Daily Authority: Nord misaligned ðŸ§
OnePlus Nord 2The OnePlus Nord 2 launched yesterday, the next release of OnePlus’ mid-range game, covering India, Europe, and the UK with a fresh Nord release. Nord but 2:The Nord 2 is again a 6.43-inch 90Hz FHD+ display, at very similar dimensions, but with a slightly bigger 4,500mAh battery. “I’ve seen better results from phones at half the price of the Nord 2,” adds our reviewer. The Nord 2 didn’t launch in the US, where it’d be a great rival to the Galaxy A52 and iPhone lines. OnePlus didn’t launch the original Nord in the US either, later bringing out the Nord N100 5G and Nord N200 5G, which were quite different devices, and didn’t really hold a candle to the Nord but found their own niche at sub $250.
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July 23, 2021 12:00 UTC
One in 75 people in England had Covid last week as outbreak grew by another 30%, ONS
It means Covid is more widespread now than it has been since the last week of January, when there were estimated to be about 850,000 cases. The ONS report shows that secondary school-aged children and adults under 24 were 14 times more likely to have caught Covid last week than over-70s, and six times more likely than over-50s. While cases are continuing to rise across England, the 28 per cent increase in the past week marks a slow down on the previous week, when the epidemic grew by 74 per cent. For Wales, the latest estimate is one in 210 people, up from one in 360 in the previous week and the highest level since the week to February 19. Latest data shows there were 788 Covid hospital admissions on July 18, a rise of 35 per cent on the previous week.
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July 23, 2021 12:00 UTC
IOC reports deficit of Rs. 10.9 billion in 2020
The IOC reported a deficit of $55 million in 2020. IOC might have expected a 2020-revenue of not far short of $ 4 billion (Rs. IOC had managed $ 3.52 billion (Rs. This means that, in spite of coronavirus, the IOC has hit the $ 2 billion (Rs. Expenditure in 2020It was only in the 2013-2016 quadrennium that TOP for the first time contributed more than $1 billion (Rs.
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July 23, 2021 10:52 UTC
United Creatives: A Youth Empowerment Initiative Against Online Misinformation And Hate Speech
Sri Lanka, like most countries, is not immune to the consequences of online hate speech, discrimination, and misinformation. Online Misogyny During COVID-19Online violence against women has seen a dramatic increase in frequency since the arrival of COVID-19, particularly within South Asian countries. As such, the initiative is part of a broader strategy by the UNDP to counter online hate speech that contributes to social division, a lack of tolerance for diversity, and expressions of hate in the real world, all of which can lead to violent extremism. Their campaign targets digital spaces that attract largely male audiences, including meme pages and online forums that may perpetuate gender stereotypes, rape culture, and hate speech under the guise of dark humor. A graphic post discouraging online misogyny from the #NotCoolBro campaign.Cool BroUsing the anonymous persona ‘The Cool Bro’ as a vehicle for messaging, the creators behind the campaign hope to disrupt patterns of gender-based hate speech.
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July 23, 2021 10:52 UTC
Buddhist devotees mark Esala Poya day
July 23, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsA number of Buddhist devotees visited the Kelaniya Temple today (23) to engage in religious rites in light of the Esala Poya day. Devotees were seen maintaining social distance. Pics by – Eshan Dasanayaka
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July 23, 2021 10:30 UTC
UK & Thailand to conduct naval exercises on Saturday (24)
COLOMBO (News 1st); On 24th July, HMS Richmond, Type 23 Duke-Class Frigate with the UK Carrier Strike Group will enter Thailand’s territorial waters to conduct a maritime military exercise with the Royal Thai Navy. his will be the first visit of a Royal Navy ship to Thailand since HMS Daring visited in 2014, and the first engagement of the UK Carrier Strike Group with an ASEAN nation. HMS Richmond is part of the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group, the greatest concentration of maritime and air power to leave the UK in a generation. The Carrier Strike Group is a demonstration of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s vision of a ‘Global Britain’. When the Carrier Strike Group left Portsmouth in May, it embarked on a truly global journey.
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July 23, 2021 10:07 UTC
953 more patients recover from coronavirus
July 23, 2021 03:00 pmA total of 953 more COVID-19 patients have been discharged from hospitals and treatment centres as they have recovered from the virus infection, says the Ministry of Health. This brings the total number of recoveries in the country to 265,708. Sri Lanka has confirmed as many as 291,298 cases of COVID-19 to date. According to Epidemiology Unit’s data, 21,631 virus-infected patients are currently under medical care. Meanwhile, the death toll now stands at 3,959.
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July 23, 2021 09:56 UTC
Tokyo Olympics: Hundreds gather ahead of Opening Ceremony
Japan is poised to kick off the Covid-delayed 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo as fans gather outside the main stadium ahead of the Opening Ceremony. Tokyo reported 1,359 COVID-19 cases on Friday, part of a wave of infection in the capital as the Olympic Games kick off, it's highest one-day toll since January. That anger was visible on Friday as locals waving banners that read 'NOlympics' and 'Cancel the Tokyo Olympics' were pictured in Tokyo at a torch relay event. The most-recent was Opening Ceremony director Kantaro Kobayashi who was forced to step down on Thursday after an old comedy skit in which he jokes about the Holocaust came to light. Despite Kobayashi's resignation, organisers insisted the Opening Ceremony - already re-planned at short notice due to Covid - would go ahead as planned.
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July 23, 2021 09:56 UTC
Isolation orders imposed on two more areas lifted
July 23, 2021 01:05 pmThe isolation orders imposed in two localities have been lifted with effect from 6.00 am today (July 23), the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) announced. Thereby, the following areas will no longer be under isolation status:Matale DistrictMatale Police Division• Agalawatta Village (Bogahakotuwa GN Division)• Harasgama Village (Bogahakotuwa GN Division)
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July 23, 2021 07:52 UTC
Over 550 Covid deaths in two weeks: Ministry
More than 550 deaths due to Covid-19 infection have been reported in Sri Lanka in the past two weeks, according to health reports. Five people under the age of 30 have died of Covid infection in the past two weeks. 139 people between the ages of 30 and 59 have died due to Covid infection during that period. Meanwhile, 424 people over the age of 60 have died of Covid infection in the past two weeks, according to health reports. To date, 3,959 Covid deaths have been reported in the country.
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July 23, 2021 07:41 UTC
Top 10 Soul-Crushing Facts About Unemployment
Getting unemployment benefits can be hard, staying on unemployment can be hard, and readjusting to the workforce can be hard. With this in mind, here are ten of the most soul-crushing facts about unemployment. 10 It Can be Misrepresented EasilyWhat Is the Real Unemployment Rate? Unemployment numbers are no exception. In Washington D.C. black unemployment was almost five times as high as white unemployment in 2020.
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July 23, 2021 06:56 UTC
152 people arrested for violating travel restrictions
The police have taken a total of 152 people into custody within the past 24 hours for violating current travel restrictions. Meanwhile, 168 more individuals who attempted to cross provincial borders have been sent back after being admonished. Island-wide travel restrictions were lifted on the 25th of June, however, the constraints to limit interprovincial movement are still in effect. Sri Lanka was hit by a third wave of COVID-19 in mid-April and in a bid to arrest the further spread of the virus, the government imposed countrywide travel restrictions which were effective for nearly a month. The health authorities have urged the members of public to strictly comply with the guidelines issued for permitted levels of functions.
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July 23, 2021 05:37 UTC
Do not depend on imported dairy products: Trade Minister
Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena said the country must not depend on imported milk powder and must promote local dairy production. Speaking to reporters on Thursday (22), Minister Gunawardena said freight container charges have gone up north of $2000 and there is a shortage of containers globally due to the effects of COVID-19, which has hampered the import and export process. “If Sri Lanka continues to wait for the ships to arrive, her people will suffer,” noted the minister adding that given the present global market situation the price of gas should increase, however, the government has decided to drop the prices of gas.
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July 23, 2021 04:18 UTC
Ex-Minister Rishad Bathiudeen’s brother-in-law arrested for rape
COLOMBO (News 1st); The brother-in-law of Ex-Minister Rishad Bathiudeen was arrested by Sri Lanka Police for committing rape. And two of these statements were from domestic aides who served at the Ex-Minister’s residence before the arrival of the 16-year-old girl. Ponnaiah Bandaram was arrested by Sri Lanka Police over the death of a 16-year-old girl employed at the residence of the Ex-Minister as a domestic aide. Police Spokesperson Senior DIG Ajith Rohana said the 22-year-old woman had expressed that she was raped at the official residence of the Ex-Minister in Colombo from 2015 to 2019. The 44-year-old brother-in-law of Ex-Minister Bathiudeen was identified as the suspect and was arrested by the detective.
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July 23, 2021 02:03 UTC
South-west monsoon active over the island – Met. Dept.
The Department of Meteorology, in its weather forecast today (July 23), stated that the south-west monsoon condition is now active over Sri Lanka. Sea areas:Showers or thundershowers will occur in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle. Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (40-50) kmph in the sea areas around the island. Meanwhile, in the other sea areas around the island, the wind speed can increase up to 60 kmph at times. The other sea areas around the island can be rough at times.
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July 23, 2021 01:52 UTC