Can we avert the danger in 2023
Can we avert the danger in 2023 View(s):As the New Year dawns today after one of the worst years in Sri Lanka’s socioeconomic history, an oncoming belt-tightening is more than likely and the people will have to dangerously cross its path in the New Year like this scene near the Colombo Fort Railway station. Pic by Eshan FernandoShare This Post FacebookTwitterEmail × Send Email to FriendSend Please enter valid email WhatsappDeliciousDiggGoogleStumbleuponRedditTechnoratiYahooBloggerMyspaceRSS
Source:Sunday Times
January 01, 2023 06:46 UTC
Putin rages against West in New Year message to his people: Fatigued dictator appears on state TV
An aggressive Vladimir Putin set himself on a collision course with the West in his New Year's message to his people. The analysis comes as the Kremlin yesterday admitted that concerns over Putin's health are now a matter of 'state security' amid Covid mutations and emerging flu strains. The 'biggest uncertainty' over Putin was his health - 'or someone removing him because of his failing health'. Russian independent outlet Proekt also noted that Putin has been accompanied by cancer medics, especially thyroid specialists, when on presidential trips. The Kremlin has paved the way for Putin to retreat for health-related reasons soon after his annual prerecorded New Year message to Russian citizens.
Source:The Nation
December 31, 2022 21:05 UTC
Paddy farmers to receive free TSP fertiliser through USAID and FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), with funding through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will distribute 36,000 metric tonnes of Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) fertiliser to all paddy farmers in Sri Lanka through the Ministry of Agriculture. The distribution list, along with the land extent cultivated during this Maha season, has been published and displayed at all Agrarian Service Centres of the Department of Agrarian Development. FAO invites all eligible paddy farmers to visit their respective Agrarian Service Centre and ensure their details have been incorporated. The distribution lists will be displayed until January 5, 2023, and the date of fertiliser distribution will be shared through the Agrarian Service Centres. To learn more about USAID’s work in Sri Lanka, please visit usaid.gov/sri-lanka.
Source:Sunday Observer
December 31, 2022 20:38 UTC
Scientologist real estate agent who reached OT 8 level set fire to herself before shooting dead
In Scientology, the term 'drop the body' refers to the process of leaving ones physical body, usually through death. In Scientology, the term 'drop the body' (or 'drop') refers to the process of leaving your physical body, usually through death. According to Scientology teachings, the spirit is separate from the physical body and can exist independently of it. Earlier this year, Mills believed she was dealing with a number of health issues including Lyme disease and a cancer diagnosis. Clearwater Police Department's investigation also found no evidence of foul play or involvement by Scientology in Mills' death.
Source:The Nation
December 31, 2022 17:12 UTC
What does a region need to lead a discipline? Pioneers
Once the pioneer has established an area or technology, researchers are also more likely to move into this new, stimulating environment. The question is, then, how many scientists does a region need to hire so that other scientists find its environment attractive and join its institutions? Or in technical terms: there is no critical mass to start and carry on a new research field successfully. While first movers may have an advantage in some contexts, it is not necessarily impossible for late-comers to catch up or even surpass first movers in a scientific field." "In this way, we analyzed data spanning several decades with information on millions of publications, 20 million researchers and more than 98,000 research institutions worldwide," Servedio states.
Source:The Nation
December 30, 2022 19:11 UTC
Putin's hooligan army: Football ultras in war in Ukraine and brandish lion cub 'found' in Mariupol
Vladimir Putin has enlisted a group of football fan thugs to fight his bloody war in Ukraine - in what many will see as a further sign of weakness within his armed forces. Just four years ago during the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals, the Russian leader publicly condemned the actions of 'The Football Hooligans' and vowed to banish the notorious group. Their main mascot is a lion cub they 'found' during fighting in Mariupol, but they have an adopted dog too. They have put aside their football allegiances and claim they operate as a cohesive unit, willing to die on the front lines for Russia. Footage allegedly shows combat training of Russian 'football hooligans'The group is comprised of 'hooligans' Putin previously condemned
Source:The Nation
December 29, 2022 19:30 UTC
Prehistoric 'living fossils' are spotted swimming in Arizona's 'The Wave'
A group of prehistoric Triops, a tadpole shrimp that lived alongside the dinosaurs, was captured on video as they swam in a pool of water in 'The Wave.' Adar Leibovitch, 29, was visiting the rock formation when he saw several bizarre, three-eyed creatures in a puddle. 'Their Eggs can be left alone for years and once water touches the egg, its activated and life is created.' Leibovitch's video shows four Triops swimming in the shallow pool of water within the stunning rock formation. The Wave is a stunning rock formation that formed 190 million years agoWhile it is rare to see Triops, another sighting was reported last year and also in Arizona.
Source:The Nation
December 29, 2022 09:04 UTC
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