Political Crisis in Sri Lanka -IMF negotiation files missing from Prime Minister’s office after being captured by protesters
It is reported that many documents related to the discussions between the representatives of the International Monetary Fund and Sri Lanka have disappeared from the Prime Minister’s Office. Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Prime Minister held many rounds of talks with officials of the International Monetary Fund, but the Prime Minister’s Secretariat kept the records of all of them. But the Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson stated that the files were lost after the militants took over the office. He said that there was a lot of important information in those files regarding getting the necessary aid to Sri Lanka. Lanka C news
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka- Police are searching for a Social Media Activist and a protester
According to the police, a social media activist, Pathum Colonel, is to be arrested. But the police say that he is missing now. He is going to be arrested as a suspect who was identified in the conflict near the Parliament complex on the 13th. He has also been informed to appear before the Colombo Crimes Division today.
What is happening in Sri Lanka- Sri Lankans have different opinions about removing President Gotabaya, Some criticise the protest
Here are some comments people put about a flight that refused to take president from Male to Singapore. “People still don’t understand that the economy crashed as part of the plan. The discount started in 2018. Mangala 2017-2018 took the stock of non-payable loans. The president who brought in the Sinhalese people drove away by Sinhalese people for taking the economy down” “They have taken over 12 Billion USD loans in Yahapalana time. Not done a single project generating back income. Where is the money? We have to pay that back with interest. Gota govt. paid first instalments.” “Though three planes were prepared to take the President from the Maldives to Singapore, they refused to take those planes due to various international pressures,” the sources said. What are these international influence organizations? Now, do you understand that the organizations that led these protesters mean that these protests have been organized by international organizations? Should Gota be responsible for all the frauds and thefts that happened in this country in 74 years? What did this man do in 2 years to affect all the crimes in the past? Isn’t it right that these protests depended on NGOs? What are these international organizations please? What organizations gave money to those protesters? How are they related? Search for and publish. With that, we will be able to take care of the children of all these protesters. So how did these protests become independent?” “The man who is against People’s mandate which that needs natural punishment not from citizens of the island, but by the result his deeds.We called that is by according to that Buddhist theory of knowledge of that Casualty …Do not betray Buddhism which was that most reputed teaching of World. We denied hectares, but we followed Buddhist Path of Eight norms.” Very near future Sri Lankan would bring Gota again. He was chased by Aragalaya (protests) with help of Western countries and NGOs. Lanka C news
A plane is turned back in the air saying that it cannot give transport to then president Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Media sources said that a plane that was flying to Singapore via the Maldives refused to take the then President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa at the Male airport and was returned to India without landing. This plane, which took off from India, was brought back to India half an hour after it took off to go to the Maldives. It has been revealed that the President of Sri Lanka and the President’s wife planning to take the plane and the authorities instructed the pilots to bring the flight back. The sources further said that although three planes were prepared to take the President from the Maldives to Singapore, they refused to take those planes due to various international pressures. Lanka C News
India allowed paying India-Sri Lanka transactions in rupees
The Indian Reserve Bank has allowed Sri Lanka to trade in rupees for other countries including Russia. The Reserve Bank also states that the exchange rate of monetary units between countries will be determined by the market. The business standard report mentioned this on their website.
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka – Sri Lankan protester arrested with 50 cans of tear gas
A suspect has been arrested by the police with 50 cans of tear gas. The police said that the suspect was arrested in the Obeysekarapura area of Rajagiriya. On the last 13th, during the conflict that occurred at the Polduwa intersection near the Parliament, this stock of ammunition was in the hands of the protestors.
Fuel shortage in Sri Lanka- No fuel in the country, Power cut duration will be increased
Electricity generation activities are being affected due to a lack of fuel. Several thermal power plants have already stopped operations due to a lack of fuel. It is also reported that the burning oil in Sri Lanka is only enough for another 2 days. Based on this situation, the power cut period will have to be further increased in the future, according to sources.
A state of emergency was enforced in Sri Lanka
A special gazette notice has been issued enforcing the state of emergency throughout the island with effect from (18). It was by Acting President Mr Ranil Wickramasinghe.
Yupun finishes 100m in 10.19 in USA, misses semi-final
The 18th World Athletics Championship has started in Oregon, America. Yupun Abeykoon, the Sri Lankan running champion who joined the 100 meter event, had to withdraw from the preliminary round. Yupun won the 05th place in that race and the time taken to complete the 100m race was 10.19 seconds. He missed the semi-final round by 0.04 seconds. Yupun, who completed the race in Switzerland earlier in 9.96 seconds, has retreated here. Yupun Abeykoon has written a note on his face book about his match result, He said that he was hoping for victory, but lost it due to busy schedule and various problems.
Fuel Shortage in Sri Lanka- Another ship carrying 40,000 metric tons of diesel reached Sri Lanka
Another ship carrying 40,000 metric tons of diesel reached the island yesterday (16) night. The petroleum storage terminal said that the diesel unloading of the ship has already started. However, the distribution of new oil stocks will not take place until the registration for the National Fuel Permit is completed. Meanwhile, Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said yesterday that a ship carrying petrol will reach the island on the 18th or 19th. The Minister of Energy mentioned that all these fuel ships have been paid.