Investigations are under for searching fuel outlets for hidden fuel
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says that several investigation teams have been deployed to search for fuel outlets that have hidden fuel and are not selling. Its chairman Attorney-at-Law Sumith Wijesinghe said that the Petroleum Corporation will take a decision in the future regarding fuel outlets that do not stock fuel and issue it to consumers.
Permission for polygamy of Muslim men in Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Justice has decided to include amendments to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, including making a policy decision to allow polygamy of Muslim men on strict conditions. As per the proposal made by the Ministry of Justice at its Cabinet Meeting held on 8th March 2021 on the recommendation of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Legislative Drafting It was decided to ban polygamy of Muslim men, introduce new laws and abolish Khati courts. However, the Ministry of Justice points out that the decision has been opposed by the Muslim community. The Ministry of Justice is of the view that it is appropriate to implement the law in the Kathi courts as the submission of polygamy laws of the Muslim community to the District Courts is another reason for the legal delay. The Ministry of Justice has decided that only issues that cannot be resolved should be referred to the District Court.
Police have arrested a man for allegedly threatening to kill Lanka People’s Front MP Geetha Kumarasinghe
Police have arrested a man for allegedly threatening to kill Lanka People’s Front MP Geetha Kumarasinghe. A 60-year-old resident of Thotakanatta has been arrested by the Uragasmanhandiya Police. The suspect had gone to the MP’s house and scolded her for not giving her a loan and threatened her with death, police said. The arrested suspect will be produced before court, police said.
The US and Russian presidents have reached a policy agreement to hold a summit on the Ukraine crisis
The US and Russian presidents have reached a policy agreement to hold a summit on the Ukraine crisis. That was during a telephone conversation between US President Joe Bai and Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, the date and venue have not been announced yet. The summit will be held between the leaders of France, the United States, Russia, Ukraine and Britain.
A foreigner has died after falling from the top floor of a hotel
A foreigner has died after falling from the top floor of a hotel in Ella. The deceased was a 28 – year – old Czech national. His body is currently being treated at the Demodara Hospital. Police suspect that the accident had taken place yesterday morning (20) due to a slip. The magisterial inquiry into the body is scheduled to be held as soon as possible.
A man has been stabbed to death
A man has been stabbed to death in the Ratmalana area. Police said the killing was the result of a long-running feud between the two. The victim was a 43 year old resident of Moratuwa. The suspect involved in the murder has been identified and has fled the area, police said.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has been infected with the covid virus
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has been infected with the covid virus, according to foreign media reports. Queen Elizabeth II is now 95 years old. A few weeks ago, foreign media reported that several members of the royal family had been infected with the covid virus
The last 45 of illegally imported waste containers re exported
The last 45 containers of illegally imported waste containers will be shipped for re-export today (21). The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has decided to re-export the containers containing the waste, which was sent to Sri Lanka from Britain, after the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) ruled that it contained hazardous waste. The number of such containers imported into the country is over 100
Ships carrying fuel will arrive in the island from today within the next week.
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says that 5 ships carrying fuel will arrive in the island from today (20) within the next week. Its chairman Sumith Wijesinghe said that ships bring diesel, petrol and aviation fuel to Sri Lanka. Accordingly, there are sufficient stocks of fuel in the country, he said. The Chairman said that he was also ready to provide the required stocks of fuel to the Ceylon Electricity Board. But he said the board would have to pay him in rupees or so. Meanwhile, daily fuel demand has risen sharply. The Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation stated that the average daily fuel demand in the country is 6,000 metric tons. But yesterday, he said, demand had risen to 9,000 metric tons.
The fuel prices in Sri Lanka are low compared to other countries in the region- Ajith Nivard Cabraal
Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal says fuel prices in Sri Lanka are low compared to other countries in the region.. He also says that the fuel prices in the country have been revised a long time ago. In Sri Lanka, a liter of petrol costs US $ 0.88 and a liter of diesel $ 0.60, according to a World Bank report. He made these comments on his social media account.