Nasa’s Artemis moon rocket lifts off

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1 year ago

November 16, 2022

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The American space agency Nasa has launched its most powerful ever rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
The 100m-tall Artemis vehicle climbed skyward in a stupendous mix of light and sound.

Its objective was to hurl an astronaut capsule in the direction of the Moon.

This spacecraft, known as Orion, is uncrewed for this particular flight, but if everything works as it should, people will climb aboard for future missions that go to the lunar surface.

The first Artemis I launch failed at the end of August due to technical glitches, while a second attempt at the start of September was hampered by a fuel leak. A planned third attempt in late September was delayed due to a tropical storm Ian

(BBC News)

Racket using Alipay accounts?

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4 mins ago

May 3, 2024

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Details of an organized gang that creates Alipay accounts by paying Rs. 3,500 to passport holders, have been revealed.

It is said that the gang uses the passport details to create Alipay accounts which they take over with the passwords after the payment.

It is yet to be revealed whether they are misusing these AliPay accounts for criminal activities.

The CID has also initiated an investigation over financial frauds being committed via online banking services.

SJB rally gets 2 groups from Kelaniya

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13 mins ago

May 3, 2024

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It is reported that two groups representing the Kelaniya area have participated in the recent May Day rally of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

The groups include that of SJB chairman – Sarath Fonseka and former opposition leader of the Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha – Vipula Peiris.

Reports say that Peiris’ group was significantly larger.

Meanwhile it is reported that Fonseka had attended the rally without an invite and had made a quick exit as well.

Visa issue : Measures against officials challenging cabinet decision

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57 mins ago

May 3, 2024

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The government has issued a statement following the recent chaos at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake and allegations over outsourcing the on arrival visa process.

In a statement, the Department of Government Information refutes claims stating that the on arrival visa process has been outsourced sans a cabinet decision. It notes that Cabinet approval was granted last September to a proposal tabled by Minister Tiran Alles.

As per the procurement process, it was outsourced to VFS Global, a company with over 3388 centres across 151 countries, it adds.

The statement also mentions that the government has decided to look into issues that had recently taken place due to the company’s visa issuing process.

It adds that reports claiming that the entire visa process has been outsourced to a foreign company, are also baseless, clarifying only the facilitation work for visa issuance has been assigned to this company.

The statement also notes that the government will take necessary action against officials who are challenging the aforementioned cabinet decision in action or by issuing statements.

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