Fuel prices will increase in the future?
President Ranil Wickramasinghe says that due to the global impact, fuel prices may increase in the coming months of December, January and February. The President mentioned this in his special statement in Parliament. The President further commented, ‘We have to suffer from global trends that we cannot control while moving forward through this crisis. Fuel price is one such thing. Due to the impact of the war in Ukraine, it has been predicted that the world’s fuel production will drop in the coming months of December, January and February. Yesterday I think one of the OPEC organizations announced that they are going to reduce their production. That is why the developed countries of Europe buy this fuel for the winter season. One is that there is a shortage in the fuel market. Most of it is bought by European countries. Then the fuel prices for countries like Sri Lanka will increase. Especially because of this, not only Sri Lanka but many countries in South Asia have to face it. We need to plan now to keep fuel price hikes affordable for consumers.”
Tea and plane tea price reduced
The Restaurant Owners Association announced that the price of plane tea and tea has been reduced to 30 rupees. Mr Asela Sampath, the national organizer of that association, mentioned that the price of plane tea was Rs. 50 was reduced by Rs. 20. Meanwhile, the price of the milk tea has also been reduced to Rs 100.
A school principal was arrested for illegally producing local alcohol
A principal of a school in the Giradurukotta area of Mahiyangana has been arrested by Giradurukotte police with two bottles of local alcohol. This raid was conducted based on the complaints that this principle had been illegally producing and selling ‘Kasippu’ for some time. In the questioning of the principal there, he said that this business was done due to economic difficulties.
The phone call and internet charges increased again
Phone service companies have increased the phone call and internet charges again from yesterday. The companies say they were forced to raise rates due to the government’s move to impose a 2.5% social security tax from this month.
Google bans translation tool in China
According to foreign media, Google, the world’s leading internet service provider, has decided to suspend its language translation tool in China. It is also reported that the low number of users using Google Translate in China has been the main reason for that decision. In 2010, Google removed its internet search application from China due to its unwillingness to comply with the censorship laws imposed by China. In addition to this, foreign media also said that it has been ordered to obtain the relevant server facilities through a government agency when providing internet services in China.
New proposal about Sri Lanka, to be debated in the Human Rights Council
The debate regarding the new resolution submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Council regarding the human rights situation in Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held today (06). It is stated that the relevant proposal regarding Sri Lanka has been submitted to the Human Rights Council under the theme of reconciliation, accountability and promotion of human rights. The proposal was presented at the initiative of several countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Germany, Canada, Malawi, Montenegro and North Macedonia, and so far it has received the support of about 30 countries. It is reported that the new resolution of the Human Rights Council on Sri Lanka has included the points of the previously adopted resolutions as well as several other clauses. Matters such as increasing military influence, lack of transparency in government governance, and non-punishment for serious human rights violations have been included in the relevant proposal. This situation has become a major obstacle to the rule of law, harmony and sustainable peace as well as development in Sri Lanka, according to the proposal submitted to the Human Rights Council. As a solution to the economic problems, the Government of Sri Lanka has welcomed the staff agreement proposal with the International Monetary Fund and it is said that corruption has had a severe negative impact on the human rights situation in the country. Therefore, the relevant resolution has indicated that the protection and promotion of human rights as well as the fight against corruption should be strengthened. It further states that peaceful protests help to strengthen democratic systems, and despite the addition of amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, people will still be arrested under it. Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ali Sabri said that a poll is requested regarding the relevant proposal. However, the Minister of Foreign Affairs also stated that Sri Lanka will not be able to defeat the proposal.
Response to North Korea
South Korea and the US have responded after North Korea fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan. International media reported that South Korean and US forces conducted missile drills in response. Also, it was reported that the UN Security Council is going to meet and discuss the missile test conducted by North Korea.
The player who misses the flight loses the World Cup
One of the strongest batsmen in the West Indies team has lost the T20 World Cup this year. Shimron Hetmyer has lost the World Cup cricket tournament. Although he was scheduled to fly to Australia yesterday, he lost the tournament due to the notification that he will not be able to arrive at the airport on time. The west indies authorities say that Shamarh Brooks has been named for the vacancy due to him. The West Indies cricket authorities further say that Shimron Hetmyer was scheduled to go to Australia on the 1st. However, he refused the trip due to personal reasons. Foreign sports media have reported quoting cricket authorities that they were informed that they can go to Australia on the 3rd Monday. However, after Shimron Hetmyer notified that he would not be able to arrive at the airport on time on Monday, the authorities further stated that he was removed from the squad.
A group of students were admitted hospital due to food poisoning
17 grade five students from a school in Buttala, Palwatta area have been admitted to Wellawaya Base Hospital due to food poisoning. According to the reports, children fell ill after eating the food provided by the school this morning (05). Later, they were rushed to the hospital, and all the students admitted in this way are currently recuperating in the Wellawaya Hospital.
Gas prices decreased
Litro Company has worked to reduce domestic gas prices from midnight today (05). Accordingly, the price of a 12.5 kg gas cylinder has been reduced by Rs 271 and its new price is Rs 4,280. A 5 kg gas cylinder has been reduced by Rs 107 and its new price is Rs 1,720. A 2.3 kg cylinder has been reduced by Rs 48 and its new price is Rs 800.