Antarabhava and Rebirth
After that, let us say this “persisting mental structure” escapes the body and becomes the “antarabhava” object but the information encoded in the “antarabhava” structure will begin to rapidly become disordered due to the 2nd law of thermodynamics. Buddha mentions rebirth often enough but what does he say about the actual process of rebirth? The answer is `Not very much’.”“Some Buddhist schools teach that after death, consciousness hovers in an in-between state (antarabhava) for a certain period before being reborn. Upali Abeysiri too supports my contention that Theravada has lost out by disregarding the intermediate state, antarabhava, after death. Whilst thanking all who made me extend my thought processes further, my search for the truth about rebirth continues!
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June 12, 2021 00:56 UTC
Dates announced for India’s tour of Sri Lanka
by Rex ClementineIndia will send a second string team to Sri Lanka later this month for a six-match bilateral series. India must be confident of winning in Sri Lanka even with a second string side. For example, their main team whitewashed Sri Lanka 5-0 in ODIs when they toured here in 2017 and the following year at the Nidahas Trophy, they sent a second string team and won the competition where Sri Lanka even failed to make it to the finals. Board of Control for Cricket in India has been extremely generous in helping out Sri Lanka coming in for hastily arranged series previously to bail out SLC that was feeling the pinch. At the moment Sri Lanka are languishing last at 13th position.
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June 12, 2021 00:45 UTC
Gongs for Britain's jab heroes in Queen's Birthday Honours list
Experts behind Britain’s world-beating vaccination programme take centre stage in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Venture capitalist Kate Bingham receives a damehood for leading the UK Vaccines Taskforce and obtaining millions of doses of six different jabs. Experts behind Britain’s world-beating vaccination programme take centre stage in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Boris Johnson said the honours were a ‘reminder of all that we can achieve when we come together as a society’. David Hunt, head of vaccine operations at AstraZeneca is appointed CBE – one of eight employees from the pharmaceutical giant honoured.
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June 11, 2021 23:03 UTC
EU countries agree Covid vaccine scheme - excluding Britons
By Mail Foreign ServicePublished: 18:25 EDT, 11 June 2021 | Updated: 18:48 EDT, 11 June 2021EU countries have agreed to ease summer travel restrictions that will allow fully vaccinated tourists to avoid tests or quarantines – but not British holidaymakers. People who have been fully vaccinated for 14 days should be able to travel freely from one EU country to another, according to a proposal approved by ambassadors from the 27 members. The guidelines come as the EU introduces Covid certificates which will show whether a person is vaccinated, has had the virus or had a recent negative test. The system is set to be ready by July 1, although some countries will launch certificates earlier. Non-EU members of the Schengen zone, such as Iceland and Norway, will also be able to take advantage of the scheme.
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June 11, 2021 22:30 UTC
The Best Features in Android 12 Beta 2 (So Far)
While the Android 12 beta is still only available for Pixel devices, don’t let the FOMO get to you; Android 12 is still several months away from a stable release, and this most recent build sounds like it’s the buggiest one yet. Below, we’re ticking off the biggest new tweaks in Android 12 Beta 2 that every Android user should know about. Android 12 offers new privacy monitors and blocking toolsAndroid 12 beta 2 enhances the OS’s security with several privacy-minded features. New shortcuts in Android 12Rounding out the noteworthy additions in Android 12 Beta 12 are a grip of new shortcuts—including a new, smaller Power Menu. How to download and try out Android 12 Beta 2The Android 12 beta 2 is only available on Pixel 3, 3a, 4, 4a, and 5 smartphones, including XL and 5G models.
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June 11, 2021 21:11 UTC
How and Why to Do Barbell Squats
But perhaps you’ve heard that squats are bad for your knees, or that you need to do squats in a certain specific way to avoid injury. So, it’s not the squats themselves that hurt your knees; it’s how you squat that’s probably hurting your knees. Additionally, Lefever suggests:Train that [squat] movement through goblet squats and work on both mobility and strength with single-leg work. Are deep squats safe? The only lifters who routinely buck this trend are, who train the competition lifts when they’re fresh, and then squats afterward.If you’re squatting alone, make sure you can.
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June 11, 2021 21:04 UTC
PM 'lashed out at Priti Patel over migrant Channel crossings'
By Jack Maidment, Deputy Political Editor For MailonlinePublished: 08:05 EDT, 11 June 2021 | Updated: 17:41 EDT, 11 June 2021Boris Johnson privately blasted Priti Patel over the surging number of migrants making the perilous journey across the English Channel, it was claimed today. The Prime Minister is said to be furious about the number of small boats arriving in the UK. He reportedly told a minister: 'What the f*** is the Home Office doing? An estimated 4,725 migrants have crossed the Channel this year, with 8,410 having made the journey in 2020. Boris Johnson privately blasted Priti Patel over the surging number of migrants making the perilous journey across the English Channel, it was claimed todayMr Johnson reportedly told a minister: 'What the f*** is the Home Office doing?
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June 11, 2021 19:18 UTC
Fuel price hike indicative of govt’s. economic mismanagement: UNP
In response to the government’s decision to increase fuel prices from midnight today (11), the United National Party (UNP) stated that this is another indication of the government’s continued economic mismanagement and short-sighted policies. Further, the UNP also mentioned that in May 2020, global oil prices fell as low as US $30.38 a barrel. It was also highlighted that the SLPP Government had rejected the fuel price formula introduced by the UNP in 2018. “This meant that the local fuel prices did not reduce to reflect the global prices. Savings which could have been incurred by the drop in global prices were not passed onto the consumers,” the UNP said.
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June 11, 2021 18:56 UTC
Body language expert analyses world leaders' behaviour at the G7
Meanwhile, the body language expert contrasted President Biden's body language indicating 'openness and truthfulness' with Mr Johnson's 'primeval' displays of power to prove he was the 'Alpha male in the pack'. 'ALPHA MALE' BORIS: 'We continue to see President Biden with his open palms, however Boris has his arms above his head. The feeling is not shared by Mr Macron as his body posture still turning forward indicates a lack of rapport. Describing the socially distanced photos featuring all the leaders, he told MailOnline: 'President Biden has a very presidential pose. 'The feeling is not shared by Mr Macron as his body posture still turning forward indicates a lack of rapport.
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June 11, 2021 18:45 UTC
Motorists queue to purchase fuel before price hike sets in
June 11, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsFollowing the government’s announcement that fuel prices will increase from midnight today (11), long queues were observed in front of petrol stations as motorists scrambled to stock up on fuel before the price hike, despite the ongoing travel restrictions. Pics by Eshan Dasanayaka
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June 11, 2021 18:00 UTC
Fuel prices to increase from midnight today
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) and Lanka IOC (LIOC) fuel prices will be increased from midnight today (11), the Ministry of Energy stated. Accordingly, the price revisions are detailed below:Lanka Petrol 92 Octane revised price Rs. 23 increase)Diesel revised price Rs. 12 increase)Kerosene revised price Rs. 7 increase)Earlier today, the Ministerial Sub-Committee on Cost of Living stated that a decision has been made to revise fuel prices.
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June 11, 2021 18:00 UTC
Concessionary scheme for businesses, individuals hit by third COVID wave
The Central Bank has requested Licensed Finance Companies and Specialised Leasing Companies – Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) – to provide concessions to their borrowers hit by the prevailing third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. 06 of 2021 on concessions for pandemic-affected businesses and individuals, the Central Bank has request the NBFIs to provide the following concessions to the affected borrowers:1. of the eligible borrowers. Other concessions(a) NBFIs shall discontinue late payment fee on credit cards and other credit facilities during the period up to 30 June 2021, for those who are demonstrably affected. Concessionary Scheme for Businesses and Individuals Affected by Third Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic by Adaderana Online on Scribd
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June 11, 2021 16:07 UTC
Boris Johnson hints at June 21 'Freedom Day' delay
The region is the Indian variant hotspot and cases there have exploded in the past fortnight. Ahead of a call between the British nations on Thursday, Humza Yousaf said Scotland needs more Pfizer doses if it is to 'maintain or increase' its current speed of rollout. The pace at which cases of the Delta variant continue to rise is deeply worrying and is putting the lifting of restrictions at risk. Although figures for the Indian variant specifically are rocketing, numbers for the outbreak overall are increasing more slowly. Yesterday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed that the Indian variant now comprises 91 per cent of new infections.
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June 11, 2021 15:33 UTC
World Bank to provide $40 million for SL to expand water supply, sanitation, and hygiene services
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $40 million in additional financing for Sri Lanka to expand water supply, sanitation, and hygiene services in 7 districts through the Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project (WASSIP), the World Bank said in a statement yesterday (10). WASSIP is the third water sector project financed by the World Bank since 1998 to provide safe drinking water and sanitation in rural, estate and urban areas of Sri Lanka. The project finances new water supply systems, rehabilitation of existing water supply systems, toilets for households and schools, and septage treatment plants. “Building safe water supply and sanitation systems to ensure a healthy nation is crucial as Sri Lanka battles the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank Country Director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The project is implemented by the Ministry of Water Supply and the project management unit includes staff from the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB).
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June 11, 2021 14:00 UTC
China-Sri Lanka Friendship National Nephrology Specialized Hospital declared open
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared open the China-Sri Lanka Friendship National Nephrology Specialized Hospital in Polonnaruwa this morning (11). The hospital complex spans over an area of 16 acres and has been designed with the influence of ancient architecture of Sri Lanka and China. During the event, the Director of the Polonnaruwa General Hospital, Dr. M.K. The President and the invitees subsequently inspected the hospital complex including the dialysis unit, the operating theatre and the intensive care unit. Dr. Sanjeewa Munasinghe, Director-General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardane, Chinese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong and others were present at the inaugural ceremony.
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June 11, 2021 13:52 UTC