The current situation in Sri Lanka-Protesters had gained the power of the presidential palace
Protesters have broken all the police roadblocks on President Mawatha. Then, the protesters tried to break down the main gate of the Presidential Palace. Some climbed the wall. The security forces have fired in the air and sounded the alarm and tear gas is being fired. A group of protesters have entered the presidential palace. A large number of people have entered the Presidential Palace and it has become difficult for the security forces to control the situation.
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka-People are coming from all the directions to the Colombo protest, One person buys a ticket for the whole train
People are gathering from different parts of the country for today’s protest in Colombo. For the train running from Kandy to Colombo, one person had paid for the entire train. Although it was announced that the train could not come this morning, the station master managed to make it run on the insistence of the people participating in the protest. The police are firing tear gas and water cannons at a group of protesters demanding the resignation of the president. This attack is being carried out in the York Street, Chatham Street area of Colombo to disperse the protestors.
Political crisis in Sri Lanka – Nationwide protests against the president
Nationwide protests have been organized today to force President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down from his post. The main protest here is in front of the Presidential Secretariat at gall face ground. Along with the main protest in Colombo, these protests have been organized in many major cities across the country. Along with this protest, all rice shops have been shut down in many major cities across the country. Meanwhile, the police are firing tear gas at the protestors who are staying in the Galle mouth area near the presidential secretariat. The police launched this attack to disperse the protesters.
Political crisis in Sri Lanka- Government decided to close all the schools
The government has decided to close government schools and government approved private schools in the coming week as well. The Ministry of Education says that schools will reopen on July 18 according to the school calendar for the year 2022. This decision has been taken considering the prevailing situation in the country.
Economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka-Islandwide curfew removed
Inspector General of Police C.D. said that the police curfew imposed from 9:00 p.m. will be lifted today at 8:00 a.m. Mr. Wickramaratne informs. This curfew was imposed yesterday to cover all police jurisdictions of seven police divisions. However, the protest imposed by the Inter-University Student Union is still being held in the area near the President’s House.
The economic crisis in Sri Lanka- IOC petrol stations restrict fuel distribution to ‘Industrial Area’ only
Lanka Indian Oil Company has taken steps to limit the daily fuel distribution given the fuel shortage in the country. The managing director of the company, Manoj Gupta, has stated that the distribution of fuel from Sri Lanka IOC filling stations is limited to the ‘industrial sector’ only. He has said that this situation will continue till next Monday (11) and it is expected to start providing fuel to the vehicles that were previously issued fuel from Monday morning. At present, fuel distribution from Cipetco is completely stopped But Minister Kanchana said that a diesel ship is coming today. Both Cipetco and IOC petrol filling stations have stopped dispensing fuel to normal vehicles, so traffic has been hampered.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday outside his official residence in Downing Street. He resigned after a number of ministers quit his cabinet and called for him to quit, and was criticized as the most ‘power-hungry’ British prime minister. Outside his office, Johnson said he would agree to resign as leader of the ruling Conservative Party. As a result, he will stay until a successor is chosen in October and then step down as Prime Minister. He also mentioned that he has appointed a new cabinet that will work with him “until a new leader is appointed”. “I’m so sorry to have to leave the best job in the world..but those are the breaks in life sometimes,” he said sadly. The leader of the opposition Labor Party said: “Boris Johnson’s resignation as Prime Minister is good news for the country. But it seems like it should have happened a long time ago. He is leaving the post after being accused of many scandals and misconduct.”
CEB electricity bills are now only through SMS and app- CEB
The Acting General Manager of Ceylon Electricity Board informs that the method of giving pre-printed bills which has been followed so far in issuing electricity bills will be changed. Accordingly, it has been informed that only those who need it will be issued thermal printed bills like those issued in supermarkets and everyone will be issued through SMS and app. After reading the monthly bill, the monthly electricity bill will be sent to the telephone number registered with CEB through a short message (SMS). To register for this, you can get the support of the CEB representative who will visit the premises to read the manu. Or you can register yourself by texting 1987 with “REG<space>ten digit electricity account number”. CEBCare Mobile App – The facility of receiving the bill after reading the monthly bill is also provided using the CEBCare friendly mobile app.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot during a political meeting today
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and taken to hospital today morning (8) during a political meeting in western Japan. The 67-year-old former world leader is receiving hospital treatment and the situation is said to be uncertain. Japanese media outlet Kyodo said he was unconscious and suffering from cardiorespiratory failure. Japan’s NHK reports that a suspect is being detained and questioned in connection with the incident. The suspect is reported to be a 40-year-old Irishman. Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe was shot during a speech at an election campaign meeting in Nara, western Japan. An eyewitness told NHK that he heard what sounded like gunshots and Abe collapsed bleeding The incident took place at 11.30 am Japan time (8.29 am Sri Lanka time) on Friday. An NHK reporter at the scene said they heard two explosions in quick succession during Abe’s speech. The former prime minister comes from a political family and stepped down from the post after announcing his decision to resign after developing a chronic illness. He is also recorded as the longest-serving prime minister in Japan.
Economic crisis in Sri Lanka- A person has died in a fight that happened in a fuel queue
A person has died in a fight that happened in a queue at a petrol station. The conflict has taken place at a fuel filling station in the Magalla area of Galle. Police say the deceased is a 25-year-old youth. Three more injured persons have been admitted to Karapitiya Hospital due to the conflict.