Bangladesh start their preparation for SL
May 10, 2021 by Revatha No CommentsThe Sri Lanka versus Bangladesh ODI series is starting on 23 May. News coming from Dhaka says that the Bangladeshis have begun their practices aiming the three-match series. No pandemic issues, hopefully, this time and the tour is most likely to go ahead, confirmed Prof. Arjuna de Silva who overlooks national cricket affairs as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Administrative Committee until SLC’s 20 May election.
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May 10, 2021 16:18 UTC
SriLankan Cares donates ventilators to the National Hospital.
May 10, 2021, Colombo: SriLankan Cares, the CSR arm of SriLankan Airlines, fulfilling an acute need of the hour due to the prevailing pandemic, donated a batch of ventilators to the National Hospital, Colombo, recently. When the country witnesses a surge in the numbers of COVID-19 patients, as the main and final referral center of the island, the National Hospital is faced with the challenge of having sufficient resources in place to provide medical care for incoming patients. SriLankan Cares, as a tribute to the yeomen service rendered by the country’s health sector in combating the current pandemic, extended its support in this manner. The donation was funded purely through the contribution of SriLankan Airlines’ staff members, who joined hands to help fulfill a national endeavor despite the turbulent times faced by the Airline and challenges and hardships stemming from the compulsory salary reductions owing to the current circumstances. Even during the pandemic, SriLankan Cares continues to extend its helping hand to the needy and the less privileged sectors of society and some of its recent projects were, the donation of essential items to the CCC Interim Home, Maharagama and fund-raising collaboration with the Little Hearts Project.
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May 10, 2021 15:56 UTC
Should athletes abstain before big events?
Athletes have long perpetuated the theory that sex before competition zaps energy. In fact, some studies suggest that pre-sports sex may actually aid athletes by raising their testosterone levels, for example. It is unclear, however, what psychological effects sex may have on an athlete’s performance. “After three months without sex, which is not so uncommon for some athletes, testosterone dramatically drops to levels close to children’s levels,” he said. “For other athletes a bit of extra aggression could be the difference” between winning and losing, Jannini said.
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May 10, 2021 15:56 UTC
On This Day – 10 May
An unsung hero, Pakistan’s Lionel Richie lookalike off-spinner Tauseef Ahmed is born on 10 May. He took 93 Test wickets at 31.72 during 1980-931870 – Jem Mace defends his heavyweight boxing crown against Irish champion Joe Coburn, it lasts one hour and 17 minutes, and neither is struck by a punch1930 – Clarrie Grimmett takes 10 for 37 versus Yorkshire at Sheffield Shield match in Australia1938 – Birth of Manuel Santana, legendary Spanish tennis player1958 – An unsung hero, Pakistan’s Tauseef Ahmed, who is tended to be overshadowed by his more illustrious colleagues Abdul Qadir and Iqbal Qasim, is born. “He was a skilled and cunning off-spinner, even if his afro and moustache did make him look like Lionel Richie,” says Ciricinfo1960 – Merlene Ottey, the Jamaican/Italian Olympics sprinter was born2001 – A soccer game stampede in Ghana kills over 120
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May 10, 2021 15:45 UTC
Sri Lanka team to take 35% salary cut (new amounts explained)
Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) new central contracts to the national Test and limited-over squads are 35% less, one report noted. The new contracts are to be signed before the Lankan white-ball team, under Kusal Perera, tours Bangladesh shortly. * Under the previous contract, a player in the top category earned $ 130,000 (Rs. * Despite a significant pay cut, national cricketers have in principle agreed to a new performance-based contract fee structure. * Sri Lanka is ranked 7th in Tests, 9th in ODIs, and 8th in T20Is, the lowest it has fallen to in the last two decades.
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May 10, 2021 15:22 UTC
Remaining ‘Itukama’ funds for vaccination drive
The President’s Media Division today stated that the remainder of the Presidential Covid fund “Itukama” will be focused towards enhancing the vaccination drive. 1,360,922,969.24 of the COVID–19 (ITUKAMA) Healthcare and Social Security Fund to the COVID-19 vaccination drive. The spent amount is 23% of the total amount of funds received,” the PMD said. However, the Management Board of the Fund has pointed out the importance of using the Fund’s balance for vaccination,” it said. Even though the COVID–19 Fund received more public donations in 2020, the average monthly donation received up to April 2021 is around Rs.7 million.
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May 10, 2021 15:00 UTC
Movement in Eastern Province restricted after 06 PM; Governor
COLOMBO (News 1st): Governor of the Eastern Province, Anuradha Yahampath on Monday (May 10) instructed security authorities to implement the necessary measures in order to impose movement restrictions between districts within the Eastern Province. The instructions were issued in order to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Governor Anuradha Yahampath told News 1st on Monday evening (May 11). “In order to contain the virus, stringent measures should be implemented starting with the restrictions on movement,” she said. According to Eastern Province Governor, Anuradha Yahampath, the people are requested to limit visiting the city after 6:00 pm, whilst businesses EXCLUDING those that provide essential services are requested to close after 6:00 pm.
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May 10, 2021 15:00 UTC
Independent tribunal clears Avishka Gunawardene of corruption charges
An independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal has unanimously cleared former Sri Lanka player Avishka Gunawardene of two charges against him under the Emirates Cricket Board’s Anti-Corruption Code, allowing him to resume participation in cricket with immediate effect. The Tribunal, which also considered charges against Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Zoysa for four counts under the same Code, has upheld one charge (2.4.6) against Zoysa while dismissing the other three charges. Gunawardene was charged with:Article 2.1.4 – Directly or indirectly soliciting, inducing, enticing, instructing, persuading, encouraging or intentionally facilitating any Participant to breach Code Article 2.1. Article 2.4.4 - Failing to disclose to the ACU full details of any approaches or invitations received to engage in corrupt conduct under the Code. Zoysa was last month banned for six years in a different case under the ICC Anti-Corruption code.
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May 10, 2021 13:07 UTC
CDB recognises its ‘Unstoppable Workforce’ at Virtual Infinity Awards 2019/20
Top performing Team members from Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) were recognised at the Annual CDB Infinity Awards. Over 1,700 team members from 71 CDB branches participated in a one-of-a-kind virtual ceremony, which was live-streamed from the CDB Head Office in Orabipasha Mawatha, Colombo. The CDB Infinity Awards honours team members who have demonstrated leadership traits and delivered outstanding performances. More than 140 Team members were recognised for their hard work in the previous financial year, while the continuous, long-standing service of 100 team members were also recognized in commemoration of the recently celebrated 25th Anniversary of CDB. “The CDB Infinity Awards are the annual appreciation of our teams’ hard work and a chance for us to celebrate their extraordinary achievements.”As one of the most innovative and successful NBFIs with a strong commitment to sustainability, CDB provides industry-leading solutions to empower the aspirations of all its stakeholders.
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May 10, 2021 13:07 UTC
COVID caseload moves up by 1,581 new infections
May 10, 2021 06:30 pmThe Ministry of Health reports that another 1,581 persons have tested positive for coronavirus today (10). 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 127,487. Presently 21,075 infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centers across the island. Meanwhile, the number of total recoveries has reached 105,611.
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May 10, 2021 13:07 UTC
Coronavirus- 1,148 more recoveries reported in Sri Lanka
May 10, 2021 05:42 pmThe Ministry of Health reports that 1,148 more patients who were being treated for COVID-19 have recovered and have been discharged from hospital within the last 24 hours. This increases the total number of coronavirus recoveries in the country to 105,611. Sri Lanka has so far reported 125,906 positive cases of COVID-19 while presently a total of 19,494 infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centers. The death toll due to the virus has risen to 801.
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May 10, 2021 12:56 UTC
Heavy traffic on Castle Street
May 10, 2021 06:23 pmSevere traffic congestion is reported on Castle Street in Borella, according to Ada Derana correspondent. Reportedly, this is owing to a train breaking down at the level crossing in the area. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.
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May 10, 2021 12:45 UTC
10 Myths About Sleep That Are Ruining Your Energy Levels
2 / 12 More sleep is better for youMore sleep is better for youPhoto: Stock-Asso (Shutterstock) Photo: Stock-Asso (Shutterstock) There could be such a thing as too much sleep. Harvard researchers found that a lot of sleep (nine hours or more) is linked with poor sleep quality. The others, according to the National Sleep Foundation are waking up early and not being able to fall back asleep, waking often, and waking up feeling unrefreshed. 6 / 12 Everyone needs 7-8 hours of sleep per nightEveryone needs 7-8 hours of sleep per nightPhoto: Supamotion (Shutterstock) Photo: Supamotion (Shutterstock) Everyone’s sleep needs are different, and the quality of your sleep matters more than how much time you spend asleep. 11 / 12 Snoozing buys you sleep timeSnoozing buys you sleep time
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May 10, 2021 12:00 UTC
Boris Johnson will confirm hugs from Monday at 5pm briefing
Ministers hailed the prospect of 'hugging and kissing again indoors' today as Boris Johnson prepares to announce a major loosening of Covid restrictions. The PM will use a 5pm briefing at Downing Street to confirm a significant relaxation of rules from May 17, saying the success of the vaccine rollout has given him room to manoeuvre. Indian variant cases have soared over the last week and Public Health officials say almost half the cases are related to travel or contact with a traveller. Boris Johnson will announce England's next steps out of lockdown at a 5pm Downing Street press conference today, where he is expected to confirm that friends and can hug each other again from May 17. More than two thirds of adults — 35.3million — have now received at least one dose of the Covid vaccine.
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May 10, 2021 10:03 UTC
India’s Covid variant a factor for rapid spread: WHO scientist
A Covid-19 variant spreading in India is more contagious and it is feared it could be dodging some vaccine protections, contributing to the country’s explosive outbreak, the World Health Organization’s chief scientist said. In an interview with AFP, Soumya Swaminathan warned that “the epidemiological features that we see in India today do indicate that it’s an extremely rapidly spreading variant”. Swaminathan, an Indian paediatrician and clinical scientist, said the B.1.617 variant of Covid-19, which was first detected in India last October, was clearly a contributing factor to the catastrophe unfolding in her homeland. “There have been many accelerators that are fed into this,” the 62-year-old said, stressing that “a more rapidly spreading virus is one of them”. The WHO recently listed B.1.617 — which counts several sub-lineages with slightly different mutations and characteristics — as a “variant of interest”.
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May 10, 2021 08:08 UTC