Xiaomi was still the most popular brand in our database this past week with the the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ leading from the Redmi Note 11 Pro. In fact it solidified its position with newly announced Poco M4 Pro taking third. The Samsung Galaxy A52s was pushed down to fourth, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max improved its standing to capture fifth. In sixth we have the Redmi Note 10 Pro as the Galaxy S21 Ultra rises to seventh. The Poco X3 Pro and Galaxy A12 return to the top 10 and sit in eight and ninth, respectively.

By Buddhika SamaraweeraVegetable traders claim that the prices of vegetables in economic centres islandwide have risen sharply, while their quality has significantly dropped in the absence of fertilisers and pesticides. Speaking to The Morning, a trader at the Peliyagoda Manning Market said that the prices of vegetables have gone up significantly in the last week alone, adding, however, that the quality of vegetables delivered to the market has dropped by as much as 75%. Claiming that the quality of vegetables, fruits, and other products had declined since the Government decided to ban the importation of chemical fertilisers and pesticides, he said that farmers cannot produce good-quality vegetables without fertilisers and pesticides. Meanwhile, traders at the Meegoda Dedicated Economic Centre also stated that the quality of vegetables they receive has dropped drastically, to the extent that consumers were not even buying them. The retail prices were Rs.

30 billion through the Budget for the financial year 2022 to resolve the teacher-principal salary anomaly issue, the Teachers’ and Principals’ Trade Union Alliance (TPTUA) has decided to suspend the trade unions actions initiated by them demanding a solution to said salary anomaly issue until 20 January 2022, according to the Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) and the Ceylon Teachers’ Service Union (CTSU). However, he said the ultimate victory in the struggle to resolve the salary anomaly issue would be the implementation of the recommendations of the Subodhini Committee, which previously looked into the teacher-principal salary anomaly issue. If the Government fails to do so, we will definitely take action to get our trade union actions back on track,” he said. Accordingly, Minister of Education Dinesh Gunawardena at the time announced that through the budget proposal for 2022, the relevant salary revisions would be given to resolve the teachers’ and principals’ salary anomalies. They then relaxed some of these trade union actions, including by returning to physical teaching in schools, under a work-to-rule campaign.

Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Central, Northern and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, says the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Galle via Mannar, Puttalam and Colombo. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island. Winds will be South-westerly or Westerly and speed will be (40-50) kmph in the sea areas around the island.

The Central Bank (CBSL) has implemented several schemes to assist pandemic affected borrowers through Financial Institutions (FIs) supervised by the CBSL. The schemes included extended repayment periods, concessionary rates of interest, working capital loans, debt moratoriums and restructuring or rescheduling of credit facilities for affected borrowers. In line with the concessionary schemes implemented by CBSL, FIs have approved over 2.9 million requests for concessions amounting to Rs. Through this three schemes, CBSL processed 62,574 applications leading to the release of Rs. As stated by the CBSL in its six-month Road Map for ensuring macro-economic and financial system stability, a liquidity support grant of Rs.

By Asiri FernandoThe special deposit accounts (SDAs) established by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) last year aimed at seeking assistance to overcome the effects of the Covid-19 outbreak have drawn $ 500 million by the end of September, The Sunday Morning learnt. Responding to a query by The Sunday Morning, CBSL Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said the scheme introduced in 2020 had attracted deposits of over $ 500 million by the end of September. According to the CBSL, SDAs are fixed deposits with a minimum tenure of six months and can be opened in any designated foreign currency or Sri Lankan rupees. SDAs can be rolled over up to a maximum period of 24 months from the date of placing the deposit. The SDA accounts will not be subject to procedural requirements of the regulations passed under the Foreign Exchange Act No.

In August, Dr. Tedros called for a global moratorium on boosters that he later extended until the end of the year. However, nations including Germany, Israel, Canada and the United States have gone ahead with booster programs. About 28.5 million Covid vaccine doses are given daily around the world. The United States recently authorized booster shots for certain recipients of Pfizer-BioNTech’s and Moderna’s vaccines, and everyone who took Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine. This week, Colorado and California announced that they would allow booster shots for all vaccinated adults.

⚡ Welcome again to The Weekly Authority, the Android Authority newsletter that breaks down the top Android and tech news from the week. The 168th edition has landed, with all this week’s need-to-know news right here. GTA III’s opening cutscene The opening cutscene back in 2001 was a monumental moment for the gaming industry. GTA V: Mr. Philips The general consensus may be that GTA V doesn’t have a great storyline, but it does have Trevor, and one of its greatest missions is the Mr. Philips mission. Paula Beaton, Copy EditorThe Weekly Authority: Edition #167The Weekly Authority

Mark Zuckerberg’s extensive video about Facebook / Meta’s pivot to the metaverse has become something of a meme, but perhaps the best parody of the presentation was done this week by, of all places, the country of Iceland. The thing is, even though this is a parody, it’s actually an incredible sales pitch for the country of Iceland. Which makes sense, as the video was made by an organization whose mission is to promote the country. Metaverse, schmetaverse. I’m ready to go to the Icelandverse.

Starting this week, newer Echo and Echo Dot speakers can use ultrasound to detect occupancy in your home and turn on and off other connected devices such as lights or your Fire TV. First mentioned at Amazon’s fall hardware event in September, the Echo and Echo Dot fourth-gen speakers can now emit an “inaudible ultrasound wave” to detect if there are people present in a room. This feature is similar to the motion-sensing newer Echo Show devices have, but those rely on their cameras to tell if there are people in the room. The Echo speakers don’t have cameras, so instead, the device detects movement by emitting an inaudible ultrasound wave that reflects off nearby objects before traveling back to the device’s microphones. Google also uses ultrasound in its Nest smart displays and Nest Mini speakers to detect how close a person is to the display or speaker and offer up different interfaces.

Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityGood online security dictates that you should change your password as often as possible. But a startling number of people still don’t actually know how to change their Gmail password. The process to change your Gmail password is so fast, you’ll have it done faster than boiling the water for your next cup of coffee. Read more: 10 best password manager apps for AndroidHow to change your Gmail password on your phone Although the following screenshots are on iOS, the steps are absolutely identical for Android. Mark O'Neill / Android AuthorityHow to change your Gmail password on the web First, make sure you’re signed into the Gmail account you want to change the password for.

November 12, 2021 05:57 pmFinance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, in his budget speech for the fiscal year 2022, said the tax on cigarettes is proposed to be increased with immediate effect. Accordingly, the current retail price of a stick of a cigarette will be moved up by Rs. In addition, the excise tax is proposed to be increased with immediate effect. An additional revenue of Rs. 25 billion is expected through this tax increase.

A chunk of Chinese satellite almost hit the International Space Station. They dodged it – but the space junk problem is getting worse – The Conversation AU

Earlier this week vivo launched its Y76s 5G in China. The phone sports a 6.58-inch FHD+ LCD, a Dimensity 810 chipset and a 50MP primary camera. It seems the same device will soon be available in international markets as the vivo Y76 5G which was spotted in multiple certification listings from NCC, NBTC, SIRIM and IMDA agencies. vivo Y76 5G (V2124) NCC certification photosThe design of the Y76 5G (vivo V2124) is identical to that of the Y76s 5G with a flat display and waterdrop notch while the back houses a rectangular camera cutout for the 50MP main cam and 2MP macro shooter. We’ll update you when the Y76 5G goes official.

The Nations Trust Bank (NTB) Group recorded a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs. Supporting the loan growth and economic recovery efforts, average yields on loans reduced by 350 bps. A net reduction in yields in the FIS portfolio also contributed to the decline in net interest income. Positive flows in the past due buckets together with lower exposures in most risk buckets, reflects a 193 bps reduction in the non-performing loan ratio. The impact stemming from the rate differential in income tax and deferred tax relating to the financial year ended 31 December 2020 was reversed using the applicable new tax rate of 24%.