North Korea launched a new missiles
North Korea launched a new missiles North Korea has stated in the firsr statement after the they had launched a new ballistic missile yeterday that it as a “new-type tactical guided projectile” This is the first ballistic missile launch in almost a year and the first since Joe Biden became US President even the North Korea is banned from testing ballistic missiles under UN Security Council resolutions. Also on the countries second statement they test target 600km (373 miles) off North Korea’s east coast and it flew almost 400km. US President Joe Biden has said the US will “respond accordingly” and other countries like Japan and South Korea have condemned the tests.
Ravi Karunanayake and 6 others further remanded
Former SJB Minister Ravi Karunanayake and six others were further remanded till March 31 over the Rs. 15 billion 2nd Bond auction case in March 2016. The suspects will produced before the Trial-at-Bar hearing the legal matters on Central Bank Treasury Bond auctions on March 2016. Deputy Solicitor General Haripriya Jayasundara, who representing the Attorney General had informed the court that they do to granting bail to the accused after the suspects were served indictments Yesterday (March 25)
Steps to test the quality of coconut oil
The Consumer Affairs Authority has been decided to test the quality of the coconut oil avsilable in the market.The authority stated that samples from the Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts collected and already been sent to laboratories. Accordingly collection of the samples from other districts commenced and the samples will be sent for the laboratory testing within the next few days. Also the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) rejected the media and social media reports claimed that senior officials of the SLSI had authorized the sale of unhealthy coconut oil imported to the country by four importers. And they also named the importers as Ali Brothers Put Ltd, Sena Mills Refineries, Edirisinghe Edible Oils and Katana Refineries are and also SLSI explained their samples are under test for and results will be released within a few days about the quality of the oil Also the State Minister Arundika Fernando states that cooking oil that was reported cancerous has not been released to the market and he informed Parliament to take steps to re-export the containers.
Ships in a traffic jam in ; Suez Canal blocked
Egypt’s Suez river has blocked by a giant container ship owned by Taiwanese company Evergreen Marine. It is about a length of two foot ball pitches and stuck across the southern end of the canal. This prevents other ships from getting through this world’s busiest waterways. Because of this the number of ships waiting at the canals southern entrance was growing fastly and people assume that this will affect shipping schedules around the world. Egypt’s president assumed that it will take situations will be sloved after two to three days but the specialist said that it will take two or three weeks, if the containers have to remove from the ship. But Specialist salvage companies have been brought in to help refloat and remove the ships.
Chaminda Vaas reappointed to fast bowling consultant ; SLC
Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaasagreed to continue to consult as a fast bowling coach for Sri Lanka National Cricket Team, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided this after a meeting between the SLC Management team and Chaminda vaas. The appointment will be officially announced to the media in the coming days, the President of SLC satates while convening a press conference in yesterday (March 25) Previously Chaminda Vaas appointed as the consultant for Sri lankak National team for the upcoming West Indies tour on February 19, as the former consultant David Saker stepped down from the posision few days before the West Indies tour. But Chaminda Vaas announced to resign from the position on 22nd March few hours befre the team leave the country for the tour.
Two Madrasa teachers arrested for giving weapons training to children
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested two Madrasa school teachers on charges of giving arm training to school children in Puttalam District today ( March 26) Attorney General’s Coordinating Officer Nishara Jayaratne states that the CID arrested them over the direction of Attorney General Dappula De Livera.
SLTB employees over 5 years will receive Permanent appointments
Dilum Amunugama, State Minister of Transport stated that steps will be taken to permanent all employees who have been working on a contract basis for more than 5 years with the Sri Lanka Transport Board. The Minister pointed out addressing the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Transport yesterday( March 25) The committee pointed out how the conditions of the modern vehicles ruining due to the ignorance of the drivers. So it was proposed to to initiate a program to educate the drivers of government institutions on the high technology with the modern vehicles.
All Madarasa schools will not be banned ; Sarath Weerasekera
Minister of Public Security, Sarath Weerasekera has stated that he has never stated that all madrassa schools will be banned. Active schools according to the National Education Policy in the country, will not be banned.Minister further explained “But, if there are madrasas that only teach religion and language, they should be banned.” He also states that Muslim religious leaders and organizationsit has given the approval approval for the decision. The Minister expressed these Responding to a statement made by Mr. Marikkar in Parliament.
A drug stockpile mailed from Dubai has raided
Police stated that the Police Narcotics Bureau has seized 4962 pills and two parcels containing Kush drugs sent from Dubai. Police further explained they the parcel was sent using fake names.
West Indies and Sri Lanka’s first test ends in a draw
Sri Lankan team lost a great opportunity to win a Test match after a long time as the first Test match against the West Indies ended in a draw. (March 25). West Indies batsmen managed to save their team from defeat by building stability on the field while hasing a winning target of 375. Sri Lanka scored 169 in the first innings and the West Indies scored 271 in their first innings.In the second innings Sri Lanka were bowled out for 471 and Pathum Nissanka scored a century in his debut Test match. He scored 103 points and also won the Man of the Match award. The second and final Test between the two countries is scheduled to begin on the 29th this month.