One dose of a vaccine only have 33% of protection – Dr Chandima Jeewandara
According to the Department of Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, tests have shown that a single dose of the vaccine against the Indian Delta severe coronavirus produces only 33 % immunity. Dr Chandima Jeewandara, the head of the study, said that this could not be considered a significant level of protection and that this was the biggest problem with the Delta variety. He added that it was unlikely that a single dose would provide protection. The tests further revealed that although the two doses of Pfizer provided 85% protection, the AstraZeneca vaccine provided only 58 %protection. However, all vaccines used in Sri Lanka respond effectively to the other severe coronavirus strain of the B117 alpha, he said.
The current political issue in Sri Lanka – I was kidnapped by a white van and released because the news spreads in social media- Asela Sampath
Asela Sampath, the organizer of the Movement for the Defense of Public Rights, says he could have been killed if social media had not revealed his abduction. He said it was the first time he had had a fatal experience and that he had been abducted by unarmed men without prior notice. He said he had been abducted and he could have been arrested when he had previously gone to the CID. He also said that his life today was saved due to the role played by his wife, children, lawyers and social media. He said this while he was speaking to the media after being arrested by the CID and released on bail.
Duminda Silva did not shoot my father ,He was sentenced to death for another offense – Hirunika Premachandra
A video is circulating in social media MP Hirunika Premachandra saying that she has never said that her father Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra was shot by former MP Duminda Silva. She also stated that it is true that Duminda Silva was shot first during the clash. However, she added that Duminda Silva had planned to assassinate his father from the beginning to create such a situation.
The current political issue in Sri Lanka- All the National List Members of the Sri Lanka People’s Front are ready to resign for Basil Rajapaksa
A large number of parliamentarians have come forward to resign from their seats to allow Basil Rajapaksa to enter parliament. Mr Ranjith Bandara, the Member of Parliament appointed by the People’s Front says that all the National List Members of the Sri Lanka People’s Front are ready to resign. Basil Rajapaksa is set to enter parliament at the next session and a National List MP is due to resign. After entering Parliament, Basil Rajapaksa will be sworn in as a Minister with several financial responsibilities.
Several more Grama Niladhari Divisions have been isolated
Several more Grama Niladhari Divisions have been isolated with effect from 06.00 am today. These measures have been taken to control the spread of corona infections.
The US Ambassador met Udaya Gammanpila to exert pressure to award the tender for the construction of oil refinery in Sri Lanka to American construction companies.
The US Ambassador recently met with Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila to exert pressure to be awarded the tender for the construction of a large scale oil refinery in Sri Lanka to American construction companies. Only the Oil Refinery, which was commissioned in 1969, is successfully operating in Sri Lanka currently. The Sri Lankan government has been making unsuccessful attempts to build a new refinery since 1983. The existing refinery is refining 38,000 barrels of crude oil per day and steps are being taken to increase that volume to 45,000 barrels per day. In addition, the government has taken steps to build a new plant to refine 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The total cost is US $ 3 billion or 60 billion rupees. Accordingly, it will be the largest investment in the history of the country. Earlier, the construction of the Hambantota port cost US $ 1.350 billion and the Norochcholai power plant cost US $ 900 billion. The proposed new refinery will be commissioned under the BOT basis (built and maintained by another party and handed over to the Government). Once the new refinery becomes operational, it will save Sri Lanka $ 300 million annually.
Sri Lanka reported covid 19 related 43 deaths during the past 24 hours
Another 43 deaths due to corona infection have been reported by the Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of corona deaths reported from Sri Lanka so far has increased to 2915.
Express Pearl – Sri Lanka will receive Rs. 720 million interim compensation
The Insurance Company of the Express Pearl has agreed to pay an interim compensation of Rs. 720 million for the damage caused to the Sri Lankan fisheries sector by the fire, Minister of Justice, President’s Counsel Ali Sabri stated. Burned ship has caused a huge dammage to the sea and the coastal areas in
The International Anti-Drug Day is today – There are nearly four and a half million people are using heroin and cannabis in Sri Lanka
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board says that there are nearly four and a half million people in the country who use heroin and cannabis. A survey conducted by the board has revealed this information. The International Anti-Drug Day falls today (26) and the Board has taken steps to implement a number of programs in this regard. The theme of this year’s International Anti-Drug Day is “Share Accurate Information – Save Lives”.
Express Pearl – Sri Lanka will receive Rs. 720 million interim compensation
The Insurance Company of the Express Pearl has agreed to pay an interim compensation of Rs. 720 million for the damage caused to the Sri Lankan fisheries sector by the fire, Minister of Justice, President’s Counsel Ali Sabri stated. Burned ship has caused a huge dammage to the sea and the coastal areas in the counry.