“The COVAX Facility – the global COVID vaccine equity scheme – will deliver its 65 millionth dose in the coming days. “Among the global consequences of the situation in India, a global hub for vaccine production, is a severe reduction in vaccines available to COVAX. Soaring domestic demand has meant that 140 million doses intended for distribution to low- and middle-income countries through the end of May cannot be accessed by COVAX. Another 50 million doses are likely to be missed in June. Sharing immediately available excess doses is a minimum, essential and emergency stop-gap measure, and it is needed right now.”

The Realme Watch 2 Pro is teased for a May 20 launch alongside a series of other smart wearables including Realme Buds Wireless 2, Buds Wireless 2 Neo and Realme Pocket Bluetooth speaker. Realme AIoT Sports Launch conference posterRealme’s Watch 2 Pro looks to have a square design similar то the regular Watch 2. Realme Buds Wireless will serve as the true successor to 2019’s Realme Buds Wireless with around-the-нeck design. Realme Watch 2 Pro • Buds Wireless 2 Neo • Realme Pocket Bluetooth speakerThe Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo are already official in Sri Lanka. The last product set to launch on Thursday is the Realme Pocket Bluetooth speaker.

According to a statement by the hospital, members of the general public are advised to register themselves with the National Blood Transfusion Service by accessing www.nbts.health.gov.lk, and thereafter an SMS will be sent to the donor with details on how and where to donate blood. Appointments and inquiries can also be made via the following numbers :Apeksha Hospital Maharagama : 011 – 2 – 849 525 / 0718 845 700National Blood Center : 011 – 2- 369- 931

Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday (16) in Florida, after fellow contestant Miss Myanmar used her stage time to draw attention to the bloody military coup in her country. Sunday night marked the Miss Universe competition’s return to television, after the pageant was cancelled in 2020 for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic. Former Miss Universe contestants Cheslie Kryst, Paulina Vega and Demi-Leigh Tebow (who won the title in 2017) served as competition analysts and commentators, and a panel of eight women determined the winner. Dressed in a sparkling red evening gown, Meza tearfully walked the catwalk as Miss Universe for the first time, before rushing back for a group hug with the other competitors. Meza beat more than 70 contestants from around the globe in the 69th installment of Miss Universe, which was held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

May 17, 2021 by Mihi Perera No Comments430 dengue patients were reported from across the Island during the past 15 days, said the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) today (17). Dr. Aruna Jayasekera, the Director of the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) speaking to News 1st said a majority of these patients (150), were reported from the Colombo District. A total of 7,317 dengue patients were reported from across Sri Lanka so far this year and the highest number of patients were reported from the Batticaloa District.

The arrest of the accused paedophile in Victoria, Australia, has led to 14 children being rescued from sexual abuse in the Philippines. The Philippine National Police arrested three women and a man in Bombon, in the province of Camarines Sur, accused of facilitating the online child sexual abuse. Investigators from the Victorian Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team, comprising AFP and Victoria Police, in March charged Anthony Scott, 68, with possession of child abuse material. A computer seized from the man contained child abuse material and records of online chat conversations allegedly facilitating 'pay per view' child abuse content in the Philippines, police alleged in a Victorian court. Police traced the initial arrest to the Philippines, which led to the rescue of nine children, aged two to 16, and the arrest of a woman by Philippine authorities.

It is just the most recent in a series of anti-Semitic tweets Raja has made over the past few years, Twitter users have discovered. Now, Twitter users are calling for CNN to fire him and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to ban him from the social media site. Greg Price, a social media associate for The Daily Caller, wrote 'This guy has 54 articles under his byline at CNN. He's written for CNN since 2013, I guess CNN likes to employ Nazis.' One Pakistani woman, Hira Malik called Raja an embarrassment to Pakistan, and Shay Patrick Cormac tweeted to CNN 'Is this your guy?

Police headquarters said that after the lifting of ‘lockdown’ on Monday at 4 am, travel restrictions from 11 pm to 4 am on a daily basis during May would continue. GMOF (Government Medical Officers’ Forum) spokesperson Dr. Rukshan Bellana said that the government seemed hell-bent on causing further chaos. Dr. Bellana said that the government seemed to be blind to the fact that the death toll was on the verge of passing 1,000 and the cases nearing 150,000. Dr. Bellana asked how the government did away with restrictions while the doctors reported the detection of at least six Covid-19 variants. Dr. Bellana said that he expected experts would oppose the government’s short-sighted policies.

(2) Systems view of life:Modern Science has come to realize that all scientific theories are approximations to the true nature of reality. The Systems view looks at the world in terms of relationships and integration, inter-dependence of all phenomena i.e. Eco system is a living system of communities of plants and animals, microbes sharing an environment with non- living plants such as air, water, climate, soil2. The experts observed this phenomenon was visible in systems such as eco-systems, global economics systems, and social systems. If the estate management does not look at long term view, it is unlikely they make profits on a continuous basis.

Minor earthslips and landslides displaced a fair number of low-lying areas of Neluwa Warukanda where people had to be evacuated amid heavy downpours and stormy winds. General Officer Commanding 61 Division and 613 Brigade Commander on the guidelines issued by the Commander of the Army are closely supervising and coordinating relief work in consultation with the Commander, Security Forces- West as this report was pasted on Saturday (15) morning. The operation was effected under the guidance of the 141 Brigade Commander and the General Officer Commanding of the 14 Division with support of the 6 SLA, Commanding Officer. Spilling of Attanagalu Oya and other waterways that run across the town completely became inundated with flood waters cutting off supply avenues. 6 Sri Lanka Artillery Troops under the command of the 141 Brigade using their emergency boats rescued more than 100 trapped civilians, including children and elderly civilians and ferried them to temporary relief centres.

Sri Lanka's first and largest Hyper Casual - eSports Tournament which was jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, IMI Games and SLT Mobitel started at 5 pm last Saturday (15). The main objective of this competition is to elevate the skills of Sri Lankan cyber athletes and to provide the technical background and contribution required to create cyber sports. SLT Mobitel is distributing prizes and mobile data to over 300 winning athletes. Moreover, this national level Hyper Casual - eSports tournament is scheduled to be held for two days from 15th of this month and the athletes can participate in about six sports through this tournament. IMI Games which introduced Hyper Casual - eSports to Sri Lanka is providing all the technical and organizational support for this tournament.

Former Test opener Cameron Bancroft has reignited discussion about the scandal from three years ago, saying Australia’s bowlers’ knowledge of the sandpaper plot is “self-explanatory”. “That’s a goal and a door I haven’t shut for myself,” Bancroft said, when asked about the possibility of a Test recall. * Smith was replaced by Tim Paine as Test Captain, and Aaron Finch as T20I and ODI Captain. * And on Friday (14), CA said they are reopening the “Sandpaper-gate investigation” after Bancroft hinted that some bowlers of the then Australian side also knew about it. * CA issued a statement over the weekend following comments from former Test opener Bancroft about the 2018 Cape Town scandal which he made in an interview with the Guardian.

Compiled by Ranjika PereraZidane to leave MadridZinedine Zidane has officially told his player that he will be leaving the club at the end of the league. His club Real Madrid were to take on Athletic Club last night at 10 p.m. Sri Lanka time in La Liga and then conclude their season at home to Villarreal on May 23. It was after he took over at the end of the 2018-19 campaign when both Julen Lopetegui and Santiago Solari failed at the Madrid helm. A favourite at Juventus as a player, Zidane would be a good candidate should they sack Andrea Pirlo. Bayern have already said it is unthinkable that they would consider selling their superstar striker, but French media claims PSG are making plans should they lose Kylian Mbappe.

By Harriet Alexander For Dailymail.comPublished: 16:21 EDT, 16 May 2021 | Updated: 16:47 EDT, 16 May 2021Prince Harry has described the First Amendment as 'bonkers', criticizing the freedom of speech sacred to his adopted homeland. 'I've got so much I want to say about the First Amendment as I sort of understand it, but it is bonkers,' he said. And back in the UK, politician Nigel Farage remarked: 'For Prince Harry to condemn the USA's First Amendment shows he has lost the plot. Harry said that he and Meghan, who are expecting their second child, moved to the millionaires' enclave of Montecito in California to break the cycle of 'genetic pain'. He raised eyebrows back in Britain with a condemnation of his father Prince Charles' parenting.

Boxing legend “Sugar” Ray Leonard wins gold medal in 1976 Montreal Olympics1888 – Kent leg-spinner, Alfred Freeman was born today. He is the only man ever to take 300 wickets in a first-class season. He achieved this feat 1928 for Kent1895 – Batting for Gloucestershire against Somerset in Bristol, the great W.G. Grace became the first man to score 100 first-class hundreds1956 – Birth of legendary “Sugar” Ray (Charles) Leonard in Palmer Park, Maryland, USA. It included 17 fours and four sixes2006 – FC Barcelona beats Arsenal in the final of the UEFA Champions League, played in Paris