Realme C11 (2021) arrives in Russia with Unisoc chipset
The Realme C11 has been a thing since August, while the Realme C20 is a bit younger and was announced this January. The brand decided to mash together both devices and relaunch them as Realme C11 (2021) but with a twist - the chipset is entirely new. The Realme C11 (2021) runs on а Unisoc SC9863 platform, which makes it the first smartphone of the company with a chip that is not by Mediatek or Qualcomm. While the phone is technically a successor of the original Realme C11, it has the body of the Realme C20 - down to the 6.5” LCD with HD+ resolution and the 5,000 mAh battery. Realme C11 (2021)The Realme C11 (2021) is available for sale in Russia, although the official website is yet to list it.
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May 04, 2021 14:05 UTC
Iconic Developers reinforces stringent health and safety precautions on-site
In commemoration of World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2021, leading infrastructure developer Iconic Developments reiterated its commitment to taking maximum precautions to ensure the health and well-being of its workforce amid fears of a third wave of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka. Iconic Developments, in collaboration with construction partner MAGA Engineering, has adhered to stringent health and safety regulations in line with local and international directives for its workforce of over 350. “The health and safety of our workforce has always been our utmost priority. Adhering to the most stringent sanitary regulations, workers also undergo frequent temperature and personal hygiene checks. The Iconic Galaxy is set to deliver 285 super-luxury, two, three, four and five bed-roomed apartments amidst a plethora of world-class amenities and services.
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May 04, 2021 14:05 UTC
Bidens and Carters pose for maskless indoor picture
President Joe Biden has posed for a maskless indoor photo alongside First Lady Jill Biden, Former President Jimmy Carter, and his wife Rosalynn, despite describing mask wearing as a 'patriotic responsibility.' The photo was taken at the Carter's home in Plains, Georgia last Thursday, 78-year-old President Biden's 100th day in office. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library released the photo of the visit, with presidential historian Michael Bechloss posting it to Twitter on Monday night. On Air Force One, deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre explained that the visit wasn't because Jimmy Carter was in poor health. President Jimmy Carter and then Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr., greet Biden supporters at a $1,000-a-couple fund raising reception at Wilmington, Delaware in 1978.
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May 04, 2021 14:03 UTC
COVID cases count soars as 1,150 more test positive
Sri Lanka has confirmed as many as 1,150 fresh coronavirus infections so far within the day, says the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO). Following the latest surge, the country’s caseload now stands at 114,826. Meanwhile, the recoveries count climbed to 99,153 after 944 more individuals who were infected with the virus were discharged from medical care earlier today. According to statistics, 14,964 active cases are still under medical care at designated hospitals and treatment centres. Sri Lanka has also witnessed 709 fatalities in total due to the outbreak of the pandemic.
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May 04, 2021 13:05 UTC
Foreign Ministry limits services provided by Consular Affairs Division
In line with the recent guidelines issued by the health authorities due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the Consular Affairs Division of the Foreign Ministry has limited its operating hours from 7.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. daily. The Consular Affairs Division will prioritize its services to those in urgent/genuine need during the coming weeks, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The consular services, except in the cases of deaths of Sri Lankans overseas and attestation of export documents and related certificates, are provided strictly by appointment only, it said. Please contact the Consular Affairs Division on Tel: 011 2335942, 011 2338836 and 011 2338812 or e-mail [email protected] to make an appointment.
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May 04, 2021 13:05 UTC
Mathews denounces speculation about ODI retirement
Angelo Mathews (left) with Thisara PereraSocial media carried posts yesterday (3) mentioning that former Sri Lanka Captain Angelo Mathews too is going to follow Thisara Perera and retire from limited-over cricket soon. Perera announced his retirement from international cricket too yesterday. Social media posts that were circulated yesterday (3) on alleged Mathews’ retirement from ODI cricketSocial media posts regarding Mathews’ retirement started doing rounds thereafter. “I have no plans to retire because anyone else wants me to retire. That is on my own decision, not on anyone else’s decision,” Mathews further stressed.
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May 04, 2021 13:05 UTC
Sri Lanka facing a shortage of 600,000 vaccine doses – Dr. Sudarshini
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is facing a shortage of 600,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVISHIELD vaccine to complete the 2nd round of the vaccine program. “We have nothing to hide about it and the government is not at fault,” said State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics, and COVID Disease Control, Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle on Tuesday (04). “India’s Serum Institute will not be able to deliver the vaccines that we ordered, on time,” said Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle citing the unexpected COVID-19 spread in India as the reason for the delay. Sri Lanka is also looking towards the research that is taking place about a cocktail vaccine for the second dose to those who already received the vaccine in Sri Lanka, she said adding a decision will only be made on the matter based on global research and approval. Under the first round, 925,242 persons were vaccinated and at present, there is a shortage of 600,000 doses as the island nation so far did not get its vaccines ordered from India.
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May 04, 2021 13:05 UTC
A series remembered for Jayawickrama heroics
After a dominating performance by the spinners, Sri Lanka won their first series of 2021 with 209 run victory against Bangladesh in the second Test. The victorious Sri Lanka team with the series trophy yesterday (3)Sri Lanka, yesterday (3) against Bangladesh in Pallekele, recorded their first Test series win after January 2020 which they recorded in Harare. Sri Lanka won the series 1-0. SCORECARDSri Lanka 1st innings 493/7 dec.Bangladesh 1st innings 251Sri Lanka 2nd innings 194/9 dec.Bangladesh 2nd innings (o/n 177/5 in 48 ovs.) Tamim Iqbal c Dickwella b Mendis 24Saif Hassan c Lakmal b Jayawickrama 34Najmul H. Shanto b Jayawickrama 26Mominul Haque (Capt.)
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May 04, 2021 11:48 UTC
Sri Lanka s coronavirus recoveries cross 99,000
The Health Ministry reported that 944 more patients who have recovered from novel coronavirus infection were discharged from hospital within the last 24 hours. This brings the country’s total COVID-19 recoveries to 99,153. Majority of the recoveries were reported from Dambadeniya Treatment Centre (112), Kopay Treatment Centre (87), Giriulla Treatment Centre (79), Hambantota District General Hospital (68), Ampara Rehabilitation Centre (66), Hikkaduwa Treatment Centre (54), Bingiriya Treatment Centre (53), Undugoda District Hospital (44) and Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital (40). The total number of novel coronavirus infection registered in Sri Lanka thus far now stands at 113,676. According to the Epidemiology Unit’s data, 13,814 patients are currently under medical care at hospitals and treatment centres.
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May 04, 2021 11:48 UTC
Covid-19 strikes IPL
It was understood that two players of the KKR contingent, their mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and fast bowler Sandeep Warrier, have tested positive for Covid-19. Three in CSK contingent too test positiveThis is the first instance of positive Covid-19 cases being reported within the IPL bio-bubble since the 2021 season started on 9 April. Meanwhile three members of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) contingent, its Chief Executive Kasi Viswanathan, bowling coach Laxmipati Balaji, and a worker of their team bus have tested positive for Covid-19. This is the second time the Super Kings have had to deal with a Covid-19 outbreak in the team bubble. Last time too…At IPL 2020 too, which was played in the UAE, Kasi Viswanathan’s wife had been one of several members, including players Deepak Chahar and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who tested positive ahead of the tournament.
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May 04, 2021 11:48 UTC
David Warner shares a heartbreaking message from his kids while stranded in Covid-riddled India
Australian cricketer David Warner has shared a heartbreaking message from his three young girls begging their dad to come home. Warner and his Sunrisers Hyderabad teammates have been plunged into lockdown after one of their players, Wriddhiman Saha, returned a positive COVID-19 test on Tuesday. David Warner has shared a heartbroken note from his daughter Ivy while stranded IndiaWarner (left) remains separated from his family back home in Australia. 'It is very strange to not see him as part of the [Australian cricket team]. Australian IPL commentator Michael Slater, whose currently in India, voiced his disgust at the draconian policy.
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May 04, 2021 11:37 UTC
Savini and Janali clinch Govt. Servants TC tennis title
May 4, 2021 by Revatha No CommentsThe Government Servants’ Tennis Club (GSTC) annual tennis tournamentThe Government Servants’ Tennis Club (GSTC) annual tennis tournament, the prestigious prize-money competition of the year, was held recently in women’s and men’s doubles categories at the GSTC courts in Colombo. The tournament began on 30 April and ended on 3 May. Here are the women’s doubles champions this year, Savini Jayasuriya (on left) and Janali Manamperi, who beat former national champions Amritha Muttiah and Kemalie Herath 6/3, 6/0 in the event’s final. Photo Ishan Wanniarachchi
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May 04, 2021 11:26 UTC
Cabinet nod to increase PCR testing capacity
May 4, 2021 03:31 pmThe Cabinet of Ministers has granted the approval to expedite the purchase of PCR testing kits and other equipment needed to keep up with the country’s coronavirus testing demand. The decision was reached during the Cabinet meeting held on Monday (May 03), the Department of Government Information said. Relevant proposal has been tabled by the Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi. Following the discovery of the new variant of COVID-19, the demand for PCR tests in government laboratories has increased to around 20,000 per day, the Government Information Department pointed out.
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May 04, 2021 11:02 UTC
BOWLERS WHO TOOK 10 OR MORE WICKETS ON TEST DEBUT
FernandoFrederick MartinAlf ValentineBOWLERS WHO TOOK 10 OR MORE WICKETS ON TEST DEBUTKey: Player / Country / 1st ings. Charles Marriott – England – 5/37 – 6/59 – West Indies – 12/08/1933 – Kennington Oval6. Hophie Johnson – West Indies – 5/41 – 5/55 – England – 27/03/1948 – Sabina Park9. Alfred Valentine – West Indies – 8/104 – 3/100 – England – 08/06/1950 – Old Trafford10. Praveen Jayawickrama – Sri Lanka – 6/92 – 5/86 – Bangladesh – 03/05/2021 – PallekeleNOTE: John J. Ferris who took 13 wickets on debut for England, but had previously played 8 games for Australia is omitted from this list
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May 04, 2021 11:02 UTC
Assessing the critical habitats of sharks and rays around Jaffna
Sharks and rays (elasmobranchs) are a unique group of fishes with skeletons made of cartilage. And the removal of even one species, and particularly keystone species like sharks, can have devastating impacts on the ecosystem and associated habitats. Sri Lanka, being an island nation relies heavily upon fisheries – and sharks and rays – as affordable sources of protein and as a means of employment. BRT data have shown that nearly half of the Sri Lankan shark and ray species diversity is present around the Jaffna peninsula. Subsequently, BRT have initiated a project, with support from the Tokyo Cement Group, focusing on identifying the critical habitats of sharks and rays in northern Sri Lanka and to improve understanding of this fishery and associated fisher communities.
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May 04, 2021 11:02 UTC