There is a possibility of opening the country next week- Army Commander Shavendra Silva
Army Commander Shavendra Silva says that there is a possibility of opening the country next week subject to certain restrictions. He said a final decision on the matter would be taken at the Presidential Task Force on Coronation Prevention, which will be chaired by the President next Friday. He also said that the recommendation on how to open the country would be handed over to the President by the Director General of Health Services this week. He also says that the way the country will be opened will be decided according to those recommendations. He added that even if the country is opened, travel restrictions between provinces will have to be maintained.
Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa will bring a very good budget like Aladdin’s Wonder Lamp- S.M Jayaratne
Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa will bring a very good budget like Aladdin’s Wonder Lamp in November, Land Minister S.M Jayaratne said. Mr. Chandrasena said. The Minister said that he was saying this with great confidence and responsibility. He added that it would be a budget in a way that no one could have imagined. The Minister made these comments at the Sri Lanka People’s Front Headquarters
Kilo of dhal is sold in the market at a price of around Rs. 250 now
The Association of Importers and Traders of Essential Foods says that the price of dhal will continue to rise in the local market. At present a kilo of dhal is sold in the market at a price of around Rs. 250. The association points out that dhal is imported to Sri Lanka from Canada and Australia and that the price of dhal will increase due to the decrease in the dhal harvest in Canada and the increase in world market prices.
Local companies have sought permission from the government to increase gas prices in the local market
Local companies have sought permission from the government to increase gas prices in the local market. Laugfs Gas recently announced a price increase, but said it was still losing money. Litro Gas is currently trading at a loss. State Minister of Consumer Protection Lasantha Alagiyawanna says that the company has proposed to the government to increase the price of gas due to the increase in the price of gas in the world market. He added that further discussions are being held in this regard. Meanwhile, the National Coalition for the Protection of Litro points out that the two gas companies have merged to form a new entity. They also say in a statement that the future of Litro is completely in jeopardy.
Lasith Malinga, has decided to retire from international cricket
Lasith Malinga, one of Sri Lanka’s greatest fast bowlers, has decided to retire from international cricket. He has issued a statement in this regard through his social media account. The relevant statement is as follows. “The knowledge and experience I have gained in national and international cricket over the past 17 years will no longer be what I need on a cricket field. Because today I decided to say goodbye to the last remaining link in my cricketing life, T20 cricket. I will always be with our new players as well as those of you who love cricket who are working hard to move forward in cricket, to take cricket forward.Bless the Triple Gem! ”
Farmers in Ampara have strongly protested against Wildlife Minister Wimalaweera Dissanayake
Farmers in Ampara have strongly protested against Wildlife Minister Wimalaweera Dissanayake. The protest was staged when they joined to launch an ornamental fish project in the Rajawewa area in Ampara. The farmers stated that if the water from the tank is obtained for the project, the farmers will not have water to cultivate. Following the protests, the minister left the venue and later responded to the media at another venue.