Myanmar junta wants stability before heeding pleas on violence
Myanmar’s junta said Tuesday it will heed regional pleas to stop violence only when the coup-hit country “returns to stability”, as fresh fighting erupted with a major ethnic rebel group along its eastern border. The leaders issued a “five-point consensus” statement that called for the “immediate cessation of violence” and a visit to Myanmar by a regional special envoy. “ASEAN cannot dither here, as the junta moves to walk back even the limited agreement reached Saturday,” Marciel said in a tweet. There is a reason no one in Myanmar trusts the Tatmadaw,” he said, referring to the military by its Burmese name. But the junta -- which called AAPP an “illegal organisation” -- has registered a far lower death toll while blaming the violence on “rioters”.
Source:The Nation
April 27, 2021 07:30 UTC
SLTB to strictly monitor health situ in public transport operations
Deputy General Manager of the Sri Lanka Transport Board Panduka Swarnahansa stated today (27) that there is a shortage of passengers using public transport. He revealed that the Board will strictly monitor if health regulations are being enforced in public buses and trains. “In view of the current Covid-19 situation in the country, steps are being taken to transport passengers in a hygienic manner in accordance with the health guidelines and criteria issued by the government. These guidelines will be enforced strictly,” he stated at a media briefing. He stated that steps were being taken to ensure that passengers as well as conductors and drivers adhere to wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing.
Source:The Nation
April 27, 2021 07:30 UTC
Enough oxygen supply in hospitals for six months: Health Ministry
Chief Epidemiologist of the Ministry of Health Sudath Samaraweera today (27) stated that there will be sufficient oxygen supply for COVID patients in hospitals for the coming six months. He said that the two companies supplying oxygen to the hospitals have informed the Ministry of Health that they can provide an adequate supply of oxygen for the next six months. Meanwhile, the Director General of Health Services Asela Gunawardene also said that the reports circulating on lack of oxygen supply in hospitals were false. The Mulleriyawa Hospital today said that while there is a lack of approximately 70 oxygen cylinders within the premises for the administration of it to COVID patients, they affirmed that there is enough oxygen supply available to the patients.
Source:The Nation
April 27, 2021 07:18 UTC
'Demonic' Chihuahua finds a forever home after viral adoption ad
A 'demonic' Chihuahua who turned into an internet sensation after his foster carer laid bare his 'man-hating, child-hating' ways in a viral adoption ad has somehow managed to find a forever home. Where it all began: Prancer first shot to viral fame when Tyfanee posted this adoption ad on Facebook, where she suggested that he may well be possessed by a 'traumatized' spiritCelebration! The dog went home with her that same day, and has been living with her for the past week. I’ve tried for the last several months to post this dog for adoption and make him sound...palatable. Many people said Prancer was their 'dream dog' and some said they wished he'd got to them after Tyfanee's post went viralPopular!
Source:The Nation
April 27, 2021 07:07 UTC
Nokia 2.4 receiving Android 11 update
The Nokia 2.2 got the Android 11 update about two weeks ago, and now it's the Nokia 2.4 that's getting a taste of the latest version of Android. — Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) April 26, 2021We don't have the complete changelog of the Android 11 update for Nokia 2.4, but you can expect a new UI and Android 11 goodies such as chat bubbles and one-time permissions. As is the case with Nokia, the update is rolling in waves, and the first wave includes a total of 35 countries listed below:Algeria Bahrain Cambodia Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland Hong Kong Iceland India Iran Iraq Jordan Kuwait Laos Latvia Lebanon Libya Lithuania Macau Malaysia Morocco Nepal Norway Oman Philippines Qatar Saudi Arabia Sri Lanka Sweden Tunisia UAE USA Vietnam YemenAndroid 11 is already seeding in 50% of these countries, and 100% rollout will commence by April 28.
Source:The Nation
April 27, 2021 07:07 UTC
People reveal the VERY passive aggressive exchanges they've had
By Latoya Gayle For MailonlinePublished: 02:36 EDT, 27 April 2021 | Updated: 02:36 EDT, 27 April 2021These amusing exchanges reveal that sometimes unconventional methods are necessary for getting the point across. Bored Panda has rounded up a selection of passive aggressive interactions from around the world that have gone viral on social media for a hilarious gallery that prove sometimes you have to get creative with your messaging. Among the posts is a frustrated wife who managed to neatly make her side of the bed, while leaving her husband's side completely untouched. Another image shows a homeowner renamed their WI-FI network to take a dig at their neighbours' noisy children. Bored Panda has rounded up passive aggressive interactions that have gone viral on social media - including a homeowner who renamed their WI-FI network after getting frustrated with their neighbours' noisy childrenNow that's a stretch!
Source:The Nation
April 27, 2021 07:07 UTC
Huawei Service Carnival kicks off with exciting offers and benefits
Huawei device holders can participate in the Service Carnival by updating the Huawei Support app to the latest version. Commenting on the ongoing Huawei Service Carnival, Peter Liu, Country Head of Huawei Devices Sri Lanka said, “It is with great pleasure that we announce the Huawei Service Carnival for the year 2021 where our long standing customers get entitled to amazing benefits. In addition, the users with older Huawei devices may visit Huawei Service centers during the Service Carnival and get their devices repaired at lower prices. During the Huawei Service Carnival, customers who visit Huawei Service centers can obtain free system upgrades and get their devices cleaned free of charge. For more details of the Huawei Service Carnival, stay tuned with Huawei Support app and use its live chat feature for any inquiries.
Source:The Nation
April 27, 2021 07:07 UTC
All schools in Kegalle District closed until April 30
April 27, 2021 11:08 amAll schools in Kegalle District, which operate under the purview of Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council, will be closed until the 30th of April. Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province Tikiri Kobbekaduwa noted that the decision was reached taking into consideration the prevailing COVID situation in the country.
Source:The Nation
April 27, 2021 05:37 UTC
Uber will now deliver at-home Covid tests to more than 20 cities in as little as 1 HOUR
The ride-share service has teamed up with empowerDX, an at-home health testing company baed in Framingham, Massachusetts. Customers in cities including Austin, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Seattle and Tampa can order the empowerDX kit directly from the website without a prescription. By comparison, tests run by the Quest Diagnostics lab need 1,800 NDU/mL and tests run by Everlywell, another at-home testing company, need 5,400 NDU/mL. Uber and empowerDX plan to expand test kit delivery to many more cities in the coming weeks, but it is unclear where. In February, Uber partnered with Walgreens to offer free rides to vaccination clinics in cities such as Atlanta, Chicago and Houston.
Source:The Nation
April 26, 2021 21:00 UTC
David Warner, Steve Smith and Pat Cummins join other cricket stars stranded in India
David Warner, Steve Smith and Pat Cummins are among several of Australia's biggest cricket stars stranded in India, where Covid deaths are continuing to soar and hospitals buckle under pressure. David Warner (right) Steve Smith and Pat Cummins are among several of Australia's biggest cricket stars stranded in India. However, the situation has since worsened in India and CA will not leave players stranded if there is no other way to return them home. David Warner (pictured with wife Candice) is among Australia's cricket stars stranded in India. Pictured: Municipal workers prepare to bury the body of a person who died of COVID-19 in Gauhati, India, Sunday.
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April 26, 2021 21:00 UTC
England captain Steph Houghton announces she will be taking part in social media boycott
'We'll be joining the Premier League and the men's leagues in sending out the message (the boycott). With the profiles we have, I think social media is a big part of that. It means Manchester United's Premier League derby with Liverpool will see no social media coverage from either side assist the matchday coverage at all. Jamie Carragher also revealed he will be taking part in this weekend's social media blackout'I'll be doing the same thing (the boycott). The campaign to saying no to racism was almost forgotten off the back of the Super League.
Source:The Nation
April 26, 2021 21:00 UTC
Softlogic Finance Successfully Completes One Billion Rupee Securitisation
Colombo, April 27, 2021 – Softlogic Finance PLC successfully raised Rs. 1 Billion through the issuance of a Lease Receivables Securitization, marking one of the major securitizations in the industry to date in Sri Lanka, the company announced recently. Priyantha Wijesekera, Chief Executive Officer of Softlogic Finance commented on the initiative, “The success achieved through the securitization reaffirms investors’ confidence towards the growth trajectory mapped out by the company last year, along with an extensive restructuring across the organization. Softlogic Finance is a registered finance company under the Finance Business Act No. 42 of 2011 as well as a Specialised Leasing Company licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka under the Finance Leasing Act No.
Source:The Nation
April 26, 2021 16:03 UTC
CDS enables digital applications for Chrissworld Ltd IPO
Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Ltd (CDS), a fully owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has enabled e-IPO applications for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Chrissworld Ltd via the CSE Mobile application. CDS has introduced this new feature parallel to the Stock Market digitalization process and expansion of their service offerings. Commenting on the developments Mr. Nalin Fonseka – Head of CDS remarked “Chrissworld Ltd enters the Stock Market as the first Empower Board listing of the CSE. This IPO serves as a distinctive one, as it welcomes Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) to the Stock Market. The e-IPO applications solution would benefit the existing listed companies as well as new companies intending to enter the Stock Market.
Source:The Nation
April 26, 2021 15:56 UTC
CSE approves IPO of Prime Lands Residencies Limited
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has approved, an application submitted by Prime Lands Residencies Limited, for the listing of its Ordinary Voting Shares by way of an offer for subscription. The company will be Offering for Subscription of 100,000,000 new Ordinary Voting Shares of the Company at Rs. 10.40 with an option to issue a further 87,500,000 Ordinary Voting Shares of the Company at Rs. Initial Public Offering (IPO) is held to raise a total sum of Rs. Minimum subscription per Application is 1,000 Shares (Rs.
Source:The Nation
April 26, 2021 15:04 UTC
Ocean Lanka Revolutionises Sustainable Delivery with ‘Ocean Aqua+’ Dyeing System
New indigenous dyeing system provides more operational stability, while reducing carbon and water footprintOcean Lanka, Sri Lanka’s largest weft knitted fabric manufacturer, successfully implements ‘Ocean Aqua+’, a new indigenous dyeing system that revolutionises the fabric dyeing process, while helping to preserve the environment with a low level of demand on resources. The latest innovation, which is the brainchild of Ocean Lanka’s Dyeing and Colour Lab teams, has already had a significant impact on increasing the capacity utilisation and overall productivity. This gave us a new impetus to kick-start the ‘Ocean Aqua+’ project in 2019. I’m overjoyed that the tireless efforts of our staff have finally borne fruit in the form of an eco-friendly and cost-saving dyeing process, especially for deep and vibrant coloured fabrics (e.g. black & scarlet red).”The ‘Ocean Aqua+’ dyeing system shortens the fabric-dyeing phase, accelerating the process time by more than 30 percent.
Source:The Nation
April 26, 2021 15:04 UTC