I take the responsibility of opening a liquor store – MP Dilan Perera
Sri Lanka People’s Front (SLPP) MP Dilan Perera has stated that he would accept the responsibility if there was no one to instruct him to open a liquor store. He also points out that the consumption of alcohol cannot be stopped by law. He also said that it is not a crime to open liquor stores and whether those who have money drink expensive liquor or not whether the country is closed or not. He added that when the liquor store was opened, those who liked it could drink and those who did not like it could not drink.
Executive Director of the Consumer Affairs Authority, was ready to meet the President to present information on the Sathosa corruption scandals.
Thushan Gunawardena, who has resigned as the Executive Director of the Consumer Affairs Authority, said that he was ready to meet the President soon after his return to Sri Lanka to present information on the Sathosa corruption scandals. He said that he was currently preparing all the relevant documents. He pointed out that after submitting a written statement to the President on the corruption scandal, all relevant activities would be completed and it would then be the duty of the authorities to take the necessary legal action regarding the fraud. He added that he had previously met with the Attorney General on the gas issue and had raised objections from the authorities.
There are about 1300 containers of imported goods in the port of Colombo- Importers of essential commodities
Importers of essential commodities say that there are about 1300 containers of imported goods in the port of Colombo. They say the containers have been piling up at the port for about three months, because of the failure to release dollars from banks. They further point out that about 40 to 50 importers have been stockpiling goods for several months and have even had to pay late fees due to delays in their release. However, a spokesman for the association said that they would like to see a solution in this regard if they like the current cost of living.
The country could be reopened1st under strict travel restrictions
Senior Professor Arjuna de Silva of the Ragama Medical Faculty says that the country could be reopened on the 1st under strict travel restrictions. He added that the closure of the country for a long time seems to have good results. However, he said the 25% limit on recruitment to public and private institutions should be maintained even after the country opens, adding that transit on public transport should also be kept within the 50% limit. He added that weddings and banquets should no longer be allowed, and that the country could only be fully opened once vaccination had reached the 70-80 percent mark. He points out that the number of deaths and infections during the country’s closure has dropped satisfactorily and that it is a good thing.
The allegation of the betrayal of the 2011 World Cup is false .. Investigations are suspended.
The Attorney General has confirmed that former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s statement that Sri Lanka’s defeat in the 2011 World Cup final was a match-fixing is baseless. Accordingly, the Special Police Investigation Unit has concluded investigations based on that statement. Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Upul Tharanga and several other players of the team were questioned by the police. Dullas Alahapperuma, the then Minister of Sports, had instructed the Police Unit to immediately investigate the statement. However, Mahindananda Aluthgamage said at the time that he had evidence of match-fixing.
Vaccination for children started in two more districts
Vaccination of children between the ages of 12 and 19 with complications under the school children vaccination program is scheduled to commence tomorrow (24). The Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella stated that the first child vaccination program will be launched at the Lady Ridgeway Children ‘s Hospital in Colombo. The Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella stated that vaccinations will be launched in Kurunegala and Anuradhapura districts thereafter.
A Sunrisers Hyderabad player in IPL has diagnosed with corona
A Sunrisers Hyderabad player has reportedly been placed under self-quarantine after being diagnosed with covid infection. During an RT-PCR test in Dubai, left-arm fast bowler T.J. Natarajan was diagnosed with an infection and showed no symptoms. All-rounder Vijay Shankar and several staff members of the team, who were identified as his close associates, have also been placed under quarantine.
I was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Dr. Eliyantha White- Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa
Following is the note posted by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on his social media account regarding the death of Dr. Eliyantha White, a corona infected person. ‘I was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Dr. Eliyantha White. I remember with gratitude that Dr. Aliantha, with whom I had been very close for some time, helped a large number of people, both local and foreign, to heal their ailments. I extend my deepest condolences to all, including the bereaved family. “
Brazilian Health Minister attending UN General Assembly has been infected with corona
Brazilian Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga has been infected with the covid-19 virus. Foreign media reported that he had been diagnosed with the disease while attending a UN General Assembly session. The Brazilian health minister is said to have met with Brazilian President Jr Bolzoni about 19 hours before he was diagnosed with the disease. Brazilian Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga, who has been infected with Covid-19, is currently under quarantine and reportedly wore a face mask every time he attended the session. Marcelo Queiroga is the second person from the Brazilian delegation to the UN General Assembly to attend the UN General Assembly. A Brazilian diplomat who had previously attended the General Assembly session was also diagnosed with Covid-19 infection.
A special discussion between Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the leaders of the partner parties representing the Sri Lanka People’s Front is scheduled
A special discussion between Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the leaders of the partner parties representing the Sri Lanka People’s Front is scheduled to be held this afternoon (23). The discussion is scheduled to be held at Temple Trees at 4.30 pm today, government sources said. It is reported that the construction of the gas pipeline system and the storage complex at the Kerawalapitiya power plant will be handed over to an American company without a tender.