Five Sri Lankan fishermen who had consumed the contents in a bottle floating in the sea on Saturday had died by Sunday afternoon, Navy Spokesman Captain Gayan Wickramasuriya said.
Colombo, June 30: Five Sri Lankan fishermen who had consumed the contents in a bottle floating in the sea on Saturday had died by Sunday afternoon, Navy Spokesman Captain Gayan Wickramasuriya said.
The navy spokesman said the victims are a part of a six-man crew that sailed from the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour, reported Xinhua news agency.
They found the bottle around 320 nautical miles off the coast and had consumed its contents believed to be alcohol, he said.
Wickramasuriya said one survivor is in critical condition and currently receiving emergency treatment.
--IANS
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New Delhi, July 2: The First Session of the 18th Lok Sabha, which commenced June 24, witnessed a productivity of 103 per cent in seven sittings of the house. The first session concluded Tuesday.
Concerning the business of the House, Speaker Om Birla informed that the first session lasted for about 30 hours and 40 minutes.
He also informed that Lok Sabha recorded 103 percent productivity during the Session. "During the Session, 539 Members took the oath," Birla said.
Referring to the election of Speaker of Lok Sabha held June 26, Birla expressed gratitude for electing him as Speaker for the second time through voice vote.
The Prime Minister introduced the Council of Ministers to the House on the same day. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was appointed as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.
Om Birla informed the House that the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address 27 June lasted for more than 18 hours and 68 Members participated in the discussion.
In addition, 25 Members laid out their speeches. The discussion concluded with the reply of the Prime Minister Tuesday.
While a total of 41 matters were taken up under Rule 377, three statements were made under Direction 73A. This apart, 338 papers were laid during the Session.
The Lok Sabha Speaker expressed his gratitude to Bhartruhari Mahtab, Pro-tem Speaker for the smooth conduct of proceedings during the aath of the Members and election of the Speaker. He also thanked the Prime Minister, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Leaders of Parties, and Members of the House for their contributions to running the House smoothly.
In his speech in Lok Sabha Monday afternoon, during the debate on the motion of thanks on President Draupadi Murmu's address, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of preaching and spreading violence and hatred. His remarks drew protests from the Treasury benches.
The BJP, led by PM Modi and Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, among others, stood up to express their protest and rebut the Congress MP's remarks.
The BJP leaders accused the Congress MP "of speaking lies, misleading the House, and terming the entire Hindu community violent." The Congress hit back with counter-allegations against the Modi government.
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj moved a notice under Rule 115 in Lok Sabha over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's speech in the House July 1. In the notice, Bansuri Swaraj drew the Speaker's attention to the alleged mistakes and inaccuracies in the speech delivered by Rahul Gandhi Monday in Lok Sabha, on the discussion over Motion of Thanks to the President's speech.
Responding to Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the Hindu Community, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said that today there is a conspiracy to falsely accuse Hindus of being violent and this country will not forget it for centuries.
Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister targeted Rahul Gandhi and said that "Jiske darshan hote hai uske pradarshan nahi hote hai" (the deity who is worshipped and sought, their depiction is not used to gain publicity).
"Today, there is a conspiracy to falsely accuse Hindus, a serious conspiracy is unfolding. It has been said that Hindus are violent. This is your culture, this is your character, this is your thinking, this is your hatred. These are the actions against Hindus in this country. This country will not forget it for centuries," PM Modi said.
PM Modi also took a veiled jibe at the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over the Lok Sabha election results and said that Congress and its ecosystem are trying to establish in the people's mind that they have defeated us but in reality, "Bachhe ka mann behlane ka kaam chal raha hai."
"This is the first time in Congress's history that they have not crossed the 100-seat mark three times in a row. This is the third biggest defeat in the history of Congress. It would have been better if Congress had accepted its defeat and respected the mandate of the people but they are busy doing some 'Sirsasana' and Congress and its ecosystem are trying to establish in the minds of the citizens of India that they have defeated us," he said.
"A little child goes out with a bicycle and if he falls and starts crying, his elder says that look, the ant got crushed. You're riding the bicycle well. 'Bachhe ka mann behlane ka kaam chal raha hai'," PM Modi added.
Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die Tuesday after the House adopted the motion of thanks on the President's address following the reply to the debate by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
After the conclusion of PM Modi's reply to the debate, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh moved a motion in the House condemning the behaviour of opposition members. He said the opposition members have violated the parliamentary traditions.
Speaker Om Birla said the conduct of opposition members was not in accordance with the parliamentary traditions. He emphasised that the House runs according to rules and will do so.
Home Minister Amit Shah supported the motion moved by Rajnath Singh which was adopted by the House by voice vote.
The BJP-led NDA formed its third successive government following the Lok Sabha polls. While the NDA won 293 seats, the opposition INDIA bloc won 243 seats.
(ANI)
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New Delhi, July 2: South Africa's explosive batter David Miller cleared the air on his T20I retirement rumours following the devastating loss in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final, saying that he will continue to be available and play for the Proteas.
The Proteas' hopes of winning the inaugural World Cup were crushed when they lost to India in the final by 7 runs. Social media users started making claims that Miller had declared his retirement from the Twenty20 Internationals a few days after the final. However, the left-handed batter rubbished those rumours and confirmed that he has not retired from the format.
"Contrary to some reports, I have NOT retired from T20 International cricket. I will continue to be available to play for the Proteas. The best is yet to come," Miller wrote in his Instagram story.
Earlier, Miller expressed sadness at his team's loss to India in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup on Saturday at Barbados, saying that the defeat was a "tough pill to swallow".
During the last over, Miller, known to deliver clutch, breakthrough and match-winning performances for the Proteas, attempted a big shot when 16 runs were needed from six balls. However, the ball found Suryakumar Yadav near the boundary, who plucked a remarkable catch to turn the match completely in India's favour with the batters' dismissal for 21 runs. The Men in Blue captured their second ICC T20 World Cup title with a seven-run win.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Miller wrote, "I am gutted!! Really tough pill to swallow after what transpired 2 days ago. Words don't explain how I am feeling. One thing I do know is how proud I am of this unit. This journey was an incredible one, with highs and lows throughout the entire month. We have endured pain, but I know this team has the resilience and will keep raising the bar."
In nine matches, Miller scored 169 runs in the tournament at an average of 28.16, with a half-century and strike rate of 102.42. His best score was 59*.
(ANI)
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Mumbai, July 2: Actors Sonakshi Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh and Saqib Saleem are all set to entertain with their film 'Kakuda'. The makers Tuesday unveiled the trailer of the film and it looks promising.
'Kakuda' follows the story of Sunny played by Saqib Saleem, a less-educated guy who is in love with Indira portrayed by Sonakshi Sinha. Determined to be together, they marry and move to the village of Ratodi only to be cursed by 'Kakuda'. On their wedding night, Sunny fails to open the smaller door for Kakuda at 7:15 pm sharp, inviting Kakuda, a wicked ghost who punishes the man of the house by inflicting a hump on their back that grows until their demise on the thirteenth day. With Sunny's life hanging by a thread, Indira seeks help from Victor, an eccentric ghost hunter played by Riteish Deshmukh.
Together, they embark on a freakishly hilarious yet spooky journey to solve the mystery of Kakuda, and uncover the shocking truth about the ghost's identity, motives, and the village's haunting curse that has lasted for decades.
Khulega Ratodi ka raaz aur kya hai Kakuda ka shraap! Ab har Mangalwar, shaam 7.15 baje, darwaza kholke rakhna, kyun ki #Kakuda aa raha hai. Trailer Out Now! #AbMardKhatreMeinHai, #Kakuda premieres 12th July, only on #ZEE5#KakudaOnZEE5 pic.twitter.com/QJqakS6fbj — ZEE5 (@ZEE5India) July 2, 2024
Excited about the film, Riteish said, "I'm thrilled to be a part of the quirky and eccentric world of 'Kakuda'. Playing the role of Victor, an unconventional ghost hunter, allowed me to tap into a side of my acting abilities that I hadn't fully explored before. This character is unlike any other I've portrayed, and that's what makes it so exciting. Blending horror and comedy is a delicate balance, and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside such talented co-stars like Sonakshi Sinha and Saqib Saleem. 'Kakuda' takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, leaving you both laughing and scared."
Saqib Saleem mentioned, "While theatrical releases have their charm, OTT platforms offer an incredible opportunity to connect with more masses. The film's quirky and intriguing storyline about solving the mystery of a ferocious ghost and a cursed village's haunting ritual is what initially drew me in. Of course, the chance to work with talented actors like Sonakshi Sinha & Riteish Deshmukh was another major reason I said yes. We had an absolute blast on set, and I'm confident our comedic chemistry will leave viewers in stitches. I can't wait for everyone to experience the spine-chilling laughter that 'Kakuda' promises to deliver."
'Kakuda', which is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, will be out on ZEE5 July 12.
(ANI)
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