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Current Situation in Sri Lanka-A protester who stole a bottle of liquor from the presidential palace was arrested

A person who entered the President’s House in Colombo Fort stole a bottle of alcohol and drank it has been arrested. A forty-one-year-old welder by profession has been arrested by the Kurunegala Wellawa Police. On the 9th, he participated in a protest with two friends and entered the presidential palace and drank a bottle of beer there with two friends. The police also claim that the beer glass used to drink the beer has been taken home to keep as a souvenir.

Fuel Shortage in Sri Lanka-A special Bus service for school children, Schools are conducting only three days

The National Transport Commission says that a bus service will be started from today (01) for the transportation of school children.  Its Director General Dr Nilan Miranda said that these buses will be added to the operation in addition to the student buses. The Ministry of Education says that from today (01) to 05, only 3 government and government-approved private school days will be held this week. Accordingly, schools will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Ministry of Education says that on the other two days, Wednesday and Friday, activities that can be engaged in learning from home or online teaching activities have been decided.

A person has died from a gunshot

A person has died from a gunshot in the Rathgama area. Police said two unidentified men came on a motorcycle and fired with a T56 type firearm and fled. A 45-year-old resident of Rathgama, Devenigoda has died due to gunshot wounds.  Two other people were injured in the incident and they are currently receiving treatment at Karapitiya Hospital. Police said that further investigations are underway regarding the shooting.

Foreign travel ban for sports officials

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Mr. Roshan Ranasinghe informs that from now on the officials who take the main decisions of any association and the officials of the ministry should not represent the sports series apart from an exceptional matter. In an announcement issued by the Ministry of Sports, it is stated that such participation will incur unnecessary expenses. It is further stated in the announcement that the Minister of Sports ordered that in dealing with sports associations and international associations if they participate in special programs, discussions, conferences, etc., a detailed report should be given in advance and the Minister’s approval should be obtained for the same.