The Ship burned near Sri Lanka – MV X-Press Pearl
The Singapore-flagged MV X-Press Pearl caught on fire off the coast of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Navy and Indian Navy joined together to battle fire and some European firefighters had also joined the mission which is going on for seven days now. Crew members of the ship had been already rescued and according to the reports, a large number of containers had tumbled into the sea. According to the media, the ship was carrying 1486 containers when it caught on fire while waiting to enter Colombo port on May 18. What is MV X-Press Pearl? The container ship MV X-Press Pearl built in 2021 and operated by X-Press Feeders. The ship is around 186 meters long and 34 meters in beam. The ship was on a round trip from Port Klang Malaysia. The company has already declared it as out of service and a total loss since May 27 in 2021. Why did MV X-Press Pearl catch on fire? The ship has departed Hazira Port India on 15th May 2021. It was carrying 1486 containers containing 25 tons of nitric acids and other poisonous chemicals with cosmetics. The ship arrived in Colombo harbour coast on May 19. But Sri Lankan authorities alleged that the company didn’t inform about anything emergency or leakage from containers before anchoring on the coast. Foreign news channels report that the ship has requested to offload a container leaking nitric acid from Hamad Port in Qatar and Hazira Port India. But the ship had to arrive at Colombo port without offloading the containers as there were no specialist facilities or expertise immediately available to deal with leaking acid. Then the ship caught on fire 9.5 nautical miles away from the Colombo port and a large explosion happen inside the ship on 25th May. All the 25 crew members were rescued Experts had assumed that the fire has erupted due to a chemical reaction inside the vessel.
Travel restrictions will continue until June 07
The government has decided to continue the operational travel restrictions until June 7. The decision was made by the Corona Suppression Task Force. Accordingly, arrangements have been made to provide essential items to the people by lorries near their homes during that period. The decision was made considering that the behaviour of the people on the day the travel restrictions were relaxed was such that there was a risk of corona spreading.
India had increased the vaccine price from 200%
The Serum Institute of India has informed the State Ministry of Pharmaceuticals and Supplies that the 600,000 vaccines can be given within two weeks if it agrees to buy the AstraZeneca Covshield vaccine for the US $ 15 million. The agency had previously offered one dose for a $ 5 vaccine, and the state ministry has asked Serum to provide the vaccine for $ 10. Twelve lack and sixty thousand AstraZeneca vaccines have been received in the country so far. Six hundred thousand people in the Western Province who were given the first dose of this vaccine could not be given the second dose. The second dose should be given within 16 weeks after the first dose, but the second dose has not yet been given due to a lack of vaccine. The medical opinion is that not giving the second dose in time will not produce antibodies. Meanwhile, another 50,000 doses of the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine are due to arrive on the island today (May 28). Previously, Sri Lanka received 15,000 vaccines as the first dose. The Epidemiology Unit states that the second dose may not be the same as the first dose and the second dose may be a different formulation. Accordingly, the State Ministry of Drug Regulation and Production has instructed Russia to provide 65,000 vaccines for the second dose within two weeks. However, the Association of Specialist Physicians has also instructed Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi to carry out the vaccination process scientifically without politicizing it.
Six people were arrested for stealing the relief pack
Six suspects were arrested with a three-wheeler on suspicion of stealing the Rs.5000 relief packages in Bogawantalawa, Police OIC Chief Inspector Shantha Bandara said. Bogawantalawa was isolated due to the presence of a large number of infected people with the covid 19 virus. The Grama Niladhari in charge of the Bogawantalawa Division distributed 376 relief bags to the people of the area on the 27th and placed the remaining 23 parcels in the fertilizer storage at the Bridwell Estate in the Bogawantalawa Police Division and deployed an estate worker to guard the warehouse. Five state workers along with the security guard of the store were arrested for stealing and transporting the relief pack.
Senior citizens queuing inside in front of post offices.
It was reported that adults have been queuing in front of post offices by quarantine instructions since this morning (May 28) to receive the monthly allowance of Rs. 2,000 paid by the government on behalf of senior citizens. Many reported senior citizens came to the post on foot with the permission of the police in the face of the strict traffic law and collect the money. The Senior Citizens’ Allowance will be paid on the 28th and 29th of this month.
ODI series final match- Sri Lanka, in a battle for glory today
The third and final match of the ODI series between the touring Sri Lanka team and the Bangladesh team is scheduled to be played today (May 28). The match will be played in Dhaka as a day and night match. The ODI series between the two countries consists of three matches and so far Bangladesh have won the first two matches of the tournament.
The former minister had misused the logo of Litro gas
Litro Gas has announced that a former Member of Parliament has misused the brand name of Litro Gas with pictures that tarnish the reputation of the company had released to the social media Litro Gas has announced that it has misused the brand name of Litro Gas using a picture of a former Member of Parliament and has released it to create social media. The announcement reads as follows :
We will get a big compensation from the burning ship- Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara
Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara states that the ship that caught harboring near the coast of the Colombo harbor has caused great damage to the country’s ecosystem. However, a large compensation could be obtained from the shipping company, he said. He added that it would be very useful for the country to receive such compensation at this time. He also said that Sri Lanka had received a large amount of compensation due to the ship that had caught fire in Sri Lankan waters earlier as well. He made these comments at a media briefing held in Colombo.
Thousands of people came to Puttalam Districts Mayors Funeral Ignoring travel restrictions
A large crowd has gathered for the funeral ofPuttalam Mayor K.A. According to the current quarantine regulations, only 25 people can participate in a funeral. But thousands of people have come together for this funeral ignoring all the travel restrictions. The deceased mayor was a member of the All Ceylon People’s Congress led by Rishad Badurdheen
Who can take the vaccine, Dr. Chandima Jeewandara
Dr Chandima Jeewandara, Director, Institute of Allergy and Immunology and Cell Biology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura had made this explanation regarding allergies, to theBBC news service It is not advisable to get vaccinated if you had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to any of the ingredients in the vaccine and also people who develop severe anaphylaxis after the first dose should not take the second dose. People with a history of severe allergies (anaphylaxis) to vaccines or non-vaccine-related allergens, such as food, pets, snake venom, environmental contaminants, or rubber products. ) and people who are allergic to certain medications (eg aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen, amoxicillin) or have a family history of anaphylaxis can also be vaccinated. If you have had an immediate allergic reaction (severe or non-severe) during a vaccine treatment, ask your doctor if it is appropriate for you to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Your doctor will help you determine if the vaccine is safe for you. Even after receiving the vaccine, you will be monitored for allergies within 15 minutes (which is very rare). So do not be afraid to get vaccinated.