Rice mill owners have increased the rice prices once again
Rice mill owners have taken steps to increase rice prices once again The Pettah Rice Wholesalers Association states that the revised prices have been increased by 15 rupees per kilo of Nadu, 10 rupees per kilo of Samba and 30 rupees per kilo of Kiri Samba. However, the price of raw rice at Rs. 110 has not changed. Accordingly, according to the new price hike announced by the rice mill owners, the new price per kilo of rice is as follows. Nadu – Rs.130Samba – Rs 150Kiri Samba – Rs. 195
Will duminda Silva enter politics in the future?
Former parliamentarian Duminda Silva, the chairman of the Housing Authority, says he does not know whether he will enter politics in the future. He said that the Housing Authority had been handed over to him because of his dedicated work and that the Housing Authority has now become an agile institution and plans to build 70,000 houses in the near future. He was addressing the media after a housing program in Kandy. He also commented on the current fertilizer crisis.
The decision to reopen the university’s again
The University Grants Commission (UGC) says that Vice Chancellors are allowed to reopen universities at any time after today (26) subject to health guidelines. Speaking at a media briefing this morning, its chairman Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga said that several university buildings have been used as quarantine centers. However, considering the current situation in the country, it is possible to start universities even after the release of those buildings, said Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga.
Army fires on Sudanese protesters
Seven people have been protesters were killed protests in Sudan during a military coup. More than 140 people were injured in the firing, foreign media reported. The people took to the streets as the military seized control of Sudan in a coup and dissolved the existing civilian government. Protesters blocked the streets of the capital, Khartoum, and set fire to tires. Protesters blocked the streets of the capital, Khartoum, and set fire to tires. The army opened fire to disperse the protesters, foreign reports said. Army members have reportedly gone from house to house and arrested protesters. The Sudanese military coup has drawn strong international criticism, with the United States suspending $ 700 million in aid to Sudan.
An easy victory for Afghanistan
Afghanistan beat Scotland in the Super 12 round of the Twenty20 World Cup. Batting first, Afghanistan scored 190 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. In reply, Scotland was able to score only 60 runs. Afghanistan won the match by 130 runs.
A third dose for the people of the European Union
The European Union Drug Administration has recommended that a third dose be given to those who have been vaccinated with Moderna for six months. It is for people over the age of 18 who have been vaccinated with the Moderna vaccine. This is the second vaccine approved for a third dose in the European Union.
If the government is unable to raise dollars in the future, power and fuel cuts will be inevitable- MP Champika Ranawaka
Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Champika Ranawaka states that a permanent famine will be created in the country within the next two months. He said that the famine was caused due to the suspension of the chemical fertilizer project which was carried out claiming to be an organic fertilizer project. He said that the subsistence agriculture in the country has collapsed due to the organic fertilizer project. If the government is unable to raise dollars in the future, power and fuel cuts will be inevitable,he said.
Cyclone has damaged houses in Vavuniya
The District Disaster Management Unit says that 10 houses have been damaged due to a cyclone that affected two villages in Vavuniya. Rasendrakulam and Suduwendapilavu villages in Vavuniya have been damaged by a tornado caused by heavy rains last evening and only the roofs of houses and property have been damaged. No one was injured as homeowners rushed to safety during the storm.
Sri Lankan government is going to build a Gonpri Formula One race track in the Hambantota
Discussions have commenced on the construction of a 5.6 km long Gonpri Formula One race track in the Hambantota. According to the Sunday Times, talks between a group of Japanese and Spanish investors have begun. It is also proposed to construct the relevant runway on a government land in Hambantota. It is said that racing cars are being prepared for landing at the Hambantota port and that the sportsmans participating in the competitions will be brought through the Mattala Airport.
We don’t know about the Fertiliser ship- The Chinese Embassy in Colombo
The Chinese Embassy in Colombo has stated that it does not know anything about the ship of a Chinese company carrying a consignment of organic fertilizer that had arrived at the Port of Colombo. The embassy has stated that the purchase of the fertilizer is a business venture and that the embassy has no involvement in it. They said this when media questioned about the ship carrying 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer that had returned to Sri Lanka after it was revealed that it contained harmful organic matter.