Health Ministry says no ‘major’ stat discrepancies
By Pamodi WaravitaThe Health Ministry yesterday (12) said that there were “no major discrepancies” in the Covid-19 statistics that are being reported by the Ministry’s Epidemiology Unit and provincial data, although slight variations may occur. There are no major discrepancies, but there could be slight variations when we compare these numbers with the numbers released from each province. This is due to the fact that provincial numbers also account for duplications, inconclusive data, and suspected cases,” Health Ministry Covid-19 Co-ordinator Dr. Anver Hamdani told The Morning. However, approximately 1,500 patients, according to them, are receiving home-based care in the form of continued monitoring by the health authorities. Commenting on the data in Gampaha, Dr. Hamdani stressed that such a large number of Covid-19-positive patients are not “outside of the healthcare sector’s monitoring mechanism”.
Source:The Nation
August 12, 2021 18:00 UTC
How to Take Care of Leather
As a new owner of a fine leather sofa, I am constantly worried about keeping it in pristine condition. So, here are the tips I’ve learned to take care of leather that would make Tobias Fünke proud. In the event that you need to clean your leather sofa (or any leather piece of furniture), first vacuum up any crumbs or loose dust with your handheld vacuum’s brush attachment. For smaller leather goods like bags or briefcases, maintain their shape by stuffing with a clean towel. Finally, for leather jackets, make sure to keep them on thick, sturdy hangers to hold their shape and structure, preventing any divots or creases.
Source:The Nation
August 12, 2021 17:48 UTC
Boarding school syndrome among Sri Lankans
However, when they are not in a position to move to a city, they choose to board their children, in boarding schools or in private boarding houses, so as to gain access to urban schools. Here, the latter group of parents face practical transport related difficulties, which prevent them from visiting their children frequently at the boarding schools or houses. The dislike of the new school or boarding house, not having friends in the new school, and not wanting to continue schooling, were defined as difficulties in transitioning to the new school environment. In terms of the distance from the students’ home to the boarding school, the nearest was 24 km away while the farthest hometown was 204 km away. They had mild or moderate depression subsequent to enrollment in the boarding school, while one had social anxiety disorder.
Source:The Nation
August 12, 2021 17:37 UTC
The two faces of justice: A review of two books
This implies that obstacles that come against the search of justice need to be understood and need to be fought against. Thus, the search is not merely to find justice for her brother but to find the ways to make the prevalence of justice within her society. Thus, the individual’s search for justice gets extended to a much more collective sense of the search for justice for everyone in her society. The system is based on rules opposed to justice and therefore those struggles for justice within that institutional framework are a waste of time. Since the system is opposed to the rule of law which in effect means that it is opposed to justice, there is no place for justice within Myanmar.
Source:The Nation
August 12, 2021 17:15 UTC
Strava’s new update gives users control over their privacy
Jimmy Westenberg / Android AuthorityTL;DR Strava gives users privacy control over key information with its latest update. Users can now hide the start or end of the run at any location or hide their map entirely. Strava might be “the social network for athletes,” but like with any social media, privacy becomes a concern sooner or later. With its latest update, Strava gives users control over the information they want to share and hide key location data from the public. This will let you select and view polylines based on key data like heart rate, pace, elevation, and more.
Source:The Nation
August 12, 2021 17:03 UTC
World Elephant Day 2021: Conflict, Conservation & Captivity
As of 2020, Sri Lanka was home to roughly 7,500 wild elephants. One of the island's most popular attractions, the animals are unfortunately dying at record rates as a result of continuing encroachment, the worsening human-elephant conflict, and the illegal elephant trade. On World Elephant Day, Roar would like to share a selection of past stories that delve into the treatment and plight of elephants in Sri Lanka, highlighting the urgent need for the protection of one of the country’s most at-risk populations. The Garbage-Eating Elephants Of OluvilClick here to readFarmers’ Fast: The Walsapugala Wild Elephant ProblemClick here to watchKaavan The Elephant: Lonely No MoreClick to watchA Closer Look At Sri Lanka’s Illegal Elephant TradeClick here to readElephants In Parades: Is It Illegal? Click here to readSaving A Species: The Future Of The Human-Elephant ConflictClick here to readWho Should Deal With The Human-Elephant Conflict?
Source:The Nation
August 12, 2021 15:11 UTC
‘Pataz.com’ takes off in Sri Lanka!
To make this easier, the two founders of Pataz.com have revolutionised the B2B marketplace by connecting suppliers, buyers, manufacturers, and wholesalers – on a global scale. By connecting direct manufacturers with suppliers, Pataz fulfils the need for convenience and efficiency, while creating expansive opportunities. “Chamli and I are both originally from Sri Lanka, and we are very passionate about supporting our community back home. We want to help boost Sri Lanka’s export industry and guide local factories to reach a larger global market. Pataz.com invites manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers to sign up and experience the platform.
Source:The Nation
August 12, 2021 15:00 UTC
Use This Website to Make Your Spotify Playlists Much Better
I’ve been wearing my “perfect songs” playlist out recently, so I fed Songslikex my current favorite tracks to see if it could find some new additions. I enjoyed listening to these playlists a lot, and as a bonus, they helped me find new artists that I may not have encountered otherwise. This is preferable to constantly hearing the same song across multiple similarly themed Spotify radio stations and playlists. There’s one downside, though: Songslikex only works with Spotify, which is disappointing for anyone who prefers a different service. But if you use Spotify and want to shake up your playlists, give Songslikex a shot.
Source:The Nation
August 11, 2021 19:41 UTC
Messi admits Neymar was reason for his move
August 12, 2021 by Revatha No CommentsCompiled by Ranjika PereraAfter arriving in Paris, Lionel Messi has said his main aim is to win more silverware for his new home, Paris-saint Germain (PSG) in France. He left his former club Barcelona in Spain on Monday (9). Messi also said his intention is to bring a first-ever Champions League title to PSG. This was what Messi added to media yesterday (11), “(Angel) Di Maria, (Leandro) Paredes … I know all the (PSG) team-mates in the dressing room actually. We all had contact actually and Neymar did a lot and was important for my move.”
Source:The Nation
August 11, 2021 19:18 UTC
Durham Uni launch probe over black face video
Durham University was made aware of the video amid claims it had been posted by one of its students. She also posted a still image showing the man in black make-up posing next to a woman dressed like Kim Kardashian. A university spokesperson said: 'We have investigated this social media post and it appears that the individual featured is not a Durham University student. 'We continue to look into the circumstances in which the video was posted.' In a series of tweets replying to the post alerting them to the video, the university said there was no place for racism at Durham.
Source:The Nation
August 11, 2021 19:07 UTC
BOI Chair helping friends with high-salary posts?
Mohottala is also reported to have received the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers for these new recruitments, who are tipped to be close-knits and friends. At the same time, reliable sources added that a renovation has been proposed for the 27th floor of the BOI, which is estimated to cost Rs. Further, this aforementioned refurbishment is to be implemented to provide the going-to-be recruited BOI officers with partitions, flooring, furniture etc. Moreover, it is also alleged that Mohottala, as the Chairman of the BOI, is entitled for a monthly remuneration of Rs. Prior to joining BOI, Mohottala was Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group and worked as a Brand Manager at Unilever Sri Lanka and as an Oracle Product Specialist at MillenniumIT.
Source:The Nation
August 11, 2021 19:03 UTC
On This Day – 12 August
1884 – In a drawn match at the Oval, Australia’s second Test Captain Billy Murdoch completed his innings of 211, the first double-century in Test cricket. His greatest moment was in batting all day in a Test match at Lord’s, making 190 helping Sri Lanka to a draw a historic Test. Tyson Fury is thus far undefeated in his professional career. Fury currently holds the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight titleToday is the birthday of British professional heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury, the current WBC heavyweight title holder, who is thus far undefeated in his professional career! He was a player with such high potential but his off-field drama led to his career’s demise1991 – Last day in Test cricket for three giants of West Indies cricket, Jeff Dujon, Malcolm Marshall, and Sir Viv Richards.
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August 11, 2021 18:56 UTC
Adding mystery to Sri lanka
Nimra Savanghan is a mother, who, while working as a freelance writer, had the inspiration to begin writing children’s books. Savanghan told us that she has always had a love for mystery, so she worked an element of mystery and suspense into her books. One day, she hopes that she will be able to write a mystery series for kids. “I would really like to explore more parts of Sri Lanka, and then turn it into a series of mystery fiction books.”For her, the beginning of a story, when an idea forms, is a magical moment. She has dreams of establishing a series and told us to keep an eye out for her next instalment.
Source:The Nation
August 11, 2021 18:33 UTC
Flash floods wreak havoc across Turkey
Turkish rescuers evacuated a regional hospital on Wednesday and plucked stranded villagers off rooftops as flash floods and mudslides swept across the Black Sea coast. Officials said one person died of a heart attack in the mayhem and an elderly women was swept away by the rushing water and remained unaccounted for. The evacuations came less than a month after six people died in floods caused by heavy rains in the northeast Rize province. In Bartin, the flash floods demolished several houses and at least two bridges and caused the partial collapse of a road leading to the neighboring province of Karabuk, the private Turkish news agency DHA reported. But they were searching for an 80-year-old woman in the village of Akorensokuler who was swept away by floodwaters after her house collapsed, the Interior Ministry said.
Source:The Nation
August 11, 2021 18:11 UTC
‘Probe on-hold health equipment tender’
BY Dinitha Rathnayake and Buddhika SamaraweeraThe College of Medical Laboratory Science (CMLS) has requested President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to take steps to investigate the reason for a tender for 20 essential instruments, including Covid-19 testing equipment, being allegedly placed on hold. According to Kumudesh, the President, considering the requests made by various parties, had given instructions to allocate the necessary funds for the purchase of these equipment. In this context, he said that it is a serious question as to why the Health Ministry had so far failed to procure equipment for which a tender was called in June. “Hence, we request the Government to facilitate those going for employment in foreign countries with free rapid PCR testing facilities at Government institutions, and if not, to give us the responsibility to conduct them. Meanwhile, Kumudesh also alleged that the Health Ministry’s responsibilities with regard to Covid-19, including the strategy to control it, are not transparent.
Source:The Nation
August 11, 2021 18:00 UTC