¼ of pregnancies in SL miscarriages: Study
By Dinitha RathnayakaAt least 24% of pregnancies in Sri Lanka end in miscarriages, according to Rajarata University Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences Department of Community Medicine Founder Professor and Chair Prof. Suneth Agampodi. Referencing the results of the study, he further tweeted: “The global evidence synthesis published may be ignoring the global south and could be having glaring methodological issues. Speaking to The Morning about this issue, Prof. Agampodi said: “This is a common issue worldwide. Around 30% of pregnant mothers face this issue. It is common in Asians, and they are more prone to diabetes in pregnancy, and to develop diabetes later in life.”“Women with PCOS are more prone to early miscarriages, bleeding in early pregnancy, or growth restriction of the baby.
Source:The Nation
August 29, 2021 18:00 UTC
Paying politicians properly to perform
And thus, we come back to the point that private sector executives see higher monthly remuneration for their work; at least, above board. For one, in the private sector, someone earning a higher salary is almost automatically expected to deliver more to the bottom line. Another justification for higher salaries is that a higher-paid employee is less likely to try their luck with embezzlement. However, the final justification for higher salaries comes again from the private sector – simply, companies pay more to attract top talent. However, the same crisis makes it difficult for us to actively engage in paying our politicians better.
Source:The Nation
August 29, 2021 17:26 UTC
Veddah village sees Covid-19 outbreak
By Pamodi Waravita44 members of the Dambana Adivasi village, situated close to the Mahiyanganaya town in the Badulla District, have contracted the Covid-19 virus, according to the Veddah Nayake’s Chief Spokesman Uruvarige Wimalaratna Attho. Speaking to The Morning yesterday (29), Wimalaratna Attho confirmed that these 44 members of the Dambana Adivasi village include the Veddah Chief Uruwarige Wannila Aththo’s wife. According to Wimalaratna Attho, the village is populated with about 4,000 Adivasi members, and those over the age of 60 years have received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine. Those between the ages of 30 and 60 years have mostly received one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine,” he added. The WHO has stated that the Delta (B.1.617.2) variant of the Covid-19 virus is at least two times as transmissible as the original virus.
Source:The Nation
August 29, 2021 16:41 UTC
Delta variant spreading to other Districts: Prof. Manuj Weerasinghe
COLOMBO (News 1st): Professor Manuj Weerasinghe of the Department of Community Medicine at the Colombo Medical Faculty says that there is a risk of the Delta variant spreading to other Districts as well. He said that because it can be seen that the Delta virus spreading rapidly in homes, whole families have become infected. As a result, there is a possibility of a large number of patients being infected in the Western Province on a daily basis. We see an even worse situation now, where the Delta variant is the predominant strain in the Western Province,” he added. Otherwise, the situation in the Western Province, which is already bad, could soon reach other parts of the country,” he stated.
Source:The Nation
August 29, 2021 15:56 UTC
Work to strengthen Louisiana's levees in wake of Katrina will be tested for first time by Ida
Levees are made from compacted soil, whereas floodwalls are erected from man-made materials, usually metal and cement. If forecasted flood levels prove true, floodwaters will rise over levees for the first time since the system was upgraded post-Hurricane Katrina. In 2005, over 50 levees failed throughout New Orleans, leaving 80 percent of the city underwater. However, because water has never made it over the retaining walls before, this erosion-prevention system has never been tested in practice. Water that overtakes the levees would be pumped out by the same water pumps used to divert rainwater that falls within the levee's walls outside of its perimeter.
Source:The Nation
August 29, 2021 14:48 UTC
How Covid Influenced the Evolution of the Art World
Then find out how COVID influenced art and what circumstances this impact has at present. All Truth About COVID -19 and Impact of ArtThe art world is fascinating and gripping. The Consequences of Pandemic for Cultural SectorThe things will not be as they have been before the world pandemic. As for the cultural sector, COVID – 19 has faced numerous difficulties. It beat the art sector incredibly, as Statista confirms.
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August 29, 2021 13:30 UTC
Grade-II London mews house that was home to Henry Tate's art collection goes on market for £1.8m
A grand mews house that was home to Henry Tate's art collection before he gifted it to the Tate Gallery is on the market for £1.8million. Henry Tate Mews is part of the former mansion in Streatham, south west London, that belonged to the sugar merchant in the late 1800s for 25 years. The house was built in the 1830s and Sir Henry bought it in 1874 and lived in it until his death in 1899, aged 80. Hamish Scott from Hamptons said: 'The house itself was built in the 1830s but Henry Tate bought it in the 1870s. 'So in very unofficial terms this was the Tate Gallery before the gallery opened.
Source:The Nation
August 29, 2021 12:56 UTC
More disposable, single-use plastic products to be banned
August 29, 2021 04:39 pmA Cabinet paper to ban seven more single-use and disposable plastic and polythene products is due to be submitted tomorrow (August 30). The list of products includes plastic straws, spoons, cups, forks, knives, string hopper mats, and garlands made of plastic and polythene. On March 31, the Ministry of Environment took steps to ban five single-use plastic and polythene products, including sachet packets and cotton buds. The Ministry also banned non-degradable lunch sheets from August 01. Ministry pointed out that over 2 billion polythene bags goes into waste in Sri Lanka annually.
Source:The Nation
August 29, 2021 12:00 UTC
UAE opens borders for fully vaccinated persons
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority of the United Arab Emirates have announced that application for tourist visas will be open to people from all countries, provided that they are fully vaccinated with one of the WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines. The decision applies to citizens of all countries, including those arriving from the previously banned countries, such as Sri Lanka. Arriving passengers on tourist visa must take mandatory rapid PCR test at the airport. The previous rules for unvaccinated, including exempted categories, remain in place. Meanwhile, Moderna, Covishield, Pfizer-BioNTech, Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), Oxford-AstraZeneca, Sinopharm, and Sinovac, remains as COVID-19 vaccines approved by the WHO.
Source:The Nation
August 29, 2021 12:00 UTC
Motorola Edge 20 in for review
The Motorola Edge 20 series arrived a month ago, and we finally got our hands on a member of the family. The vanilla Edge 20 is now with us and we’ll go over its highlights before handing it over to the review team. Other manufacturers have ditched the idea of having uber light devices lately, but the Edge 20 measures just 7mm for the most part, making it super easy to handle. The camera setup on the back comes with a 108MP main shooter, 8MP telephoto camera with 3x zoom and a 16MP ultrawide snapper - a pretty promising setup overall. The Motorola Edge 20 supports the Ready For platform which allows easy wireless connectivity to other devices at home.
Source:The Nation
August 29, 2021 11:26 UTC
Strong winds damage 82 houses in Attanagalle
COLOMBO (News 1st): A strong wind that blew across the Attanagalla area has damaged about 82 houses. Gampaha District Assistant Director of Disaster Management Ajith Nishantha stated that about 30 houses in the Ranpokunagama housing scheme have been damaged. In addition, 30 houses in Yatiyana, Thihariya, Malwatta and Maimbula areas were also destroyed, he said. Wind speeds will increase up to 40-50 kmph at times in the western slopes of the Central Hills, North, North Central, North Western and Southern Provinces and in the Trincomalee District. Meanwhile, sea areas from Kankesanthurai to Hambantota via Mannar, Colombo and Galle will be rough at times and other sea areas around the island will be rough at times.
Source:The Nation
August 29, 2021 10:52 UTC
Bill Nighy and Anna Wintour enjoy another cosy dinner
Bill Nighy and Anna Wintour enjoyed another cosy dinner at restaurant Pierluigi in Rome on Friday. Their outing comes two days after Bill gifted Anna roses as they met for another romantic dinner at the up-market restaurant. Dinner: Bill Nighy and Anna Wintour, both 71, enjoyed another cosy dinner at restaurant Pierluigi in Rome on FridayFor their evening together in the picturesque Italian city, Anna slipped into a floral green and black dress and was sporting both her iconic bob hairstyle and blacked-out sunglasses. Bill cut a dapper figure in a tailored blazer layered over a crisp shirt and also donned smart slacks. It comes days after Bill gifted Anna roses before they sat down for another romantic dinner at the up-market Italian restaurant.
Source:The Nation
August 29, 2021 10:52 UTC
Vaccinated Lankans may apply for UAE tourist visas
August 29, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) will resume the provision of tourist visas to vaccinated travellers from all countries, starting from tomorrow (30), State news agency WAM reports. Accordingly, travellers from countries where entry was previously prohibited, Sri Lanka included, can now travel to the UAE on tourist visas. It was also noted that only travellers who have obtained both doses of World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccines will be permitted. Vaccinated travellers will also need to do a mandatory rapid PCR laboratory examination at the airport.
Source:The Nation
August 29, 2021 10:30 UTC
Magesterial inquiry into ‘Potta Naufer’s death, today
COLOMBO (News 1st): The magisterial inquiry into the body of Potta Naufer, a drug dealer who died due to COVID-19 yesterday (28), is being held today (29). Prisons Commissioner Chandana Ekanayake said that Potta Naufer’s relatives have been informed of his death. He further stated that the suspect, who was sentenced to death, died while being treated at a prison hospital for a kidney disease and COVID-19. He was convicted for the murder of High Court Judge Sarath Ambepitiya and was sentenced to death.
Source:The Nation
August 29, 2021 09:56 UTC
Jose Mourinho thinks Cristiano Ronaldo's fairytale move to Manchester United is 'perfect business'
By Alex Bowmer For MailonlinePublished: 05:40 EDT, 29 August 2021 | Updated: 05:40 EDT, 29 August 2021Jose Mourinho believes Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible return to Manchester United is 'perfect business' for the Red Devils. On a whirlwind Friday in the transfer market, it seemed early on that morning that Manchester City had stolen a march on the rivals and were set to bring the 36-year-old to the Etihad. Roma boss Mourinho said: 'The only thing I say - and it looks to me something basic and logic - is that if Juventus are happy, if Cristiano is happy and if Manchester United are happy this is the perfect business. 'There is no need to make any comment about someone who plays, wins, scores and makes history for 20 years.' Roma opened their league account last weekend with a 3-1 win over Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico, with former Chelsea outcast Tammy Abraham grabbing two assists on his debut.
Source:The Nation
August 29, 2021 09:56 UTC