Sixteen areas isolated in five districts
Army Commander General Shavendra Silva announced that another sixteen Grama Niladhari divisions and areas in five districts have been isolated with immediate effect. Accordingly, the following areas have been isolated:Gampaha District:Mahara Police AreaEtikehelgalla WestKatana Police AreaKC Silva GN division Atabagahawatta Village in Kadirana North Peshakarma Village in Kadirana SouthWattala Police AreaMaha Pamunugama area in Sedawaththa GN division 44th Lane in Kunjagahawatta GN division 3rd and 7th Lane in Nilsiri Gama GN divisionAmpara District:Dehiattakandiya Police AreaNawamadagama area in Nawamadagama GN division Ranhelagama area in Bakmeedeniya GN division Serupitiya sub area in Serupitiya GN divisionRatnapura District:Ratnapura Police AreaAngammanaKalutara District:Moragahahena Police AreaPalannoruwa Koralaima Kumbuka WestHorana Police AreaNarthanagalaMoneragala District:Moneragala Police AreaBohitiya GN DivisionIsolation 2021-05-10 by Adaderana Online on Scribd
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 02:03 UTC
NOCPCO Meeting on COVID-19 Status Quo Listens to Regional Heads
General Shavendra Silva presenting latest updates on new developments evaluated the status quo and pointed out the increase in death rates and the detection of positive cases of about 2000 per day on average. Mechanism for vaccination is to be re-launched as there are three types of recognized vaccines, now available in the country. To have better coordination and to address ground issues, if any, the NOCPCO meeting at the same occasion through online Zoom technology got in touch with several Regional Directors of Health Services (RDHS) and Medical Officers of Health (MOH) where authorities interacted with them. Some of them got their concerns clarified through online interactions and sought solutions to their issues. Director General Health Services also contributed to the discussion and underlined the need to revise existing health guidelines and issue fresh ones shortly.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 00:56 UTC
Australia's three-step plan to open the borders NEXT YEAR
Health Minister Greg Hunt said the nation would implement a three-step plan to gradually remove the onerous border restrictions. Australia will open its borders next year to allow vaccinated Aussies to go on holiday. The second step is to offer the whole adult population a vaccine and the third step is to allow vaccinated Aussies to go on holiday. But Scott Morrison has warned the borders will only open when it's safe. 'International borders will only open when it is safe to do so.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 00:45 UTC
CFA Society Sri Lanka announces appointment of new CEO, Aruna Alwis
Sri Lanka’s foremost corporate powered research University, Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC), recently successfully concluded its Research and Innovation Awards Night – RaIN 2021 – to felicitate achievers who have won international and national recognition for research and innovation. The event was held at the SLTC Padukka Campus and was graced by Min. Five teams from the School of Engineering at SLTC secured three Gold Awards, two Silver Awards & a Special Awards for Best Application of Technology in the ‘Best of the Best’ category. Ranjith Rubasinghe said: “SLTC was started in 2014 with an investment of only USD 1 million, with the single-minded intention of uplifting the quality of private-sector education in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Technological Campus is the first research-based, residential, university with strong industry links locally & internationally offering an extensive repertoire including more than 25 degree programs of Ministry of Education & approved degrees.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 00:00 UTC
GS Sports opens new outlet at Madiwela
Sri Lanka’s foremost corporate powered research University, Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC), recently successfully concluded its Research and Innovation Awards Night – RaIN 2021 – to felicitate achievers who have won international and national recognition for research and innovation. The event was held at the SLTC Padukka Campus and was graced by Min. Five teams from the School of Engineering at SLTC secured three Gold Awards, two Silver Awards & a Special Awards for Best Application of Technology in the ‘Best of the Best’ category. Ranjith Rubasinghe said: “SLTC was started in 2014 with an investment of only USD 1 million, with the single-minded intention of uplifting the quality of private-sector education in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Technological Campus is the first research-based, residential, university with strong industry links locally & internationally offering an extensive repertoire including more than 25 degree programs of Ministry of Education & approved degrees.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2021 00:00 UTC
NOCPCO holds review meeting, status quo analysed
A review meeting was held yesterday (9) at the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID- 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), together with all health authorities and medical experts. Accordingly, the status quo was revisited by looking into transmission patterns of the virus, emergency arrangements, PCR test procedures, existing strategies and their repercussions, co-operation between responsible authorities and new cases, ICCs and the state of Quarantine Centres. General Shavendra Silva pointed out the increase in death rates and the detection of positive cases of about 2000 per day on average. In terms of the vaccination, he said that the WHO has promised more support for supply of necessary vaccines after Presidential discussions. Mechanisms for vaccination are to be re-launched as there are three types of vaccines now available in the country.
Source:The Nation
May 09, 2021 22:30 UTC
ANDREW PIERCE: Momentum is growing to oust Keir Starmer
As Labour descends into civil war, some of the sharpest post-election criticism of Sir Keir Starmer has come from the Blairite wing of the party. After Corbyn announced his exit, it was assumed Momentum would wither and die, but I hear it has been quietly rebuilding. According to documents filed at Companies House by Momentum Campaign Services Limited, there was £167,000 in the bank in December 2018. In one of his first responses to Labour’s election disaster, Keir Starmer talked of moving Labour’s HQ outside London. Boris bet Sir Max Hastings, his former boss at the Daily Telegraph, £1,000 that the Tories would win a majority at the 2010 election.
Source:The Nation
May 09, 2021 21:56 UTC
(VIDEO) NMRA urges the people not to have any fear over COVID vaccines
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s National Medicines Regulatory Authority has urged the general public not to fear of getting the vaccine against coronavirus. Chairman of the NMRA Dr. Rasitha Wijewantha speaking to News 1st said the people should not be deceived by the false information spread across social media with regard to the vaccines currently being used in Sri Lanka. The National Medicines Regulatory Authority have given the green light for the use of 04 COVID-19 vaccines. The use of AstraZeneca (COVISHEILD), Pfizer, Sputnik and Sinopharm vaccines for the countries vaccination driver were approved by the NMRA.
Source:The Nation
May 09, 2021 20:06 UTC
COVID-19 fatalities count up by fifteen
May 9, 2021 11:25 pmA total of 15 COVID-related deaths were confirmed in Sri Lanka today (May 09), says Director-General of Health Services. The new development has moved the total number of COVID victims in the country to 801, according to official data. The media release issued by the Department of Government Information stated that the victims had succumbed to the virus infection between the period of May 06 to May 09.
Source:The Nation
May 09, 2021 18:00 UTC
Narahenpita and Werahera DMT offices closed next week
May 9, 2021 10:12 pmThe offices of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) in Narahenpita and Werahera will remain closed next week, the Commissioner-General of the Department stated. However, limited services will be available at the regional offices, the Commissioner-General said. The decision has been taken considering the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country.
Source:The Nation
May 09, 2021 16:41 UTC
What the 2021 federal budget means for you
Working parents, average income earners and Aussies with relatives in aged care are set to be big winners from Tuesday's federal budget. Next Tuesday Josh Frydenberg will hand down this year's federal budget with a focus on supporting the economy to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. The federal government will also spend $2.03 billion on upgrading the Great Western Highway, with the New South Wales government contributing $508 million. On the day the report was announced Scott Morrison described the upcoming budget as an 'aged care budget' and promised to pour significant resources into the sector. People in northern Australia should see their property insurance premiums fall after Mr Morrison announced a $10 billion scheme.
Source:The Nation
May 09, 2021 15:56 UTC
Tokyo Olympics Covid protest: Hundreds demand Government U-turn
Hundreds of people have mobilised around Tokyo's National Stadium in mass protest against the upcoming Olympic Games. Japan has attributed almost 11,000 deaths to COVID - good by world standards but poor compared to Asian neighbours like Taiwan and Vietnam. American sprinter Justin Gatlin, who is trying to reach his fourth Olympics, said he felt safe competing in Tokyo. Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said Thomas Bach's visit to the city is now unlikely'I felt beyond safe,' he said. 'I don't think athletes should be treated specially,' she said.
Source:The Nation
May 09, 2021 15:56 UTC
Landslide early warning for the Ratnapura District
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Center issued a Level 01 Landslide Early Warning Alert for multiple areas in the Ratnapura District on Sunday (09), following heavy rainfall experienced in the district. The warning is in effect for: Eheliyagoda, Kuruwita, Kiriella, Ratnapura, Elapatha, Balangoda, Imbulpe, Weligepola and Openayake
Source:The Nation
May 09, 2021 15:02 UTC
Govt institutions to limit staff, carry out only essential services
May 9, 2021 07:34 pmA decision has been taken to carry out only the essential services in all government establishments, the Ministry of Public Administration stated. The services are to be carried out with minimum staff, the Ministry said. However, female employees who are pregnant are not to be included in the staff called in for service. The relevant circular is set to be issued tomorrow (May 10), the Secretary of the Ministry stated.
Source:The Nation
May 09, 2021 14:37 UTC