The decision to provide alcohol online is banned
The government has decided not to allow a request made by the Excise Department to sell liquor online. The government had cancelled the proposal which had been approved by the Ministry of Finance. The plan was to sell liquor online through supermarkets and bars .
Another earthquake was reported near the Victoria Dam
The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau says that a special investigation has been launched into the minor earthquake that occurred near the Victoria Dam yesterday (June 16). A magnitude 1.94 earthquake shook the Victoria Dam yesterday afternoon, The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau reported. However, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau said there was no need to be unduly apprehensive in this regard.
Economic centres open for two days
Steps have been taken to open the Economic Centers of the island for wholesale trade today (June 17) and tomorrow (June 18). Such economic centres are open for mobile traders to purchase stocks of vegetables and fruits. Accordingly, the Peliyagoda Manning Vegetable Market and the Fish Market were opened for wholesale trade from this morning.
It is normal to die sea creatures during monsoon season- Nalaka Godahewa
Minister of State Nalaka Godahewa states that sea creatures die in accidents during the monsoon season. At the moment, many people are trying to link the deaths to the shipwreck, but he said he was unaware of the connection here. The Minister also says that what is happening at sea cannot be completely controlled.
Many people called me and requested permission to sell alcohol online – Commissioner of Excise
Many people have called to get approval for them to sell liquor online, the Commissioner-General of Excise, MJ, Gunasiri stated. He says the loss of liquor tax is no longer bearable and that none of the liquor companies has pressured him to make this decision. He said this in an interview with a youtube channel.
It is wrong for the President and the Prime Minister to increase fuel prices
Who ever decided to increase fuel prices is wrong, Member of Parliament for the Sri Lanka People’s Front Jagath Kumara said. If it was a burden to the people, it should be changed even if the President and the Prime Minister had taken that decision, he further added. If Basil Rajapaksa was present he would not have let to increased fuel prices as he understands the issues of the people, he added He said these while he was speaking to the media after a discussion at the party office of the Sri Lanka People’s Front.
A dead giant whale dumped on the shore, Is it due to the burned ship?
A body of a dead whale has been dumped on the Kayts Urkavaththurai beach in Jaffna. The dead whale was about 32 feet long and was found dead about five days ago, Jaffna wildlife officials and the Coast Guard said. According to the Wildlife officials, the cause of the whale’s death had not yet been determined and that parts of the whale’s body had been sent examined. The Kayts fishermen also suspect that the Express Pearl ship which caught fire recently was the main cause of death of the whale. Meanwhile, the body of a dead turtle has been dumped on the Mannar Shilawathura beach and Silawathura fishermen suspects asit is also an influence of the Express Pearl ship.
Will Sri Lanka people’s Font backbenchers support Gammanpila’s no-confidence motion?
Social media reports that a group of backbenchers of the Sri-Lanka People’s Front will take action to support or abstain from voting on the no-confidence motion filed by the Samagi Jana Balawega against Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila. However, backbenchers told the media that nothing was discussed about the no-confidence motion during the discussion held at the PA office today. The Samagi Janabalawegaya is signing a no-confidence motion against Minister Gammanpila on 10 charges including increasing fuel prices.
Archbishop issued an announcement protesting against fuel price hike
Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith Cardinal says that the increase in fuel prices is not a fair decision to the public due to the oppressive situation they are facing at the moment. In a statement, the bishop said the decision had taken a toll on the lives of many. The full statement issued by him is as follows.
Covid 19 third wave in Sri Lanka – Stok of Sinopharm vaccine has been stolen
The Habaraduwa Police have received a complaint regarding the theft of a stock of Sinopharm vaccine bottles that are being imported into the country to control corona. The Habaraduwa Medical Officer of Health has lodged the complaint alleging that 30 vials worth around Rs. 90,000 had been stolen. The complaint further states that a driver and a minor employee working in the office are responsible for that. The two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident and a special team has been appointed to conduct a special investigation into the incident, police said.