SLMA urges COVID positive patients to get admitted to hospitals
The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) stated that COVID-infected persons had shown a reluctance to get admitted to hospitals and this situation had led to the increase in the death toll in the country. SLMA President Dr. Padma Gunaratne said that many of those infected get admitted to a hospital after their situation worsens. Doctors emphasised that the Virus develops in the chest leading to pneumonia within the first few days of infection. Early medical attention will help prevent such situations, therefore patients should admit themselves to hospitals before developing more serious symptoms which increase risk of death, doctors said.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 08:05 UTC
Sri Lanka to receive USD 500 million concessional financing from South Korea s Exim Bank
In order to further strengthen the economic cooperation between two countries, the Government of Republic of Korea has agreed to provide concessional loans from the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) of the Export Import Bank of Korea (KEximbank), Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry said. Accordingly, the Government of Republic of Korea and Government of Sri Lanka have agreed to sign a new Framework Arrangement for the period of 2020-2022 to obtain loans through EDCF up to an aggregate commitment amount of USD 500 million to finance projects mutually agreed. The loan interest rate on this concessional loan is about as low as 0.15% -0.20% and the loan has a repayment period of about 40 years with a grace period of 10 years, the statement said. In addition, the two sides agreed to continue the Korean Exim Bank Representative Office, which was opened in Colombo in January 2016 by its Chairman, to further implement the projects in a well-coordinated manner. The Framework Arrangement was signed today (May 10) by Mr. S R Attygalle, Secretary, Ministry of Finance on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka, and Mr. Woonjin Jeong, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, representing the Republic of Korea.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 07:52 UTC
Motorists want to see MORE roadside cameras, poll shows
The RAC poll found that 58 per cent of motorists approved the use of average speed cameras on 60mph and 70mph roads. And on 40mph and 50mph roads 46 per cent said average speed cameras would be better, compared to 29 per cent for fixed cameras – which snap drivers speeding through a designated stretch. But for 20mph and 30mph roads, fixed cameras came top with 43 per cent saying they were best, while 25 per cent opted for average speed cameras. Average speed cameras are used on a number of A-roads but are only used on motorways in sections of roadworks. The RAC poll found that 58% of motorists approved the use of average speed cameras on 60mph and 70mph roads.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 07:41 UTC
Top 10 Things Society Got Horrifically Wrong
Top 10 Reasons The Dark Ages Were Not Dark10 Pain, Pain, Go AwayIt started with the best of intentions. By 2017 an estimated 1.7 million Americans had substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers. In October 2020, Purdue Pharma plead guilty to federal criminal charges, part of a settlement of over $8 billion. 7 The Original Social DistancingYou Will Wish You Watched This Before You Started Using Social Media | The Twisted TruthRemember when everyone thought social media would bring people closer? It was based on the horrifically wrong dietary recommendations of the non-scientific and outright brainless committee run by the Democrat senator (and 1972 Democratic presidential candidate) George McGovern in 1977.
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May 10, 2021 06:56 UTC
Top 10 Bizarre New Weather-Related Phenomena
Although we tend to think that the weather offers little that is unknown to us, new meteorological phenomena, as well as weather-related phenomena, do occasionally occur. As this list shows, some of them are truly bizarre, and a few are literally out of this world. into the upper and middle atmosphere,” where the solar storms created by such funneling can interrupt satellite transmissions. At the same time, the “continuous flux” of solar particles gradually erodes technology, even when space weather is fairly calm. NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has revealed other, until recently “undetected[,] phenomena”: tops of thunderstorms also produce antimatter beams!
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 06:56 UTC
Afghan Lanka cultural relations to be developed through MoU
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Information and Culture is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cultural cooperation with Sri Lanka. “Afghanistan and Sri Lanka have a long-standing cultural and historical relationship and the MoU on cultural cooperation will be signed soon between the two countries,” said Mohammad Tahir Zuhair, the Acting Minister of Information and Culture, during a meeting with the Sri Lankan ambassador to Kabul. Sharing Information about Buddhism, the acting minister said, “There are many Buddhist monuments in Afghanistan and Bamyan is one of the important centers in terms of historical monuments,”The acting minister called for the development of cultural relations between the two countries, saying, “We want Sri Lanka to cooperate in the fields of music, theater, restoration of antiquities and other cultural sectors, and the display of Buddhist works in that country,”Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Kabul stressed the need to strengthen ties between the two countries and noted that Afghanistan and Sri Lanka had long-standing cultural ties and that Sri Lanka is interested in cooperation with Afghanistan’s cinema, publications and other cultural areas. Sri Lanka’s Ambassador also invited the Acting Minister of Information and Culture to visit Sri Lanka at due time to experince the country’s cultural heritage.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 06:11 UTC
Sri Lankan domestic worker killed in a savage attack Kuwait
COLOMBO (News 1st); A body of a female was brought to Sri Lanka from Qatar on Sunday (09) morning and investigations revealed the deceased was a Sri Lankan from Mahawa who left the country for employment. Police Spokesperson said she left Sri Lanka in 2019 for Kuwait as a domestic aide and on the 13th of April 2021 she was hacked to death by an Ethiopian domestic aide. The autopsy will be carried out Monday (10), said the Police Spokesperson.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 06:00 UTC
Clubhouse beta finally arrives on Android
Chatroom app Clubhouse has finally launched a beta version on Android.The app still requires you to join a waitlist or receive an invite from a friend.Availability is limited to the US for now. Audio-only chatroom app Clubhouse was the talk of the tech town earlier this year, but the big downside was that it was limited to iOS only. We say “was” because the company has finally launched a beta version for Android. “Today, we are thrilled to share that Clubhouse for Android will start rolling out in beta immediately,” the team noted in a blog post. The Clubhouse developers report that several features are missing from the Android version though.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 06:00 UTC
Jack de Belin verdict revealed: Jury hands down its verdict
That charge was that De Belin had allegedly penetrated the woman's anus without consent that night, in company with Sinclair. The charges still outstanding are: that De Belin allegedly inflicted bodily harm on the woman during a sexual assault. Judge Noman had on Monday morning ordered the jury to keep trying to reach a verdict on the other charges by reaching a majority verdict. Over a 13-day trial, the jury heard evidence that the teenager, who already knew Sinclair, met de Belin on the dancefloor during Wollongong's Santa Public Crawl. There, de Belin allegedly attacked the woman in the bedroom of the unit after using the bathroom, the jury was told.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 06:00 UTC
Programme to be implemented to repatriate Sri Lankans in India
Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga says that a planned programme will be implemented soon to repatriate Sri Lankans who have gone to India for medical and other reasons. He was responding to questions raised by journalists after inspecting the construction of the 2000-bed Covid Treatment Intermediate Center in the Werellawatta area in Gampaha. Responding to questions raised by journalists, the Minister said, “We are working to bring Sri Lankans and Indian tourists to Sri Lanka as per the instructions given by the health sector. We hope to expedite the implementation of a special program to repatriate persons who have gone to India for health reasons or other needs. The tourism industry not only in Sri Lanka but in the whole world is currently in crisis.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 05:48 UTC
UAE imposes ban on travellers from Sri Lanka
The UAE is expected to ban all travellers from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal. According to the General Authority of Civil Aviation and National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (Ncema) of the UAE, the last flights to be allowed entry to UAE from the listed countries will be at 11.59pm on Wednesday May 12. Under this decision, the suspension of entry for travellers who were in these four countries in the 14-day period prior to arrival in the UAE will be extended. Flights between the four countries will continue to allow the transport of passengers from the UAE to Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka and the transfer of exempted groups from these countries to the UAE who have applied for exemption. Exempted travellers include UAE citizens, those on diplomatic missions accredited by the four countries, official delegations, those traveling on business planes, and golden residence holders.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 05:03 UTC
Multilac expands its social endeavors to empower the nation
One of Sri Lanka’s leading home grown paint brands, Multilac recently came to the fore in sponsoring a Blood donation campaign which was organized for the fourth time by the State Timber Corporation. As a brand that has won the hearts of many and soars through ranks of success, Multilac has been constantly engaging in social endeavors of this nature while fulfilling its share of responsibilities to the entire nation. Multilac extended its support with the theme of “Let’s develop the country – in progress” while acknowledging the government’s measures to promote local products and drive the country towards prosperity. With this initiative, Multilac sets a fine example for local entrepreneurs who have the potential to develop their businesses and support the government’s vision. True to its ethos, Multilac ensures that it serves beyond a corporate mindset to shoulder social endeavors and empower the nation as a socially responsible brand.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 05:03 UTC
Over 5,000 locals vaccinated yesterday
May 10, 2021 by Mihi Perera No CommentsAnother 5902 people in the country were vaccinated against Covid yesterday (09). The second dose of Covshield was given to 1641 people, the first dose of Sinopharm was given to 2876 people and the first dose of Sputnik was given to 1385 people. At present, 96,546 people in Sri Lanka have been given both Covishield doses, 2435 have been given two doses of Sinopharm and the first dose of Sputnik vaccine has been given to 4381 people.
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May 10, 2021 04:41 UTC
New Police Special Operations Unit established
May 10, 2021 by Mihi Perera No CommentsThe Sri Lanka Police has set up a new unit called the “Diyamatha Special Operations Unit” for the Special Task Force. Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana stated that the STF has been set up with 16 officers. The new unit will be assisted in the future to curb illegal activities related to water and reservoirs in various areas. Boat training has also been provided for the Diyamatha Special Operations Unit, with the assistance of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Sri Lanka Motor Boat Association.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 03:56 UTC
351 more arrested over quarantine regulation violations
Sri Lanka Police has arrested 351 more people within the past 24 hours for not failing to adhere to quarantine regulations. The quarantine law gazette notification was published on the 15th of October 2020, however, the police have been enforcing the law regarding the quarantine gazette since the 30th of October 2020. DIG Ajith Rohana stated that a special operation has also been carried out focused on the beaches, children’s parks, restaurants, and other public places with regard to quarantine rules and regulations. In addition, another special operation will also in place to identify quarantine rule violations in public transport. DIG Rohana added that if any person Is found in violation of quarantine rules and regulations they will be dealt with according to the law and arrested.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 03:22 UTC