Opposition protesters were not allowed to board buses.
Media reports that police is stopping people who were coming from villages for the opposition protest against the government One of the obstacles is reportedly stopping buses coming from villages to Colombo for the protest. Several videos have been posted on social media showing some of the people being interrogated by the police and how the police remained silent. Another video shows a group of people sleeping on the road saying it was unfair to stop the bus.
Elon Musk denies media reports that he lives in a Boxabl house
Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla Automobile and SpaceX, the world’s richest man, has denied reports on social media that he lives in a well-known thrifty small house called Boxabl, but has denied the allegations. Musk was the first to respond when asked by a Twitter fan. He replied that he lived in a $ 50,000 house in South Texas. “I do not live in a Boxabl house,” he explained. He says he still thinks the company that makes frugal homes has a “great product.” Elon Musk previously revealed that he lived in a $ 50,000 home in Boca Chica, Texas, where SpaceX is headquartered. In his Twitter message since June, Mr Musk said he had rented a house from SpaceX and did not own any houses other than one in the Bay Area. At the time, several media outlets reported that Tesla and the CEO of SpaceX had moved into a small house prefabricated by Boxabl, a company that makes boxes with boxes that can be shipped anywhere in the world, and set it up bent. Boxabl itself said in an October blog post that “Elon Musk’s little house is a Boxabl casita.”
The man who connected with the explosion near churches in England is a Syrian refugee
According to foreign reports Bomber killed in a car bomb blast outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital identified as Enzo Alumni. The suicide bomber in the taxi was identified as a pizza baker from Syria and a refugee from Syria who had converted to Christianity. It has been revealed that 32-year-old Enzo Almani came to the UK from Iraq a few years ago and converted from Islam to Christianity in 2017. Friends said Al-Amini was born to a Syrian father and an Iraqi mother and is believed to have spent most of his life in Iraq. He was arrested in 2014 for possession of a ‘large knife’ after his refugee’s application was rejected. As a result, he was convicted under the Mental Health Act and later hospitalized for several months. Alumni spent most of his time in Liverpool, UK, where he enlisted the help of Christian volunteers from a church network that helps refugees. He spent eight months with fellow Christians Malcolm and Elizabeth Hitchcott at their home in the Igburth district of Liverpool. Alumni converted to Christianity at Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool four years ago, and is expected to strike on Memorial Sunday as 1,200 soldiers, veterans and the families of the dead gathered to observe 11 minutes of silence. It is believed he initially asked driver Perry to take him to the Cathedral, but he stopped coming because of traffic and road closures. Hero taxi driver David Perry has died after being locked into a cab and turned into a fireball outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Detectives and MI5 spies are investigating whether the bombing was an Islamist-inspired attack and whether Al-Amini plotted to assassinate himself and others. Four 20-, 21-, 26- and 29-year-old men have been released from custody in Kensington, Liverpool, on suspicion of terrorism. On Monday evening, Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Meeks said: “Our investigation is largely ongoing. The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Emad al-Swalemeen. He’s linked to both Rutland Avenue and Sutcliffe Street and is still being searched. “ Meanwhile, the level of the national terrorist threat in England has risen from a significant level to a severe level, which means that further attacks are “likely to increase”. Home Secretary Preethi Patel said the level had been raised as there had been two attacks in a month.
People are collecting and storing fuel
Long queues have been seen at many petrol stations across the country since yesterday afternoon. This situation had arisen due to the people storing fuel saying that there would be a shortage of fuel with the closure of the Sapugaskanda oil refinery. People carrying vehicles and other containers could be seen refueling. It was also reported that stocks at some petrol stations had run out.
A terrorist attack to the protest rally organaized by the opposition?
Opposition leader Sajith Peiramadasa’s security guards have complained that the protest rally organized by the opposition in Colombo today could be a target to a terrorist attack or an organized attack. The Cinnamon Gardens Police stated that the complaint was lodged by the Leader of the Opposition’s Chief Security Officer on the 29th. The Cinnamon Gardens Police had requested the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court to issue an order to stop the protests. The police told the court that an investigation was underway into the attack under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
Notification to people who Work abroad from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says that reports that remittances from foreign workers are being forcibly converted into Sri Lankan Rupees are completely false. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued a statement stating that these advertisements are being spread by parties with personal interests. Licensed banks are expected to sell 10 percent of the remittances of migrant workers who voluntarily convert to Sri Lankan rupees to the Central Bank from May 28, 2021, with an incentive of two extra rupees per dollar paid by the government. Requests are being made for proposals to explore the possibility of entering into a securities financing program based on this cash flow already being received by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and the securities financing program will have no effect on the remittances of migrant workers. Further, there is no impediment for workers to keep their remittances freely in Sri Lankan foreign currency accounts as before or to convert to Sri Lankan Rupees. Accordingly, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka urges the public to be vigilant regarding such false information.
New health guidelines are issued
The Director General of Health Services yesterday (15) issued the Health Guidelines, which will be effective from November 16 to 30. Dr. Asela Gunawardena urges the public to follow the health guidelines for controlling the spread of the covid pandemic. He also urges people to stay away from home as little as possible. GCE Ordinary Level and Advanced Level tuition classes are allowed up to 50% of the capacity of the venue. Examinations are also permitted subject to strict health guidelines. Meetings with the participation of the public island wide will not be permitted unless permission is obtained from a competent authority.
A car collides with a train
A car collided with a train while crossing a railway crossing in the Waikkala area, police stated. The accident had taken place at the Thambarawila railway crossing in Waikkala last evening (15). The car was severely damaged and it was attached to the train and was thrown a short distance away. The driver of the car succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the Negombo Hospital, police said. The deceased was a 49-year-old resident of the Muhunuwatawana area. The accident had taken place when the person was about to enter his car at the railway crossing despite the train signals and collided with a train traveling from Madampe to Colombo.
Princess Marko who rejected royal pleasures for love emigrated to America
The Japanese princess left the royal pleasures for love and married an ordinary man. She lost her royal status after marrying a commoner. Princess Mako, the granddaughter of Emperor Akihito of Japan, who married in defiance of the royal family, and Kei Komuro have emigrated to the United States. The couple left Haneda Airport in Tokyo on Sunday morning and are set to rent an apartment in New York, according to foreign media reports. According to Japanese tradition, a woman from the Japanese royal family becomes an ordinary citizen after marrying an ordinary man. They will then receive $ 1.3 million, which Mako also declined recently. She was the first female member of the royal family to reject the royal family and money. In 2005, for the first time in Japanese history, a Japanese royal princess was married to an ordinary citizen. It’s Princess Sayako, Princess Mako’s aunt.
Imprisoned American journalist released
The American journalist who was arrested and imprisoned by the Myanmar military rulers has reportedly been released. About three days ago, Danny Fenster was sentenced by a Myanmar military court to 11 years in prison. At the time, he was working for an English media company in Myanmar.