Rice from Myanmar to control rice prices in the country
The government has decided to import rice to stabilize market prices. Accordingly, the Cabinet approved the import of 100,000 metric tons of rice last September. Accordingly, Sri Lanka has decided to import 20,000 metric tons of rice from Myanmar under a government-to-government agreement between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Myanmar. Its metric ton is priced at the US $ 460.
Quality analysis from Moratuwa University on gas explosions
The University of Moratuwa says it will submit a “Quality Analysis Expert Report” on gas accidents to the State Ministry of Consumer Protection this week. Prof. Shantha Walpolage, Head of the Department of Chemicals and Processes, told that the report would be prepared by a four-member expert committee. A scientific report on the relevant gas accidents is to be presented here. Following the reports of gas-related explosions and fires, the Consumer Affairs Authority had taken steps to send gas samples taken from various parts of the island for laboratory tests. Twelve laboratory reports related to this are to be sent to the University of Moratuwa for further tests.
Sri Lankan government accelerates research into the presence of omicron in Sri Lanka
It is reported that the research work being carried out in Sri Lanka to identify the Omicron Covid variety has been accelerated. Experts say that the “genetic analysis” method is used for this. Accordingly, arrangements have been made to expedite the testing of samples of foreigners and Sri Lankans visiting the country. The Division of Epidemiology states that the genetic analysis is being carried out at the Institute of Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology and Medical Research Institute of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Meanwhile, with the identification of 747 new Kovid infections yesterday (29), the total number of covid infections reported in the country has increased to 563,267.
Omicron is spreading to other countries
With the identification of the infected Omicron Covid strain from Spain, the number of new strains has increased to 18 countries. There were also reports from Germany of a person who had no foreign contact being infected with the omicron variant. The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the new covid variant of omicron, which first came to the world’s attention last weekend, will pose a serious global threat. The organization’s forecasts indicate that it could have a devastating effect on some parts of the world. Tedros Adenam, the organisation’s head of state, also stressed the need to increase vaccination in poorer countries, including Africa. Chinese President Xi Jinping recently announced that he would supply African countries with an additional stockpile of one billion Chinese-made anti-Kovid vaccines. He said China hopes to support the goal of giving at least one dose of the vaccine to 60 per cent of the population in Africa by 2022. China is preparing to provide 600 million doses of the vaccine free of charge and the remaining 400 million doses under a manufacturing process. China also plans to launch 10 medical and healthcare projects targeting Africa and send a 1,500-strong Chinese medical team to it. Against this background, the number of Omicron infections identified in Canada in the North American region has risen to three. Commenting on the regional risks, US President Joe Biden said that although the new variant should be considered seriously, it should not be alarmed. The President said that although travel bans have already been imposed on South Africa and several other African countries, the new variant cannot be prevented from entering his country.
Indian businessman Build a Taj Mahal for his wife
An Indian businessman has gifted his wife a huge house modeled on the world-famous “Taj Mahal” palace as a symbol of love, according to media reports. Anand Prakash Chowksi, 52, an Indian businessman, gifted the house to his wife Manjusha. They have been married for 27 years. The house was built in the city of Burhanpur in the Madya Pradesh of India. He calls it the “monument of love.” It cost him 20 million Indian rupees (US $ 260,000) to complete the house. The house has 4 bedrooms, a kitchen, a library and another room for meditation. Ananda Prakash Chowksi says that it took 3 years to complete this. He also told the media that tourists are allowed to visit his house but as his family resides in this house, there are some restrictions.
Queen Elizabeth lost another country under her throne
The Kingdom of Barbados, part of the West Indies, sought to break free from British rule. Accordingly, the country has become a republic. Steps were taken to elect a President as the Head of State of the country. Accordingly, Sandra Mason was elected as the first President of the country. Accordingly, the Queen of Britain will no longer be considered their leader. The first British merchant ships arrived on the island of Barbados about 400 years ago. As midnight approached, thousands of people on the Chamblain Bridge in the capital, Bridgetown, celebrated the new birth with jubilation. A large number of people gathered to celebrate that glorious moment by singing the country’s national anthem “at Heroes’ Square”. The state of Barbados, with a population of about 300,000, gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1966.
What happened to the airport borrowed from China?
According to various media reports, Uganda, which is facing a debt crisis, may lose its only airport. In 2015, Uganda borrowed $ 200 million from China. It is for the development of Entebbe Airport, the only international airport in the country. But due to economic problems, it seems that they have a problem repaying the loan. Therefore, Uganda has proposed to China to amend the loan agreement, foreign media said. However, there has been no positive response and some reports have suggested that China may take control of Entebbe Airport. The Ugandan authorities had obtained the loan from the Export-Import Bank of China. But Chinese officials say there has been no takeover of the airport.
IGP of Sri Lanka appears in court
Evidence in the case filed against former IGP Pujith Jayasundara, who is accused of failing to take action to prevent a terrorist attack on Easter Sunday, was recorded today (29). IGP Chandana Wickramaratne appeared in court today to testify. The case is being heard before a three-judge bench comprising Justices Namal Balalle, Aditya Patabendi and Mohamed Irshadeen. IGP Chandana Wickramaratne began recording evidence under the direction of Senior Deputy Solicitor General Dileep Peiris, who is representing the complainant.
What is the real reason behind the gas cylinder blasting chain happening in Sri Lanka?
Natural gas and petroleum exploration engineer Nimal de Silva says that even if the cylinder is strong, the gas can come out if the gas composition changes. He points out that propane pressure is 4 times the pressure of butane. “The gas-filled cylinder is very strong, but it’s a valve mounted on a cylinder and a regulator above the valve. We need to see how they are designed.Now if the valve in the cylinder is designed for 30 propane and 70 for butane 70 then if we add more than 30 propane to it the valve can go without giving resistance. The butane pessary is low. But propane pressure is 4 times that. So can that valve withstand that pressure?Next, we have to check the regulators whether they’re up to the standards of the institutions. I saw the public filming recently .. leaking from the cylinder itself. There’s something wrong with the valve, right? Then we need to look at that. Next, we need to see why the valve is leaking. Pressure is the problem here. Then the pressure only comes when the composition changes.Now consumers can bring a gas cylinder and try some soap bubbles to see Whether there is a leak. If there is a leak, do not take it into the house. Go back to where you left off. Or call the place where it was taken. Next, replace the regulator. But get a good one. Then inspect the tube thoroughly. Because if we reject this, it could be life-threatening. ” he said Meanwhile, investigations are underway to find the cause of the explosions in the gas cylinders that caused the controversy. There are various opinions that the recent explosions due to gas leaks are due to changes in the gas composition of the gas cylinders.
Certificate from the Ministry of Tourism Sri Lanka about Omicron
The Ministry of Tourism stated that no tourists from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Swaziland have visited Sri Lanka during the past 14 days. The Ministry stated that this has been confirmed by the statistics of the Tourism Development Authority.