Sri Lanka is the closest country to bankruptcy in the Asia-Pacific region
The world-renowned Bloomberg magazine reported Sri Lanka as the closest country to bankruptcy in the Asia-Pacific region. According to the report, Sri Lanka’s economy is facing a severe foreign exchange deficit in the rise of corona pandemic. The report also states that the risk of debt repayment in Sri Lanka has increased further.
Covid 19 current situation Sri Lanka – Another Grama Niladhari Division isolated today
The pibura section of the Kekulandala South Grama Niladhari Division in the Agalawatta Police Division in the Kalutara District has been isolated from 06.00 am today. These measures have been taken to prevent the spread of corona due to the high spread of infections.
Tokyo Olympics -Japan Tokyo, Declared Covid emergency – Spectators are strictly banned from the Stadiums and other Venus
Because of the widespread coronavirus infections, Olympic Games in Japan will be held without spectators at venues in and around Tokyo. A state of emergency of coronavirus in Bars and restaurants will not be allowed to serve alcohol. Also, venues in the capital and other areas near the capital city will not be allowed to hold events with fans during the Games, Olympics Minister Tamayo Marukawa stated yesterday. According to the foreign media reports widespread opposition to the Games in Japan and to postponed or canceled the games. Because of that companies have been hesitant about advertising related to the Olympics.
Current economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka- Thirty-one individuals arrested for protesting against
Thirty-one persons were arrested by the police, two monks and two women were among those arrested, a police spokesman said. The protest was organized by the Inter-University Students Federation against the Kotelawala Defense University Act. The protest was jointly organized by the Ceylon Teachers Union, the Frontline Socialist Party, and the Inter-University Students Federation. Meanwhile,13 people from Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has arrested including two former provincial councilors, during a protest in Akuressa. They have protested over the increase in fuel prices and the fertilizer issue. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya also staged a protest near the entrance to Parliament yesterday morning over the increased fuel price and fertilizer issue.
“Some time i will have to do unpleasant things like a father”- Basil Rajapaksha
The newly appointed Minister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa says that he had to do unpleasant things like a father when he was the Minister of Finance. The President and the Prime Minister had a good understanding of the problems of the people of the country and that although it was a difficult task, everyone would accept the challenge together. He said this while he was addressing the media after assuming duties in the Ministry.
Sri Lanka reported another covid 19 related 40 deaths yesterday
Sri Lanka reported 40 deaths due to corona infection yesterday,Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of corona deaths in the country has risen to 3391.