Rubel Hossain is set to under rehab, and surgery is going to be the last resort as per BCB’s chief physicianPacers Rubel Hossain and Hasan Mahmud have been ruled out of Bangladesh’s upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka due to injuries. “Rubel is having an injury that usually happens to pace bowlers with a long career. Meanwhile, Mohammad Saifuddin, and Mossadek Hossain have recovered sufficiently and will be able to take part in the series against Sri Lanka, subject to their inclusion in the 15-member squad for the series. Sri Lanka arrive in DhakaMeanwhile, an 18-member Sri Lanka squad led by Kusal Perera arrived in Dhaka on Sunday to take part in the series, which is also a part of the ICC World Cup Super League. The Sri Lankan squad will complete the three-day quarantine on 18 May before starting their practice at National Cricket Academy on 19 May.

Seats could remain empty at Tokyo 2020 should spectators be prevented from attending the GamesHakubun Shimomura, a politician for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has suggested a decision should be made over the attendance of spectators at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the start of June. “We need to clarify by then to what extent we can accept spectators,” Shimomura told NHK. Shimomura was heavily involved in the early stages of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, having served as Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology between 2012 to 2015. Decision postponed till JuneHakubun Shimomura has called for a decision to be made in early JuneShimomura resigned from his role after the decision to scrap the original plans for the Tokyo National Stadium. Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto has previously admitted the Olympic and Paralympic Games may be held behind closed doors.

Healthcare workers in Sri Lanka enter data into the DHIS2 COVID-19 surveillance system(Pic courtesy World Bank)Digitalization is the way forward for Sri Lanka to transform into a technology-based society, says the World Bank. The WB report said that the Government of Sri Lanka has demonstrated its commitment to accelerate digital transformation. This is just the beginning of our digital transformation journey” says Mehinda Herath, Chief Executive officer of ICTA. “The vision of ICTA is to improve living conditions and livelihoods across Sri Lanka irrespective of geographical locations and other disparities. Transforming Sri Lanka into a technology-based society is one of the key national policy objectives of the country, as highlighted in the President’s manifesto, Vistas of Prosperity and Splendor.

By Ishani UpatharithaWinner of Sri Lanka Online Youth U-16 Girls Rapid Chess Championship 2021 Esandi Newansa of Dharmasoka College, AmbalangodaThe tournament saw participation of a total number of 70 players. Esandi M. Newansa / Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda / 6.02. Up-and-coming Esandi Newansa of Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda became the champion with the better tie-breaker in the championship. She scored 4/4 points on day one and on day two of the tournament, Newansa scored 2/3 beating Ashvini Pavalachandran, a contender for Sri Lanka women’s national team. Newansa also beat Desandhi Gamage but lost her last game against Tharushi Sandeepani yet made a final score of 6/7 to win the title.

Tiger Woods wins Byron Nelson Golf Classic in 1997. This was the fifth win in his career1905 – Hedley Verity was born. He in the only player to take a ten-wicket haul including a hat-trick in first-class cricket. No one has got the wicket of Don Bradmon on more occasions than Verity who had snared him eight times. This was the fifth win in his career

But there was one that could at least help reduce your risk of picking up the virus — fresh air. The experts are calling for indoor air quality standards to be agreed and enforced by governments and for monitors to display the quality of air on public buildings. 'Being indoors with someone infected, with no fresh air, the particles can remain in the air for hours and build up over time.' One of the chief issues with poor air flow in any building is that it allows indoor air pollution to build up. 'Now is the time to apply the lessons we have learned from Covid-19 — and to look at the ways we can transform our indoor air.'

Photo: Hailshadow (Getty Images) Photo: Hailshadow (Getty Images)If you’re behind on filing your taxes, consider filing for an extension today—before the 2020 tax deadline expires at midnight—as you’ll avoid costly IRS penalties for not filing your tax return on time. This payment can be made as part of your tax extension request, even if it’s a rough estimate (if you overpay, the IRS will refund you the difference later). Doing so will give you more time to nail down paperwork, and you’ll avoid late penalties. According to Kiplinger, you can also get an automatic extension by making an electronic tax payment of your estimated taxes directly with the IRS, before midnight. Also important: rules on tax extensions vary by state, so check your state’s tax agency website before you file.

The Mullaitivu District Police Station yesterday told The Morning that the court has banned all events at the Mullivaikkal War Memorial today and that stay orders had been issued on 42 persons. Speaking to The Morning yesterday, North-EastMullivaikkal Memorial Forum Co-Chair Fr. Armstrong, the security around the Mullivaikkal War Memorial was tightened yesterday. The Mullivaikkal War Memorial was also destroyed on the same day. Elsewhere, representing the Tamil Diaspora, the Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) held their “May Mullivaikkal Memorial” event virtually on 16 May due to the pandemic this year.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed his concern over the recent outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Palestine. Prime Minister Rajapaksa says that the issue of the Palestine people was a direct consequence of colonialism. Rajapaksa stated that, as a long-time supporter of the Palestine cause and the Founder President of the Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine, he has always held the position that Palestinian’s legitimate right to statehood must be upheld. He says that it is imperative to recognize the legitimate and sensitive security concerns of both Palestine and Israel, in order to find a durable solution for the Palestine question. The full statement by the Prime Minister:Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Israel-Palestine Conflict by Adaderana Online on Scribd

Despite those concerns, new infections and deaths have fallen steadily in Texas since the state reopened on March 2. Texas recorded zero COVID-19 fatalities on Sunday for the first time since it began tracking deaths from coronavirus. Now, testing is widespread, so while the 16,864 new infections recorded by Johns Hopkins University on Sunday are still likely an undercount, it's probably much closer to the real figure. Texas Governor Greg Abbott (left) lifted the state's mask mandate on March 2. Daily vaccinations have slowed nationwide, but already enough people seem to be inoculated to drive cases and deaths down considerably in Texas and every state.

May 17, 2021 10:19 pmThe Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 854 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 2,433. This brings the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in the country to 145,202. As many as 119,629 recoveries and 962 deaths have been confirmed in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the pandemic. The Epidemiology Unit’s data showed that 24,611 active cases are currently under medical care.

COLOMBO (News1st): Criticism had been levelled against moves by former Russian Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga to bring down more Russian tourists to Sri Lanka under the bio-bubble concept. According to a report published by the Daily News, the island’s east coast would be their main site of attraction this time. Speaking to the Daily News, Udayanga Weerathunga […]Criticism against moves to bring down Russian tourists

According to a new Weibo post by Huawei official He Gang, we’ll see the brand’s first smartwatch with blood pressure monitoring in the second half of this year. Based on the shared info, Huawei’s upcoming smartwatch with ECG (electrocardiogram) monitoring has already passed registration as a medical device in China and is now starting clinical trials in medical institutions across the country. He Gang post on WeiboHuawei plans to incorporate hypertension management and coronary heart disease screening alongside smart body temperature health measurement. Huawei’s ECG reader will rely on a combination of PPG and ACC data to detect early signs of heart disease. Huawei is reportedly working on its Watch 3 smartwatch which should be announced alongside the P50 series.

You might not have to live in a country like India to get your hands on a OnePlus TV in the future. According to WinFuture, OnePlus chief Pete Lau has told the media that his company plans to enter the TV business in Europe. The executive didn’t outline the price or exact availability for the OnePlus TV line ahead of its Europe debut. See also: The best Android TV devicesThere’s certainly pressure on OnePlus to bring its TV range to Europe. A OnePlus TV line in Europe would be welcome, at any rate.

In general, security experts advise opting for as obscure a password as possible to prevent accounts from being hacked. But worryingly, some of the words on Nexor's list – like, 'England Women's National Rugby Union Team' and 'David Attenborough Natural Curiosities' seem fairly elaborate – suggesting the public needs to get even more creative. More and more, websites require new users to create passwords featuring a hard-to-remember combination of letters, numbers and unique characters. Other popular TV shows used as passwords are The Great British Bake Off and David Attenborough Natural Curiosities Sports teams · Team GB · Paralympic GB · England Women's National Football Team · England National Football Team · GB Swimming Team · England National Rugby Union Team · England National Rugby League Team · Great Britain Athletics Team · England National Cricket Team · New Zealand National Rugby Union Team · Harlem Globetrotters · Liverpool F.C. FC Barcelona was one of the riskiest sports teams to use as a password, as well as Liverpool FC.