Man United star Mason Greenwood makes surprise toughest opponent pick
That's seen Greenwood pit his skill and pace against some of the best defenders in world football. 'He was a good defender and he was probably my toughest challenge.' United actually fell behind against a Fulham side occupying a relegation place when Ademola Lookman scored after five minutes. And Greenwood had another tussle with Bryan when Fulham drew 1-1 at Old Trafford in the reverse fixture on May 18. Greenwood has made an impressive start to his Old Trafford career, scoring 29 goals in 105 appearances since making his competitive debut against PSG at the age of just 17 years and 156 days in March 2019.
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July 21, 2021 15:56 UTC
Daily coronavirus case tally at 1,566
July 21, 2021 09:03 pmThe Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 386 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 1,566. This brings the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in the country to 289,539. As many as 263,758 recoveries and 3,917 deaths have been confirmed in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the pandemic. The Epidemiology Unit’s data showed that 21,911 active cases are currently under medical care.
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July 21, 2021 15:33 UTC
No of Covid Cases - 1180
Fly-in, fly-out female workers and wives reveal what it's REALLY like on the job
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July 21, 2021 15:00 UTC
PCoI probing preceding Commission and Committees submits interim report
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI) to investigate, inquire into and report or take necessary actions on findings of preceding Commissions or Committees appointed to investigate into human rights violations, serious violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and other such offences handed over its Interim Report to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The President in extraordinary gazettes issued on January 21st and February 12th, 2021 appointed members to the Commission of Inquiry (CoI)/Supreme Court Judge A. H. M. D. Nawaz is the Chairman of the Commission. Retired Inspector General of Police Chandra Fernando and retired District Secretary Nimal Abeysiri are the other members. The Commission, which has paid special attention to the Provisions 9, 11 and 13 of the PTA, has made three key recommendations in its interim report with regard to the implementation of the PTA in a more democratic manner. The Commission, in its Interim Report, proposes the importance of establishing an Advisory Board consisting of not less than three persons representing all ethnic groups, to advise the President or the Minister in charge of Defence under article 13 of the PTA.
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July 21, 2021 14:26 UTC
1,180 fresh coronavirus case reported today
July 21, 2021 06:25 pmThe Ministry of Health reports that another 1,180 persons have tested positive for coronavirus today (July 21). All new cases are associated with the New Year Covid-19 cluster. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far to 289,153. Presently 21,525 infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centers across the island. Meanwhile, the number of total recoveries has reached 263,758.
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July 21, 2021 12:45 UTC
Top 50 Announced in Africa’s Business Heroes 2021 Prize Competition
Africa’s Business Heroes the flagship philanthropic programme for the Jack Ma Foundation in Africa, has announced the top 50 finalists for the 2021 ABH prize competition. From here, the Top 50 will participate in an ABH virtual boot camp to engage with and learn from business leaders as well as previous ABH winners. The boot camp will prepare them for the next round of interviews with the Round 2 judges, after which the Top 20 will be identified and announced in August. For more information on the 2021 Top 50, please visit the dedicated section (http://bit.ly/2VU4xKX) on the ABH official website. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH).
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July 21, 2021 12:22 UTC
Tokyo Olympics LIVE: All the latest Team GB beat Chile and more athletes ruled out of Games in Japan
Leading Team GB at the opening ceremony in Rio was one of the highlights of my career and winning in 2012 on home ground was an incredible moment. The Games are the biggest competition in the world and as athletes we train hard for moments like this. All 22 players took part in the gesture prior to kick-off between four-time Olympic champions the US and Sweden in Tokyo, an hour after Team GB and Chile did likewise in Sapporo. 10:22, 21 July 2021 Team GB are off to a flyer! Hege Riise's women's football side beat Chile in their Group E opener at the Tokyo Olympics as Manchester City forward Ellen White scores a brace to seal comfortable victoryTEAM GB WOMEN 2-0 CHILE WOMEN - MIKE KEEGAN IN SAPPORO: Team GB has got talent.
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July 21, 2021 12:00 UTC
Daily Authority: Fold 3, August 11
Samsung Unpacked: August 11We have a date! Samsung announced its next Unpacked event for August 11, at 10am ET, where it’s expected the company will unveil its new foldables, and more. The launch image is fun; a clever way to definitely obviously tease the expected Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the darker colors, and the Z Flip 3 in the lighter purple. The launch image is fun; a clever way to definitely obviously tease the expected Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the darker colors, and the Z Flip 3 in the lighter purple. Then there’s the less-likely chance we might see Samsung launch the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE on August 11.
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July 21, 2021 12:00 UTC
New Ways of Working in Africa
Building an employee-centric value proposition that enables New Ways of WorkingJOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 21, 2021/ — Pan-African human capital advisory firm, Africa People Advisory Group (www.AfricaPeopleAdvisory.com) has released the findings from a recent Pan-African study into “New Ways of Working”. The first finding highlights the reality that Africa is likely to adopt hybrid working models into the future. Says Janene Schwartz, Managing Partner at Africa People Advisory Group, “Leaders really hold the key to unlocking “New Ways of Working”. Africa People Advisory Group (APAG) is an advisory firm that unlocks business growth through people insights while serving clients through nurturing long-term relationships, understanding local context and placing people at the heart of the business. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa People Advisory GroupPost Views: 1
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July 21, 2021 11:03 UTC
Tories rage at Cummings' 'bitter' broadside against PM's wife Carrie
'She's a professional woman in her own right, she happens to be married to the Prime Minister and I think we should just get on with the job of being married to the Prime Minister'. Mr Cummings said she believed then and now that Mr Johnson didn't 'have a plan'. 'Carrie's view was - and is - the Prime Minister doesn't have a plan and he doesn't know how Whitehall works,' he said. He added the PM said: 'It's ludicrous that Dave [Cameron] was prime minister, it's ludicrous that George [Osborne] wants to be prime minister. Mr Cummings also claimed that Mr Johnson repeatedly said 'we should never have done the first lockdown'.
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July 21, 2021 10:52 UTC
Hambantota Port increases bulk cargo handling productivity by 100%
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) recorded their highest discharge levels of bulk cargo recently, when a shipment of gypsum consigned to Insee Cement was unloaded at a rate of 24,000 Metric tons per day by port operations. Thusith Gunawarnasuriya, Director Procurement & Logistics of Insee Cement says this was an extraordinary achievement for a Sri Lankan port in terms of speed and efficiency. But once these vessels arrive in the country, it is up to port operations, in this case HIPG and HIPS, to discharge the vessels quickly. He says the almost doubled productivity coupled with excellent service levels is nothing short of remarkable. Sylesh Peerez, Senior General Manager Operations of Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) attributes the port’s increased efficiency to a high level of productivity, streamlined operations combined with excellent coordination.
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July 21, 2021 10:41 UTC
On This Day – 21 July
He was powerfully built and had a long run-up, but turned out to lack the variation required to be successful on the dull pitches of the subcontinent. In 23 Tests he took 58 wickets at 38.65. 1989 – Mike Tyson K/O’s Carl Williams in 1:33 for the heavyweight boxing Mike Tyson title. This was his 6th successful defence of the title as undisputed king2000 – A master-class from Muttiah Muralitharan in Galle. Australia were bundled out for 190, but that was just the start of the entertainment.
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July 21, 2021 10:07 UTC
Rolanta launches 100% organic collection of teas in Sri Lanka
These include a Cinnamon Herbal Drink, Organic Ginger Black Tea, Organic Moringa and Organic Herb Well Herbal drink that is made with a combination of herbs. Lead by tea blender and entrepreneur, Ridma Ayantha, Rolanta is an innovative brand that believes that the organic tea market is driven by the supply of quality organic herbal drink products. Globally, we believe the growth of the organic herbal drink market is at a nascent stage with immense growth potential. Rolanta Organic Herbal drinks are produced in their own, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and R&D centre located in Mathugama, Sri Lanka. Rolanta tea and tea-infused herbal drinks are certified USDA Organic and its manufacturing facilities adhere to internationally accredited ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 standards.
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July 21, 2021 09:56 UTC
Sri Lanka to receive 2 million more Sinopharm vaccines tomorrow
Sri Lanka is expecting another batch of Sinopharm vaccines, says the State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals. Accordingly, 2 million more doses of the China-manufactured coronavirus jabs will arrive in the country in the early hours of Thursday (July 22) the Prof. Channa Jayasumana said. This will bring the total number of Sinopharm vaccines received by the island nation to 9.1 million. Speaking further in this regard, the state minister said 400,000 of these vaccines will be rolled out in the Kurunegala District. The remaining vaccines will be administered as follows:• Galle District - 275,000• Matara, Badulla and Ratnapura districts - 200,000 each• Puttalam, Polonnaruwa, Monaragala, Nuwara-Eliya, Ampara and Batticaloa districts - 100,000 each• Hambantota District - 125,000
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July 21, 2021 09:22 UTC
930 patients recover from novel coronavirus
July 21, 2021 02:25 pmThe Ministry of Health says that another 930 patients who were being treated for COVID-19 have been discharged after completing their recovery. This increases the country’s coronavirus recoveries to 263,758. Sri Lanka has thus far confirmed a total of 287,973 positive cases of Covid-19 while 20,345 patients infected with the virus are currently under medical care. The death toll due to the virus currently stands at 3,870.
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July 21, 2021 09:00 UTC