Childfree by CHOICE: Meet the women who rejected motherhood
Although she spends time with her nieces and nephews, she has never considered having children and her husband shares her viewpoint. Elsewhere, Georgina enjoys spending time with her close girlfriends and their children, having days out exploring and learning. 'I said to her one day, I don't think I'll be having any and she said "I don't think I can speak to you again if you don't', Jane said. Why aren't women having children? Boundaries can ensure that we surround our lives with people who are open minded if they totally feel the opposite about the 'having children' topic.'
Source:The Nation
December 25, 2022 10:08 UTC
Harassment of group of doctors: The Health Ministry has over stepped its authority, says AMS
Harassment of group of doctors: The Health Ministry has over stepped its authority, says AMS View(s):The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has condemned the Health Minister and certain Health Ministry officials for their unprecedented and unacceptable actions towards the medical officers and medical specialists in the recent past. The AMS says that they understand that certain high officials from the Ministry of Health have written to the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) instructing the SLMC to cancel the registration of medical practitioners who have already been served “vacation of post” by the Ministry of Health. The medical specialists claim that the Ministry of Health has over stepped its authority and engaged in an unfair and illegal act, most probably to harass a particular group of doctors. “Vacation of posts by medical practitioners happened many times in the past and in none of these occasions’ Health Ministry has requested the SLMC to cancel the registration of such doctors. As such, AMS said it requests Health Ministry officials to withdraw such letters immediately and to abstain from harassing medical practitioners, especially at a time the health sector is experiencing unprecedented hardships.
Source:Sunday Times
December 25, 2022 06:55 UTC
Global Tennis of 2023 should further prosper
Global Tennis of 2023 should further prosper View(s):WTA and ATP has managed to sustain global tennis interest through the last three turbulent years. They also deserve the credit for tennis development over the last 50 years. Their influence into a fully fledged professional player development, attractive events and in reaching large global audiences, are propelling tennis. Tennis, players viewing for prominence in 2023 will fall into few categories. Stagnating local scenesThe global professional circuit keeps Tennis in the media with good events.
Source:Sunday Times
December 25, 2022 06:55 UTC
Sri Lanka unlikely to become competitive nation in 2023
Sri Lanka unlikely to become competitive nation in 2023 By Sunimalee Dias View(s): View(s):Sri Lanka is unlikely to become a competitive nation to produce garments if a further price hike in electricity tariffs is carried out next year. Sri Lanka’s industrial rate of electricity charges are currently above Vietnam, Nepal, Assam in India and Bangladesh and Bhutan and even some parts of Canada, he noted. However, Sri Lanka seems to be on part with the likes of destinations like Kerala and Malaysia, he said. In this respect the country’s industries do not have a competitive advantage in electricity. Meanwhile, December is likely to generate similar earnings to that of November with a reduction of about10 per cent.
Source:The Nation
December 25, 2022 00:56 UTC
Country first, our utmost priority - Prasanna Ranatunga
However, Ranil Wickremesinghe agreed to accept the challenge at that crucial juncture. We believe that our utmost priority should be the ‘country first’. However, Ranil Wickremesinghe agreed to accept the challenge at the crucial juncture. We believe that our utmost priority should be the ‘country first’. President Wickremesinghe is acting by taking decisive and challenging decisions.
Source:Sunday Observer
December 24, 2022 20:30 UTC
Unanimous approval vital for lasting solution
Tamil leaders were not flexibleHowever the Tamil leaders had their reservations on various matters and started bargaining with the ruling party leaders from the very outset. After a series of negotiations Dudley Senanayake entered into an agreement with Tamil leader S.J.V. Bandaranaike too entered in to a peace pact with the Tamil leader S.J.V.Chelvanayagam to address the grievances of the Tamil people. Tamil leaders were not prepared to deviate a bit from their original proposals and H.W. 3.In 1949 Tamil State Party leader (Federal Party) S.J.V.
Source:Sunday Observer
December 24, 2022 20:30 UTC
Flight attendant reveals meaning behind 'chime sounds' on airplanes
By MailOnline ReporterPublished: 14:00 EST, 24 December 2022 | Updated: 14:00 EST, 24 December 2022AdvertisementA flight attendant has revealed the secret meaning behind the 'chime sounds' that you often hear on airplanes - and explained how each noise signals a different thing to the flight staff. For example, Tommy revealed that a high ding followed by a low ding means one flight attendant is trying to reach another, or that someone from the flight deck is calling them - while just one tone means a passenger has hit the 'call flight attendant' button and needs their attention. 'A high/low chime like that means that one flight attendant is trying to call another flight attendant or the flight deck is trying to call us,' he continued, as the sound played in the clip. The flight attendant's latest videos come one year after he earned viral fame for detailing the 10 most unsanitary plane passengers can do while flying. He also took issue with passengers snapping their fingers at the flight attendants, insisting it's completely unnecessary.
Source:The Nation
December 24, 2022 20:08 UTC
High electricity usage reported; may cause potential outage
A power strip with surge protection prevents damage to your sensitive electronics in the event of a lightning storm or power outage. by: Keymonte AveryUpdated: Dec 23, 2022 / 09:04 PM CSTBATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Entergy urges customers to help save power supply by conserving electricity, after noticing high electricity usage in Baton Rouge. On the hottest days of summer and the coldest days of winter, energy usage rates are through the roof. Source: www.brproud.com
Source:The Nation
December 24, 2022 13:38 UTC
Tory Lanez is found GUILTY of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot
Megan Thee Stallion's former boyfriend Tory Lanez has been found guilty on all three counts of shooting her in the foot, following a party at Kylie Jenner's house in July 2020. 'Megan and Tory are both artists - what's more newsworthy, you got shot by Kelsey Harris or you got shot by Tory Lanez?' 'Megan has an image – she's Megan Thee Stallion. How would that look for Megan Thee Stallion?' Instead she told the jury, Lanez shot Megan in an angry clash of egos over the musical talents of the two rappers.
Source:The Nation
December 24, 2022 00:56 UTC
patpat.lk wins Online Brand of the Year – Bronze for second consecutive year at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards - Adaderana Biz English
In recognition of its outstanding brand story and exceptional growth efforts, patpat.lk, Sri Lanka’s Biggest Online Search Platform, won Online Brand of the Year – Bronze at the recently held 21st SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2022. Receiving the award for the second consecutive year, patpat.lk has once again iterated its dynamism, dedication and perseverance as a truly Sri Lankan brand in the e-commerce and lifestyle arena in Sri Lanka. Speaking on this win, Karthik Elangovan, Chief Emergent Business Officer said, “We are elated to receive this recognition for the second consecutive year. patpat.lk also emerged as winner at the SLT Zero One Awards 2018/2019 for Best Digital-Enabled Product/Service. Image caption : Suneth Senadheera Senior Manager, Emerging Digital Business – patpat.lk with the team receiving the award
Source:The Nation
December 23, 2022 06:34 UTC
Zelensky visits Ukraine's frontline 'fortress' against Putin
The President of Ukraine described the war-battered city as Ukraine's frontline 'fortress' during a visit today on Tuesday, December, 20, 2022. Speaking to Ukrainian troops in Bakhmut, President Zelensky said: 'Here in Donbas, you're protecting all of Ukraine. Mercenaries from the Wagner Group, a shadowy Russian military contractor, are reported to be leading the charge in Bakhmut. Some 100,000 Russian troops were 'dead, injured or have deserted' in the invasion, U.K. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said. Mercenaries from the Wagner Group, a shadowy Russian military contractor, are reported to be leading the charge in Bakhmut.
Source:The Nation
December 20, 2022 21:03 UTC
The cost-benefits of rushing local polls
The cost-benefits of rushing local polls View(s):An estimated ten billion rupees (Rs. This hue and cry for “elections” has very little to do with the efficient management of local councils that provide street lighting, maintain byroads and collect citizens’ garbage. The impact of climate change on livestock and agriculture and vice-versa is an ongoing discussion around the world. At the recently concluded COP27 in Egypt, countries agreed to the ‘Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture’, a UN Framework Convention for Climate Change that will explore the potential of agricultural practices to tackle climate change. Agricultural emission reduction is an integral part of the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions to reduce emissions and adapt it to the impacts of global climate change.
Source:Sunday Times
December 18, 2022 01:29 UTC
‘Democracy still born’ – or a case of cold blooded infanticide?
‘Democracy still born’ – or a case of cold blooded infanticide? The twisted creature of the Sri Lankan State'How can justice be done to such an exercise?' Was 'democracy' in fact, stillborn or, was it a case of cold blooded murder? And so, we have the endless cycle of history repeating itself, another being the 'cruel joke of the ICCPR Act' as 'Democracy StillBorn' terms it. ICCPR Act used to lock up dissentersTo meet (justifiable) global consternation in the wake of that ruling, the so-called ICCPR Act was conjured, much like the proverbial rabbit, out of the State's hat.
Source:Sunday Times
December 18, 2022 01:29 UTC
Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey after Harry and Meghan Netflix
The Duchess of Sussex said she was being 'fed to the wolves' during the opening of episode 5 of the Harry & Meghan Netflix documentary. Speaking of Prince Philip's death during the fifth episode of the six-part Harry & Meghan docuseries, the Prince Harry said: 'I was actually really happy for my grandfather. In episode four of Harry & Meghan, the Duchess says: 'I just loved these women so much.' The first three episodes of Harry & Meghan – part of the Sussexes' multi-million-dollar deal with Netflix – were streamed last week, with the final three hour-long episodes streaming from today. Prince Harry watches his wife from afar and gushes: 'Oh My god.
Source:The Nation
December 15, 2022 19:18 UTC
Tory Lanez 'threatened to shoot Megan Thee Stallion's ex-assistant'
The day after Megan Thee Stallion testified that fellow rapper - and ex lover - Tory Lanez shot her, the singer’s ex-assistant, Kelsey Harris, told a jury Wednesday that Lanez threatened to shoot her too. Meanwhile, his defense team has suggested that it was Harris, not Lanez, who fired the gun. Beginning her testimony, Harris - who hasn’t seen Megan since the shooting incident - told Ta, ‘I don’t want to be here today. She was laughing obnoxiously.’And, she added, ‘Tory was being Tory, flirting with Kylie.’Asked by Ta what happened when Harris, Megan and Lanez left in his SUV, Harris responded, ‘Do I have to answer that.’When Judge Herriford told her ‘Yes,’ she said, ‘Megan was rambling. Everyone was calling each other names.’Harris told the jury that she ‘couldn’t remember’ seeing Lanez shoot at Megan.
Source:The Nation
December 15, 2022 00:02 UTC