Photographer Hung Tsui caught the heart-warming encounter between the polar bear family in Wapusk National Park, Canada. 'I like the photo as it shows a warm moment between a polar bear family. I went to the national park to take pictures of new-born polar bear cubs as it was birthing season and I managed to see three polar bear families during my 11 day trip.' An adorable polar bear cub tumbles off its mum into the snow. Photographer Hung Tsui caught the heart-warming encounter between the polar bear family in Wapusk National Park, CanadaAn adorable polar bear cub tumbles off its mum into the snow.

May 28, 2021 10:57 pmState Minister of Agriculture Shasheendra Rajapaksa says that all farmers are allowed to transport their harvest to Dedicated Economic Centers on 30th May (Sunday). Accordingly, mobile sellers who have been permitted through District Secretaries/ Divisional Secretaries to carry out distribution, are allowed to purchase vegetables and fruits from Dedicated Economic Centers on 31st May (Monday). Additionally, those who engage with essential services designated by the Government are also allowed to purchase from Dedicated Economic Centers on the same day (31st).

Nope: It made around $8 million on a $12 million budget and vanished into video store obscurity. After a troubled, pricey production, early screenings of the film went so poorly that many distributors elected not to show it, resulting in a disastrous sub-$1 million box office gross that nearly spelled the end of Coppola’s Zoetrope Studios. Where to stream: Digital rentalPeter Pan (2003)With the notable exception of the Disney animated version, Hollywood just can’t quite seem to make Peter Pan happen—though not for a lack of trying. If you’ve any affection for its sister musical box office disappoint-turned-cult smash Walk Hard ($20 million against a $35 million budget), put it on your weekend playlist. Where to stream: Digital rental30 / 37 Muppets From Space (1999)Muppets From Space (1999)A bold choice, I know—Muppets From Space is no one’s favorite Muppet movie.

May 28, 2021 11:16 pmThe Director General of Health Services has confirmed 38 more Covid-19 related deaths, increasing the death toll due to the virus in Sri Lanka to 1,363. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

The viral YouTube video Charlie Bit Me which sold for £536,000 as a non-fungible token (NFT) will not be removed from the streaming service, according to the father of the now-famous children in the clip. Howard Davies-Carr uploaded a heartwarming 55-second video to YouTube back in May 2007 of his two sons, three-year-old Harry and one-year-old Charlie which showed the baby biting the finger of his brother. But Howard has now confirmed that the adored clip, which celebrated its 14th anniversary earlier this month, will remain on YouTube. A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) is a unique digital token encrypted with an artist's signature and which verifies its ownership and authenticity and is permanently attached to the piece. Charlie said he didn't find it embarrassing but said: 'I think it's a bit odd that loads of people have watched it.'

Scientifically known as Dromaius novaehollandiae minor, the extinct King Island emu is significantly smaller than the mainland Australia emu, known as Dromaius novaehollandiae. The researchers found that mainland emu eggs are 1.3 lbs , while the King Island emu egg was 547 grams, or 1.2 lbs, just slightly smaller than the mainland emu, despite the vast difference in body size. Unfortunately, the King Island dwarf emu went extinct by 1822, just a few years after humans arrived on the island, adding difficulty for experts to learn more about them. Dwarf emus went extinct by 1822(From left to right) A mainland emu egg, a Tasmanian emu egg and a Kangaroo island emu eggThe King Island emu egg (pictured), was roughly the same size as the mainland emu egg, despite the two birds being drastically different in sizeMainland emus exist throughout Australia, while the King Island, Tasmanian and Kangaroo Island emu became their own distinct species, becoming separated and isolated after the last ice age endedA regression analysis chart comparing the size of the dwarf emu egg size with the mainland emuDwarf emus existed on Tasmania, Kangaroo and King Islands, all of which are now extinct. "The only one known in the world [from the King Island dwarf emu]."

Senate Republicans tanked the House-passed bill that would create a 9/11-style commission to investigate the January 6 Capitol attack. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer begged Republicans to vote in favor of the commission bill briefly before the Friday morning voteREPUBLICANS WHO VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE 1/6 COMMISSION Sen. Bill Cassidy Sen. Susan Collins Sen. Lisa Murkowski Sen. Rob Portman Sen. Mitt Romney Sen. Ben Sasse'Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans' denial of the truth of the January 6th insurrection brings shame to the Senate,' House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday afternoon in a statement. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell opened Thursday's session announcing he remained against the bill to create a commission. 'There is an obvious and urgent need to establish such a commission,' Schumer said.

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Friday announced a nationwide “total lockdown” starting in June as coronavirus infections in the country surged to record levels. The Covid-19 spread in the Southeast Asian nation in recent weeks has been more severe, partly due to highly transmissible coronavirus variants. “With the latest rise in daily cases showing a drastically upward trend, hospital capacity across the country to treat Covid-19 patients are becoming limited,” Mr Muhyiddin said in a statement. Malaysia reported 8,290 new coronavirus cases on Friday, its fourth straight day of record infections and bringing the total number of cases to 549,514. The number of daily fatalities have been rising, with a record daily toll of 63 earlier this week.

State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana says the Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinopharm have confirmed that another consignment of one million doses of its vaccine will be dispatched to Sri Lanka on June 06. He stated that a stock of 1 million doses of the Sinopharm vaccine ordered by the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka (SPC) will arrive from China on that date. Sri Lanka had received a donation of 500,000 doses of the China-manufactured COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday (26). In March, Sri Lanka had received 600,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine as a donation from China. Meanwhile the Cabinet of Ministers had this week approved a proposal to take necessary steps for the immediate purchase of 14 million doses of the China-manufactured Sinopharm vaccine and 01 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

Whilst asthma is often considered a disease of younger people, the high prevalence of asthma in the community indicates that many older people suffer from asthma. Statistics suggest that older people suffer disproportionately from the burden of asthma with the majority of those dying from asthma aged over 55 years. Many would question, ‘Are there vaccine side effects people with asthma should be on the lookout for?’ or ‘Should I stop taking my Asthma medication? This is because asthma and COVID-19 can cause similar symptoms, but for a different reason. The Papworth method is typically not ideal for those who have severe asthma.

May 28, 2021 06:32 pmThe Ministry of Health reports that another 2,243 persons have tested positive for coronavirus on Friday (May 28). All new cases are associated with the New Year Covid-19 cluster. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far to 177,104. Presently 29,417 infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centers across the island. Meanwhile, the number of total recoveries reached 146,362 earlier today as 2,573 patients who discharged from medical care.

May 28, 2021 06:27 pmThe Ministry of Health says that another 2,573 coronavirus patients have been discharged from hospitals and treatment centres after completing their recovery. This brings the country’s total COVID-19 recoveries count to 146,362. A total of 174,861 confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in Sri Lanka thus far while 27,174 of those patients are currently under treatment.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Commercial Bank Managing Director Mr S. Renganathan said: “The CSR Trust of the Bank already invests 70% of its funds to promote education in Sri Lanka. In Hack:bit 2020, we saw another opportunity to be a part of encouraging young minds to pursue their passion for technology and create practical solutions to existing problems. Subsequently, 10 school teams and 10 university teams were shortlisted to participate in the semi-finals. The second placed winners also received Arduino starter packs as well as portable Wi-Fi routers while the third placed winners won BBC Micro:bit starter kits and computer mice. Members of the champion team won laptops and the second and third placed winners won Raspberry Pi computers and gaming headsets, and portable Wi-Fi routers and gaming mice respectively.

Nimmi Harasgama as Nurse Mari Rodriguez. Photo: hellomagazine.comNimmi Harasgama has been nominated under the ‘Drama Performance’ category at Britain’s National TV Awards for her performance as nurse Mari Rodriguez in Series 3 of The Good Karma Hospital. The medical drama series is produced by Tiger Aspect Productions. British-Sri Lankan stand-up comedian, presenter and actor Romesh Ranganathan has also been nominated under the category of “TV Presenter”. Romesh was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2013 Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

The Duchess of Cambridge delivered a masterclass in diplomatic dressing as she joined Prince William in Scotland this week. Among the highlights was a custom baby blue coat by Catherine Walker worn yesterday and a £849 Marlborough Trench Coat in Heather Tartan by Holland Cooper. DAY ONE: MONDAYVISITING ORGANISATIONS IN NORTH LANARKSHIRE AND EAST LOTHIANRoyal blue: Kate kicked off royal engagements in an ensemble the same colour as the Scottish flag. Finishing the monochrome look, Kate wore a beige fitted jumper by Temperley London under her coat. Adding a splash of colour to the outfit, Kate wore a £115 Fairisle Jumper from local Scottish bran Campbell's of Beauly.