Cement shortage for another two months – Importers
Cement importers say the shortage of cement in the market will continue for another two months. After a discussion with the Minister in charge of the subject yesterday (27) they stated that they expect an increase in the price of cement. Cement importers stated, “This cannot be stopped in two days. It will take two months anyway. The reason for the shortage of cement is the dollar problem. So there could be a slight increase in prices.” With the price of a 50 kg bag of cement is increased by Rs. 93, the price of cement is now Rs. 1,098. However, traders allege that stocks are not being received properly and that such stocks are being received at various prices.
Ven. Welamitiyawe Kusaladhamma Thero passes away
The Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, the Chief Justice of the Chilaw Division, Colombo, Ven. The Thera has passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo last night (27). He was 85 years old at the time of his death. Ven. Welamitiyawe Kusaladhamma Thero who served as the Chief Incumbent of the Vidyalankara Pirivena in Peliyagoda is considered to have done a great service for the betterment of the Sasana in this country. A spokesman for the Vidyalankara Pirivena in Peliyagoda stated that a decision will be taken regarding how the last rites of the Thero will be performed.
The conditions imposed on Australians will be relaxed
The Australian government has decided to lift the ban on travel abroad without proper permission. The Australian government has decided to lift the ban, which was imposed due to the c ovid epidemic, with effect from the first of next month. Accordingly, persons who have been fully vaccinated do not need to obtain permission to travel abroad. Meanwhile, foreign media reported that the Australian government plans to ease the conditions imposed on foreign tourists from next week due to the pandemic.
Vaccination recommended for children in the United States
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the administration of the Pfizer covid vaccine to children between the ages of 5 and 11. Accordingly, it is reported that the vaccination process for children of that age group will begin in the next few weeks. To date, Pfizer covid vaccine has been given to people over the age of 12 in the United States. It is reported that 28 million children will be vaccinated with the new recommendation.
Victory for Namibia
Namibia beat Scotland in the 20/20 World Cup Super Round yesterday (27). Namibia won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 109 runs for the loss of 8 wickets at the end of 20 overs. Chasing a target of 110, Namibia won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 115 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 19 overs.
The Princess Mako who renounces royal privileges for love
Princess Mako, the granddaughter of the Japanese emperor, has married her school friend and left the royal family, according to foreign media. The couple got engaged a few years ago and the marriage was postponed due to media reports about “Ki Kamuro”‘s mother. As a result, Princess Mako was reported to have developed a mental illness. They are both in their 30s. About 4 years ago, the couple announced their engagement, which was well received by the Japanese people. But Japanese tabloids reported that Kei Kamuro’s mother was involved in a major money laundering scandal. As a result, the Japanese press was constantly on the lookout for him. The marriage was later postponed and he went to the United States in 2018 to study law. He returned to Japan last month. The Japanese media reported that their wedding was held in a very modest manner.
The Avanguard case completed
The Case related to floating armoury found in MV Kandy anchored at Galle harbour ordered to complete by Additional Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeewani Pathirana The Magistrate concluded the case after a motion was moved by OIC of the CID, Robbery Investigation Division, Pannaradhana, Inspector Sugath Kumara. The Inspector General of Police said that the Attorney General had instructed to close the case as there were no charges to be filed against him. After considering all the facts, the Magistrate decided to close the case and ordered to keep the photocopies and release the original documents.
The government is going to confiscate 400 vehicles imported despite the ban on the importation of vehicles
Nearly 400 imported vehicles have landed at the Port of Colombo despite the ban on the importation of vehicles. The Sri Lanka Customs has sent a letter to the Ministry of Finance inquiring whether the number of vehicles will be confiscated or not. The Customs Department said in the letter that the vehicles were ordered after the government banned the import of vehicles in September last year and that the vehicles were currently against the law.
Indian company selling nano nitrogen liquid fertilizer, online for 240 Indian rupees
Indian company selling nano nitrogen liquid fertilizer, a product of an Indian company, online for 240 Indian rupees. That is, it is priced at around 645 Sri Lankan rupees. But if you buy these in bulk, you will be able to get them for much less. This liquid fertilizer is also distributed in Sri Lanka under the name ‘Nitro Raja’.
A Senior DIG assaulted a man on the road
A video of a police officer stopping a man in a car and assaulting him has been circulating on social media. The incident took place on the Kiriella road in Ratnapura. The senior police officer tries to take him away from the police jeep by beating him up, saying that the car was speeding. The man says the police officer is drunk. According to reports, Senior DIG Ranmal Kodithuwakku is also involved in this incident.