The timing of the power cuts should be clearly announced if there is a power cut – President
Sri Lanka People’s Front (SLPP) MP Jagath Kumara stated that the President has instructed that if there is a power cut, the timing of the power cuts should be clearly announced. He said that the relevant institutions have been informed about this and they should decide and inform it. The President has stated this while participating in a group of ruling parties the government attempted soon. However, he said that the government’s attempt was to protect the people without cutting off electricity. He said this while he was speaking to the media on his way back from the meeting.
Bribery Commission investigates Prime Minister’s visit to Tirupati
The Commission to Investigate Bribery and Corruption has decided to launch an inquiry into Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s recent visit to the Tirupati Temple in India. It was started considering a complaint lodged by Tharidhu Amila Uduwaragedara regarding that visit. The Secretary to the Commission has informed the complainant in writing that it has been decided to initiate an inquiry into the complaint.
An Instagram record from Ronaldo
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first person to have more than 400 million followers on Instagram. His Instagram account is also one of the most sought after social media accounts in the world, according to foreign media reports. So far, his Instagram account has grown to 469 million followers. Manchester United and Portugal’s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first person in the world to reach 400 million followers on Instagram.
2021 A / L begins today – 29 Special Examination Centers
The GCE Advanced Level Examination begins today (07). The Department of Examinations stated that all arrangements have been made for the commencement of the examination by the education authorities, heads of examination halls, the police, the Armed Forces and the health sector. Accordingly, the examination is scheduled to be held until the 5th of next month. A total of 345,242 students are scheduled to sit for the GCE Advanced Level examination this year at 2,438 examination centers. The examination rules will be enforced and it will be prohibited to bring any unnecessary items such as electronic devices, electronic watches and mobile phones into the examination hall. If there is any problem regarding the examination, please call 1911 hotline or 011-2784208 or 011-2784537. The Commissioner General of Examinations LMD Dharmasena stated that 29 special hospital centers have been set up for candidates who have been infected with quarantine and quarantine.
Nurses on strike
Eighteen health unions affiliated to the Nursing Paramedical Services have commenced a continuous strike from this morning (07). The health unions point out that the strike will be launched from 7 am today based on several demands including wage anomalies. The strike will not involve cancer hospitals, children’s hospitals, maternity hospitals and kidney hospitals, but will not affect emergency and life support services.
A clash between traditional Muslims and Wahhabi Muslims because of inviting Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero to a mosque
A clash has erupted between traditional Muslims and Wahhabi Muslims over issues of inviting the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena, Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero to a mosque. The clash had taken place on the 4th at a mosque in the Dummala Suriya area in Nikaweratiya. Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the clash. An Independence Day celebration was held at this church on the occasion of National Independence Day under the patronage of Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero. Clashes broke out between the two groups after the ceremony and one person injured in the clash has been admitted to the hospital. An Independence Day celebration was held at this church on the occasion of National Independence Day under the patronage of Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero. Clashes broke out between t the two groups after the ceremony and one person injured in the clash has been admitted to hospital.
Should country go for an immediate lockdown; Special explanation from Army Commander Shavendra Silva
Army Commander Shavendra Silva says that in the face of the spread of the corona virus, all people should adopt health and safety measures and act responsibly. He added that there were no plans to impose travel restrictions in the country again. He made the remarks in response to a media query as to whether he was restricting his travels with the spread of the corona virus.
An army team leaves Sri Lanka for an operation in Lebanon
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Vikum Liyanage presided over the congratulatory ceremony for the departing troops of the 13th Brigade Operation UNIFIL (UNIFIL) in Lebanon at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake. The squadron consists of 10 officers and 115 other ranks. As the first phase, 08 officers and 67 other ranks left for Lebanon on 05th this month. As the commanding officer of that team Led by Lieutenant Colonel SMDN Samarakoon RWP, Senior Officer, Sri Lanka Infantry. This team is from the Sri Lanka Army including Engineering Corps, Signal Corps, Infantry Regiment, Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Commando Regiment, Special Forces, Engineering Services Regiment, Service Corps, Medical Corps, Ordnance Corps, Electrical and Mechanical Corps, Police, Navy Representing officers and other ranks. The specialty of this group is that for the first time, one female officer and seven female soldiers representing the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Brigade have joined the United Nations Interim Task Force (UNIFIL) operation in Lebanon. Currently, the 12th Battalion of the Sri Lanka Lions Regiment is engaged in this operation and the UNASA has commended them on several occasions for their dedicated service.
They took revenge after I stopped Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s mother’s vehicle line so I fled to England with my Family – Former OIC Ajith Dharmapala
Former OIC Ajith Dharmapala states that he had taken revenge after he stopped the vehicle line of Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s mother’s He says that he was avenged for the incident and was transferred to Talaimannar and later fled to England with his family in 2008. He made these comments in an interview on the youtube channel.
The Sri Lankan origin Miss International UK is back in Sri Lanka
Miss Evangeline Elchmanar, the first non-white woman to win the Miss International UK pageant, has arrived in Sri Lanka. She was born to Sri Lankan parents and represented the city of Birmingham and won. She will be representing the United Kingdom at the 60th International Miss Universe pageant in October this year. This is one of the three biggest pageants of Miss Universe and Miss World. The main purpose of her visit to Sri Lanka is to join hands with the Sri Lankan tourism industry and contribute to the promotion of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom. Since she has been involved in charity since she was a child, her main initiatives in Sri Lanka include building houses for the poor, funding various school projects, raising awareness against domestic violence, raising awareness on women’s empowerment, and standing up against climate change. Awareness-raising, promoting sustainable living and organic culture, etc. Evangeline’s father was a businessman in Batticaloa and her mother was a resident of Galle.