32 Sri Lankans leaving for overseas jobs every hour
32 Sri Lankans leaving for overseas jobs every hour View(s):By Kapila BandaraFaced with vistas of bankruptcy and hunger, 32 Sri Lankans boarded a flight every hour, every day, the numbers having more than quadrupled in the first 181 days of this year, external sector data from the Central Bank have revealed. Most Sri Lankans are now leaving by themselves without the intervention of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, or job agents. Sri Lankans working overseas remain the single largest net foreign exchange earners of Sri Lanka and by working offshore they also keep the national unemployment rate artificially low. In the six month to June, Sri Lankans overseas sent in US$ 1.61 billion (Rs 576.02 billion). The CBSL data show that in June this year, overseas workers contributed US$ 274 million to the national coffers.
Source:Sunday Times
August 07, 2022 01:05 UTC
Story behind Gotabaya Rajapaksa's dramatic escape
Sunday Times Newspaper report on How President Gotabaya Rajapaksa escaped on 9th JulyPresident Rajapaksa heeded the advice of the security chiefs to make a quick getaway and thus prevent a bloodbath. This is an Advance Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) from the United States Coast Guard and gifted to Sri Lanka. It is not immediately clear whether President Rajapaksa and party disembarked in Trincomalee and flew to the airport in SLAF helicopters or took off from onboard the frigate. With the mobile phones operational, this was how President Rajapaksa telephoned Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, to inform him that he would send in his resignation on July 13. He also kept in touch with an immediate circle using his mobile telephone from the AOPV.
Source:Sunday Times
July 18, 2022 04:29 UTC
The story behind Gotabaya’s dramatic escape from Lanka
All this while, President Rajapaksa, a source revealed, was near the BIA weighing options to make a hurried getaway from Sri Lanka. Hence, how permission for a military aircraft to land in Male was sought by the Sri Lanka government remains a critical question. Before he became a cabinet minister in Sri Lanka, his mode of travel to Los Angeles has been via Economy Class. The saga of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fleeing Sri Lanka did not originate at the Bandaranaike International Airport that Tuesday night. This is an Advance Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) from the United States Coast Guard and gifted to Sri Lanka.
Source:Sunday Times
July 17, 2022 09:34 UTC
UAL in Top 10 in Corporate Reporting Transparency
UAL in Top 10 in Corporate Reporting Transparency View(s):Union Assurance PLC (UAL) has become the first insurer to reach the Top 10 in Transparency in Corporate Reporting, according to Transparency International Sri Lanka’s (TISL) 2022 report. This achievement is a testament to the rigorous transparent reporting practices followed by the company, UAL said in a media release. It is an independent assessment of corporate disclosure practices, which ranks companies based on three areas crucial to prevent and combat corruption – reporting on anti-corruption programmes, transparency in organisational holdings, and key financial information on domestic operations. UAL Chief Financial Officer, Asha Perera, noted that the company has a strong culture of corporate accountability. Known for its strong ethical values, JKH was ranked number one in Transparency in Corporate Reporting in TISL’s 2022 report.
Source:Sunday Times
July 17, 2022 07:13 UTC
Oh, what a fall was there my countrymen!
Oh, what a fall was there my countrymen! View(s):Quoted above are Mark Antony’s words to the citizens of Rome at the fall of the mighty Caesar. True enough Gotabaya Rajapaksa played an important role as defence secretary to defeat a secessionist enemy and end the war. Among many epitaphs that would surely be written about Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s brief presidency one could well be “From grace to disgrace”. They do not need the desire for political change and a new political cultured to be tainted by internal dissension, instability and chaos.
Source:Sunday Times
July 17, 2022 07:13 UTC
Verité’s ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll for June 2022 shows sentiments further dampened - Business News
The second round of the Gallup-style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll conducted by Colombo-based economic think tank Verité Research shows within the first six months of the year, the sentiments of the public have dampened significantly. When compared with the January 2022 poll, the June 2022 poll shows that the country is less satisfied and has lower confidence in the management of the economy than it did at the beginning of the year. In terms of economic confidence, the score was a negative 96, while in January, the rating was negative 83. The economic confidence was assessed with multiple-choice questions on the condition and trajectory of the economy. The poll is based on an islandwide nationally representative sample of responses from 1,052 Sri Lankan adults, conducted in June 2022.
Source:The Nation
July 02, 2022 03:10 UTC
Khloé Kardashian’s hair curling compared to Kendall Jenner’s cucumber cutting
“What?” the reality star repeatedly asked Atkins in the video as she continued to hold the curling iron the wrong way. By the way, still can’t do it.”Khloé Kardashian's attempts to curl her own hair have sparked comparisons to Kendall Jenner's cucumber fail. jenatkinhair/Instagram Khloé Kardashian's attempts to curl her own hair have sparked comparisons to Kendall Jenner's cucumber fail. jenatkinhair/Instagram Up Next The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star proved she's the queen...Atkins’ social media followers hilariously compared the “Kardashians” star’s styling mishap to Jenner’s vegetable-slicing struggles. “I was just confused why it was positioned this way,” Kardashian said.
Source:The Nation
June 28, 2022 23:10 UTC
Dizo Buds P announced with 13mm drivers, 40h playtime
Realme TechLife brand Dizo launched its latest wireless earbuds today with the Dizo Buds P. These bring 13mm dynamic Bass Boost+ drivers, 40 hours of total playback and noise cancelation for calls. Dizo Buds P bring touch controls that are integrated into the top half of the stems. Each earbud weighs just 3.5 grams while the case comes in at 31.5 grams. Pairing is done via Bluetooth 5.3 and the Realme Link app which is available on both Android and iOS gives you added controls over the buds. Dizo Buds PDizo Buds P come in black, blue and white colors and retail for INR 1,299 ($16).
Source:The Nation
June 28, 2022 21:30 UTC
Watch live: Pair of Women's March activists climb crane to reveal banner in DC
The two activists are calling on President Biden to take 'decisive action' to save lives and protect a women's right to an abortion. WASHINGTON — A pair of Women's March activists scaled a crane Tuesday morning in D.C. to place a banner following the decision of the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a press release. The banner will be revealed at the North Capitol St NE & T St NE Washington, D.C. 20002. In a press release, the group wrote "Biden needs to secure the reelection, will scale a crane in Washington D.C. to send the President a clear message: we will not go back." The activists that will be climbing the crane are Rachel O'Leary Carmona, Women's March Executive Director, and Tamika Middleton, Women's March Managing Director.
Source:The Nation
June 28, 2022 14:07 UTC
Asus ROG Phone 6 renders reveal design and accessories
Asus will launch the ROG (Republic of Gamers) Phone 6 on July 5, and we expect it to be one of the first devices with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset on the market. We already saw the design on TENAA, but today a new leak essentially confirmed it. There are more important features on this phone, including the extra keys on the back that come with the AeroActive cooler. The accessory is a lot more different than the predecessor that was designated to the ROG Phone 5 and 5s series but retains the most important feature - two clickable buttons on both sides of the fan. The protective case has plenty of buttons uncovered, as well as the back panel, so we assume it is there for better grip during gaming and not protecting the ROG Phone 6 at all costs.
Source:The Nation
June 28, 2022 13:17 UTC
Motorola Razr 3's price leaks
Motorola is currently busy working on the third generation of its foldable smartphone, which we're tentatively calling Razr 3. A new rumor today coming from a usually reliable source claims that the Razr 3 will cost €1,149 in the EU. This means the Razr 3 will be cheaper than the Razr 5G was when it launched in Europe for €1,399. The original Motorola Razr foldableNot just that, but the Razr 3 has also long been rumored to be a proper high-end foldable, so it's cheaper than its predecessor while sporting better specs! Again that will most likely be in stark contrast to Samsung's Z Flip4, which will probably have multiple color choices.
Source:The Nation
June 17, 2022 15:09 UTC
Poco X4 GT also launching on June 23
Yesterday we got official confirmation that Poco F4 5G is launching on June 23 but that won’t be the only device at the keynote. The long-rumored Xiaomi Poco X4 GT will also be unveiled on stage. The event is scheduled to start at 5:30PM India time (12PM UTC) and will be livestreamed on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Poco X4 GT launch posterBased on speculations, Poco X4 GT will be a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro meaning it should bring a 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD with 144Hz refresh rate alongside the Dimensity 8100 chipset and a 5,080 mAh battery with 67W charging. We’ll likely get more teasers in the days leading up to next week’s event so stay tuned.
Source:The Nation
June 17, 2022 14:10 UTC
Poco F4 5G to launch on June 23
After numerous teasers, Poco India finally confirmed its F4 5G smartphone is launching on June 23. The launch will be livestremead with the event scheduled to start at 5:30PM India time (12PM UTC). We also know the F4 5G will feature a seven-layer 3,112mm2 vapor chamber Liquidcool 2.0 system. Based on the confirmed specs and a leaked look at the F4 5G’s design, we can expect similar specs to the Redmi K40s. The F4 5G is also confirmed to bring a 64MP main cam with OIS.
Source:The Nation
June 16, 2022 16:10 UTC
Amazfit Bip 3 and Bip 3 Pro global
Amazfit Bip 3 was unveiled in Brazil nearly two weeks ago and it is now going global alongside the Amazfit Bip 3 Pro. The two smartwatches share nearly the exact same specs with the only difference is that the Pro model gets a built-in GPS receiver. Amazfit Bip 3 ProAmazfit Bip 3 comes in black, blue and pink colors while Bip 3 Pro gets black, pink and cream options. Pricing is set at $59.99 for the Bip 3 and $69.99 for the Bip 3 Pro. Amazfit Bip 3 • Amazfit Bip 3 Pro
Source:The Nation
June 16, 2022 10:28 UTC
Motorola Moto G32 gets NBTC certified
Motorola launched the Moto G30 and Moto G31 last year, and the next smartphone to join the company's G3x lineup is the Moto G32, which has been certified by Thailand's NBTC. The Motorola Moto G32 is listed on the Thai authority's website with model designation XT2235-3. The listing doesn't reveal any specs of the Moto G32. However, previous rumors claim the Moto G32 will launch in India in July as a rebranded Moto E32, announced last month in Europe. Motorola Moto G32 on NBTC's websiteIf true, you will get the Moto G32 with a Unisoc T606 SoC, Android 11, 4GB RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, and a 6.5" HD+ 90Hz LCD with a punch hole in the center for the 8MP selfie camera.
Source:The Nation
June 15, 2022 22:06 UTC