Sri Lankan government has entered into several agreements regarding the Kelawarapitiya Yugadanavi power plant Secretly
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) states that the government has entered into several agreements regarding the Kelawarapitiya Yugadanavi power plant Secretly. The leader of the party Anura Dissanayake has requested that all these agreements be revealed to the country immediately. He added that the cabinet had decided to hand over the gas supply pipeline system and the floating storage system to an American company for more than 50 years. Former JVP MP Nalinda Jayatissa said that by handing over this power plant to the United States, the United States has been given the opportunity to park its own ship on the West Coast. He added that this was an opportunity for the United States to gain a foothold in the South Asian region.
Swiss bank released account details of 83 Sri Lankans with huge amounts of money
The Swiss government has lifted years of secrecy in Swiss banks. As a result, the bank accounts of 83 Sri Lankans in Swiss banks have been revealed. According to Geneva sources, the accounts are held at two major banks in Geneva, Switzerland. The Indian government has already obtained information on the Swiss bank accounts of Indians. An Act passed by the Swiss Parliament abolished this secrecy.
Prime Minister instructs to complete development projects
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has instructed to complete the allocated development projects before the end of this year. The Prime Minister has instructed the officials of the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing to complete the relevant development projects before the end of the year, instead of sending the funds allocated for development projects back to the Treasury, the Prime Minister’s Office said. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has given the relevant instructions at the progress review meeting for the third quarter of the Ministry of Urban Development, Waste Disposal and Community Sanitation held at Temple Trees. Speaking at the event, Secretary to the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing Sirinimal Perera said that the 100 urban development projects launched last July are now in full swing.
Two police officers injured in stabbing Two police constables were injured in a stabbing
The incident was reported in the Modara area. The suspect has been identified as a drug addict. Police said that two police officers were injured while going to question the person concerned. The suspect has been arrested and the two police officers have been admitted to hospital.
Provincial council elections should be held soon – Maithripala Sirisena
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has requested the government to hold the provincial council elections soon. He said these while he was speaking to the media after the Central Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party was held yesterday (15) afternoon. “We discussed accelerating the reorganization of the SLFP as the corona epidemic draws to a close. Accordingly, we request the government to hold the Provincial Council elections soon. The program to strengthen all sections of the party was discussed. Commodity prices have risen sharply. People are under a lot of pressure. Is in a difficult situation. The poverty of the people has increased rapidly. The problems of the people are very acute. We need to give solutions. I do not believe there are immediate solutions. There are solutions to them in a planned way. ” he said
Former US President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized
Former US President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized with a blood condition. His media spokesman Angel Urena tweeted that the former president had been hospitalized due to an emergency. However, the Twitter message released by Angel Urena also states that the rumors that the former President has been hospitalized due to covid infection are untrue. Foreign media have reported that he is currently in good health.
Chennai Super Kings won 2021 Indian Premier League
Chennai Super Kings win 2021 Indian Premier League title They beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs. Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and invited Chennai Super Kings to bat first. Chennai Super Kings scored 192 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs. Faf du Plessis scored 86 and Moin Ali 37 not out for Chennai Super Kings. In reply the Kolkata Knight Riders could score only 165 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Schubman Gill scored 51 and Venkatesh Iyer scored 50 for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Shardul Thakur took 3 wickets while Josh Hazlewood took 2 wickets. This is the fourth time that the Chennai Super Kings have won the IPL.
Is the assassination of a British MP an act of terrorism?
Sir David Ames, a former Conservative MP from Britain, was assassinated yesterday (15). He was attacked by a young man with a sharp weapon during a public meeting in his constituency. Police have arrested the killer and he is said to be of Somali descent. Subsequent investigations revealed that the killing of the Member of Parliament could be termed as an act of terrorism.