With the Covid-19 restrictions being relaxed and the irresponsible behaviour of the people in society, a re-bound in the pandemic has been projected by the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS). This was mentioned in a media release by the expert committee yesterday (23). Whilst commending the President and other active participants of COVID control efforts for their untiring efforts in steering Sri Lanka to achieve a common goal of a COVID free Sri Lanka, the AMS have also stated that the irresponsible and complacent attitude of some groups of the general public disheartens civic minded society who can sense the threat of another surge of Covid-19. “We all should understand that this will be the last nail on the coffin of an already battered economy of the country,” the statement read. In conclusion, the AMS has requested all citizens of the country, all opposition parties and other organisations politically inclined or otherwise to join hands to see an end to Covid 19 menace with responsible behavior during this post-covid critical period.

Its shares shot up to Rs 209 from Rs 201.50, thus contributing 32.9 points to the All Share Price Index. Due to these positive market developments, the All Share Price Index went up by 33.7 points and S and P SL20 rose by 32.25 points. In the retail market, top five companies that mainly contributed to the turnover were, Expolanka Holdings Rs 812 million (3.9 million shares traded), Browns Investments Rs 391 million (36.5 million shares traded), LOLC Holdings Rs 334 million (510,000 shares traded), Royal Ceramics Rs 265 million (7.4 million shares traded) and Hayleys Fabrics Rs 265 million (7.4 million shares traded). The Colombo CSE had given, in principle, approval for Sarvodaya Development Finance Ltd.’s (SDF) Rs. CSE said it had approved the listing of SDF shares by way of an offer for subscription on the Main Board or Diri Savi Board, as applicable.

Here’s what you need to know to get up to speed with the Apple Car. Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityAt its core, we know Apple Car involves some form of EV (electric vehicle). Internally, the Apple Car effort is codenamed Project Titan, according to sources like Apple Insider. “Apple Car” would both follow trends and reinforce the fact that you’re getting a distinctly Apple take on driving. If the product is successful, it could make updates and spinoffs easy to brand — picture an Apple Truck or Apple Car 2.

20 and Rs.40 per ltr, on the sale of petrol and diesel, respectively, Lanka IOC strategy was clear. The official stressed that urgent revision of fuel prices was a dire necessity as the overall financial situation remained precarious. Lanka IOC refrained from revising the prices of Lanka Super Diesel and LP 95. Responding to The Island queries, Gupta said that Lanka IOC didn’t require GoSL approval to revise fuel prices. Asked to explain the Indian offer, Minister Gammanpila said that USD 500 overdraft could be obtained with 4 percent interest payable in one year.

October 22, 2021 02:21 pmThe Ministry of Health says 276 more COVID-19 patients in total were discharged from medical care today (October 22) as they have recovered from the virus infection. This brings the total number of recoveries reported in the country to 502,740. Since the outbreak of the pandemic last year, Sri Lanka has confirmed as many as 534,423 cases of COVID-19. According to official data, 18,121 virus-infected patients are currently receiving treatment at hospitals, treatment centers and homes. Meanwhile, the death from novel coronavirus stands at 13,562.

The Verge is celebrating its 10th birthday on November 1st, so we thought this would be the perfect occasion to relaunch our online merch store! Check out the store here. We partnered with DFTBA on some new products we’re really excited about — including a special edition Verge 10-year design by artist Richard Parry — as well as some classic favorites. This is just the start for Verge merch, and we’re excited to work on even more all-new designs in the future. Special thanks:Richard Parry, Will Joel, TC Sottek, Kaitlin Hatton, Lukas Phelan, Rachel Navarro, Sue Bohlen, Sarah Smithers, and Helen Havlak

Honor will unveil a new affordable phone called Play 5 Vitality on Monday, and just four days later we’ll see two shiny new devices - the Honor X30 Max and Honor X30i. Their design was revealed by the company on Weibo when it confirmed the October 28 launch at 14:30 local time. The Honor X30i has already leaked online, and we expect a Dimensity 810 chipset, 6.7” LCD with Full HD+ resolution and a 4,000 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging - nothing extraordinary or unexpected for a midranger. What is surprising is the Honor X30 Max - at a first glance, it looks like the Honor X10 Max, and we’re wondering if the company is really going to reintroduce the same phone with two cameras and updated chipset, or is this some sort of convoluted advert that we’re not getting. The new device is reportedly coming with a 7.09” Full HD+ screen, Dimensity 900 chipset and plenty of storage - up to 256 GB.

Google seems poised to announce a new subscription bundle called “Pixel Pass,” which would combine a new Pixel device with an extended warranty and premium subscriptions for several Google services. It’s unclear how much Pixel Pass would cost, but the documents suggest it will be sold via Google Fi and the Google Store alongside the purchase of a Pixel device. Pixel Pass might also offer a discount compared to paying for the services individually, though there’s currently no indication of how much Pixel Pass might cost. There’s no mention of which Pixel phones the Pixel Pass will be offered with. But given the Pixel 6 event is coming on October 19th, it seems likely that Pixel Pass will be introduced as an accompaniment for the new flagship smartphone.

October 11, 2021 01:01 pmThe Canteen Owners’ Association says that the price of several foot items and beverages have been increased with effect from tomorrow (12). The price of a packet of rice and curry has been increased by Rs. 10 per packet while the price of a cup of milk tea has also been increased by Rs.

The three existing members of Little Mix have unfollowed ex-bandmate Jesy Nelson on Instagram - a day after she released her debut solo single. The three existing members of Little Mix have unfollowed ex-bandmate Jesy Nelson on Instagram - a day after she released her debut solo singleThe official Little Mix account still follows Jesy, however. For Jesy's version, Diddy called the singer 'Jeezy, Jesy, Little Mix, whatever y'all calling yourself these days', poking fun at her controversial departure from Little Mix in December. It comes after the singer, 30, who officially quit Little Mix in December, revealed that she hasn't spoken to her former bandmates in a year. While she has spoken now about her relief at being free of comparisons from the other girls, Little Mix have continued as a threesome.

The OnePlus 9RT would be the first product to bear the new suffix and stand as the company’s year-end release. OnePlus 9RT: Name and release dateDhruv Bhutani / Android AuthorityThe first mention of the OnePlus 9RT moniker surfaced in mid-August, courtesy of an Android Central report. Judging by its name, the OnePlus 9RT would be more a OnePlus 9R revision than a OnePlus 8T upgrade. OnePlus 9R The OnePlus 9R marks a return to OnePlus' roots as an affordable flagship with plenty of raw power, fast 65W charging, and an attractive 120Hz display. Well, considering the slight upgrades, the OnePlus 9RT shouldn’t come in too much higher than the OnePlus 9R, which debuted at Rs 39,999 (~$548) in India.

The company's hero product is the Honey Infused Hair Oil, which is enriched with Mirsalehi Honey from the family's Mirsalehi Bee Garden. As honey is a natural humectant, it retains hair's natural moisture balance, resulting in healthy, soft and shiny locks. Negin Mirsaleh is the Amsterdam-based founder of Gisou , a honey-infused line inspired by her parents; Negin's father is a beekeeper and her mother, a hairdresserThe company's hero product is the Honey Infused Hair Oil, which is enriched with Mirsalehi Honey from the family's Mirsalehi Bee Garden. As honey is a natural humectant, it retains hair's natural moisture balance, resulting in healthy, soft and shiny locks'I treat my hair to a deep treatment, by mixing our Honey Infused Hair Mask with a few drops of Honey Infused Hair Oil, although either can be used on their own,' she told Mecca. This, she says, helps it to retain its 'natural moisture balance'.

Queens Park Rangers has opted to bypass the banks and other traditional avenues of financing for its new £20million training facility, which the West London football club instead hopes to build with the help of fans and everyday savers. The launch of the QPR Bond at the end of September gives investors the chance to earn 5 per cent gross interest annually for a minimum buy-in of £500. This should be included in the details of the bond offer but contact the issuer direct if it is unclear. QPR has seen 20 academy-developed players play for the first team in the last seven years, including fan-favourite Ilias Chair. QPR are far from the first Football League club to shun traditional avenues of financing.

By Mike Sheen For This Is MoneyPublished: 02:39 EDT, 11 October 2021 | Updated: 02:59 EDT, 11 October 2021Households must prepare for interest rates to rise earlier than expected as the Bank of England attempts to keep a lid on inflation, a key policymaker has warned. Michael Saunders, who sits on the bank's interest rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee, even hinted that rates could be hiked as early as this year. Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel has secured a £50m cash injection, safeguarding 1,000 jobs at its plant in Rotherham and Stocksbridge. Heathrow airport has urged the Government to ramp up policies to ensure the development of sustainable aviation fuels, following the International Air Transport Association’s commitment to net zero aviation by 2050. > If you are reading on our app or another website click here to read Business Live

The Realme GT Neo2 was introduced back in September, and just four weeks later we are going to see a follow-up. The smartphone maker scheduled a launch for October 19 when it will unveil the Realme GT Neo2T smartphone - a new device, designed in collaboration with streetwear and sports equipment company Li-Ning. Alleged Realme GT Neo2T back panel designOne leakster suggested the back design will imitate a motherboard, while the Realme CMO has said the partnership with Li Ning will “be a crossroad of new design processes”. We have no idea what that would mean in terms of actual looks, but such collaboration is a big deal for Realme. He now owns a sports equipment company that has endorsed basketball stars like Shaquille O’Neal, Dwayne Wade, and Jimmy Butler.