Amazon will create more than 10,000 jobs in UK
Amazon will create more than 10,000 new jobs in the UK and launch a £10million programme to help employees gain new skills, the online giant announced. The new jobs will include roles at its corporate offices, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its operations network. Amazon hopes the programme - which covers up to £8,000 over four years - will 'boost the skills and employability of British workers'. Amazon will create more than 10,000 jobs in the UK to boost the British economy post-Covid (file image)The accredited courses covered under Amazon's scheme range from accountancy to HGV drivers and software developers, the statement said. Amazon's UK country manager John Boumphrey said: 'We're creating thousands of good jobs across the UK from a diverse range of roles with excellent pay and benefits.
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May 14, 2021 09:00 UTC
No tsunami threats to Sri Lanka from Sumatra earthquake
May 14, 2021 02:14 pmAn earthquake of magnitude 6.6 has struck off the northwest coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island today (May 14). The tremor has occurred at a depth of about 15 km. Sri Lanka’s National Early Tsunami Warning Centre of Department of Meteorology assured that there is no threat of tsunami waves to the island at present due to the said earthquake. “Therefore, the coastal areas of Sri Lanka are declared safe,” the Met. According to foreign media, the quake was felt strongly in Padang city on Sumatra’s west coast.
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May 14, 2021 08:37 UTC
Top 10 Movies That Helped Ruin Filmmaking
We’ve all heard the term “influential films”: movies whose innovative approaches inspired others to further the medium. It also helped set the precedent that such movies are released in summertime, now known as blockbuster season. 9 Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)“Toyetic” refers to a movie’s potential for merchandising licensed toys, games and novelties. Lowlights include a Darth Vader yoga mat, a Yoda Magic 8-Ball and, for the incontinent Jedi in us all, Star Wars branded adult diapers. 3 Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)Yoda Against Dooku [1080p]“Ruin Star Wars we must.”Throw in moviemaking too, Master Yoda.
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May 14, 2021 08:01 UTC
No impact on Sri Lanka from Indonesia’s earthquake
The Disaster Management Center today stated that there has been no impact to Sri Lanka following an earthquake that occurred off the West Coast of Sumatra Province in Indonesia. The earthquake was reportedly of a magnitude of 6.6.
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May 14, 2021 08:01 UTC
Ramadan 2021: Reliving Community and Culture
When one thinks of Ramadan, community is often the first thing that comes to mind. With last Ramadan spent in lockdown and this one spent in apprehension of a potential “third wave” of the virus, adaptability has been key to keeping Ramadan traditions alive. Click here to readIn Pictures: Ramadan in ColomboFor Muslims around the world, the month of Ramadan means more than fasting from dawn till sunset. This also means watalappam is making a comeback, occupying its foremost place in the festive spread of Sri Lanka’s Muslim community. Instead of mosques full of worshippers, iftars shared between families and friends and visits to and from relatives, Muslims spent this year fasting under curfew in their homes.
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May 14, 2021 07:18 UTC
Indian envoy meets Cabraal and Peiris
India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay and other Indian diplomats held talks with Prof. G.L Peiris, Minister of Education and Ajith Nivard Cabraal, State Minister of Money & Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms yesterday (13). These discussions were held in an effort to further strengthen mutually beneficial economic, commercial and development cooperation between the two countries. Accordingly, some of the steps agreed to act upon will help enhance Indian investment in Sri Lanka and expedite development projects in Sri Lanka which have been undertaken by India in accordance with Sri Lanka’s priorities.
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May 14, 2021 07:04 UTC
Israel steps up attacks on Gaza with heavy bombing overnight
Israel stepped up its attacks on the Gaza Strip overnight with the heaviest bombardment yet by land, sea and air amid fears of a ground invasion with thousands of troops moved to the border. The Israeli army clarified early Friday that its troops had not entered the Gaza Strip as it had earlier stated, blaming an 'internal communication' problem for the confusion. Israel fired artillery and mounted more air strikes against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip amid constant rocket fire deep into Israel's commercial centre. 'Rockets continue to impact the Gaza periphery and areas across Southern and Central Israel, including Jerusalem,' it said. Brigadier General Hidai Zilberman told reporters early Thursday: 'Tonight we started destroying government targets in the Gaza Strip, such as central banks and internal security buildings.
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May 14, 2021 06:45 UTC
Is Brazils President guilty of Criminal Negligence over VACCINE disaster?
Is Brazils President guilty of Criminal Negligence over VACCINE disaster? Pazuello is due to testify before the commission on May 19. The Brazilian government eventually negotiated with Pfizer for 100 million doses in a contract signed in March, with the first 1 million doses arriving in late April. Another lot of 628,000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine landed in Brazil from Belgium on Wednesday, the Health Ministry said, adding that it has so far distributed 1.6 million doses of the shot in the national immunization program. Murillo said Pfizer is about to sign a contract for 100 million more doses for delivery to Brazil in the fourth quarter.
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May 14, 2021 05:15 UTC
President hopeful true Islam devotees would commit to further strengthen harmony
The President is hopeful that true Islam devotees who follow the Holy Quran would collectively commit themselves with added determination to further strengthen harmony. On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I offer my best wishes with the expectation that all those virtuous wishes may come true. Without doubt the appeal to save the humankind from this lethal COVID-19 pandemic would be among the wishes of our Islam devotees. I believe that the true Islam devotees who follow the Holy Quran would collectively commit themselves with added determination to further strengthen harmony. I extend my best wishes to all Islam devotees in Sri Lanka who join together with the Islam devotees across the world for a happy Eid-ul-Fitr!
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May 14, 2021 04:18 UTC
EXTREME WEATHER: Heavy falls exceeding 100mm likely
COLOMBO (News 1st): Due to the influence of the low-pressure area over the Southeast Arabian Sea, the prevailing showery and windy condition is expected to continue further on Friday (May 14), the Department of Meteorology said. Heavy falls exceeding 100 mm could be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-Western provinces, the Met Department noted. Furthermore, showers or thundershowers are likely at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern Northern, North Central, and North-Western provinces. Wind speed could increase up to 40-50 kmph at times over the island; gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 60 kmph could be expected particularly in the Northern, North Central and North-Western provinces, the weather advisory issued at 05:30 am on Friday (14) noted. The general public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers, the Department of Meteorology stressed.
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May 14, 2021 03:33 UTC
Isolation orders issued on 42 areas in three districts
Isolation orders have been issued on 42 areas in Batticaloa, Trincomalee and Kurunegala districts, says the Commander of Sri Lanka Army General Shavenra Silva. Weaving Mill Road (150 C GN Division)3. Velapodi Road (150 C GN Division)4. Kannakiamman Kovil Road heading seashore (150 C GN Division)5. Periya Kinniya GN Division3.
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May 14, 2021 02:37 UTC
Navy 4RU stands ready to respond to possible floods
Sri Lanka Navy pre-deployed two teams of Rapid Response Rescue & Relief Unit (4RU) in the Bulathsinhala Divisional Secretariat in the Kalutara District (13th May 2021), in preparation of possible floods due to heavy rains in existence. The low-lying areas around Bulathsinhala are at risk of flooding due to the rising water level of the Kalu Ganga and its tributaries due to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of the Kalu Ganga which flows through the Kalutara District. As a result, the Navy immediately responded to a request made by the Bulathsinhala Divisional Secretary through the Disaster Management Center by deploying 02 relief teams of 4RU in the area prior to any flood emergencies. In addition, as a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of flash floods, the Navy launched a number of programmes to restore downstream of water underside bridges clogged by debris and other remains, in various parts of the country. Despite the COVID 19 pandemic in the country, the Navy remains standby to reach out to the public in the event of any eventuality.
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May 14, 2021 01:52 UTC
NSWGreat dark web dealer behind $17million drug empire was 'confident' he would stay anonymous
A baby-faced IT whiz who masterminded a $17million drug ring on the dark web bragged in a news article three years ago he would be able to remain anonymous under the fake alias NSWGreat. Ward operated under the pseudonym NSWGreat since 2011 and gave an anonymous interview to a news outlet boasting of his drug syndicate in August 2018. The court previously heard Ward operated the drug syndicate on the dark web from a Callala Bay home over the course of four years, specialising in LSD, ecstasy, MDMA and amphetamines. Police told the court 'NSWGreat' had been in operation since 2011 using five marketplace platforms on the dark web which could only be accessed via a special browser. Ward added he didn't take the alleged drug syndicate very seriously because he 'used to role play as a drug trafficker' while playing video games as a teenager.
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May 14, 2021 00:45 UTC
First India repatriation flight to Australia leaves today
The plane will return on Saturday morning to Darwin, where those on board will be transported to the Howard Springs quarantine facility just outside the city. NT health officials are preparing for 10 per cent of the passengers on Saturday's flight to be infected - five times more than repatriation flights from other countries. Three flights are expected to land in Darwin from India during May and early June. That will push Howard Springs' population to about 1,200 people and on track to 2,000 by the end of June. About 490 people are quarantining at Howard Springs, where the number of people with coronavirus has fallen to five from more than 50 two weeks ago.
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May 14, 2021 00:11 UTC
Today show host Karl Stefanovic destroys 'whining' Prince Harry
DS: Yeah, yeah, and here we are, you and I, a couple of white males, pontificating. PH: What made you want to come with me like that, when clearly we've never met, you don't know me? DS: Yeah, yeah. DS: Yeah, yeah. DS: Yeah, yeah, yeah.
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May 13, 2021 21:11 UTC