A special notice from energy minister
Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera has stated that businesses with multiple vehicles can now register all their vehicles with their business registration number on the fuel license. Also, the minister stated that the machinery can be registered in the respective divisional secretaries offices and the fuel requirements for that will be issued weekly. Meanwhile, the Minister says that the total number of consumers who have registered for the National Fuel License as of 8.30 last night is 4.25 million. Meanwhile, the minister mentioned that 481 petrol stations have been registered as of yesterday. There are 409 Cipetco filling stations and 72 IOC filling stations registered. Yesterday, the minister posted on Twitter that 158,208 vehicles have obtained fuel through the QR system of the National Fuel License.
Extending the State of emergency will affect the tourism business in Sri Lanka drastically
The decision to extend the state of emergency for a month in the parliament has further affected the tourism business which is expected to bring the necessary foreign exchange to Sri Lanka. In the background that several countries have already imposed travel bans on Sri Lanka, there is doubt that other countries will take such decisions. Foreign arrivals to the country will continue to decline in the coming weeks and months. So Sri Lanka cannot promote or sell a destination when a state of emergency is imposed. This is a well-known fact. Going forward it will affect the country more. Yesterday evening, the Parliament voted to continue the implementation of the Emergency Law, with 120 votes in favour and 63 votes against. The Sri Lanka Tourism Domestic Tour Operators Association (SLAITO) also said that the decision will adversely affect tourist arrivals.
Sri Lanka won the second and last Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and visiting Pakistan
Sri Lanka won the second and last Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and visiting Pakistan which ended today at the Galle International Stadium. After Sri Lanka scored 378 in the first innings, Pakistan were bowled out for 231 and in the second innings, Sri Lanka scored 360 but Pakistan could not achieve the target and were bowled out for 261 in 77 overs. Prabhat Jayasuriya took 8 wickets and Ramesh Mendis took 8 wickets throughout the match. Chandimal’s 80 in the first innings and Dhananjaya de Silva’s 109 in the second innings also contributed to the victory. Because Sri Lanka lost the first match, the Sri Lanka Pakistan series was tied 1-1.
The current situation in Sri Lanka-Government is issuing Warrants and arresting protest leaders
Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has issued warrants to arrest Lahiru Weerasekera and Reverend Tampitiya Sugathananda Thero and bring them to court. That is due to failure to appear for a case. Social activist Pathum Kerner has surrendered to the Colombo Crimes Division. Police Media Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police Advocate Mr. Nihal Talduwa said that he was arrested there. The Police Media Spokesperson also said that the arrest was made in connection with the protest at the Polduwa intersection. Meanwhile, the arrested Anthony Veranga Pushpika de Silva has been remanded until the 9th of next month. Anthony Veranga Pushpika de Silva was arrested on charges of violating court orders, holding demonstrations, and using criminal force on police officers.
Sri Lanka’s government appears strong in parliament but public support is weak – Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings says that although the Sri Lankan government looks strong in the parliament, the public support for them is weak. Fitch Ratings points out that there are many politicians of the Podujana Peramuna, who are very close to the Rajapaksa family, in the parliament and the government, so it could be a reason for further public opposition. Fitch Ratings is an international credit rating agency recognized by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
A group of terrorist leaders are behind the protest
Samagi Jana Balawega Member of Parliament Mr Kumara Welgama said that the country has got a good leader who can face the terrorists in the protest. Therefore, everyone should think about the country and the children of the country and join the all-party government, he said. Addressing the Parliament, he stated that a group of terrorist leaders are behind the struggle of the youth. He said that the terrorist leaders are behind this protest by putting the young generation in the front Today the country has got a leader who can face terrorism fearlessly and terrorist leaders cannot be allowed to blow their heads under the guise of struggle. Lanka C News
The Iraq protrsters finally captured the Parliament
The Iraqi parliament has been occupied by protesters. Thousands of protesters have breached security zones in Baghdad and entered the Iraqi parliament to hold protests there. Those people protest to nominate a rival candidate for a prime ministerial aspirant.
Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-The QR link for National Fuel Licence goes to the black market
Some communication shops are charging a lot of money to prepare QR codes related to National Fuel Licence. Soms of them are taking money up to 200-250 rupees for that purpose. Long queues are also seen for this in some areas. However, in this regard, the communication owners claim that they have to charge such amount due to the increase in the price of raw materials including paper, printing ink and having to pay employee salaries.
Russia is ready to give fuel to Sri Lanka at a big discount – Wimal Weerawansa
Representatives of two Russian state-owned companies have come to this country and left after negotiating to supply fuel to Sri Lanka from Russia. Former minister Wimal Weerawansa, the leader of the National Freedom Front, said that the Russian company had prepared and signed memorandums of understanding for Sri Lanka. He also mentioned that the company has been informed that the company is ready to lend $300 million worth of crude oil monthly if the Sri Lankan side agrees to this. The MP said that the money for this fuel should be paid for one year after the loan relief period and that the fuel will be provided at a lower price than the current price in the world market. However, the MP also mentioned that the officials of the legal department of the oil corporation have informed the Russian proposal that the relevant transactions cannot be carried out regardless of the legality of this company.
Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-IMF imposes a serious condition on Sri Lanka
Krishna Srinivasan, director of the Asia and Pacific Department of the International Monetary Fund, says that Sri Lanka should start negotiations to restructure the debt of about 6.5 billion dollars owed to China. In an interview with Reuters, he says that China is a big creditor of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka should actively engage with China for debt restructuring. He has also mentioned that the negotiations for Sri Lanka’s economic crisis are moving forward.