War commemoration monument at Jaffna University reopens
The newly constructed war memorial monument at the Jaffna University was declared open today (April 23). The University Students’ Union took action to demolish the monument which had been erected earlier after it was stated as an illegal construction by the decision of the University Grants Commission. However, it was strongly opposed by university students as well as civil society and political organizations in the North and the university students continued to protest against the decision. During the discussions between the student union and the university administration, the university administration agreed to rebuild the monument and the construction work started on January 15. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jaffna, Sri Sathgunarasa, who was invited to inaugurate the war memorial today(April 23), was admitted to the Jaffna Teaching Hospital on yesterday(April 22)due to a sudden heart attack. But the University students have opened the war memorial despite of all the circumstances.
Three arrested including Saharan’s wife’s father
Three arrested including Saharan’s wife’s father The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) has arrested three individuals who were involved in extremist classes organized by Saharan Hashim yesterday( April 22). They were arrested in the Kekunagolla area in Kuliyapitiya was the father of Saharan Hashim’s wife, police stated. Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana stated that the suspects are being further questioned on detention orders.
No festivals allowed during next month – Sudarshani Fernandopulle
State Minister of Disease Control Dr. Sudarshani Fernandopulle stated that it has been decided not to allow any public gathering in up coming month. Also,she noted that the decision was made in response to increasing of rapid inffection COID 19 disease. Dr. Sudarshani Fernandopulle said that complications are also increasing in the young community as infections increasing. The Minister of State stated that steps will be taken to isolate the villages where the highest number of patients are reported.
Colombo port City – Permission to visit the port city must be obtained from the Chinese Ambassador
Permission should be obtained from the Chinese Embassy to inspect the Colombo port city; Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Kings Nelson stated. He said that when he visited the Colombo port city, he was not allowed to do so and asked for permission from the Chinese embassy and although he was allowed to go anywhere in Sri Lanka as a Member of Parliament, he was not allowed to visit the port city; he further added. If everything in the port city is done by the Sri Lankan government and the laws are made by the Sri Lankan government, why should the Chinese ambassador be allowed to visit the port city? , He questioned. He said these while addressing a media briefing at the Samagi Jana Balawegaya headquarters.
The health sector is at its peak as unable to tolerate the infections – the condition is serious in Sri Lanka(GMOA)
If the number of corona infections continues to rise, the health sector will not be able to cope; The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) stated. Dr. Prasad Colombage, a member of the village executive committee, said that a serious situation would soon arise in the health sector if the situation was not brought under control. The country would have to be closed again by imposing travel restrictions, he further added. It is very important for the people to protect themselves personally and to follow the health advice very carefully he said and he said these while addressing the media in Colombo.
Mrs. Sri Lanka 2021 Controversy- The government had decided to introduce rules to beauty pageants
The Government has decided to introduce rules to regulate beauty pageants held in Sri Lanka. This decision has taken after the recent controversial incident that occurred at the Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. World pageant 2021. State Minister of Women and Child Development Piyal Nishantha said it is important to monitor any event hosted using the name of Sri Lanka and discussions are taking to introduce guidelines to regulate private events held related to women and children.
Corona clusters found everywhere in Sri Lanka-Colombo will be like New Delhi
Many sub-clusters will be appeared in many parts of the country since the end of the New Year season;the Association of Public Health Inspectors stated. They also warn that if health sector lost to control these sub-cluster ; the city of Colombo could become as dangerous as New Delhi. Currently, sub-clusters have emerged in Colombo, Gampaha, Kurunegala, Trincomalee and Jaffna. The government has also increased test to identify those infected decided to isolate more infected areas.
Bomb blast at a luxury hotel in Pakistan ;Chinese ambassador targeted?
A bomb blast near the city of Quetta in Pakistan had killed at least four people and injured 12 others.BBC Also it is reported according to the foreign media thaChinese ambassador to Pakistan may have been the target of the attack as he is currently on a visit to Quetta, the center for the conflicts Balochistan province of Pakistan. However, it is reported that he was not at the hotel at the time of the attack.
Date of the reopening of all the Universities postponed
The date for the commencement of universities has been postponed by two weeks; The Minister of Education Prof. GL Peiris said. He said these while speaking in the Parliament today morning (April 22). Although it was earlier decided to open all the universities on Tuesday, April 27 and the decision to change the date was taken on the advice of the Director General of Health
A Corona Cluster again begins from Divulapitiya
44 individuals have been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus in the Mallawagedara area in Divulapitiya, Gampaha and 162 associates of those infected have also been subjected to PCR testing. According to the Health Department, it is reported that the infected individuals were participated on a trip in Aluthnuwara recently.