to establish National Teachers’ CouncilNewsThe Cabinet has granted approval for the establishment of a National Teachers' Council. A government statement noted that the National Education Policy Framework has proposed the establishment of a National Teachers' Council in line with other professional service categories as well as international best practices to enhance the professionalism and quality of teachers through continuous professional development. A preliminary draft in this regard has been prepared, after long discussions with the relevant stakeholders in the education sector. Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal presented by the President and the Minister of Education to instruct a Legal Draftsman to prepare a bill for the establishment of a National Teachers Council based on draft prepared. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
May 07, 2024 20:16 UTC
Source: phys.orgWhile we usually think of disorder as a bad thing, a team of materials science researchers led by Rohan Mishra, from Washington University in St. Louis, and Jayakanth Ravichandran, from the University of Southern California, have revealed that—when it comes to certain crystals—a little structural disorder might have big impacts on useful optical properties.
Source:The Nation
May 07, 2024 13:41 UTC
BOISE — Day 17 of Chad Daybell’s murder case is underway Monday in Ada County and more witnesses will be called to testify. Daybell, who married Lori Vallow two weeks after his wife Tammy Daybell died in October 2019, is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder in relation to the deaths of Tammy and two of Lori’s kids – 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan. The trial is being live-streamed using court cameras and equipment. You can watch the proceedings in the video player above. You can also follow live written updates here.
Source:The Nation
May 07, 2024 09:02 UTC
Source: phys.orgScientists at UC San Diego have developed a machine learning algorithm to simulate the time-consuming chemistry involved in the earliest phases of drug discovery, which could significantly streamline the process and open doors for never-before-seen treatments.
Source:The Nation
May 06, 2024 16:05 UTC
Domino’s launched a promotion that rewards customers with $3 off a future online delivery order for every $3 or more they tip a Domino’s delivery driver. “Domino’s wants to say ‘thanks for the tip’ by tipping you back.”The promotional strategy serves several purposes for Domino’s. Tip fatigue is a problem for both Domino’s delivery drivers, who make a meaningful portion of their income from tips, and Domino’s business model. Domino’s delivery drivers’ pay is linked to tips. But the Domino’s driver said they were “grateful” Domino’s promotional campaign exists, and were fearful hours would be cut or earnings would go down if Domino’s raised wages.
Source:The Nation
May 06, 2024 03:03 UTC
Source: phys.orgAn international team, led by researchers from Australia, have developed a system using nanotechnology that could allow people with diabetes to take oral insulin in the future. The researchers say the new insulin could be eaten by taking a tablet or even embedded within a piece of chocolate.
Source:The Nation
May 04, 2024 20:16 UTC
The death count from rains in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul rose to 57, local authorities said on Saturday afternoon, while dozens still have not been accounted for. In Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, the Guaiba lake broke its banks, flooding streets. Rio Grande do Sul is at a geographical meeting point between tropical and polar atmospheres, which has created a weather pattern with periods of intense rains and others of drought. Heavy rains had already hit Rio Grande do Sul last September, as an extratropical cyclone caused floods that killed more than 50 people. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Source:The Nation
May 04, 2024 20:16 UTC
Climate change is a worse health threat than we thinkOpinionBy Manica Balasegaram, exclusive to the Sunday Times, Sri LankaGENEVA – It is widely believed that climate change is the single biggest threat to human health. But the situation may in fact be far worse, because the current forecasts fail to account for the inevitable increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Climate change could have a profound effect on AMR, as evidence increasingly indicates that adverse weather and rising temperatures can facilitate the emergence and spread of drug-resistant pathogens. For example, the latest Lancet Countdown report on health and climate change makes no mention of AMR, drug resistance, or antibiotics. The international community is severely underestimating the impact of climate change on people’s health and our ability to treat them.
Source:Sunday Times
May 04, 2024 11:48 UTC
Source: phys.orgReforestation efforts to restock depleted forests are important for addressing climate change and for both capturing and restoring carbon from the Earth's atmosphere. These types of solutions to mitigate carbon emissions are critical after 2023 proved to be the warmest year on record. However, some models have been found to be inaccurate.
Source:The Nation
May 04, 2024 11:36 UTC
My Red Comrade: Beyond the glorification of the leftOpinionBy Professor Theodore Warnakulasuriya"The lead actor in my film “My Red Comrade” suffered violent years in a concentration camp, lived very much with tormented memories, and yet dedicated his life to a worthy cause, taking pride in his limited bookish knowledge. The movie "RED COMRADE" is about a person who belongs to a left-wing political group leading a hidden life. The title of Sugath Mahadivulwewa's latest film, "My Red Comrade," connotes so-called bookish lefties who have knowledge but are limited to books. Sugath acknowledges that the film "Red Comrade" was made in four days on a shoestring budget with only two main characters. The words and various long and close shots in the dialogue of the film "Red Comrade" are carefully picked.
Source:Sunday Times
May 04, 2024 08:40 UTC
Forty four Lankans in UAE prisons receive pardonNewsForty four Sri Lankans who were in different prisons across the United Arab Emirates have been pardoned by a Royal order. These forty four Sri Lankans who have received the Royal pardon will be repatriated to Sri Lanka by the Government of the United Arab Emirates in due course. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi will collaboratively coordinate with the United Arab Emirates Government authorities and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka to ensure their safe repatriation. The Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi Udaya Indrarathne wishes to extend his deep appreciation to the Government of the United Arab Emirates, and its Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior for making arrangements to pardon these Sri Lankans. “The Embassy of Sri Lanka appreciates the empathy and generosity shown by the leadership of the UAE in this regard”, the Press release said.
Source:Sunday Times
May 03, 2024 12:44 UTC
Sri Lanka Veterinary Association celebrates World Veterinary Day under the theme of “Veterinarians are essential health workers’’HealthThe Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA) marked World Veterinary Day on April 27, 2024, with a social media campaign emphasising the critical role veterinarians play in safeguarding public health. “Veterinarians are often unseen activists in safeguarding public health,” stated Dr. Mohamed Ijas, President of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association. The human-animal bond was another key area addressed by the Sri Lanka Veterinary Associations. They also advocate for responsible antimicrobial use in animals to minimise drug resistance, which has public health implications for humans. Established in 1940, the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA) stands as the professional body dedicated to serving and representing the interests of the veterinary profession in Sri Lanka.
Source:Sunday Times
May 03, 2024 04:45 UTC
Source: phys.orgPrecisely measuring the energy states of individual atoms has been a historical challenge for physicists due to atomic recoil. When an atom interacts with a photon, the atom "recoils" in the opposite direction, making it difficult to measure the position and momentum of the atom precisely. This recoil can have big implications for quantum sensing, which detects minute changes in parameters, for example, using changes in gravitational waves to determine the shape of the Earth or even detect dark matter.
Source:The Nation
May 02, 2024 18:17 UTC
Move to outsource on-arrival visas at BIA led to controversyNewsPlans to hand over the issue of on-arrival visas through a private company at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have run into a controversy forcing the Immigration Department to take over the duties again. However, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka was quick to deny reports that an Indian company has taken over visa issuance at the BIA. “Any reference to India in this context is unwarranted,” a Press release from the High Commission said. With the revision, the online visa fee, previously set at $52, has now been increased to $75. Consequently, the total visa fee now stands at $100.77.
Source:Sunday Times
May 02, 2024 15:22 UTC