never going to happen,” he stressed. removed heroin weighing about 90 kg from a has conveyed Sri Lanka’s felicitations for the Andaulpatha Buddhasara Thera, who survived public servants have applied for postal voting for “Therefore, we can’t put our officials at risk consignment of 250 kg that was peddled to Sri forthcoming US Independence Day on 4 July. the attack. The Attorney General (AG), Acting the forthcoming general election, 47,952 of the by engaging in duties without having powers Lanka by a drug kingpin who is supposedly in Inspector General of Police (IGP), and State applications have been rejected due to flaws in to take action against those who violate the hiding in Dubai. The missing narcotics were Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Suresh filling out the forms. Postal voting for the 2020 guidelines,” Baalasooriya noted. allegedly sold to another competitor of the Special HC... Sallay have been named respondents of the general election is scheduled to be held on 14, At the last meeting held with Health Minister kingpin who is in hiding. The dismissal order was delivered by a two- petition. 15, 16, 17, 20, and 21 July. Pavithra Wanniarachchi, she asked the PHIU The Inspector of Police (IP) heading that judge bench of the Special High Court consisting The petitioner points out that 31 Buddhist to give her two or three days to finalise the Police Narcotics Unit is said to have gone into of Judges Dhammika Ganepola and Aditya monks and several civilians were killed in an amendments with the Attorney General (AG)’s hiding after the incident was reported. A special Patabendige yesterday (30). attack by the LTTE on 2 July 1987. Special Unit... Department in order to gazette the election-related operations unit is on the lookout for him; the unit Accordingly, the evidence hearing of the case While many terrorists responsible for the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Covid-19 health guidelines. “But she failed to has conducted search operations at his house was scheduled for 2 September. However, the attacks are still alive, no legal action has been Wickramaratne issued directives to all police do so until today (yesterday, 30),” Baalasooriya and other areas he frequently visits. case will be taken up again on 30 July to evaluate taken against them, the petitioner said. divisions instructing them to assign patrolling stressed. However, as learnt by The Morning, at A sub-inspector, two sergeants, and a its progress. The petitioner is seeking a court order on the units and set up special roadblocks in order to last week’s meeting, the Minister had informed constable are currently in custody, and further Senior State Counsel Janaka Bandara, who defendants, so as to launch an investigation closely monitor the movements of supporters the PHIs that a sudden decision on vesting them investigations are now being carried out by leads the prosecution, told the judge bench that against the terrorists responsible for the attack, tasked to put up such material. with more powers couldn’t be made; that it could the CID and PNB with the assistance of the one of the defendants filed a complaint with who are still alive today. The petition further “Propaganda material such as cutouts, posters, only be done after seeking the opinion of the AG. Minuwangoda Police Station. the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) demands an amount of Rs. 20 million to be paid (and) digital campaign trailer displays (LED Last week, the PHIU said that a decision on – Sarah Hannan against Rear Admiral Nilantha Heenatigala, the by the Government as compensation against screens) is not permitted to be set up on public whether to quit its participation in Covid-19- first witness of the matter. He also noted that the fundamental rights violated by the attack. highways or roadways. Only the candidate’s related duties would be taken this week, after the witness has been named as a respondent in vehicle is permitted to display the party symbol having postponed trade union action that was SLPA to... this complaint lodged before the Presidential and contestant number. If a supporter is seen scheduled at the time. “Our top-level management has been Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) investigating the Office hours... displaying a sticker or poster on their vehicle At present, there are about 2,650 PHIs in discussing this issue since the cranes arrived at incidents of political victimisation. He said the Ministry has proposed that (three-wheeler, bus, etc.), it will be taken down. the country. Under the “Health Guidelines for the port earlier this month. I think a decision will The Senior State Counsel told the court that the state sector employees’ office hours be set The necessary directives have been issued to the Conducting the Election amidst the Covid-19 be taken on Tuesday (yesterday, 30),” he said. prosecution will look into whether this complaint from 9 a.m. to 4.45 p.m., while private sector DIGs (deputy inspector generals) of each police Outbreak”, PHIs are assigned to supervise all He said the issue lay with the ownership of will exert influence on the proceedings of the employees’ office hours be set from 9.45 division,” Police Media Spokesman SSP Jaliya election booths prior to and on election day. the East Container Terminal still being with floating armoury case. a.m. to 6.45 p.m. Senaratne told The Morning. India and Japan. However, Judge Ganepola said in open court “School times will remain unchanged,” “We want to install the cranes at the JC (Jaya that the proceedings of the PCoI do not affect Amaraweera added. He further said the Container) Terminal, but these arrived at the East that of the Special High Court. Ministry through the proposals hopes to Cartoon of the day (Container) Terminal. Due to a Memorandum He further noted that the prosecution should promote social distancing in order to prevent of Corporation of the previous Government, decide whether the first witness of the case should the spread of Covid-19, reduce traffic, and the ownership of the East (Container) Terminal be called before the court to testify, adding that improve efficiency of state sector employees. comes under Japan and India. Therefore, we the Special High Court has no obligation with have to circumvent this issue if we are to install regard to the matters taken up before the PCoI No poll... the cranes at the JC Terminal,” The three cranes are reportedly worth an The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) estimated $ 25 million. PNB DIG... has directed the relevant instructions to the – Skandha Gunasekara The Acting IGP has sought the approval of cinema hall owners. the NPC to transfer the PNB DIG to the Police Rejects Sri Lanka... Welfare Division. Launched in... However, Co-Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. “As a practice, we carry out eradication Bandula Gunawardena, who is also the Minister Limited in... programmes over the weekend before schools of Information, Higher Education, Technology “We hope that the bilateral talks will yield a reopen, and schools get the assistance of parents and Innovation, said a university or degree- sustainable, long-term solution to this persistent and senior students as well,” NDCU Director awarding institute couldn’t be established without problem,” he said. Dr. Anura Jayasekara told The Morning. In the approval of the Higher Education Ministry. He noted that the Fisheries (and Aquatic addition to that, fumigation will also be carried He also stated that the relevant authorities Resources) Act was amended in 2018, extending out in areas that are identified to have a high hadn’t received an application to set up a private the power of the Navy. prevalence of dengue. The school dengue university here. Last week, students of the medical “We will take action such as arresting the programme is usually carried out by the school faculties at government universities staged a fishermen that cross the maritime boundary and administration, area environmental committee protest outside the SLMC against the Aberdeen- confiscate their crafts. The 2018 amendment to affiliated to the local government institute, the Asiri MBBS Degree Programme offered through the Fisheries (and Aquatic Resources Act) gave area public health inspector (PHI), and officers the Sri Lanka Medical Pathway. more powers to the Navy in this regard, but we from the NDCU. – Maheesha Mudugamuwa have limited resources and over 500 Indian – Sarah Hannan the morning 3 Wednesday, July 1, 2020 business BMICH reopens with Food inflation up and CEO forum of SLIM The BMICH, Sri “The BMICH has Our team is available Lanka’s largest and Asia’s implemented nimble and to provide an overview very first purpose-built responsive health safety of the health safety non-food inflation convention centre and plans including screening, measures that have been an iconic landmark in checking temperatures implemented, to our Colombo, recommenced of each individual prior prospective clientele who operations on 23 June to entering the BMICH wish to host their events after the Covid-19 premises, personal at one of BMICH’s many down in June lockdown with a corporate distancing with spaced excellent, state-of-the-art event for chief executive seating, handwashing and venues,” he added. officers (CEOs). sanitising, etc. to ensure a BMICH has been Food inflation (YoY) increased to 10% in June 2020 The event, which was health safety environment recently redesigned, from 9.9% in May 2020 while non-food inflation (YoY) organised by the Sri Lanka in consultation with the renovated, and refurbished declined to 1.4% in June 2020 from 1.6% in May Institute of Marketing health and other relevant and is South Asia’s 2020, as measured by the YoY change in the Colombo (SLIM) under its “Restart authorities,” said BMICH premier integrated MICE Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2013=100)1. Sri Lanka” initiative, a Chief Executive Sunil (meetings, incentives, national programme to Dissanayake. conferencing, exhibitions) The Department of Census category, prices of vegetables reengineer businesses, was “As Sri Lanka restarts complex with all the and Statistics (DCS) announced and fish recorded increases facilitated by the globally according to the new facilities required to host yesterday (30) that headline in June 2020. However, it is renowned Omar Khan normal, BMICH ensures any type of convention, inflation declined to 3.9% in noteworthy that the price of as its guest speaker, and a safe environment for all seminar, exhibition, June 2020 from 4% in May coconut reported a significant was held at the Jasmine our guests, visitors, and conference, or wedding 2020. It said this was solely decline during the month. Hall accommodating 100 staff by implementing including multiday driven by the statistical effect Meanwhile, prices of items in SLIM invitee CEOs from a well-supervised international conventions of the high base that prevailed the non-food category recorded the corporate sector. programme of measures. and conferences. in June 2019. The change marginal increases in June 2020. in the CCPI measured on an The core inflation (YoY), annual average basis remained which reflects the underlying unchanged at 4.7% in June inflation in the economy, 2020. increased to 3.1% in June The monthly change of 2020 from 2.9% in May 2020. CCPI recorded at 0.8% was Meanwhile, annual average core mainly due to price increases inflation declined further to its observed in the items of the 13-month low of 4.2% in June food category. Within the food 2020 from 4.4% in May 2020. The Leadership Forum by SLIM being held at Jasmine Hall, BMICH HNB sees 15% YoY rise NDB named Sri Lanka’s ‘Best Domestic in digital remittances Bank’ by Asiamoney for 2nd year NDB has been awarded Commenting on the awards, HNB PLC said it recorded available locally. In order transactions. The facility the title of Sri Lanka’s “Best NDB Group Chief Executive a 15% Year-on-Year to ensure their safety during was easily accessible to Domestic Bank” by the Officer (CEO) Dimantha (YoY) increase in digital this process, numerous Sri Lankan expatriates, prestigious Asiamoney Best Seneviratne said: “Winning remittances and a 10% customers had turned to via mobile apps of HNB’s Bank Awards for the second these awards by Asiamoney YoY increase in cardless cardless withdrawals. extensive global network of consecutive year. for the second consecutive withdrawals across its While these are challenging partners, to transfer funds In its evaluation at the year is a proud moment for extensive ATM network circumstances, we believe to their loved ones back Asiamoney Best Bank Awards us, and a testament to our over the past three months, digital remittances home without the danger of 2020, the magazine quoted: ability to demonstrate growth, primarily sourced from the have helped to ease the entering a bank. “Sri Lanka’s banks have had relative outperformance Middle East and East Asian difficulties faced by Similarly, the HNB a tough year (2019)…So it is compared to peers, and the nations. customers, and helped RippleNet blockchain all the more impressive that a ability to adapt to changing “While foreign to build their confidence facility enabled enterprises number of contenders for this market conditions and remittances have reduced in digital platforms and to continue international award kept their businesses client needs, especially in the wake of the Covid cardless transactions,” HNB transactions. Armed with growing. Of those, NDB Bank in a turbulent economy. pandemic, many Sri Deputy General Manager the most extensive overseas stood out as the best domestic NDB Chairman Eshana De Silva NDB Director/Group CEO These awards reaffirm our Lankans continue to live – Retail and SME Banking correspondent banking bank in the country.” Dimantha Seneviratne dedication to support our and work overseas while Sanjay Wijemanne said. network in Sri Lanka, As part of the Euromoney domestic and international that meets customers’ needs clients and customers for remitting money to support During the lockdown, HNB strived to ensure group, Asiamoney is franchise in deciding and NDB has certainly been their success. The strengths their loved ones back HNB promoted cardless uninterrupted service to its considered among the most these awards, across retail, a leader on the digital front, of NDB are showcased across home. In many instances, withdrawals for HNB loyal customer base. In total, influential financial magazines commercial, cash management with a realistic approach the entirety of the corporate the pandemic heightened Cash Express transactions the bank has seven overseas and a leading authority on and payments, foreign to tackling the challenges and investment banking the urgency for customers to facilitate speedy and representatives stationed in finance, banking, investment, exchange, trade finance, of implementing new operations.” to ensure funds were convenient completion of the Middle East and Europe. and treasury in the Asia- capital markets, and advisory technology.” The bank, which is Pacific region. The coveted and wholesale operations. In addition to NDB the fourth largest listed Asiamoney awards identify Asiamoney further stated: Bank’s achievement, NDB commercial bank in Sri different banks that have “After surviving a rough Investment Bank, a subsidiary Lanka, is one of the fastest- Laugfs Gas distributes special excelled across a range of core time in 2019, NDB is well of NDB, was also awarded growing banks, having had a banking activities over the past positioned to succeed as Sri with the title of “Best cumulative average growth 12 months in the Asia-Pacific Lanka’s economic growth Corporate and Investment rate (CAGR) in advances by motorbikes to dealers region. Asiamoney considered picks up. The onus is on the Bank Sri Lanka 2020” for the 21% and in deposits by 25% Laugfs Gas has amplified the strengths of the entire banks to innovate in a way fourth consecutive year. in the last four years. its delivery operations to meet the needs of its customers through its recent distribution of 20 especially designed motorbikes free of FinTech Hive launches ‘Moneta’ charge to selected dealers within its nationwide home delivery network. Through personal financial assistant this distribution, Laugfs Gas intends to reinforce its FinTech Hive, a homegrown payments and enjoy access home delivery network and start-up company founded to personalised instant loans. provide its robust delivery through PickMe’s incubation Moreover, they will also be service to an even larger programme, introduced their able to purchase lifestyle range of customers. secure financial assistance products such as electronic The event, which was platform “Moneta” to the Sri devices, home appliances, Laugfs Gas especially designed motorbikes held at the Nawagamuwa Lankan market recently. and clothes through MoEMI. Oil Mart and Gas Centre, in improving the overall and improving our Moneta is an on-demand, Customers can personalise marks the sixth consecutive architecture of its delivery. operations for our loyal versatile personal financial their repayment method at motorbike distribution Furthermore, Laugfs Gas customers. As we press assistance lifestyle app which their convenience. event in Laugfs Gas’ has also doubled its safety on with our distribution enables discerning users “Moneta promises to be nationwide campaign to precautions by providing campaign, we plan to to make prudent financial a fellow traveller in our Moneta Founder and CEO bolster its home delivery personal protective further support our dealers decisions with regard to Shayanthan Kanaganayagham customers’ journey; a constant platform across the island. equipment at its distribution and strengthen our delivery saving and spending. 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Saranga Disasekara and Dinakshie Priyasad

Getting candid with SARANGA AND DINAKSHIE BY DIMITHRI WIJESINGHE debacle. To give some brief background Saranga-Dinakshie Online information, this was when Saranga It would appear that the backlash Actors, performers, and well- played a character in the television show received online was what incited their most known public figures in the Sri Lansupathiniyo named “kehel susa”, a recent video which has garnered quite a bit Lankan entertainment circuit, villainous character who sports a darker attention on their joint YouTube channel Saranga Disasekara and Dinakshie skin tone than the actor’s natural tone with “Saranga-Dinakshie Online”. A video titled Priyasad have recently been the aid of makeup. The character, which “did you see the link”, which is a PSA- the channel itself, Saranga shared that it divide between those who are aware of brought to the centre of attention was well received on local television, style video, encourages those online to was originally his own and that he would the global nature of entertainment in the for their back-to-back stories on was brought under the spotlight at an think twice or more before they choose to share trailers and upcoming work with his present day and those who remain in a unfortunate time when the Black Lives post something negative online under the audience. However, as Covid-19 happened very closed mindset of likely misguided the general goings-ons in their lives Matter movement was at its peak in protection of the internet’s anonymity. and most traditional media platforms ideals and cultural dogmas. in the name of creating celebrity America. Dinakshie shared that the event that truly were somewhat brought to a halt, they Saranga shared that they often face intrigue amongst the general Saranga addressed this controversy inspired the video was a recent incident had decided to take up the opportunity to issues when they put together content – masses. sharing that it was essentially a non-issue. where a young girl named Adithya was maintain their link with their fans and also issues as simple as occasionally using the While he shared that they wish not to subject to harsh online bullying having continue to create content via their online English language and how they receive One such story is the more recent and reignite something that was triggering to performed for a show on television. platform, exercising their creative muscles numerous comments from people who positive news of their engagement, which some, explaining that the backlash was by Dinakshie shared that for herself, she has in the meantime. would accuse them of betraying their they adorably announced on their social persons online looking at it out of context reached a state in her life where she has Considering how the channel has mother tongue for the use of a foreign media with the obligatory “she said yes” and fired back at the actor and the director developed a thick skin when it comes to amassed wide popularity averaging on language, and then those who are overtly courtesy of Saranga, and “I said yes” by along with whoever made casting choices, unwarranted harsh bullying courtesy of thousands of views, especially after their critical and self-conscious of the use of Dinakshie; the news was met with much Saranga said that this is quite absurd as the internet. However, seeing what the viral hit titled “yannada epada”, we asked foreign languages where they project their positivity and some adoration from their in Sri Lanka, racism against the African young girl who is still only a child had to the duo about the eventual pressures fears of not speaking perfectly even though fans. Americans is not a thing of prevalence. He go through, she felt she had a responsibility to churn out content and the social you are not expected to as it is in fact not The Morning Brunch spoke to the happy said that we as Sri Lankans were not a part to speak up. “I knew how that felt; she is responsibility they as public figures have in your language. But these roadblocks are couple about the intricacies of maintaining of the oppression that has taken place in still a child and she does not yet understand order to maintain a certain image while also natural, he said, when you publish content a public image and the added difficulties America and that we are far removed from how cruel the real world can be,” she said. keeping things fresh and entertaining. They online and he believes that it is their involved in cultivating a romantic that scenario. She went on to state that while they both said they have decided to only publish responsibility to open up a space where relationship in the eyes of the public, to While we can empathise, we are a cannot expect everyone to share the same content which they feel strongly about and people from both sides of the divide can which they spoke so very candidly and different culture – a culture where skin tone wavelength and everyone is entitled to not to give into the mad rush of content come to be entertained while also helping openly in a way that was truly surprising, is a spectrum. In our entertainment history, their own opinion, she hopes people take production. They wish to create clean, those who may remain stuck on one side to particularly considering how both we have many examples of portraying into consideration the feelings of others – family-friendly content that is entertaining, move forward. Dinakshie and Saranga come from families characters with darker skin played by whether they are public figures or not and and if you choose to look a little deeper, that have always been parts of the industry. locals who were aided by the help of whether the words would affect another you can even walk away with a message. Wedding bells One could assume that they would be show makeup, which is its purpose in the negatively or positively – and at the very About creating content on a platform Finally, to end on a positive note, we weary of speaking about their lives. Yet, first place, Saranga shared. To the above, least think about oneself; to think about such as YouTube, we also asked them asked the couple about their wedding plans they were gracious and so we extend our Dinakshie added that while on her part she how these hateful words would only fill about the nature of audiences and how (not to pry too much but we were curious) gratitude for their candidness. believes she should not have fuelled the one with negative energy. nowadays there really cannot be a and how they hope to proceed with the fires by replying to those critics online, Saranga-Dinakshie Online is a platform distinction between content for a “local” upcoming nuptials. Dinakshie shared that if The blackface debacle she felt that she must say something at that the duo utilises to keep in touch with audience versus an “international” the pandemic situation eases up and turns The first of many controversies, the the time. However, regardless of what their fans and to showcase the numerous audience, and they too acknowledged this. out to be more predictable, they are most one which they were most cautious in happened, she hopes the incident is past content they create in order to get closer However, they added that from those who definitely going to have their wedding in addressing, was the so-called “blackface” them now and they wish to move on. to those who enjoy their work. About consume their content, there is a clear 2020.

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Aravinda de Silva “The members are appointed yearly. after giving a The Sports Minister had verbally asked statement for six to retain the current set of members. hours yesterday (30) to the Special That’s how the previous term which Investigation Unit was to expire in January was extended headed by DIG Major reshuffle till end of June,” the said official Jagath Fonseka explained. In such a situation, Madurusinghe could be retained as the Chairman of the committee while Paranavithana, Maharoof, and Ratnayake may among cricket's also retain their places. The other member is likely to be either Gamini Wickramasinghe or Gajaba Pitigala, we A six-hour learnt. In such a context, de Silva, Nandasena, and Nishantha will not be marathon knock national junior retained. “Anyway, the Board can also include by Aravinda! someone who is entirely new,” the above source further added. z DIG Jagath Fonseka-led Special Selecting players for Investigation Unit questions de selectors kickbacks Silva, summons next zNine-member zTime to give 100% freedom zDo selectors The current Junior National Selection BY CHATHURA RANASINGHE the Sugathadasa Indoor Committee is often blamed for the Stadium premises in committee likely to to junior selectors during manipulate unsatisfactory performance of the Sri has usually Colombo with his two be reduced to five key tournaments selections for bribes? Lanka Under-19 national team, who six hours of playing hours lawyers. Later, one lawyer fared poorly in the recent International per day. “Ara” “batted” left the premises at around BY REVATHA S. SILVA Cricket Council (ICC)-organised U-19 exactly for the same 4 p.m. The inquiry ended at World Cups. number of hours yesterday around 9 p.m. The current nine-member “That is a wrong allegation often (30 June), but on a different Answering questions junior national cricket Selection levelled against the junior selectors. . “Ara” or former raised by the media after Committee will undergo a major What actually happens is that the maestro Aravinda de the hectic inquiry, de Silva reshuffle soon, Sri Lanka Cricket players whom the selectors pick Silva was grilled for over said he told the panel (SLC) sources revealed to The through their system are changed six hours, from around 2.15 everything and that the Morning Sports yesterday (30 during tournament times by the senior p.m. to 9 p.m. yesterday, media will learn about all national selectors, who are not overtly by the three-member panel that he said after conclusion June). familiar with the junior setup. They of the Special Investigation of the investigation. The existing committee, headed take the power of making changes with Unit on sports-related DIG Fonseka also spoke by former Sri Lanka player Ranjith them during the crucial tournaments allegations attached to the to the media after the Madurusinghe having a one-year like the World Cup,” the official Sports Ministry and Sri inquiry and said they have tenure, was appointed by the previous National Junior Selection Committee Head Ranjith Madurusinghe (left) with two other revealed. Lanka Police, headed by summoned former Sri Yahapalana Government’s Sports members of the Committee, Gamini Wickramasinghe (centre) and Ranjan Paranavithana “It is, in a way, a wrong method Senior Deputy Inspector Lanka opening batsman Minister Harin Fernando in January names and then we (SLC committee) (SLC) are going to drop Pitigala and that creates an opening for corruption General (DIG) Jagath Upul Tharanga at 9 a.m. last year. will scrutinise them and then send include Shane Fernando in his place is and unwanted manipulation. The Fonseka. today (Wednesday, 1) for The current committee comprises about 10, 12 names for approval to not true. Pitigala might have to go but same junior selectors should be This is the first major the inquiry. Madurusinghe and two other former the Sports Minister (currently Dullas there is no such thing as putting Shane allowed to have freedom to make their inquiry made by the Unit Tharanga opened batting Sri Lanka players, Alahapperuma). The number of the Fernando in. Madurusinghe is most contribution towards the final selection after its formation in with and Gamini Wickramasinghe. The members in the committee (nine) will likely to be retained as the head of the for international matches. There were February. Former Sports in the controversial final others include well-known sports most probably be reduced this time. committee,” he further explained. many instances during the last two Minister Mahindananda and scored only two journalist Ranjan Paranavithana, along Those who have worked hard during “Anyway, the final names need to get World Cups where such blunders made Aluthgamage on 18 June runs in 20 deliveries. He with Gajaba Pitigala, Sri Lanka School the last year will be retained,” a senior ratification from the Sports Minister,” by the senior selectors cost the country resurfaced the allegation got out in the seventh Cricket Association Rep Dilshan SLC official told The Morning Sports the official further added. heavily. But sadly, the blame comes that the 2011 World Cup over of the Sri Lankan de Silva, Nilantha Ratnayake, K.H. yesterday. in the end to the junior selectors,” he final, where hosts India beat innings, offering a catch Nandasena, and A.S. Nishanthan. Certain media reported yesterday that The five-member committee argued. Sri Lanka by six , to Virendra Sehwag off former Sri Lanka Under-19 Manager Another official, who is in the know Under-par screening of players, was fixed for money. Zaheer Khan when the Shane Fernando for Gajaba Shane Fernando from Colts Cricket of the proceedings, indicated to The poor selection, and picking players De Silva arrived at the total was 17. Pitigala Club is to be included in the selectors’ Morning Sports yesterday that the for kickbacks have been the major Unit office situated at PHOTO KRISHAN KARIYAWASAM “The usual procedure is that the panel in place of Pitigala. current nine-member committee will be criticisms against the national cricket affiliate clubs (of SLC) nominate “The story going around that we reduced to five. selectors in recent years. Windies cricket's ‘Fearsome Foursome’ is back! zRoach, Holder, Shannon Gabriel, and Alzarri Joseph remind us of Roberts, Holding, Garner, and Croft think can challenge any team in his fellow Barbadian leaving the SPORTS the world and this is an exciting Caribbean to carve out a future time.” in rather than be part of WATCH He respects what the former West Indies’ burgeoning attack, Windies fast-bowlers have done and the pair will meet again at SL cricketers by Dinith Pathi for the game, having played in the first Test at The Ageas Bowl that era where those greats were on 8 July. play first match In their heyday – 1980s just another “fact of life”. “You As Archer already won a and early 1990s – those of the respect what the greats have World Cup for England and fearsome Windies pace attacks done but you have to forge your exciting admirers of cricket 'after' pandemic dominated world cricket. Under own identity. When I played in around the world, there is, of The Sri Lanka national cricket squad the astute leadership of Clive the ‘80s, there were a lot of great course, regret when Estwick yesterday (30 June) played their first Lloyd and the extravagant fast-bowlers – Wayne Daniel and says: “When you lose a player match after over three months’ break due batting genius of Vivian Sylvester Clarke only played 10 of that talent, you have to have a to the Covid-19 pandemic. That was as Richards, the Windies were or 11 Tests each but both took tinge of regret but you can't hold part of their residential training camp now the most feared and successful around 900 first-class wickets.” that regret for the rest of your taking place in . cricket team during that era. life.” The “Fearsome Foursome” of yesteryear in West Indies cricket (from left): The one that ‘got away’ yy 50-over match at Pallekele, Kandy But the Windies’ real success Andy Roberts, Michael Holding, Colin Croft, and Joel Garner stemmed from the fact that they But living in the past is not Proof of pudding in the yy -XI vs Niroshan had a succession of great fast- of the 21st , Windies He reckons a pace attack going to help Windies cricket at eating Dickwella-XI bowlers who believed that any cricket has been very ordinary with the experience of Kemar the moment. And that is a reality “Jofra made a choice to yy score was defendable and that no – and that’s with us being quite Roach, Jason Holder and, if fit, that has been fully understood represent England and if you Toss: Dickwella-XI who batted first batting lineup was too strong. charitable at that. But now the Shannon Gabriel, combined with by Estwick. “Hopefully, we have keep looking in the rearview Brief scores: Windies are quietly confident the promise of Alzarri Joseph, four or five now who can lift that mirror, you're not going to A revival after long that their fearsome pace attack newcomer Chemar Holder, and standard again.” move forward. We speak a lot Dickwella-XI 346/8 in 50 overs (Dickwella 127 in 100 balls, 4x14, 6x1, The late Malcolm Marshall, of yesteryear could perhaps be reserve Oshane Thomas, can But of course, no discussion and I'm happy for him. As long 117 n.o. in 100 b, 4x9, Joel Garner, Michael Holding, matched by the current crop of inspire their attempt to retain the regarding the current crop of as he doesn't do well against 6x4; Lahiru Kumara 3/72, Dhananjaya de Sylvester Clarke, Curtly their young fast-bowlers. Wisden Trophy later in the year fast-bowlers coming through West Indies, it's all good. He Silva 2/30) Ambrose, Courtney Walsh, against England in England. from West Indies is complete can do well against all the other Patrick Patterson, Ian Bishop, Present attack without the discussion of the international teams!” Dimuth-XI (target 347) 292/7 in 45.3 Colin Croft, Wesley Hall, Andy West Indies really believe that Forging a new identity one fast-bowler that “got away”. A fearsome pace attack from ( 101 in 72 b, 4x6, 6x7, Roberts…and the list is endless! they are “blessed” with one of “Our bowling will be key to Estwick, 58, was coach of the the West Indies would be good 49 in 45 b, 4x6, And with this list came enviable the strongest attacks in world us, and we're beginning to get West Indies Under-19 side for cricket. It would bring an 45 in 50 b, 4x4, success. Two World Cups in a cricket. And they now have their blessed again with fast-bowlers who, in 2014, left a young Jofra element of thrill missing from 27, 22, row, countless Test records, and best group of fast-bowlers since in the Caribbean,” said Estwick. Archer out of their youth World cricket these past few years. But 17; 2/77, brilliant individual achievements those great days of the ‘80s and He further went on to say: “I Cup reckoning. whether the hype matches reality, 2/50, were the norm of the day. ‘90s. And that is according to think this is the best group only time will tell. The proof, 2/55) But, starting in the later part Roddy Estwick, the West Indies since the great days. We've got Tinge of regret after all, of the pudding is in the Result: No result, bad light stopped play of the 1990s and the early part Bowling Coach. a number of fast-bowlers we It was a decision that led to eating.