Covid 19 current situation in Sri Lanka- Army Commander makes a statement regarding the opening of the country .. also says about another corona wave
Army Commander Shavendra Silva says that President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa will give some advice on reopening the country after he arrives in Sri Lanka. He added that the people should strictly adhere to the health laws for another two to three months and act responsibly. He also called on the people not to use the release during the New Year season, aadding that corona waves emerging again could not be avoided as so. He said that the corona has been controled satisfactorily in the country today and it can be expected that the corona distribution will further decrease in the next two to three months. He said that health guidelines are being prepared for the opening of the country and that about 50% of the total population of the country has already completed both doses of corona vaccine.
Prices of milk powder, gas, wheat flour and cement will be increased
It is reported that the Cost of Living Committee which met yesterday has given its approval to increase the prices of milk powder, gas, wheat flour and cement. It is scheduled to be implemented after cabinet approval next week. The committee has also decided not to increase the prices of rice and infant milk powder. The Cost of Living Committee has recommended the following to increase the price. Milk powder 1Kg 200.00Gas 12.5kg 550.001kg of wheat flour 10.00Cement 50kg 50.00
The Bureau of Foreign Employment (BFE) will pay for the PCR examinations conducted at the airport for foreign employers
The Minister of Labor Nimal Siripala de Silva has stated that the Bureau of Foreign Employment (BFE) will pay for the PCR examinations conducted at the airport for migrant workers returning to Sri Lanka from foreign employment. The Minister made this statement at a discussion held at the Ministry. Commenting on this, the Minister of Labor Nimal Siripala de Silva stated that PCR tests will be carried out at the new laboratory at the airport premises for these foreign heroes who have earned foreign exchange for our country while working abroad. Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said that the Bureau of Foreign Employment had decided to pay $ 40 for the PCR tests in recognition of the service rendered to the migrant workers. Speaking at the event, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that the main objective of the program was to conduct a PCR test and enable the heroes to return home within a short period of three hours.
Sri Lanka has requested the United Arab Emirates to provide a relief plan for the supply of oil
Sri Lanka has requested the United Arab Emirates to provide a relief plan for the supply of oil to Sri Lanka. External Affairs Minister GL Peiris Mr. Peiris has made this request to the Minister of Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates. He made the request during a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The Foreign Minister made this request while explaining the challenges currently facing Sri Lanka due to the Corona expansion. The Minister said that he was happy to assist the United Arab Emirates in this request and also proposed the establishment of a strategic framework to take it forward.
Corona vaccine will have to be given to certain groups every year in the future- Professor Neelika Malavige
According to Professor Neelika Malavige of the Department of Molecular Biology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, the vaccine aims to make the corona distribution a common cold. She said that the Delta variety has become the most prevalent variety in the world and all other varieties have dropped by as much as one per cent. She also says that the corona vaccine will have to be given to certain groups every year in the future. She said this while she was addressing a media briefing in Colombo.
A new variety of covid 19 virus that is difficult to control with covid antibodies found
The United States is focusing on a new variety of covid 19 virus that is difficult to control with covid antibodies. The new variant, R Point One (R.1), was first identified in Japan. The United States’ attention was drawn to the identification of 45 people infected with the same strain from a nursing centre in the state of Kentucky. Scientists point out that the new variety has developed significant mutations that extend beyond proliferation, multiplication, and immunization. Due to this, the health sector has decided to pay more attention to the R Point One variant. China, meanwhile, says the virus has been spreading in the United States since September 2019 and The covid virus has spread to Wuhan, China after that. According to them, the discovery is the result of research conducted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences in the United States, Spain, France, Italy and Brazil to trace the origin of the covid pandemic.
Throw away the mobile phones made in China because blockng 449 words such as “democracy movement” & “free Tibet”- Lithuanian Ministry of Defense
Foreign media reported that the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense is asking the people of China to throw away the mobile phones made in China. Authorities in China have also warned people not to buy Chinese-made mobile phones. The warning was issued following an investigation by the National Cyber Security Center into 5G mobile phones made in China. The center said Xiaomi contained tools to control the writing of certain words on a mobile phone and that there were flaws in the security system of a Huawei-type mobile phone. For example, Xiaomi’s Mi 10T 5G devices contained tools that could detect and block words such as “Free Tibet”, “Long live Taiwan independence” or “democracy movement”. Lithuanian authorities say Xiaomi has the capability to block 449 such readings.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the official theme song for the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the official theme song for the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup yesterday (23). The Twenty20 Cricket World Cup kicks off on October 17 in the United Arab Emirates. The official theme song was released by the International Cricket Council. The music for the song was composed by India’s super musician Amit Trivedi. Video creation has been done for it through 3D and 2D technology.
The European Union is ready to provide any assistance to organic farming in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s Representative to the European Union Jenny Correia Nunes told Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage that she was ready to provide any assistance needed for organic farming in Sri Lanka. She said this while she was speaking at a meeting with representatives of the European Union, the World Bank and the World Food Program at the Ministry of Agriculture. Wimlandra Saran, Representative of the World Food Program (WFP) addressed the gathering and drew the attention of the Minister to the food security of the country. World Bank Representative Andrew D. Mr. Goodland said he was pleased with the successful implementation of World Bank-assisted projects.
Beruwala Police have arrested two persons for selling engines, chassis numbers and registration numbers
Beruwala Police have arrested two persons for selling three stolen three-wheelers, altering their engines, chassis numbers and registration numbers. The mastermind behind the racket is a garage boss.The stolen three-wheelers have been taken to Beruwala and sold for a pittance. The smugglers, who are in police custody, have been planning to sell the three-wheelers under the guise of repairing them, changing their original chassis numbers, engine numbers and registration numbers in various garages as well as in various places.