By Ishani UpatharithaWinner of Sri Lanka Online Youth U-16 Girls Rapid Chess Championship 2021 Esandi Newansa of Dharmasoka College, AmbalangodaThe tournament saw participation of a total number of 70 players. Esandi M. Newansa / Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda / 6.02. Up-and-coming Esandi Newansa of Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda became the champion with the better tie-breaker in the championship. She scored 4/4 points on day one and on day two of the tournament, Newansa scored 2/3 beating Ashvini Pavalachandran, a contender for Sri Lanka women’s national team. Newansa also beat Desandhi Gamage but lost her last game against Tharushi Sandeepani yet made a final score of 6/7 to win the title.

Tiger Woods wins Byron Nelson Golf Classic in 1997. This was the fifth win in his career1905 – Hedley Verity was born. He in the only player to take a ten-wicket haul including a hat-trick in first-class cricket. No one has got the wicket of Don Bradmon on more occasions than Verity who had snared him eight times. This was the fifth win in his career

But there was one that could at least help reduce your risk of picking up the virus — fresh air. The experts are calling for indoor air quality standards to be agreed and enforced by governments and for monitors to display the quality of air on public buildings. 'Being indoors with someone infected, with no fresh air, the particles can remain in the air for hours and build up over time.' One of the chief issues with poor air flow in any building is that it allows indoor air pollution to build up. 'Now is the time to apply the lessons we have learned from Covid-19 — and to look at the ways we can transform our indoor air.'

Photo: Hailshadow (Getty Images) Photo: Hailshadow (Getty Images)If you’re behind on filing your taxes, consider filing for an extension today—before the 2020 tax deadline expires at midnight—as you’ll avoid costly IRS penalties for not filing your tax return on time. This payment can be made as part of your tax extension request, even if it’s a rough estimate (if you overpay, the IRS will refund you the difference later). Doing so will give you more time to nail down paperwork, and you’ll avoid late penalties. According to Kiplinger, you can also get an automatic extension by making an electronic tax payment of your estimated taxes directly with the IRS, before midnight. Also important: rules on tax extensions vary by state, so check your state’s tax agency website before you file.

The Mullaitivu District Police Station yesterday told The Morning that the court has banned all events at the Mullivaikkal War Memorial today and that stay orders had been issued on 42 persons. Speaking to The Morning yesterday, North-EastMullivaikkal Memorial Forum Co-Chair Fr. Armstrong, the security around the Mullivaikkal War Memorial was tightened yesterday. The Mullivaikkal War Memorial was also destroyed on the same day. Elsewhere, representing the Tamil Diaspora, the Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) held their “May Mullivaikkal Memorial” event virtually on 16 May due to the pandemic this year.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed his concern over the recent outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Palestine. Prime Minister Rajapaksa says that the issue of the Palestine people was a direct consequence of colonialism. Rajapaksa stated that, as a long-time supporter of the Palestine cause and the Founder President of the Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine, he has always held the position that Palestinian’s legitimate right to statehood must be upheld. He says that it is imperative to recognize the legitimate and sensitive security concerns of both Palestine and Israel, in order to find a durable solution for the Palestine question. The full statement by the Prime Minister:Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Israel-Palestine Conflict by Adaderana Online on Scribd

May 17, 2021 10:19 pmThe Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 854 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 2,433. This brings the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in the country to 145,202. As many as 119,629 recoveries and 962 deaths have been confirmed in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the pandemic. The Epidemiology Unit’s data showed that 24,611 active cases are currently under medical care.

Despite those concerns, new infections and deaths have fallen steadily in Texas since the state reopened on March 2. Texas recorded zero COVID-19 fatalities on Sunday for the first time since it began tracking deaths from coronavirus. Now, testing is widespread, so while the 16,864 new infections recorded by Johns Hopkins University on Sunday are still likely an undercount, it's probably much closer to the real figure. Texas Governor Greg Abbott (left) lifted the state's mask mandate on March 2. Daily vaccinations have slowed nationwide, but already enough people seem to be inoculated to drive cases and deaths down considerably in Texas and every state.

COLOMBO (News1st): Criticism had been levelled against moves by former Russian Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga to bring down more Russian tourists to Sri Lanka under the bio-bubble concept. According to a report published by the Daily News, the island’s east coast would be their main site of attraction this time. Speaking to the Daily News, Udayanga Weerathunga […]Criticism against moves to bring down Russian tourists

According to a new Weibo post by Huawei official He Gang, we’ll see the brand’s first smartwatch with blood pressure monitoring in the second half of this year. Based on the shared info, Huawei’s upcoming smartwatch with ECG (electrocardiogram) monitoring has already passed registration as a medical device in China and is now starting clinical trials in medical institutions across the country. He Gang post on WeiboHuawei plans to incorporate hypertension management and coronary heart disease screening alongside smart body temperature health measurement. Huawei’s ECG reader will rely on a combination of PPG and ACC data to detect early signs of heart disease. Huawei is reportedly working on its Watch 3 smartwatch which should be announced alongside the P50 series.

You might not have to live in a country like India to get your hands on a OnePlus TV in the future. According to WinFuture, OnePlus chief Pete Lau has told the media that his company plans to enter the TV business in Europe. The executive didn’t outline the price or exact availability for the OnePlus TV line ahead of its Europe debut. See also: The best Android TV devicesThere’s certainly pressure on OnePlus to bring its TV range to Europe. A OnePlus TV line in Europe would be welcome, at any rate.

In general, security experts advise opting for as obscure a password as possible to prevent accounts from being hacked. But worryingly, some of the words on Nexor's list – like, 'England Women's National Rugby Union Team' and 'David Attenborough Natural Curiosities' seem fairly elaborate – suggesting the public needs to get even more creative. More and more, websites require new users to create passwords featuring a hard-to-remember combination of letters, numbers and unique characters. Other popular TV shows used as passwords are The Great British Bake Off and David Attenborough Natural Curiosities Sports teams · Team GB · Paralympic GB · England Women's National Football Team · England National Football Team · GB Swimming Team · England National Rugby Union Team · England National Rugby League Team · Great Britain Athletics Team · England National Cricket Team · New Zealand National Rugby Union Team · Harlem Globetrotters · Liverpool F.C. FC Barcelona was one of the riskiest sports teams to use as a password, as well as Liverpool FC.

Monday 17th May, Colombo: Fairfirst’s recent streak of both local & global awards and recognitions is a true testament to their continuous focus on being the best rather than the biggest. Another global recognition for Fairfirst and for the 2nd time in Sri Lanka comes on the heels of 3 distinguished titles in 2021 for ‘Best Motor Insurance Claims Process (Click2Claim), ‘Best Cyber Insurance Company’ and ‘Best Employee Benefits Provider’ at the Global Banking & Finance Awards 2021. Fairfirst also achieved the distinction of being the only Insurer to bring home the ‘Merit Award’ at the CNCI Achiever Awards 2020 for Industrial Excellence. Speaking on these wins Sandeep Gopal – CEO, Fairfirst Insurance states, “These wins show that regardless of trying times, we will always work together to further innovate and revolutionise the insurance industry. Putting innovation, fun and excitement back into the insurance industry, Fairfirst is fast-becoming an industry leader that people turn to and trust.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s main focus is on vaccination and all possible avenues are being explored to secure the vaccine, said Education Minister, Professor G. L. Peiris, on Monday (17). However, the Sri Lankan Government has come under fire for failing to procure vaccines on time, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The President of the Government Nursing Officers Association Saman Ratnapirya speaking to reporters said many countries possess an excess of vaccines because they procured the vaccines early. Sri Lanka’s Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath however said it that is not possible to order vaccines before they are manufactured. “After a vaccine is produced it needs to undergo a series of tests,” he said.

By Cindy Tran for Daily Mail AustraliaPublished: 09:49 EDT, 17 May 2021 | Updated: 09:49 EDT, 17 May 2021MasterChef Australia judge Andy Allen has revealed the unusual secret ingredient he uses to bake the perfect potato gratin. The chef said you'll need Dutch cream potatoes, thickened cream, butter, brown onions, rosemary, garlic, cheddar cheese, parmesan, breadcrumbs and surprisingly, a tin of anchovies. While the onions are caramelising, Andy suggested the soaking the sliced potatoes in the cream, season with salt and pepper. To assemble the gratin, he said you need to arrange a layer of potato slices over the base of the dish, overlapping slightly, topped with caramelised onions. Finishing with another layer of potatoes, along with the thickened cream, topped with cheddar and parmesan cheese over the top.