Administration of Pfizer jabs as AstraZeneca s second dose halted
Sri Lanka Army has halted administration of Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccines as the second dose to those who received a shot of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine effective from today (July 08), says General Shavendra Silva. The decision was taken as 1.4 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine are expected to arrive in Sri Lanka by 3rd week of this month, the Army Commander stated further. Rolling out the first batch of Pfizer jabs Sri Lanka received on Monday (July 05) among people above the age of 55 years in Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) limits, who received the UK-developed vaccine as the first dose will receive, began yesterday. A consignment of 26,000 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines purchased by the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday morning. Sri Lanka is expecting 26,000 more doses of Pfizer vaccine next week and another 60,000 and 90,000 more in the third and fourth weeks of July respectively.
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July 08, 2021 02:37 UTC
Need for national transport safety institute
The performance of the England cricket team has tremendously improved over the years, and the team has gained higher rankings in all formats of the game, Test No. In the 20/20 format the Sri Lankan team is at No.13, lower than even countries like the Netherlands and Ireland. Performance of our team in all six matches played, clearly reflects timelines and the effectiveness of the selection criterion. The other debatable point is the role played by our well-paid international coaches. Further, a manager was appointed to look after the team, and he played a highly appreciable role especially in maintaining discipline.
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July 08, 2021 00:11 UTC
J.K Simmons – The Tomorrow War’s saving grace
Sandra Jackson left this world, three years ago, and it was a huge loss to the entertainment scene, especially in Melbourne, Australia, where she and her family took up residence. The tributes that poured in for this gracious singer, from friends, fans and music lovers, were overwhelming. Sandra was an integral part of the band Reply 6 and was a big attraction wherever she performed. Sandra was instrumental in promoting and mentoring many budding musicians, Down Under, and from overseas. And it spawned the composition of the lyrics which was researched and fine-tuned by Esric and another fantastic music man, Rob Foenander.
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July 08, 2021 00:11 UTC
Ideal First Choice introduces Schwing Stetter self-loading mixer
2.3 billion which was an increase of 28.3% and its Profit after Tax soared to Rs. 1.7 billion from Rs. The Company grew its Gross Loan Portfolio to Rs.50 billion in the period under review, from Rs. 42 billionin the previous year, reflecting a growth of 19.0% as a result of the company’s aggressive growth strategy. Powering positive growth across all parameters is a fitting achievement that has been brought about by a dedicated and professional team.The entire team at Vallibel Finance has shown exceptional commitment to achieving set targets,” said Managing Director of Vallibel Finance, Jayantha Rangamuwa.
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July 08, 2021 00:00 UTC
Scientists develop online calculator to predict how long senior citizens have left to live
By Mary Kekatos Acting U.S. Health Editor For Dailymail.ComPublished: 18:28 EDT, 7 July 2021 | Updated: 18:28 EDT, 7 July 2021Scientists have developed a new, online calculator that can predict how long senior citizens will live. Researchers based the tool on data from more than 491,000 elderly people who received home care between 2007 and 2013. To use the calculator, users answer 17 questions about their or their family member's health and ability to care for themselves. It then ranks if the patient's risk of death low, moderate, high or very high. Next, the calculator offers a risk of death in three months, one year and five years based on users with the same responses.
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July 07, 2021 23:03 UTC
Adele leads the stars going wild after England's Euros semi-final win
In written submissions, Mr Sherborne said Mrs Vardy had a 'habitual practice' of providing private information to the press to promote her profile. The barrister later claimed that Mrs Vardy would receive a split of commission and revenue for stories given to The Sun through the Front Row Partnership, a PR agency where Mrs Vardy was a client. Mrs Vardy has denied any knowledge or authorisation of passing on private information. Rebekah's team launched a bid last month to have large parts of Coleen's defence in the ongoing libel case struck out. Mrs Justice Steyn threw out parts of Coleen's defence but kept some aspects that Rebekah had applied to strike out.
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July 07, 2021 23:03 UTC
Citi rules out need to tap IMF till 2023
Renewed positivity due to locals holding $ 2.2 b ISBs Recent funding lines have lowered risk of debt adjustment: Barclays Amidst the Opposition pushing the Government to opt for an International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, Citi Research, in a section of its latest report, revised its previous review[...]The post Citi rules out need to tap IMF till 2023 appeared first on The Morning - Sri Lanka News.
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July 07, 2021 18:56 UTC
Euro 2020: England kick off against Denmark at Wembley
England fans ahead the Euro 2020 football semi-final match between England and Denmark at WembleyGeneral view inside Wembley Stadium as England and Denmark players warm up ahead of the Euro 2020 semi-final clashHarry Kane of England leads the team on to the pitch for the warm up prior to the semi-final match against DenmarkSimon Kjaer of Denmark leads the team on to the pitch for the warm up prior to the matchFans cheer prior the start of the Euro 2020 match between England and Denmark at WembleyBoris Johnson heads to Wembley Stadium to watch England play Denmark in the Euro 2020 semi-final matchEngland manager Gareth Southgate waves to the fans before the semi-final match against DenmarkFans of England show their support in the stands before the UEFA Euro 2020 semi-final match at WembleyEngland supporters wave flags ahead the semi-final football match between England and Denmark at WembleyEngland's Harry Kane during the warm up before the crunch semi-final match against DenmarkFans of England show their support prior to the Euro 2020 match between England and Denmark at WembleyEngland fans inside Wembley Stadium ahead of the crunch Euro 2020 semi-final match against DenmarkEngland fans show their support prior to the Euro 2020 match between England and Denmark at WembleyComedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner look on from the crowd during the Euro 2020 semi-final at WembleyActor James Corden posted a photo of himself with his family at Wembley Stadium ahead of the semi-final matchDenmark fans show their support prior to the Euro 2020 match between England and Denmark at WembleyDenmark fans show their support prior to the Euro 2020 match between England and Denmark at WembleyFans of Denmark show their support prior to the Euro 2020 match between England and Denmark at WembleyFans cheer prior the start of the Euro 2020 match between England and Denmark at Wembley StadiumFans of England cheer prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 semi-final match between England and Denmark at WembleyDenmark fans inside Wembley Stadium before the Euro 2020 semi-final crunch match against EnglandEngland supporters hang flags ahead of the Euro 2020 semi-final football match between England and Denmark at WembleyEngland fans show their support outside Wembley ahead of the Euro 2020 semi-final against DenmarkDenmark fans arrive at Wembley as the Vikings square up to the Three Lions at the Euro 2020 semi-finalThousands of England fans gathering outside Wembley Stadium ahead of the Euro 2020 semi-final against DenmarkFans gather outside Wembley Stadium in London, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 ahead of the Euro 2020 semi-finalThousands of England fans gathering outside Wembley Stadium ahead of the Euro 2020 semi-final against DenmarkDenmark fans wear viking hats and wave flags as they gather outside Wembley Stadium in LondonThousands of England fans gathering outside Wembley Stadium ahead of the Euro 2020 semi-final against DenmarkEngland supporters arrive to watch the Euro 2020 semi-final football match between England and Denmark at WembleyFans at the Vinegar Yard in London before watching the Euro 2020 semi-final match between England and DenmarkThousands of England fans have gathered outside Wembley (pictured) in scenes of 'carnage' as millions dash out of work and pack out pubs ahead of tonight's semi-final showdown against DenmarkDenmark fans arrive at Wembley as the Vikings square up to the Three Lions at the Euro 2020 semi-finalEngland supporters pose as they arrive to watch the UEFA Euro 2020 semi-final football matchTwo England fans in Leicester Square in London jump for joy as they clutch an England flag ahead of the match tonightEngland fans show their support outside the stadium prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 match between England and DenmarkA fan of England raises a red flare outside the stadium prior to the Euro 2020 match between England and DenmarkGareth Southgate 's men face the Danes at 8pm with the winners going on to face Italy in the final on Sunday - in what would be England's biggest game since 1966. A group of women in Bristol out to watch the crunch Euro 2020 semi-final clash between England and DenmarkFans of England gather outside Wembley Stadium prior to the Euro 2020 semi-final between England and DenmarkEngland fans in London before watching the Euro 2020 semi-final match between England and DenmarkEngland fooball fans drinking in Leicester Square ahead of tonight's Three Lions semi-final clash against DenmarkA married couple are backing opposite teams at the Euro 2020 clash between England and Denmark at WembleyEngland and Danish fans arriving at Wembley together this afternoon. Chris Kerin, 38, will be given his marching orders by wife Christina if Southgate's team overcome Denmark tonight in their Euro 2020 semi-final. England fans were in buoyant mood this morning as they prepared to roar on the Three Lions in their Euro 2020 semi-final tonight. Nissan has come up with the perfect tribute to Southgate ahead of toni
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July 07, 2021 18:56 UTC
Lion’s condition ‘clinically normal, medically unhealthy’
By Dinitha RathnayakeThe condition of the 14-year-old lion named Thor, who was infected with Covid-19 at the Dehiwala Zoological Garden, is clinically normal albeit medically unhealthy, and out of the danger zone, according to the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA). According to SLVA Secretary Dr. G. Sugath Pemachandra, the lion’s white blood cell count is currently increasing while the platelet count keeps decreasing. “The condition is not critical, but this is a post-Covid-19 condition. Thor’s rectal tests revealed that the lion was infected with the B.1.1.7 Alpha variant of Covid-19, a few weeks back. However, as explained by Dr. Pemachandra, while humans can spread the virus to animals in certain situations, the reverse cannot take place.
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July 07, 2021 18:11 UTC
Boris Johnson apologises for families' Covid crisis suffering
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi launched an emotional attack on Mr Johnson at PMQs as he slammed 'sycophantic, spineless, hypocritical' ministers over their handling of the pandemic. Mr Johnson said he was 'deeply, deeply sorry' for the lives lost during the pandemic and for all the time people were unable to see their loved ones. Mr Johnson said he and the Government 'deeply' sympathise with people who have suffered during the pandemic. 'When he asks for me to apologise, I do, I apologise for the suffering that the people of this country have endured. I'm deeply, deeply sorry for that.'
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July 07, 2021 18:00 UTC
Pfizer jabs as AstraZeneca second dose begins
By Pamodi WaravitaThe CMC informed that those between the ages of 59 and 66-years could receive the vaccine as the second dose. A short message service (SMS) text message containing details about the second dose, would be sent to the number they had provided at the time of receiving the first dose, it added. The Epidemiology Unit reports that 540,948 people are still awaiting the second dose of the AstraZeneca Covishield vaccine which was administered at the beginning of the year. A total of 26,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine arrived in the country this week, while another 52,000 doses are expected within the month. Reportedly, the five million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine would be funded by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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July 07, 2021 17:48 UTC
‘Cops reluctant to record cybercrime complaints’
It is learnt that out of the 8,165 complaints received by the NCPA in 2020, 2.5% of them, or approximately 204, were related to cybercrimes. Cybercrimes can be recognised either through complaints received by the NCPA, or through the Authority’s own surveillance mechanisms. From the complaints received, 64% have been about girl children. Children between the ages of 16 and 18 years record 63% of total complaints; those between the ages of 11 and 15 years record 17% of total complaints; those between the ages of six and 10 years record 8% of total complaints; and those between the ages of one and five years record 4% of the total complaints. The most number of cybercrimes related to children are reported from the Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, and Homagama areas in the Colombo District.
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July 07, 2021 17:37 UTC
China will lead the rise of Asia in century ahead - PM
“I am aware that it was the foreign policy positions of the CPC that elevated China on the global stage. That is why most doors of the world were opened to China.”He stated that this policy is very important for the progress of China, internationally and that it has now become clear that China will lead the rise of Asia in the century ahead. He added: “China is traveling along this Silk Road today with many lessors for the world. However, China accepted the world reality of the open economy in a way that was suitable to China. Therefore, China did not accept the open economy as something that divides the country into classes and weakens the country.
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July 07, 2021 17:26 UTC
2.6 tonnes of turmeric meant to be smuggled to Sri Lanka seized in TN
More than 2.6 tonnes of turmeric meant to be smuggled to Sri Lanka was seized from Chippikulam sea shore in Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu in the early hours of Wednesday. The turmeric, stacked in 87 bags, was to be smuggled to Sri Lanka in a fishing vessel. Inquiries revealed that the trio -- identified as R Vineeth, 21, of Kulathur, and J Rabiston, 31, and H Sirilas, 31, of Keelavaippar -- had tried to smuggle turmeric to Sri Lanka for Irudhayavas of Keelavaippar. The team seized 2,610 kg of turmeric, two motorcycles and three mobile phones from the trio. On June 30, Tamil Nadu police seized 2.5 tonne of turmeric which was to be smuggled to Sri Lanka from Therespuram.
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July 07, 2021 17:15 UTC
The woes of the guardians of the nation’s fauna
Among them were railway station masters, teachers, and bus drivers and conductors, and the newest group that joined this struggle is Sri Lanka’s wildlife conservation officers. When performing most of the duties, wildlife conservation officials have to associate with the community. That is why we have made several requests to provide us with the Covid-19 vaccines, but to no avail,” he said. He noted that it was not a step taken by the health and wildlife conservation authorities in their official capacity. Palitha Fernando said the Ministry of Health has been informed in this regard, and that the vaccination of wildlife conservation officers would begin in the near future.
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July 07, 2021 16:52 UTC