Five arrested for participating in farmers protests, Police looking for two JVPers
Following a protest which was staged in Boralanda, Bandarawela on Thursday (01), Sri Lanka police has stated that five people have been arrested for violating the quarantine rules and regulations by way of their participation. The suspects, who were produced before the Welimada Court, were enlarged on a Rs. 100,000/- personal bail each. Accordingly, the Police has also requested to arrest more suspects involved, however, the court ruled that an order is not necessary to conduct more arrests. Sri Lanka Police has since launched investigations to arrest Ex-Uva Provincial Council member of the JVP Samantha Vidyaratne, and National Organizer of the All Ceylon Farmers Federation Namal Karunaratne.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 14:03 UTC
Muslim Aid Sri Lanka donates medical equipment worth Rs 30 mn for COVID treatment
‘Muslim Aid Sri Lanka’ organization donated a consignment of medical equipment worth nearly Rs 30 million for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. The donation was handed over to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees yesterday (July 02). The consignment includes a stock of medical equipment including 3 ventilators for adults and children, 4 oxygen therapy equipment, and 3,000 PPE kits. The project is implemented in collaboration with ‘Americares’ organization in the United States and Muslim Aid’s Head Quarters in the United Kingdom. The event was attended by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena and Justice Minister Ali Sabry.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 13:52 UTC
Android apps on Windows gives us what Google promised all along
See also: Why did Microsoft choose Amazon over Google for Windows 11 Android support? For more recent examples, Google reportedly forbids Android TV partners from engaging with other Android forks (see: Amazon Fire TV). The most controversial and powerful tool with which Google asserts control over Android and its associated app ecosystem is Google Mobile Services (GMS). The ruling saw the company eventually change its EU requirements for Google services on Android in 2018. Amazon’s Android app support on Windows is a major step towards this reality.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 13:52 UTC
COVID caseload moves up as 1,010 more test positive
July 3, 2021 06:57 pmThe Ministry of Health reports that another 1,010 persons have tested positive for coronavirus today (July 03). 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 263,805. Presently 29,254 infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centers across the island. Meanwhile, the number of total recoveries has reached 231,394.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 13:18 UTC
JustGiving page for German girl seen crying at Wembley was set up to 'call out vile online abuse'
The image was widely shared on social media with many posting abusive, xenophobic comments. Hughes took to Twitter to explain that he set up the page to 'call out vile social media abuse.' The campaign is NOT just about a little girl crying because her team lost a football match. The campaign is NOT just about a little girl crying because her team lost a football match. 'No, I don't know who the girl is (yet) but I know social media can sort that out.'
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 12:22 UTC
14 new COVID-19 cases of Delta variant detected in Sri Lanka - Dr. Hemantha Herath
Sri Lanka has reported 14 new coronavirus infections of the Delta variant, Deputy Director of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said. Speaking at a press conference today (July 03) Dr. Herath said that there is a risk of Delta COVID-19 clusters emerging in the country. He says that there can be many persons who have contracted Delta variant as the infection is not visible to the naked eye. This is a complex process.”On an inquiry regarding the report of the Sri Jayawardenapura University research, Dr. Hemantha said that they work according to the samples received. He said that they have received samples of 05 confirmed to have been infected.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 12:00 UTC
Margot Robbie reveals her favourite brand of tea is Dilmah
July 3, 2021 by News Admin No CommentsAustralian actress Margot Robbie in an episode of In The Bag by British Vogue revealed that her favourite brand of tea was Dilmah. Dilmah is a Sri Lankan brand of tea, sold internationally. “I like a very particular brand of tea – Dilmah. I love America but (it’s) hard to get a good cup of tea in America sometimes,” she said in the show, while showing her Dilmah tea bags. Watch the video below:
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 11:37 UTC
Olympian Gwen Berry's tweets from decade ago reveal history rape jokes tweets mocking white people
Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry's history of offensive tweets has been uncovered after she snubbed the American national anthem during trials last weekend. The athlete - who has insisted that the National Anthem is racist - posted tweets mocking Chinese, Mexican and white people. The revelations come after Berry turned her back last weekend when the national anthem was being played after her Olympic qualifier. 'They had enough opportunities to play the national anthem before we got up there,' she said. Though the full poem is the national anthem by law, in practice only the first stanza is ever sung.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 09:56 UTC
BBC Bitzesize GCSE revision guide's list of 'POSITIVE impacts' of climate change is removed
By Emer Scully For MailonlinePublished: 05:38 EDT, 3 July 2021 | Updated: 05:54 EDT, 3 July 2021The BBC has deleted its Bitesize revision guide's list of 'positive impacts' of climate change after caving to fury from environmental activists. The BBC said it decided to remove the list of ‘positive’ effects because it did not follow the national curriculum. GCSE revision tips that saw the positives in pollution 1. The national curriculum requires that positives must be taught as well as negatives, even for things like catastrophic climate change. Stuart Lock, the chief executive of a group of schools in Bedfordshire, was among the education experts to speak out before the BBC revision guide was amended.
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July 03, 2021 09:56 UTC
Lewis Hamilton pens two-year deal with Mercedes
By Ollie Lewis For MailonlinePublished: 04:36 EDT, 3 July 2021 | Updated: 04:58 EDT, 3 July 2021Lewis Hamilton has committed his future to Mercedes after putting pen to paper on a two-year deal with the all-conquering Formula One team. Hamilton, 36, is in the midst of an enthralling battle with Max Verstappen over this season's world championship. Lewis Hamilton has penned a new two-year deal with Mercedes worth approximately £80mThe 36-year-old is locked in a tense championship battle with Max Verstappen this seasonSportsmail understands that the two-year deal is worth £40m a year, with team principal Toto Wolff pulling out all the stops to tie his star man down to extended terms. Hamilton's current one-year deal was concluded only weeks before this season started, raising doubts over how much longer he and Mercedes would stay together. I'm incredibly proud and grateful of how Mercedes has supported me in my drive to improve diversity and equality in our sport.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 09:00 UTC
England fans prepare to pack out pubs and beer gardens for tonight's quarter final
England fans are preparing to pack out pubs and beer gardens for tonight's quarter final clash with Ukraine as the Three Lions bid to make their first Euro semi final for 25 years. Italian police are set to bring in check points at the Olympic Stadium to intercept and arrest any England fans who slip into the country from the UK. It comes amid fears celebrating football fans back home will drink pubs and stores dry this weekend because of possible beer shortages. Rome resident and England football fan Dawn Hughes said she was trying to remain calm after securing a ticket for the match. Meanwhile back home celebrating football fans risk drinking pubs and stores dry this weekend because of possible beer shortages.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 07:52 UTC
Several health unions launch trade union action
The Complementary Medical Services Union says that it has launched a trade union action by withdrawing from services since this morning (July 03). Lesantha Chathuranga, the Co-Secretary of the Sri Lanka Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists, stated that the decision was taken due to the government’s failure to pay attention to the demands of the professionals. He said “The government only provides solutions for only those who go into trade union action. That is what we are protesting against today. We will launch even stronger trade union actions if the cabinet paper is not issued including the Nursing, Complementary Medical Services, and Paramedical Services.”
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 07:18 UTC
Euro 2020: Ukraine will need the 'game of their lives' to beat England, admits Oleksandr Zinchenko
By Pa ReporterPublished: 02:09 EDT, 3 July 2021 | Updated: 02:09 EDT, 3 July 2021Oleksandr Zinchenko says Ukraine need to play the game of their lives if they are to secure a historic win against England in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals. Oleksandr Zinchenko says Ukraine need the game of their lives if they are to beat EnglandVersatile Manchester City player Zinchenko is the biggest name in the Ukrainian side and knows his side face an uphill battle against some familiar faces at the Stadio Olimpico. 'The fact that England hasn't conceded any goals yet, they play very well in defence. 'I think that England is in one of the best moments in its history right now. 'We totally understand what team we will be playing against but we also know our strong side,' Shevchenko added.
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July 03, 2021 06:56 UTC
Top 10 Eerie Predictions That Foreshadowed Celebrity Tragedy
On this list are just a few of the eerie predictions that preceded shocking deaths. Lee told Pitt that he believed he would die young, just like his famous father Bruce Lee had. He was 28 years old, 4 years younger than Bruce Lee who died at the age of 32 in 1973. In the years after her untimely death, Aaliyah’s music was posthumously released and led to 32 million album sales worldwide. He told Dean: “Please, never get in it.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 06:56 UTC
SJB to be brought under wide alliance for 2025 elections
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National Organizer MP Tissa Attanayake yesterday (02) stated that all elements of the Opposition will be brought under a wide alliance named the Samagi Jana Bala Sandanaya. Attanayake elaborated that the purpose of this move would be to contest for the next Presidential election in 2025. Attanayake mentioned that the United National Party (UNP) can also join this alliance in order to field a common candidate for the next Presidential election. There will be a time in the country soon in which we all can work together,” he said. Further, he highlighted that Wikremesinghe can make contributions to this broader alliance.
Source:The Nation
July 03, 2021 06:00 UTC