Russian forces had killed more than 137 Ukrainians ,Ukraine has taken steps to close its airspace completely
Ukraine has confirmed that 137 Ukrainians, including Ukrainian soldiers, have been killed in attacks by Russian forces. Foreign media reported that the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine had also been taken over by the Russians. Meanwhile, Russian troops entered Ukraine from the north, south and east borders yesterday (24) evening. The BBC reports that Russian security forces have entered Ukraine and launched missile strikes in several areas, including the capital Kiwi. As a result, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing their homes and fleeing the Kiwi capital, according to foreign reports. The Russian military confirmed yesterday (24) that the Ukrainian air defense system had been completely destroyed. In view of the current situation, Ukraine has taken steps to close its airspace completely. According to the French News Agency, Russia has confirmed that 74 military bases in Ukraine have been completely destroyed. The President of Ukraine yesterday (24) ordered the issuance of weapons to anyone in need under the current circumstances. Meanwhile, Britain and the United States have also imposed new sanctions on Russia. This war situation has also had a severe impact on the world economy. The price of a barrel of crude oil in the world market has now exceeded $ 100.
A ship with 38,400 metric tons of petrol is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka from Singapore today (25)
A ship with 38,400 metric tons of petrol isMsheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka Singapore today (25). Secretary to the Ministry of Energy, KDR Ms. Olga said the $ 33 million letter of credit for the release of the ship in international waters would be opened today (25). A senior spokesman for the Ministry of Energy confirmed that despite the increase in crude oil prices in the world market, the price of petrol unloaded from the ship will not be affected by the increase. Two more ships carrying diesel and one ship carrying fuel are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka in the next few days. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy states that despite having sufficient stocks of diesel for 8 days, a special inquiry will be conducted today (25) regarding the shortage of diesel at petrol stations yesterday (24).
Russian invade- 2 numbers for Sri Lankans in Ukraine to get information
Due to the crisis situation in Ukraine, two special telephone numbers have been introduced for Sri Lankans in Ukraine. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, a 24-hour hotline has been set up at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Ankara for Sri Lankans in Ukraine. Accordingly, the Embassy can be contacted at +90 534 456 94 98 or +90 312 427 10 32. The Foreign Ministry said it had instructed the embassy in Ankara to take appropriate steps to coordinate the safe repatriation of other Sri Lankans staying in Ukraine due to the escalating situation.
More than 5 hours power cut today (25)
The Public Utilities Commission has given permission to the Ceylon Electricity Board to cut power for more than 5 hours today. The power cut will last for 5 hours and 15 minutes in several areas. But for zones A, B and C, the power goes out for 4 hours and 40 minutes. Meanwhile, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said that information on power cuts in areas can be obtained from the CEB mobile phone software.
Energy Crisis in Sri Lanka:Update
We admit that there is a crisis, says Minister of Energy, Udaya Gammanpila. Responding to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in Parliament today (24), the MP stated that for more than a year, the Government itself cautioned of a foreign exchange crisis, and it has become the country problem, and not only the Government’s problem. If the Government is wrong, the Energy Minister continued, tell us what we should do. We will accept our mistakes and will try to rectify them as it will not be only the Government that is affected, but the entire country, he added. Speaking further, the MP clarified the remaining stocks of fuel in the country. According to Minister Gammanpila, Sri Lanka possesses octane 92 petrol for 10 days, octane 95 for 40 days, and super diesel for 8 days. Furthermore, he said that Sri Lanka is due to receive more stocks, while out of the fuel stocks that have been received so far, 6,000 metric tons are to be given to the Ceylon Electricity Board, and 4,200 metric tons to the Sojitz Power Plant. Moreover, he said that according to the tender awarded to purchase furnace oil, Sri Lanka will receive 30,000 metric tons of furnace oil by the 3rd of March, and if letters of credit are opened on the correct date, the government will be able to ensure a continuous supply of fuel for thermal power plants. The Minister said that they hope to import fuel for 500 million US dollars under the Indian credit line scheme. The Sapugaskanda oil refinery produces 900 metric tons of furnace oil daily, however, the country will need 1.2 billion US dollars to import fuel in the next three months, which is expected to be sufficient to last for six months, he added.
Update about ETF/EPF
The Department of Labor states that steps have been taken to file around 15,000 cases against employers who have not paid EPF/ETF allowances, including the Employees Provident Fund. Commissioner, General of Labor, Prabhath Chandrakirthi said that a new bill was being drafted to give the Labor Courts jurisdiction to avoid delays in court proceedings. Speaking to News 1s, he said that once the draft bill is passed, the case proceedings will be expedited.
Journalist Bandula Padmakumara has passed away.
Veteran journalist Bandula Padmakumara has passed away on 24th February. He was 71 at the time of his death. Padmakumara served as the founding and chief editor of Lakbima newspaper, in addition to holding several positions in news agencies.
An Elderly woman was killed by a hired labourer after hitting with a flower pot
The body of an elderly woman was found murdered in a house in the Rasawin area in the Kopay police division in Jaffna, police said. A group of students of the Jaffna University are staying at the woman’s house on a rent basis When the students went to the university and returned home, they found the housewife murdered on a chair and the students informed the Kopay police. Police later arrived at the house and found that the woman had been hit in the head and that a flower pot had fallen on the ground nearby, leading to suspicion that the woman had died from a blow to the head from a flower pot. The deceased has been 72-year-old Marainayagam Jayaseeli. Investigations are underway to arrest the man on suspicion that he had assaulted the woman and fled after the woman had come to the hired labourer in the deceased woman’s garden that day and that the man who had come to work was missing as jewellery gold jewelery worn by the deceased woman was missing.
Foreigners are waiting in fuel queues
Fuel shortage is an ongoing huge economical crisis in Sri Lanka. Due to this Long queues for petrol were seen at many petrol stations. Long queues for petrol were seen at many petrol stations in the Kalutara District as well as in the Southern Province, including the town of Aluthgama on the afternoon of the 23rd. Here is a foreigner waiting in line at the IOC petrol station in Aluthgama to refuel his motorbike while on a holiday at a resort in Bentota.
Rice exports to Sri Lanka is very advantageous They Pay extra $ 100 per ton,Does not even look at quality .- Myanmar
Myanmar says Sri Lanka imports rice at a higher price than other countries in the world and there are no restrictions on rice imports. The secretary of the country’s rice warehouse told a leading news website that Myanmar exports rice to other countries at US $ 340-350 per tonne, but exports to Sri Lanka at a higher price of US $ 440-450 per tonne. He also said that Sri Lanka’s rice exports restrictions were relatively low compared to other countries and the quality was not restricted.