Situation manageable for now: Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle
State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle told The Morning today (26) that while the new strain of Covid-19 has increased the requirement for ICUs in the country, the situation is manageable as of now. According to the Minister, the Ministry of Health is already working on the increased requirement for ICUs and has increased the ICU capacity in Anuradhapura just yesterday (25). She also added that certain ICUs in the country which were not functioning in the past due to lack of nursing staff are to be brought back to functionality. However, she urged the public to understand their civic responsibilities as well, “The public should know that the requirement for ICUs in connection with this new strain is much higher than before. Regardless of the increased numbers, the Minister also said that because of the efforts taken by the Government, the situation is manageable for now.
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April 26, 2021 15:02 UTC
London moped thief mounts pavement and snatches phone
By Bhvishya Patel For MailonlinePublished: 10:51 EDT, 26 April 2021 | Updated: 10:55 EDT, 26 April 2021This is the shocking moment a moped-riding thief snatches a phone from a pedestrian before fleeing the scene. CCTV footage shows the thief mounting the pavement and driving up behind the unsuspecting victim as he walks along Old Street in north east London just after 1pm on April 19. The thief then reportedly snatches the phone out of the pedestrian's hand before swiftly driving away in a matter of seconds. The thief then grabs the man's phone and flees the scene on his moped - as his victim watches on helplessly. The thief pulled onto the pavement and looped round before riding at speed towards his victim and grabbing his handset.
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April 26, 2021 15:02 UTC
Employers Identify Big & Small CV & Resume Mistakes (Infographic)
That is why a recent survey by OfficeNeedle set out to discover which CV and resume mistakes employers consider as valid reasons to reject an applicant altogether. Incorrect Role Order ListYou should devote the experience section of the CV or resume to list your previous roles and experience. In case you fail to organize your resume or CV that way, around 35% of employers might reject your application. Bonus Point: Find Out General Facts On How Employers Review Resumes And CVsBesides CV and resume mistakes, the study also found interesting statistics on how employers review applications. ConclusionFollow the above-mentioned explanations to avoid making CV and resume mistakes that result in rejection.
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April 26, 2021 15:02 UTC
India to cancel Sri Lanka’s T20 tour?
After Sri Lanka’s short-format tour of England in June-July, where they will play three each of ODIs and T20Is, they are to return to the country to play India later July. Previously India expressed their inability to play in the Asia Cup which Sri Lanka was to host in June this year. Sri Lanka was to host the tournament after the hosting rights of the competition were offered to Sri Lanka by the event’s original rights holders, Pakistan. India might likewise seek to send a second side to the Sri Lanka series as well. Notably, last year too, India postponed a Test series in Sri Lanka during the outbreak of the pandemic.
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April 26, 2021 06:45 UTC
On This Day – 26 April
Kumar Dharmasena (on left) and Sanjeeva Ranatunga who celebrated their 50th and 52nd birthdays respectively during the weekend1932 – Legendary English fast bowler Bill Lockwood, who took 43 wickets in 12 Tests, dies1988 – NBA approves the addition of a third referee in the 1988-89 season1991 – Soccer legend Diego Maradona, suspended for using cocaine, arrested in Argentina for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics1996 – South African fast bowler Shaun Pollock takes four wickets in four balls for Warwickshire in a B&H tournament match in England2003 – South African (SA) Jacques Rudolph becomes only the fifth batsman to score a double-century (222 n.o.) on Test debut, against Bangladesh at Chittagong. He added 429 with Boeta Dippenaar (177), the highest by a SA pair for any wicket. SA won the Test by an innings and 60 runs2003 – Another double-century, this time in Colombo, by New Zealand’s Stephen Fleming; his career best knock (274) made in a high-scoring draw, took more than ten hours before New Zealand declared at 515/72019 – After testing positive for recreational drug use, England’s Alex Hales received a three-week ban and was subsequently withdrawn from all England squads for the 2019 season, including the World Cup* 24 April birthdays:India’s Little Master Sachin Tendulkar (born in 1973), Australian fast bowler Damien Fleming (1970), and our own Kumar Dharmasena (1971), who was a key component of the 1996 World Cup winning Sri Lanka side* 25 April birthdays:Birth of probably England’s greatest all-round sportsman, the legendary C.B. Fry (in 1872), England bowler-turned-journalist Mike Selvey (1948), and Sanjeeva Ranatunga (1969), another of the famous Ranatunga brothers, who played in nine Tests and 13 ODIs during 1994-97
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April 26, 2021 06:00 UTC
Hakeem says Rishad s arrest was against rule of law
Leader of Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) and former minister Rauff Hakeem says the recent of former minister and parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen was against the rule of law and has been implemented in an undemocratic manner. In a press statement issued by Hakeem, he further said: “The arrest of former minister and parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen shows that the rule of law in the country has gone to the abyss and that the anti-democratic move is painful and reprehensible.”“During the holy month of Ramadan, I am concerned that MP Rishad Bathiudeen has been arrested by using the Prevention of Terrorism Act without the permission of the Speaker or a court order.”He charged that such “politically motivated” arrests further question the credibility of the government. Two years after Easter Sunday’s deadly bombings, such arrests are being made to divert public attention, despite the appointment of investigative committees and the handing over of reports, he claimed. Such were the arrests of former Governor Azath Salley and senior lawyer Hijaz Hezbollah.”“It should also be pointed out that Rishad Bathiudeen has co-operated with the intelligence and crime prevention units in previous cases as well.”Hakeem also alleged that Muslim clerics and journalists who were not involved in the crime were also arrested. “There is no doubt that such revenge arrests will further tarnish the country’s reputation among the global community,” he added.
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April 26, 2021 05:37 UTC
An additional 1,600 doctors to join workforce in two months
It was revealed by the Ministry of Health that plans have been made to add 1600 doctors to the list of doctors who will be appointed in the next two months to alleviate the shortage of doctors. In addition to the Ministry allocations, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have also initiated programmes on concessionary loan assistance to alleviate the shortage of physical resources in these hospitals. The Ministry has also initiated a special programme to control non-communicable diseases. The government has taken steps to provide the necessary financial assistance to the Ministry of Health. This was revealed at a special discussion on the work to be done by the Ministry of Health in the field of health in Sri Lanka by the year 2025 and development activities held yesterday under the patronage of the Minister of Health, Pavithra Wanniarachchi.
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April 26, 2021 05:37 UTC
Police arrest 117 for violating quarantine laws
April 26, 2021 09:24 amSri Lanka Police says that a total of 117 persons were arrested within yesterday for not following quarantine regulations. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.
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April 26, 2021 03:56 UTC
UK, USA and Australia issue travel advisory for Sri Lanka
Several countries including the United Kingdom, United States of America and Australia recently issued travel advisory for the travel to Sri Lanka due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation. The US Embassy stated that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Sri Lanka due to COVID-19, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19 in the country. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Embassy in Australia said that the travel advice for Sri Lanka and Maldives is now at Level 4. This is our highest advice level (level 4 of 4).”“Lockdowns are being imposed in areas affected by COVID-19, and travel restrictions may also be imposed at short notice. You should follow the advice of local authorities,” the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office said.
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April 26, 2021 02:48 UTC
Commonwealth Bank outage prevents millions of Australians from accessing accounts online
By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail AustraliaPublished: 20:36 EDT, 25 April 2021 | Updated: 20:51 EDT, 25 April 2021Millions of Australians are unable to access their bank accounts online due to a nationwide outage. Commonwealth Bank customers have vented their frustrations about the glitch preventing them from accessing their debit and credit cards online on Monday morning. 'We’re aware of an issue with the CommBank app and NetBank affecting credit cards and debit cards,' the bank tweeted. The bank claims online direct debits should be operating as normal. Some customers have some of their accounts showing on Netbank or the app or others have none at all.
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April 26, 2021 00:56 UTC
ANGUS DALGLEISH: Now free us from this crazy dogma
Data not dates, the Prime Minister famously said when he announced our ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown. Data not dates, the Prime Minister famously said when he announced our ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown. No, the virus is vanishing, our scientifically illiterate Prime Minister said, because of the brilliance of his lockdown strategy. It is high time the Prime Minister allowed the country to begin the long process of recovery from a disaster which his policies are needlessly prolonging. n Angus Dalgleish is professor of oncology at a London teaching hospital
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April 26, 2021 00:03 UTC
December 2020 quarterly earnings surged by 33% to Rs. 88.6bn
In a bid to mitigate COVID-induced risks faced by local businesses, StrEdge Group has introduced several service packages through their companies. The customized service package launched by StrEdge Advisory has helped save thousands of livelihoods generated by the SMEs, mid-corporates and corporates in these turbulent times by “taking them to safer waters,” remarked Director/CEO of StrEdge Advisory, Sumedha Wijesekera. The approaches also help banks and lending institutions that work with these businesses in terms of utilization of credit proceeds through proper channels. All these services are designed to help businesses and business leadership reach their true potential, the release said. “This user-friendly tool is designed to create visibility on business operations and decision-making for business owners and the management.”
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April 26, 2021 00:03 UTC
North Queensland kayaker discovers a deadly stonefish on their paddle
The two kayakers were paddling in waters near Townsville in North Queensland on Sunday when one of their oars struck an object. The kayakers lifted the oar and were horrified to discover a stonefish, one of the most venomous fish in the ocean, hanging off the paddle. Kayakers came across the terrifying discovery of a stonefish (pictured) hanging off their paddle near Townsville on Sunday. 'The venomous dorsal fin spines can cause extremely painful wounds and other serious medical issues,' the Queensland Museum website states. Being stung by a stonefish (pictured) can result in death if not treated as soon as possible
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April 26, 2021 00:03 UTC
Bayern Munich 'make their move for Tottenham target Julian Naglesmann to replace Hansi Flick'
Current Bayern head coach Hansi Flick announced earlier this month that he wants his contract terminated at the end of the season, with last season's treble-winning manager strongly linked to the German national team role. Bayern Munich are making their move to appoint Julian Nagelsmann as their new coach, according to reportsNagelsmann (right) would replace Hansi Flick as the Bayern Munich head coach next seasonAnd according to Goal, Leipzig will demand a world-record £26million compensation fee to prize Nagelsmann away from the club and into the hands of perennial German champions Bayern. RB Leipzig have already let defender Dayot Upamecano join Bayern Munich this summer for £38.5million, with the 22-year-old centre-back signing a five-year deal with the club. However, Bayern insisted that Flick had not officially resigned or been let go from his head coach role - with talks between the two parties now expected to take place in the coming days. Nagelsmann, meanwhile, has been RB Leipzig coach for nearly two years after making a name for himself at Hoffenheim.
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April 25, 2021 23:01 UTC
Sri Lanka Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, presents Letters of Credence to Majesty the King of the Netherlands
The newly appointed Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Aruni Ranaraja presented credentials to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at the Royal Palace, The Hague on Wednesday, 21 April 2021. King Willem-Alexander warmly welcomed Ambassador Ranaraja and wished her well in her assignment. The King particularly pointed to the vast potential in the Tourism sector in the Netherlands and invited Sri Lanka to maximize on this opportunity. Ambassador Ranaraja holds Masters Degree in International Relations from the State University of Ukraine, Kiev and is a past pupil of Mahamaya Girls College, Kandy. Embassy of Sri Lanka
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April 25, 2021 21:45 UTC