Fourteen new COVID-related deaths in Sri Lanka
Director-General of Health Services has confirmed 14 more COVID-related deaths in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information announced on Wednesday (April 05). Meanwhile, COVID pneumonia has been recorded as the cause of death of 10 of the victims. She was suffering from COVID pneumonia and schizophrenia at the time of her passing. He died on May 05 due to acute COVID pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypertension. She was suffering from COVID pneumonia at the time of her passing.
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May 06, 2021 01:41 UTC
SpaceX launches and LANDS its Starship SN15
SpaceX has successfully launched and landed its Starship Serial Number 15 rocket - the only prototype to survive a high altitude flight test. 'Starship landing nominal,' Musk tweeted moments after his pride and joy made a safe and successful landing on the pad. 'We've had a successful soft touchdown on the landing pad that's capping a beautiful test flight of Starship 10.' SN8 took to the skies on December 10 - marking the first high altitude attempt of a Starship prototype. SN8 took to the skies on December 10 - marking the first high altitude attempt of a Starship prototype.
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May 06, 2021 00:00 UTC
Attacking Covid with science-tech
This new invention is a helmet made of recyclable, eco-friendly plastic, and it helps protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. Today’s Spotlight is about innovations that came into existence due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A Japanese startup has come up with a new idea to help people stay connected amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Eat with the mask onIsraeli innovators have developed a face mask with a remote control mouth that allows people to eat food without actually taking it off. The face mask has a slot in the front of the mask that opens, thus allowing the food to pass through it.
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May 05, 2021 22:52 UTC
Memes: cultural time capsules
By tagging their friends in memes shared on social media, people add their individual touch to the content. Once the YouTube platform appeared, back in 2005, we began seeing video memes such as Rickrolling, Turn Down for What, or the Harlem Shake dance which spread out massively through video sharing. There were some really significant memes that showed cultural or political points of view, which had a long-lasting duration. One thing that stays the same is people’s desire to link with one another and produce a shared culture. Trivial as they may appear, memes contribute to this shared culture by cultivating individuals’ imagination, creativity, and participation in society through new media.
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May 05, 2021 22:41 UTC
Towards a values based education
However, Sri Lanka is yet to be done away with that mindset that continues to tell our children and parents that certain professions are noble and certain professions are not, and that examinations and formal education is the only thing that can help build a prosperous future. Out of 301,771 candidates who sat for the examination, only 194,297 had qualified to apply for university entrance. In a country like Sri Lanka that believes that formal education is the only proper education and that education is what decides every aspect of a person’s future, it is not at all unusual to see people putting every possible effort to pass an exam and fighting over exam results. This is why Sri Lanka thinks a doctor or an engineer are respectable merely because of their profession and a garbage collector does not deserve any respect whatsoever despite their contribution to the society. However, that is not to say that this situation is stemming solely from social and traditional norms Sri Lanka upholds that values one profession over another despite their contribution to the country; this is also a result of the country’s education system that is developing and evolving at a snail’s pace.
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May 05, 2021 22:18 UTC
Defending the commandment ‘Thou shall not kill’
Over the decades, the basic responsibility for protecting life from murder has been treated with the most careless disregard. And even the religions failed to assert strongly the most important moral precept that these religions have been preaching throughout their existence. When large-scale direct murders were taking place in the country, the churches and other religious movements remained silent. Within the country today, there prevails a complete breakdown of the law enforcement function because the law enforcement agencies themselves have been used for illegal, immoral, and criminal purposes. There has been no attempt to repudiate that past and to bring about a fundamental reform of the law enforcement agencies themselves.
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May 05, 2021 22:18 UTC
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May 05, 2021 22:01 UTC
On This Day – 5 May
World championships of judo are first held in Japan in 19561908 – 34th Kentucky Derby: Arthur Pickens on Stone Street wins in 2:15.21922 – Construction begins on Yankee Stadium (The Bronx, New York)1935 – Jessie Owens of the US sets long jump record at 26 feet 8.25 inches1956 – Jim Bailey (US) runs the mile record 3:58.6 in Los Angeles, California1956 – World championships of judo are first held, in Tokyo, Japan1986 – Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced to be built in Cleveland, Ohio2019 – The biggest opening partnership in ODI history. Against Ireland in Dublin, Shai Hope and John Campbell made personal bests of 170 and 179 in a stand of 365, which took West Indies to their second-highest ODI total – 381. The mammoth chase proved too difficult for Ireland, who only two months before had been fighting West Indies for a place in the World Cup. They folded for 185 in 35 overs
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May 05, 2021 05:26 UTC
Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Wednesday, May 5
By Sam Turner For The Daily MailPublished: 17:49 EDT, 4 May 2021 | Updated: 17:49 EDT, 4 May 2021The withdrawal of Sir Lamorak has robbed Wednesday’s Chester Vase of some glamour but connections of WIRKO (Chester, 3.15) won’t care. Sportsmail's Racing Expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Wednesday's meetingsA repeat of his Epsom success on the clock would see him in with a leading chance in the Cazoo Derby. The form of the Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket last autumn took a handsome boost when third-home Mother Earth snugly landed the 1,000 Guineas on Sunday. DUBAI FOUNTAIN (Chester, 2.15) found herself marooned on the far rail that day and did well to finish fourth. She is another expected to relish conditions on the Roodee and can take the Cheshire Oaks.
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May 04, 2021 22:07 UTC
How Aussie cricketers could flee India and follow Michael Slater to tropical island paradise
'So Michael Slater goes into a war zone to chase money. 'Michael Slater can FO attacking the PM when HE went to India to make big cash but now it doesn’t suit him,' said another. 'This Michael Slater rant is really something else. It explained that officials were working to 'ensure the safe accommodation and repatriation of Australian players, coaches, match officials and commentators back home to Australia.' Michael Slater is already in the island paradise of the Maldives (stock image) - and other Australian players could follow suit
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May 04, 2021 17:03 UTC
What to Do If You Lose Your Vaccine Card
If it seems strange that companies’ and institutions’ vaccination policies would hinge on an easily-forged handwritten card, well, it is. Before you lose your cardOkay, you have your vaccine card, but you’re worried that you might lose it someday. This way you have a record of the information on the card, most importantly the name of the clinic or health system where you got the vaccine. If you need a new cardIf you lose your card, contact the provider who gave you the shot. After Staples and Office Depot announced that they will laminate vaccine cards for free, some experts started recommending that people not laminate their cards, in case they need to add entries to them later.
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May 04, 2021 16:30 UTC
Eleven Indian fishing vessels attempting to enter Lankan waters intercepted
Sri Lanka Navy has foiled the attempt of 11 Indian fishing vessels, with 86 individuals on board, to enter Sri Lankan waters today (May 04). The interception was made during one of the special patrols conducted in the sea area close to the Palk Strait to prevent illegal immigrants from entering Sri Lankan waters. In a similar patrol carried out in the sea area south of Mannar, the Navy managed to prevent these 11 Indian fishing vessels, which were suspected to have attempted to enter into island’s waters, from their unlawful attempt, the statement read further. Upon informing the Indian High Commission and Indian Coast Guard, arrangements are now in place to hand over the 11 Indian fishing vessels and 86 persons to Indian authorities for onward action. Meanwhile, the Navy stressed that it would proceed to beef up surveillance in north-western and northern waters to prevent illegal immigrants from entering the country by sea.
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May 04, 2021 16:18 UTC
COVID- 710 new infections move daily count to 1,860
May 4, 2021 09:07 pmWith another 710 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Sri Lanka today (May 02), the daily total so far has increased to 1,860. All new cases reported today are associated with the New Year Covid-19 cluster. This brings the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in the country to 115,536.
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May 04, 2021 16:05 UTC
Belgian farmer accidentally moves the French border 7½ feet
By Sophie Tanno For MailonlinePublished: 10:14 EDT, 4 May 2021 | Updated: 11:57 EDT, 4 May 2021A farmer has accidentally moved the French-Belgian border 7½ feet further inside French territory. The Belgian farmer apparently decided to move the historic border stone after finding it in the way of his path. The stone is positioned between the Belgian border village of Erquelinnes and Bousignies-sur-Roc, a commune in the Nord department in northern France. The Belgian farmer apparently decided to move the historic border stone, pictured above, after finding it in the way of his pathThe altered border demarcation was discovered by a local history enthusiast while on a forest walk. The stone is positioned between the Belgian border village of Erquelinnes and Bousignies-sur-Roc, a commune in the Nord department in northern FranceThe Mayor of Erquelinnes made light of the incident.
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May 04, 2021 16:05 UTC
Best results of 2020 A'L examination
As many as 194,297 candidates who sat for the 2020 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination have qualified for university entrance, says the Commissioner-General of Examinations Sanath Pujitha. A total of 301,771 candidates – including 277,625 for the new syllabus and 24,146 for the old syllabus – faced the exam held last year from October 12 to November 06, amidst the outbreak of second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. In the meantime, the results of 86 candidates have been suspended due to various irregularities. The best results of 2020 G.C.E Advanced Level examination are as follows:MathsThanaraj Sundarabavan – Chavakachcheri Hindu College, JaffnaArtsChamalka Swemini – Presbyterian Girls’ School, Dehiwala
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May 04, 2021 15:00 UTC