A program to distribute Ayurvedic medicines free of charge to the homes of COVID-19 infected patients and quarantined persons in the Western Province was launched today (August 30). The program is organized by the Western Provincial Department of Ayurveda. The program will continue to serve COVID-19 patients and quarantined families who wish to seek home remedies by resorting to Ayurvedic medicine. The Western Province Department of Ayurveda states that COVID-19 patients are being treated at home under the full supervision of 265 doctors. Community Health Medical Officers in 40 Divisional Secretariat Divisions in the Western Province carry out daily treatment of patients.

By Nathan Salt For MailonlinePublished: 02:14 EDT, 30 August 2021 | Updated: 02:43 EDT, 30 August 2021ParalympicsGB were able to celebrate their 24th and 25th gold medals of the Tokyo Games after Andrew Small took victory in the men's 100m T33 final and Phoebe Paterson Pine came out on top in archery Individual Compound. Small, who claimed bronze in Rio five years ago, made a lightning fast start and never looked back as he roared to the finish. For Paterson Pine, 23, who is making her Paralympic debut in Japan, she won without her her highest score of the day in the final round but it was enough to see off her Chilean rival Mariana Zúñiga Varela. Small exorcised demons from Brazil to sweep away the rest of the field to win the gold medalThe ParalympicsGB star was pushed all way before holding out for a thrilling 134-133 victory. It was a display beyond her years as Paterson Pine, who suffers from spina bifida, eliminated defending champion Jess Stretton, a fellow GB entrant, en route to her famous debut gold.

A consignment of 124,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine arrived in the island this morning. This batch of vaccines is said to be a purchase made by the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC). The batch of US-made Pfizer vaccines had reportedly arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at around 2.30 a.m. onboard Qatar Airways flight QR-668. It was then transported from the airport to the special refrigerated storage at the National Blood Transfusion Center, Narahenpita. Sri Lanka had previously received a delivery of 76,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine on August 23 while the country also received 100,000 doses of the US-manufactured Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines on August 09 and August 16.

Sri Lanka Police have arrested 581 persons during a 24 hour window ending at 6.00 a.m. today (30). Accordingly, the arrested persons were taken into custody for violating the quarantine curfew and for breaching quarantine laws. Sri Lanka Police notes that 85 vehicles have been taken into custody as well. This brings the tally of arrests made in the country so far over the same offences to 61,587. Police also said that 639 persons and 316 vehicles leaving the Western Province were stopped and checked at 13 checkpoints within yesterday while another 1,153 individuals and 489 vehicles entering the province were also inspected.

The versatile five-in-one multi snack maker lands in stores across Australia on Wednesday, September 1 as part of the supermarket's new Special Buys sale. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or snaking, home cooks can create doughnuts, waffles, walnut-shaped cookies or sandwiches like paninis or jaffles using the five interchangeable, non-stick cooking plates. Aldi is set to launch a $39.99 kitchen gadget that can make five different types of snacks including waffles, doughnuts and jafflesThe snack maker is different to its previous model with just four interchangeable cooking plates. The snack maker is different to its previous model with just four interchangeable cooking plates. The multi snack maker is part of the kitchen appliances and essentials range that's set to drop in stores.

Sergeant Dinesh Priyantha Herath, who made history by winning Gold at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo has been promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer 1, the Sri Lanka Army said. Sergeant Dinesh Priyantha Herath made history by winning Sri Lanka’s first-ever Gold Medal in the Paralympic Games. He competed in the Men’s Javelin Throw (F46) event set a new World Record with a distance of 67.79 meters, as he secured the Gold medal. General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army was the first to extend warm wishes and congratulations to Sergeant Dinesh Priyantha Herath, the army media unit said. After his injuries, he actively took part in Army-organized Para Athletic training events at the GR Regimental HQ.

The decision of the Supreme Court to summon only the most urgent cases due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation has been extended. Accordingly, the summoning of only essential cases in open court has been extended until September 03, said the Secretary of the Supreme Court, Pradeep Mahamutugala. He said that urgent and essential cases that are required to be taken to open court could be taken up after informing the relevant parties and submitting a motion to the court. Mahamutugala added that the relevant trials would commence from 11.00 am. Further, the parties to the relevant cases are not allowed to enter the courtroom without the permission of the judge.

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Sri Lanka’s Dinesh Priyantha Herath has set a new world record in the Men’s Javelin Throw - F46 – event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Dinesh Priyantha set the new world record clearing a distance of 67.79 meters to win the gold medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw F46 Final. He had won a silver medal in the javelin event in the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships. During the 2018 Asian Para Games, he set a new Asian Para Games record in javelin throw of 61.84m to secure gold medal in the men’s F46 javelin throw event. Athletics – Men’s Javelin Throw - F46

Week 34 didn't see as many new announcements as the previous two, leading to relative stability in our trending chart. Long-term leader Redmi Note 10 Pro returned to the top as the Redmi 10 and former number 1 Mix 4 complete an all-Xiaomi podium. Poco X3 Pro rose all the way to fourth position with Samsung Galaxy A52s and Galaxy S21 Ultra taking the next two spots. Redmi Note 10 in seventh and Poco F3 in ninth make it six Xiaomi-made smartphones in the top 10, while Google's Pixel 5a 5G in eight is the only smartphone not coming from the top two smartphone manufacturers globally. The Samsung Galaxy A12 completes the list this week with vivo's iQOO 8 Pro and the Samsung foldable duo of Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 dropping off.

By Steve A. MorrellAlthough tea crop levels increased at end July 2021, prices in the same period of 2020 were comparatively at higher levels, latest tea reported indicated. Plantation sources who declined identification informed ‘The Island’ that these positive results were attributed to salient weather conditions at all elevations. Quoting the Asia Siyaka Tea report, they said low growns are at a healthy112.6 million kgs about 22 percent above 2020 results. John Keels Plc Tea report said Colombo was supported last week by Turkey ,Iran,, Russia, CIS countries, Libya, Iraq, and others. Prices in Colombo were at competitive levels including 27.4 thousand kilos green tea increasing green tea production to 1.3 million kilos.

Dr. Dharmaratne said that overall nearly 5 mn PCR tests had been conducted since March 2020 with the state sector undertaking the majority of tests. “The current requirement is to identify those who had been affected as quickly as possible hence the increase in much faster Rapid Antigen tests,” Dr. Dharmaratne said. The senior official said that still substantial number of PCR tests had been carried out on a monthly basis though compared to 700,000 done in May the figure could be less. Commenting on Rapid Antigen testing lunched in last Nov, Dr. Dharmaratne said that the Medical Supplies Division had so far issued approximately 5 mn kits whereas one mn stock remained. According to him, more stocks were in the pipe line and the health ministry didn’t anticipate shortage of required materials.

Victoria could have several restrictions eased this week amid warnings some are useless in stopping the spread of Covid. 'It's only fair that we be as up front as possible,' Mr Andrews said. Another 12 cases were found in Broadmeadows, 12 in Newport, nine linked to earlier outbreaks in Glenroy, and four from a supermarket in Altona North. Meanwhile, Mr Andrews said the prime minister had promised him in a conversation on Saturday that NSW would no longer get 'preferential treatment' in vaccine distribution. 'We didn't begrudge them getting additional doses, but we're locked down, they're locked down, and the need is just as great here,' Mr Andrews said.

The Pureplay Z7 is the latest pair of wireless earbuds from the Chinese manufacturer Lypertek. At a price tag of $200, the Pureplay Z7 are a cool $110 more expensive than the second-in-line $90 Pureplay Z3 model. DesignThe Pureplay Z7 have the same chubby earplug style design as the Pureplay Z3, née Tevi. HardwareThe Pureplay Z7 utilize a triple driver setup, consisting of dual balanced-armature drivers and a single dynamic driver of unspecified size. ConclusionThe Lypertek Pureplay Z7 are deeply unimpressive wireless earbuds at the $200 asking price.

Truck drivers blocked a major highway on Monday morning to protest against Covid-19 lockdowns and mandatory vaccinations. Protest: Truck drivers blocked a major highway on Monday morning to protest against Covid-19 lockdowns and mandatory vaccinations. 'How long before the good people of Australia turn against truck drivers for starving their families? Overseas drivers were not the only ones backing the protest, with dozens of anti-lockdown supporters championing truck driver's cause online. News of the rally broke early on Monday after an Australian truck driver posted a video on social media warning truck drivers were 'planning to shut down the country' to 'remove the s**t government'.