PCR and rapid antigen testing to diagnose corona infections is limited with a new circular – The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Association
The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Association says PCR and rapid antigen testing to diagnose corona infections is limited. Its chairman Upul Rohana points out that due to this, the spread of corona cannot be assessed by the society based on the daily reported number of infections. He also said that the Director General of Health Services has issued a circular restricting the testing of people with symptoms and first class affiliations. Accordingly, the tests are being carried out only for a very limited number of people, he said, adding that there may be several times as many infections in the general society as reported. Accordingly, he said, official statistics alone could not provide a proper estimate of the spread of the corona pandemic.
Jayantha Ketagoda will be re-appointed to fill the vacancy if Ajith Nivard Cabraal resigns
According to unofficial sources, former MP Jayantha Ketagoda will be re-appointed to fill the vacancy if Ajith Nivard Cabraal resigns from the post of Member of Parliament as well as the post of Minister of State for Finance. Although Jayantha Ketagoda was appointed as the National List Member of Parliament for the Sri Lanka People’s Front, he resigned to allow Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to enter Parliament.
Sri Lanka won the third and final ODI against South Africa
Sri Lanka won the third and final ODI against South Africa by 78 runs. Accordingly, the Sri Lankan team has a 2-1 victory in the tournament.
Yeontans 4th birthday- lets celebrate birthday with Yeontan (When a dog is luckier than you)
If you are a fan of BTS you should have seen its member v s pet puppy Yeontan, also known as Tannie,. V adopted this puppy even though he knew Yeontan had health problems. The cute puppy celebrating its 4th birthday today The pet was with Thehyung almost for four years and the pet grew up with lots of love from other BTS members. V once said that he adopted him because he felt like Yeontan needs more hugs Taehyung’s love for his beloved Yeontan also inspires fans to do many charity projects and make donations to help other animals. So we also request you to donate your local animal foster to celebrate Tannies birthday.
Foreign investors are selling their shares in the Colombo Stock Exchange
Foreign investors are selling their shares in the Colombo Stock Exchange fast rate. The shares they have sold so far this year are worth over Rs. 41 billion. It is approximately US $ 200 million. Stock market analysts say that foreigners are selling their shares due to declining foreign exchange reserves, rupee instability, delays in selling revenue and large government intervention.
Don’t buy vehicles at unreasonable prices
Indika Sampath Meranchige, President of the Automobile Importers’ Association says that the increase in car prices is being carried out by a small group of people who are involved in the vehicle business and newcomers to it. He also said that most of the auto traders are facing severe difficulties due to the current situation. He also points out that to control the current increase in vehicle prices, people should not buy vehicles at unreasonable prices in a catastrophic time. If so, the price hike would be curtailed, he said.
Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama has resigned from the Clinical Committee on Coronary Control
Specialist Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama has resigned from the Clinical Committee on Coronary Control. It is said that he has sent an e-mail to the Director General of Health Services and the Secretary to the Ministry of Health informing about this. He has resigned, saying he could not agree with some of the decisions made by the committees. Mr. Wijayawickrama is the Physiotherapist at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases. He said that the closure of the country and the vaccination process were not being done as per the instructions given by the technical committee and that the decisions had been changed due to other reasons and that he could not be held responsible for future disasters as a result.
Schools will reopen soon – Prof. Kapila Perera
The Secretary to the Ministry of Education Prof. Kapila Perera states that schools in the island are ready to open as soon as the green light is felt by the health sector. He also said that discussions are underway with provincial education directors on making schools open. Accordingly, a plan for the reopening of schools will be presented to the Minister of Education after this discussion. He added that about 88% of teachers have been given the first dose of the corona vaccine and the second dose is currently being given.
State Minister of Finance Ajith Nivard Cabraal has decided to resign from his post
State Minister of Finance Ajith Nivard Cabraal has decided to resign from his post of Minister of State and National List Member of Parliament. He will resign to accept an invitation from the government to take over the governorship of the Central Bank, the sources said. It also states that the current Governor of the Central Bank, Prof. WD Lakshman, will be appointed to a senior post in the International Monetary Fund. The report further states that the government has already been informed that Mr. Cabraal will step down from his current post following the resignation of the current Governor of the Central Bank
A conspiracy build up against Sri Lanka through BBC anf Al Jazeera – Mahindananda Aluthgamage
Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage says international media reports such as the BBC and Al Jazeera report that Sri Lanka is facing a food crisis are a conspiracy. He said in Parliament that there was no such food crisis in the country yesterday. The Minister said that the country today is not in a food crisis but a mafia and that a special program is being implemented on the instructions of the President to control the mafia and that the state of emergency was imposed for that purpose. He said that the imposition of the state of emergency was not a new thing and pointed out that the state of emergency was imposed during the Kolonnawa landfill collapse during the last government.