Chinese representatives are scheduled to visit Sri Lanka soon
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Ambassador Qi Zhen-hong stated that a large group of representatives of the Chinese government is ready to visit Sri Lanka next month with the aim of exploring new investment opportunities in Sri Lanka. Addressing an event held at the Ministry of Health, the Chinese ambassador said that there may be some external factors that can damage the friendship between the two countries. Chinese ambassador emphasized that he believes that the friendship between the two countries will not be damaged due to such factors.
Source:Sunday Observer
February 11, 2023 06:53 UTC
Surgeon general: 13-year-olds too young for social media
WASHINGTON (TheHill) — Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Sunday cautioned that, despite many app guidelines, 13-year-olds are too young to join social media. “What is the right age for a child to start using social media? Researchers and lawmakers alike have long debated both the health and security risks for children consuming social media content and sharing their own data on the apps. The surgeon general called for increased transparency from social media platforms and safety standards for apps before they hit the digital marketplace. That is not true in general of social media,” Murthy said.
Source:The Nation
January 31, 2023 03:08 UTC
Taxes slow India's solar power rollout but boost manufacture
But like many other solar power projects in the country, it’s been delayed as Fortum India struggles to source and pay for necessary components. “For the last six months, we have not been able to finish developing any new projects,” said Manoj Gupta, who oversees Fortum India’s solar projects in India. The government says it wants to encourage the domestic manufacture of components required to produce solar power and reduce the country’s reliance on imports. But only 63 gigawatts of solar power were ultimately installed last year, according to Indian federal government data. Otherwise domestic manufacturing would have taken a strong root already,” said Gyanesh Chaudhary, vice chairman at Vikram Solar, an Indian solar manufacturer.
Source:The Nation
January 30, 2023 08:26 UTC
Novak Djokovic claims 10th Australian Open title, 22nd Slam
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic climbed into the Rod Laver Arena stands to celebrate his 10th Australian Open championship and record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title Sunday and, after jumping and pumping his fists with his team, he collapsed onto his back, crying. This was also the 93rd ATP tour-level title for Djokovic, breaking a tie with Nadal for the fourth-most. Too speedy and flexible on the run (other than when, moving to his left, Djokovic took a tumble). Yet Djokovic pushes and pushes and pushes some more, until it’s the opponent who is something less than perfect on one swing, either missing or providing an opening to pounce. Still, Srdjan Djokovic did not attend his son’s semifinal or the final.
Source:The Nation
January 29, 2023 19:55 UTC
Some senior opposition Mps acting irresponsibly - Prof. Ranjith Bandara
Somehow, we came out and later won the LG election, Presidential Election and the General Election. In my honest opinion, the general public is not ready for an election. The LG election is only a local election. We were together when we contested the last General Election. Once again these egoistic political factions are demanding to conduct a General Election not the general public.
Source:Sunday Observer
January 29, 2023 00:06 UTC
Govt aims for strong, debt-free nation
In 2019, around 1.6 million income tax, Value Added Tax and National Development Tax files existed. The President said that the 13th Amendment to the Constitution has been in the Constitution for about 37 years, and he must enforce it. He said: “If I were not to enforce it, then the case is that someone should bring in a 22nd Amendment and abolish the 13th Amendment.”“Anyone can bring a Private Members Motion to abolish the 13th Amendment. Then the 13th Amendment must be put in force,” the President said. He said there is no middle ground between implementation and non-implementation of the 13th Amendment.
Source:The Nation
January 28, 2023 21:24 UTC
Parliament to be prorogued tonight
The 3rd session of the 9th Parliament ends tonight (27). The 4th session will commence on February 8 when President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to make a policy statement based on the decisions taken after the 75th Independence Anniversary, President’s Media said.
Source:Sunday Observer
January 28, 2023 00:44 UTC
What are lonely layoffs?
(NewsNation) — Layoffs are sweeping across the tech industry and for some workers, the experience is lonelier than it might have been in years past. They’re being called lonely layoffs, and they’re the result of remote work and a changing employment landscape. So if someone remote gets laid off, their normal community isn’t there for them. Remote workers may not even have the courtesy of being laid off in person, instead receiving the news over Zoom or even email. “There’s this impersonal Zoom layoffs, which are the common standard right now, if you’re doing a mass layoff, and so they naturally feel more impersonal,” White said.
Source:The Nation
January 27, 2023 04:01 UTC
France looks for excuses NOT to send tanks to Ukraine
France has so far agreed to send AMX-10 RCs armoured combat vehicles, but stopped short of committing to sending their Leclerc main battle tanks. France meanwhile argues their Leclerc tank is heavy on maintenance making it difficult to create a logistical chain in Ukraine. Russia yesterday lashed out at the decision of the US and Germany to send tank battalions to Kyiv, threatening to escalate the war beyond the borders of Ukraine. Zelensky has praised the US and German commitments to send tanks and urged allies to provide large quantities of tanks quickly. The promise of tanks comes as both Ukraine and Russia are expected to launch new offensives in the war.
Source:The Nation
January 27, 2023 00:06 UTC
Ukraine's arsenal of democracy: The US military hardware sent to help defeat Putin
Other military support provided by the US includes several devastating missile systems, thousands of vehicles and more than 100 million pieces of ammunition. Here, DailyMail.com provides a breakdown of some of the most expensive - and lethal - weapons and equipment the US has sent to Ukraine. The expensive surface-to-air missile system is one of the most advanced of its kind. Cost: Up to $250,000 per missileQuantity: 8,500 missilesVarious radar systemsThe various radar systems supplied by the US to Ukraine range from air surveillance systems to counter-artillery radars. Quantity: 75,000 unitsCost: $350 - $800 per unitVarious ground vehiclesA wide range of ground vehicles have been delivered by the US.
Source:The Nation
January 26, 2023 13:07 UTC
Now Zelensky begs the West for JETS and long-range missiles
Ukraine expects tank deal will lead to West delivering long-range missiles capable of striking Russian supply lines as Zelensky begs for more heavy weaponry - but angry Kremlin brands increased UK, German and US aid to Kyiv 'extremely dangerous''We must open deliveries of long range missiles to Ukraine,' Zelensky declared. By DAVID AVERRE and MARK NICOLPUBLISHED: 20:24 GMT, 25 January 2023'We must also open deliveries of long-range missiles to Ukraine, it is important - we must expand our cooperation in artillery,' Zelensky said, also adding Ukraine needed jets. In a devastating blow to the Kremlin, nine countries joined Britain yesterday in agreeing to send tanks to destroy Russia's forces in eastern Ukraine. In a nighttime address, Zelensky said: 'I've spoken with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today... We must also open deliveries of long-range missiles to Ukraine, it is important - we must expand our cooperation in artillery. The twin announcements come as a major relief for Kyiv which has pleaded for months for heavy Western tanks to aid its battle.
Source:The Nation
January 26, 2023 05:05 UTC
January 26 becomes 'Division Day' as thousands flood cities rallying for day of mourning
Source: www.dailymail.co.ukThousands of protesters have gathered in Belmore Park in Sydney's CBD to rally against Australia Day, demanding the national holiday be changed to a day of mourning.
Source:The Nation
January 26, 2023 02:05 UTC
American skier Shiffrin wins record 83rd World Cup race
United States’ Mikaela Shiffrin speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women’s World Cup giant slalom, in Kronplatz, Italy, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy (AP) — American skier Mikaela Shiffrin won a record 83rd World Cup race Tuesday. Shiffrin’s giant slalom victory broke a tie on the all-time women’s list with former American teammate Lindsey Vonn. Shiffrin can quickly add to her record total in another giant slalom at Kronplatz on Wednesday. That was where Shiffrin made her World Cup debut as a 15-year-old in March 2011.
Source:The Nation
January 25, 2023 04:04 UTC
How (and where) to watch Oscar-nominated films online
Some of the nominated films are still in theaters but many are also available online to stream now. Butler snagged a best actor nomination and the film received a nod for best picture and director. Spielberg is nominated for best director and his film is nominated for best picture, while Michelle Williams up for best actress. Thirty-six years after the original “Top Gun,” “Top Gun: Maverick” is nominated for best picture. The film, nominated for best song, topped Netflix’s streaming charts over the summer and is still available to watch there.
Source:The Nation
January 24, 2023 21:01 UTC
Will America finally get internet right for rural students?
“You can’t remain competitive or be competitive in the modern economy without internet access,” said Fulk, the Stoke County schools graduate. “My internet speeds with Google Fiber were 1gbps which is blazing fast and only $70 a month,” he said. There is also an issue with how the federal government determines who needs better internet access. As for Stokes County, schools are better connected than they were before the pandemic, said Karen Barker, Stokes County Schools media and technology director. Until internet access is more evenly distributed, however, some students won’t have the means to finish assignments at the library or a nearby elementary school.
Source:The Nation
January 24, 2023 11:34 UTC