An explosion at a house in Pannipitiya
An explosion has occurred at a house in the Pannipitiya area in Kottawa. Kottawa Police said that it is suspected that the explosion that took place this morning (25) was due to a gas leak. The house was badly damaged by the blast. However, the police stated that no one in the house was injured. A woman living in the house explained the incident. There was a big noise around 4am. The door was left open for a while because I could not see it all at once. When you look, the gas explodes and a sound comes out of it. . The roof was all down a bit. The ceiling was all broken. Gas is a problem. Fortunately, no one was awake at the time. “ Similar incidents were reported in several areas this month.
Sweden’s first female prime minister left the post in an hour
Magdalena Anderson, Sweden’s first female prime minister, has resigned an hour later. Foreign media reported that Anderson had resigned following the defeat of her budget in the Swedish parliament. Anderson’s coalition has also not voted on the budget. They say that budget is unacceptable. However, Magdalena Anderson has stated that she hopes to go for the prime minister post shortly after going to a new political party.
India took a tough decision on digital money
India plans to ban many cryptocurrencies in its country. The foreign media said that they are planning to bring a new bill for that soon. It was recently suggested that India would adopt a more lenient policy on the use of digital currency. Although the new law seeks to ban all private cryptocurrencies, it is expected that some concessions will be made to its use to promote the relevant technology. Cryptocurrency values in the Indian market have reportedly declined following reports on the plans.
An innings win for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka won the first Test match between the touring West Indies and Sri Lanka today (25). That’s 187 points. Chasing a victory target of 348, West Indies were bowled out for 160 in the second innings on the fifth day of the match.
Government is going to give the approval for Cryptocurrency
The Interim Report of the Committee on Digital Banking, Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency has been submitted to the Cabinet. Accordingly, the Cabinet has approved the appointment of a committee to make recommendations to the Cabinet on possible regulations to attract investment to those affiliated companies. The Cabinet has directed the relevant committee to submit its recommendation before June 30, 2022.
Parliamentarian Sahan Pradeep joins Badminton World Championships
Gampaha District Coordinating Committee Chairman and Gampaha District Parliamentarian Sahave Pradeep Withana, the only Badminton Champion from Diyawanna have been selected for the World Veterans Badminton Championship. The tournament will be held in Seville, Spain from the 25th of this month to the 5th of next month. Sahan Pradeep is an alumnus of Kadawatha Maha Bodhi College and Kadawatha Maha Vidyalaya and has represented the College Prefect, Sports Leader and Cadet Corps. He also won the Gampaha District Badminton Championship in 2019, the Gampaha District Championship in the Over 40s event, the runner up All-Island Badminton Championship in Anuradhapura and the All Island Championship in the 2021 Nuwara Eliya Championship. In the doubles finals of the 2021 Western Province All Island Badminton Finals, a team player could not compete due to an injury to his foot and won the runner-up position. He has also served as the President of the All Ceylon Elle Federation in 2018 and 2019. This is the first time that a Member of Parliament has participated in a World Badminton Championship representing Sri Lanka. The tournament has been approved by the Ministry of Sports or recommendation of the Badminton Association. Accordingly, the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Minister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa and the Chief Government Whip Johnston Fernando have given their permission to participate in this tournament.
Jaffna Magistrate’s Court has obtained a restraining order prohibiting the celebration of Mahavira day which celebrates the LTTE
Kopay Police say that the Jaffna Magistrate’s Court has obtained a restraining order prohibiting the celebration of ‘Mahavira Day’ at the Jaffna University during the Week. The order was issued by Jaffna Magistrate Peter Paul after the Kopay Police reported to the Jaffna Magistrate’s Court on the preparations for the Jaffna University Heroes’ Day celebrations and the dangers of disturbing public order. Accordingly, a group of activists including the President and Secretary of the Jaffna University Students ‘Union have been barred from celebrating Heroes’ Day and no student has been allowed to celebrate at the university in a manner that would disturb the public order, police said. Jaffna University students have been seen secretly celebrating Maha Viru for the past few years during the Maha Viru Week from November 21 to 27.
A car crashed into the Christmas parade
Five people have been killed and at least 40 injured in a car crash at a Christmas rally in the US state of Wisconsin. The car was driven by a group of people attending a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. According to foreign sources, a large number of dancers, school bands and politicians participated in the protest which was held (22nd) evening. There was video footage of people breaking into roadblocks and colliding with a speeding car. After the incident, the police had evacuated everyone and deployed heavy security in the area and it is reported that the suspect and the car have been identified.
Shy Hope gets a chance
West Indies have been allowed to replace Jeremy Solosano, who was hospitalized after being hit on the helmet by Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne, for the first Test. Accordingly, the touring West Indies team has decided to deploy Shy Hope for the match as a “concussion sub”. After hitting the ball on the head yesterday, Solosano was admitted to a private hospital in Colombo for treatment and it was reported that his condition was not serious.
US bans travel to two European countries
Health officials in the United States have warned Americans not to travel to two European countries because of the rising incidence of covia. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State Department issued the announcement. Accordingly, it has been advised not to travel to Denmark and Germany. Covid infections are currently growing rapidly in Germany, Europe’s largest economy. Chancellor Angela Merkel has said the measures they have taken are not enough to control the spread of the disease. At present, the number of patients in hospitals in the country is increasing and the authorities are working to impose various restrictions in the country.