How to Find the Best Online Prices Using Microsoft Edge
Microsoft’s Edge browser has become a major rival to Google Chrome, providing users a similar browsing experience that exists (mostly) outside of Google’s tracking and advertising infrastructure and which carries lower resource requirements. This update adds two new shopping features for desktop users: a built-in price tracker and Bing Rebates integration. While there are many third-party price tracker add-ons available for Edge, Microsoft’s browser can now natively show you a product’s price history while you’re shopping online. This will open the Edge price tracker, which will show you a graph indicating how much the item has sold for in the past and how the current price compares. Go to Settings > About Microsoft Edge to download the update, or grab a fresh install from Microsoft’s download page.
Source:The Nation
June 01, 2021 20:07 UTC
Covid pandemic made kids' eyesight WORSE, doctors say
Poor eyesight in kids was already becoming more common before the pandemic, but COVID-19 made things worse, eye doctors say. Recent research suggests that online learning may also be worsening kids' eyesight at a massive scale. The younger a child develops myopia, the more likely they are to have worse eye problems later on in life. 'I think everyone is aware that the COVID pandemic also contributed to the myopia pandemic,' Dr Jeffrey Cooper, a professor at the State University of New York College of Optometry, told Medscape. While the deterioration in kids' eyesight over the past year may be worrying, for those children who aren't nearsighted yet, there may be hope.
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June 01, 2021 20:03 UTC
Mickey Arthur takes first step towards leaving SL?; The player-coach conflict may trigger player revolt!
By Revatha S. SilvaAs Sri Lanka continue to go on the losing streak, their Head Coach Mickey Arthur turns to blame gameMickey Arthur, Sri Lanka’s national cricket Head Coach, is legitimately the sole authority of Sri Lanka team’s on-field performance. If Sri Lanka wins against Australia, he can take away the major chunk of the credit. If Sri Lanka is to lose to Bangladesh, the case shouldn’t have been any different. “We don’t think of reprimanding or punishing him because today’s cricket is not entirely controlled by the cricket board,” the above SLC official revealed. They recommend people for big positions in national cricket.
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June 01, 2021 19:30 UTC
Poco’s first 5G phone for India arrives next week
You won’t have to wait long if you’ve been craving a Poco-branded 5G phone for India. GSMArena reports that Poco is launching the M3 Pro 5G in India on June 8 through Flipkart. It’s the Xiaomi-owned brand’s first 5G phone for the country. See also: The best phones under 20,000 rupeesPoco hasn’t mentioned a price for the M3 Pro 5G ahead of the India launch. Just remember that the M3 Pro 5G isn’t your only choice in India.
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June 01, 2021 19:07 UTC
COVID- 43 new victims take death toll to 1,527
June 1, 2021 11:54 pmThe Director-General of Health Services confirmed that Sri Lanka has reported 43 more deaths related to the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday (June 01). As per the Department of Government Information, the reported deaths had occurred between May 20 and June 01. Accordingly, the total number of deaths due to Covid-19 infection in Sri Lanka has risen to 1,527
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June 01, 2021 18:45 UTC
Trent Alexander-Arnold MAKES England's Euros squad
Trent Alexander-Arnold has made the squad for the European Championships - but Jesse Lingard, James Ward-Prowse and Ollie Watkins have been left out. But the full-back has ended the season strongly and has worked his way back into the England manager's squad for the tournament, Alexander-Arnold benefitting from UEFA's decision to increase squad allowance from 23 to 26. Alexander-Arnold was one of four right-backs to be included, with Champions League winner Reece James, LaLiga champion Kieran Trippier and Manchester City's Kyle Walker all included. Southgate said on England's YouTube channel: 'I think every squad is difficult because we have a lot of talented players in this country. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has not played since undergoing groin surgery in February and Manchester United skipper Maguire sustained an ankle ligament injury last month.
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June 01, 2021 17:03 UTC
Daily coronavirus case count climbs to 2,845
June 1, 2021 08:53 pmThe Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 856 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 2,845. This brings the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in the country to 189,241. As many as 153,371 recoveries and 1,484 deaths have been confirmed in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the pandemic. The Epidemiology Unit’s data showed that 34,386 active cases are currently under medical care.
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June 01, 2021 16:04 UTC
How quickly is the Indian variant spreading in YOUR area?
The mutant strain had overtaken the Kent variant in 102 out of 315 areas in the country (34 per cent) by May 22, the most recent date for which data is available. UK Government scientists believe the Indian variant is at least 20 per cent more infectious than the Kent variant that sparked the devastating second wave, which itself was much more virulent than the original virus that emerged in China. Just 29 local authorities were detecting cases of the mutant strain in the middle of April, the Sanger data shows. Boris Johnson today faced mounting pressure over June 21 Freedom Day with some scientists warning he would have to 'carry the can' for a 'bad decision' — comparing the Indian variant to a 'volcano' that could engulf the country. MailOnline analysis shows Covid hospital admissions are slowly creeping up across England but nearly half of all trusts are still completely empty despite fears about the Indian strain.
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June 01, 2021 15:00 UTC
Poco M3 Pro will launch in India on June 8
Poco will launch its first 5G phone in India a week from now on June 8 – the Poco M3 Pro will be available through Flipkart. There is no word on pricing yet, but the Poco M3 starts at INR 11,000. That’s a surprising jump considering that the Poco boasted about 3.2 million units shipped (shipped, not sold) just a couple of weeks ago. This is a 4G-only phone, though the Snapdragon 860 chipset makes it a higher-end device than the M3 Pro. That is to say that the price tag of the upcoming Poco M3 Pro will fall somewhere between those two numbers.
Source:The Nation
June 01, 2021 15:00 UTC
GLX Expands Team of ‘Growth Alchemists’ to Drive Good Innovation
Good Life X (GLX), the cutting-edge catalyst for startups and SMEs in the food, agriculture, travel and wellness sectors, have announced new members joining their leadership team to drive a new phase of growth. GLX Founder/CEO Randhula De Silva and GLX Programme lead Shenali de Silva are welcoming on board Strategist and Investor Arj Wignaraja and Economist and International Development Consultant Anushka Wijesinha to share the leadership table in GLX’s ‘2.0’ iteration. Some of these are cyclical (e.g., GLX Accelerator and GLX Garage) and others were created in response to the COVID crisis (e.g., ‘Stay Good in Business for COVID Tourism Resilience’ and ‘Enterprise Evolver’). GLX Founder/CEO Randhula De Silva remarked, “As application numbers grew with each programme, it was obvious GLX had correctly identified a latent demand in the entrepreneurship and business sector. Both of these provide opportunities and challenges, for which GLX is ideally placed to help businesses navigate and win”.
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June 01, 2021 14:07 UTC
Sri Lanka reports 1,989 new cases of COVID-19
June 1, 2021 07:02 pmThe Ministry of Health reports that another 1,989 persons have tested positive for coronavirus today (June 01). 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 188,353. Presently 33,498 infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centers across the island. Meanwhile, the number of total recoveries has reached 153,371.
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June 01, 2021 13:41 UTC
Special discussion on legal aspects of COVID vaccines production in Sri Lanka
A special discussion on manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines in Sri Lanka has taken place at the Justice Ministry this morning (June 01). Reportedly, the focus of the meeting has fallen on the legal aspects of manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines in the country. The Justice Ministry says producing these vaccines locally can be a money-saving move for Sri Lanka due to the high demand for coronavirus jabs cross the world and the gradual hike in prices. Further, this will help the country to achieve its target of manufacturing 6 million doses of vaccines by August and 7 million by September, the Justice Ministry noted. Meanwhile, the Legal Draftsman’s Department is focusing on drawing up necessary legal agreements to facilitate the production of COVID-19 vaccines in Sri Lanka, the Justice Ministry added.
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June 01, 2021 13:41 UTC
Govt to import organic fertilizer needed for Maha Season
With the ban on the import of chemical fertilizer, the Ministry of Agriculture has identified the need to take immediate action to supply the required organic fertilizer for the 2021/2022 Maha Season. Currently, there are 27 local organic fertilizer manufacturers licensed by the National Fertilizer Secretariat Office. - Import required carbonic fertilizer and natural mineral through the state-owned fertilizer company for 500,000 hectares of paddy cultivation on 2021/2022 Maha Season with accordance to the international competitive bidding method and distributing them through the Department of Agrarian Services. - Import the carbonic fertilizer through the licensed companies that have permission to import fertilizer for 600,000 hectares of the other crops adhering to the recommendations of the research institutions of the relevant crops. - Import identified specific fertilizers for non-food ornamental plants, cut flower cultivations, and non-soil cultivation through the Import License Method adhering to the recommendations of the research institutes of the relevant crops.
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June 01, 2021 12:56 UTC
Several Fortune 500 companies to be established in Port City
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP S. B. Dissanayake stated that through the implementation of the Colombo Port City Development Project (CPCP), the government is hoping to attract at least three or four Fortune 500 companies into the country. Addressing the media at the weekly media briefing, Dissanayake said 91.7 percent of the development of the country was due to the work of entrepreneurs. Meanwhile, MP Ajith Nivard Cabraal stated on Friday (28) that all investors of all countries are allowed to invest in the Port City. Therefore, we need to convert the Port City area into an attractive place which will help local and foreign businessmen,” the Minister said. State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal added that some investors have already visited the Port City and showed interest.
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June 01, 2021 12:11 UTC
Amana Takaful General Insurance records significant growth in Q1
Amana Takaful Insurance, announces its performance in the General Insurance sector for the first quarter of 2021 to have recorded a 27% YoY growth in Gross Written Premium (GWP), the industry dipstick for insurance sales performance. CEO of Amana Takaful Insurance (General) Mr Shehan Feisal, elaborating on the company’s Q1 performance said: “I am pleased to announce that Amana Takaful Insurance is among the leaders of Sri Lanka’s insurance sector in the First Quarter of 2021. Its largest non-motor insurance growth segment was Marine Insurance, growing at a staggering 69% compared to 2020. Amana Insurance’s Fire & Engineering Insurance was the second largest growth area in Q1-2021, growing by 38% while Medical Insurance grew by 35%. The growth in Motor Insurance was also recorded at 19%; one of the highest growth percentages among industry peers.
Source:The Nation
June 01, 2021 12:04 UTC