The Oppo A16 we've been hearing about since May has been officially unveiled. Around the back, the Oppo A16 has a triple camera setup consisting of 13MP primary, 2MP macro, and 2MP monochrome units. Under the hood, the Oppo A16 has a Helio G35 SoC with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. Fueling the entire package is a 5,000 mAh battery that draws power through a USB-C port. The Oppo A16 comes in Pearl Blue, Space Silver, and Crystal Black colors.

July 17, 2021 09:45 UTC

Prince William and Kate Middleton led royal tributes to the Duchess of Cornwall on her 74th birthday. Alongside the snap, the caption read: 'Wishing The Duchess of Cornwall a very happy birthday today!' Watched by his wife, Prince Charles said: 'The last year has shown us more than ever the importance of dealing with issues like this.' 'Wishing the Duchess of Cornwall a very Happy Birthday and all the best,' wrote one,' while a second penned: 'Happy birthday your royal highness...I hope you have a truly wonderful day.' Prince Charles and the duchess - formerly Camilla Parker Bowles - wed in a civil ceremony at the Windsor Guildhall on April 9 2005, after a relationship spanning more than 30 years.

July 17, 2021 08:48 UTC

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says existing obstacles in the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act will be eliminated and the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) too will be brought under its purview. The President has briefed the Maha Sangha on the measures taken by the government to control the spread of COVID-19 including its vaccination drive, and the Kotelawala Defence University Bill. Advanced Level Examination with high marks are also eager to choose the Kotelawala Defence University for their higher education. The Head of the State added that the obstacles existed in the University Grants Commission Act will be removed and the Kotelawala Defence University will be brought under its purview. It is also expected to complete the vaccination drive in the Kandy District before the Kandy Esala Perahera.

July 17, 2021 07:52 UTC

In 2014, scientists released a study that found pregnant women’s stress levels during the ice storm affected the genetic expression of their children. Some people wandered off the road, blinded by the black dust. As if that alone wasn’t scary enough, the lava fountains which had begun fluctuating as high as 230 feet, gave rise to a so-called volcanic tornado. Volcanic tornadoes can pick up pieces of lava and fling it about, causing even more destruction. In 2014, volcanic tornadoes swirled above the lava of Iceland’s Holuhraun eruption in a cloud of poisonous sulfur dioxide gas.

July 17, 2021 06:56 UTC

Tucker Carlson has slammed 'idiot Republicans' for focusing on Cuba rather than the 'tyrannical' United States government after the White House called for those spreading anti-vaccine information to be banned from social media. After the clip, Carlson alleged that 'the White House is actually in control of the information that you receive on your phone.' Psaki said about 12 people were responsible for 65 percent of anti-vaccine misinformation on social media platforms. On Friday, White House press Jen Psaki was quizzed repeatedly about the practice of flagging posts. And she insisted the social media platforms were free to do as they pleased with the information supplied by the administration.

July 17, 2021 06:33 UTC





President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has stated that the obstacles existing in the University Grants Commission Act will be removed and the Kotelawala Defence University will be brought under its purview. According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), these remarks were made by the President at the 11th meeting with the Buddhist Advisory Council held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (16). The President expressed that the Kotelawala Defence University has produced a large number of scholars to the country over the past 40 years and that even students who pass the GCE Advanced Level examination with high marks are also eager to choose the Kotelawala Defence University for their higher education. He also pointed out that unconstructive opposition of certain groups to policy decisions taken for the benefit of the future of the country is a grave injustice to future generations. Members of the Buddhist Advisory Council, Principal Advisor to President Lalith Weeratunga, Secretaries to the Ministries and Government Officials attended the meeting.

July 17, 2021 06:22 UTC

Under a financial grant from Australia, Sri Lanka has received a multi-day fishing vessel monitoring system that contributes to ensure maritime security, the President’s Media Division (PMD) stated. According to Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka David Holly, the system will assist in preventing illegal fishing, ensuring border protection and security in Indian Ocean Region, preventing human and drug trafficking and rescuing fishermen in distressed vessels. The monitoring centre will be set up under the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. The President emphasized the importance of the monitoring system to Sri Lanka’s maritime security, which is situated at a unique geographical location. The President extended his gratitude to the Government of Australia for its continued and unwavering support to the Sri Lankan Government.

July 17, 2021 06:00 UTC

July 17, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsA pilot project by Sri Lanka Police to initiate a mechanism to resolve public issues at village level through community police units is expected to begin on Monday (18). According to Senior DIG in charge of Western Province Deshabandu Tennakoon, the goal of such an initiative is to carry out crime prevention duties directly through rural community police units. Handing over the manuals containing guidelines for the relevant program took place at the Police Field Force Headquarters on yesterday (16).

July 17, 2021 06:00 UTC

United National Party (UNP) Chairman Vajira Abeywardena stated on Thursday (15) that by the end of 2023, the country will have a strong UNP government through the leadership of Ranil Wickremesinghe. These views were expressed while addressing the UNP polling booth representatives in Nagoda and Niyagama in the Hiniduma Electorate. Abeywardena noted that arrangements are being made to ensure that such plans succeed. “The UNP is presently working with many forces that brought the present Government into power. These forces include prominent groups in the Opposition,” he saidAccordingly, several meetings have been held throughout the electorate with the goal of spreading awareness among the party members on the party’s plans.

July 17, 2021 06:00 UTC

Sri Lanka has received a multi-day fishing vessel monitoring system that contributes to ensure maritime security, under a financial grant from Australia, says the President’s Media Division (PMD). The monitoring system consisting of 4,200 transponders, equipment for a monitoring centre and satellite facilities is valued at 5.38 million Australian Dollars. A total of 1,250 such transponders were installed at multi-day fishing vessels in 2015, but most of them are currently inactive. The President emphasized the importance of the monitoring system to Sri Lanka’s maritime security, which is situated at a unique geographical location. The President extended his gratitude to the Government of Australia for its continued and unwavering support to the Sri Lankan Government.

July 17, 2021 05:26 UTC

The isolation status of five areas across four districts have been lifted effective this morning (17), the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO). The details are as follows:Kegalle DistrictKegalle police areaMadeyyawa Village in Mihipitiya GN DivisionRatnapura DistrictKiriella police areaUpper Division of Matuwagala WattaAmpara DistrictKalmunai police areaMaruthamunai 3 GN DivisionKandy DistrictKandy police areaVihara Lane, Vihara Road, Kappara Church Road and Welameda Paragama in Suduhampola West GN DivisionVihara Lane, Vihara Road and Kappara Church Road in Suduhampola East GN Division

July 17, 2021 05:15 UTC

The new restrictions announced by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Saturday aimed to completely shut down the southwest Sydney epicenter of the outbreak. Residents cannot even leave for work unless they work in heathcare and emergency services until July 30 at the earliest. Construction, large or small, will shut and homes and businesses cannot use paid cleaners or have home repairs done unless urgent. From 12.01am on Monday, all construction to be paused and non-urgent maintenance, including cleaning services, and repair work on homes to be paused. Another death was also announced on Saturday, a man in his 80s from south-west Sydney.

July 17, 2021 03:00 UTC

National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) says several more four districts were released from isolation status effective from this morning (July 17). Kegalle DistrictKegalle police area• Madeyyawa Village in Mihipitiya GN DivisionRatnapura DistrictKiriella police area• Upper Division of Matuwagala WattaAmpara DistrictKalmunai police area• Maruthamunai 3 GN DivisionKandy DistrictKandy police area• Vihara Lane, Vihara Road, Kappara Church Road and Welameda Paragama in Suduhampola West GN Division• Vihara Lane, Vihara Road and Kappara Church Road in Suduhampola East GN Division

July 17, 2021 01:52 UTC

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July 16, 2021 22:18 UTC

Pictured: People in Tokyo hold signs calling for the cancellation of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic GamesIn 2013, when the card bearing the message ‘Tokyo 2020’ was revealed by the then IOC president Jacques Rogge in Buenos Aires, Japan’s bid team punched the air in jubilation. At the Komazawa Olympic Park, a venue for the 1964 Tokyo Games, huge crowds roared and thousands celebrated at Olympic parties throughout the city. These were the crown jewels in an Olympic Games that Japan believed would revitalise the nation. Which begs the question: why exactly is Tokyo 2020 going ahead? It could well be the theme tune for the 2020 Olympics.

July 16, 2021 21:33 UTC