Power cuts today and tomorrow?
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that it will make a statement after 11 am today (24) regarding a power cut in the face of the current fuel crisis. The Sapugaskanda power plant is currently in a state of complete inactivity due to a lack of fuel. As a result, the national grid has lost nearly 110 megawatts of electricity. Also, hydropower generation is at a minimum due to the dry weather conditions affecting the island.
Ranjan is brought to court
Former Minister of State Ranjan Ramanayake has been produced before the Supreme Court today (24) on a second charge of contempt of court. Prison officials brought him to the Supreme Court a short while ago. The trial is set to begin today. Supreme Court has ordered that the second complaint filed against former Minister Ranjan Ramanayake, who is currently serving a prison term for contempt of court, be called back on March 09. The case was taken up before a bench of Justices S Thurai Raja, Yasantha Kodagoda and AHMD Nawaz today (24). Attorney-at-Law Ashan Fernando, appearing for Ranjan Ramanayake, requested that a date be set for the case to be taken up. After considering the request, the three-judge bench directed that the case be re-called on March 09.
The 6 best ways to prevent mosquito bites
When the summer get started our little enemies mosquito enthusiastically started their activities. Due to this heated sweaty summer become the peak time for mosquito activities. So it’s better to make a good review on the best ways to prevent mosquito bites. Mosquito born diseases like malaria dengue fever and yellow fever were always on the topic. Because of that avoiding getting bitten by has always been a concerning topic. But after the researchers confirmed that mosquitoes carry viruses like the Zika virus the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) weighed on the guidelines for preventing bites. Even if you have planned for travelling and spending time on the coast or visiting the Caribbean or your plan to enjoy the sunset and take fresh air in a picnic you can use these best ways to protect yourself and your home from mosquitoes. 1: Get rid of all the standing water containers near your home Houses have many standing water containers like flower vases birdbaths and rain gutters. As mosquitoes can breed within 14 days ( 2 weeks) it’s better to remove and clean them properly. If your house or garden has a pond you can put fish that could eat mosquito larvae inside the pond. If you aren’t a big fan of fish better to use a water fountain or a waterfall. Due to moving water is disturbing the breeding cycle it will prevent mosquito breeding. Apart from that, you can put bacteria types like Bacillus thuringiensis kills mosquito larvae, but is harmless to humans and plants. 2: Keep mosquitoes outside of your home Before doing everything you can use screens to the window and air conditioning to prevent them from entering the house. Also using a mosquito net hanging on the bed while sleeping will also prevent biting when you sleep. The mosquito nets, which are treated with a time-release insecticide will be ideal if you are planning to go on a camping trip. 3: Wear light-colored clothing and ignore tight clothing outdoors. Researchers confirmed that deep colours like black deep and red are attracted bugs more than other lighter colours. Because those colours stand out with the complexion of the surrounding environment it’s more favorable for the bugs. Also wearing looser fit thicker fabrics will protect your skin from mosquitoes than fit tight clothes. 4: Use suitable mosquito repellent People are concerned about chemical mosquito repellents as many conspiracies go around. But as chemical repellents contain DEET, picaridin, PMD, IR3535 insecticide, are considered safe by experts. Not only that they are concerned they are safer for pregnant and nursing women, as well as there e babies over 2 months. But they advise paying attention to skin irritations and informing users to avoid spraying chemicals around the eyes and mouth. 5: Avoid the time they are active and stay inside Even though we know we can be bitten by mosquitoes at any time of the day they are more activated during dusk and dawn. So, limit the time you exposure to their activated time. Anyway, If you have to go outside during that time you have to take other precautions for your protection. 6: Natural repellent is the best mosquito protection Experts suggest that the oil of the lemon eucalyptus tree is the best natural mosquito protection from the market. Also, the synthetic version of the oil, which is endorsed by the CDC as a repellent is famous around the market. But it’s not suitable for children under age 3. https://youtu.be/mr3fvS-BXA4
The capital of Indonesia is changing
Indonesia has decided to change its capital. The new capital is named Nusantara. The current capital, Jakarta, has recently been given the go-ahead by parliament to rename the city after the sinking of the city. The new capital has been established on the island of Borneo and development began in 2019. Scientists say the city of Jakarta is sinking unexpectedly due to high groundwater levels. Its population is 10 million.
Sri lankan Rugby spring resumed after two years
The Havelocks won their first match of the inter-club rugby league, which began two years later. That was during the match between the Havelocks team and the Navy team yesterday (22). The match was played at Havelock Field, where the Havelocks won 21-5. T wo years later, rugby matches started in Colombo last Friday.
The brutal murder of a minor
A youth was hacked to death with a piece of glass in Kadawatha. The incident took place at a house in the Andrews Lane area in Kadawatha The youth succumbed to his injuries on admission to the Ragama Hospital The police stated that the murder had taken place due to a dispute that had arisen in a rented room in the Kadawatha area yesterday (22nd) morning. The deceased has been identified as a 20 year old resident of Gonahena. It has been revealed that the murder took place due to a love affair. The 19-year-old suspect was arrested in the Kadawatha area along with a piece of glass, police said. The minor girl was staying in the rented room. It has been said that the young man had carried out the deadly attack after seeing her with her ex-boyfriend. The deceased has been identified as Raju Madushanka, a resident of Gonahena, Kadawatha. It is reported that she had resumed the relationship after seeing her first boyfriend at a musical show held in Kadawatha last night. The two then arrived at the boarding house where she was staying. Upon hearing about this, the youth who had committed the murder had arrived at the house where she was staying at around 3 in the morning. The incident has witnessed the incident that she was with her ex boyfriend and the attack was carried out. It has been revealed that the minor girl had escaped from probation and stayed in a rented room. The youth arrested in connection with the incident has confessed to the police about the manner in which the murder took place.
Killed? Or dead ?- prisoners Controversial death
Relatives allege that Lalith Chaminda Hettige, an inmate detained at the Kadurugasara outdoor work camp in Embilipitiya, has been beaten to death. However, a prison spokesman said that an investigation had been launched into the incident by an Assistant Superintendent of Prison Intelligence. Lalith Chaminda Hettige, a resident of Kananke Kandewatta, Matara was sentenced to three years imprisonment with hard labour in March last year. The sentence was handed down by the Matara Magistrate’s Court on a charge of stealing Rs. 10,000. He was later transferred to the Kadurugasara outdoor work camp in Embilipitiya. Accordingly, his relatives went to the outdoor camp to see Chaminda on the 2nd of December. Chaminda had told his daughter about the bitter experience he had at the outdoor camp. Dilani Manjula, daughter of Lalith Chaminda, “Too much work, dear. They said If you gave money, will receive less work.” Then Dilani Manjula had received a call from a prison official on the 9th.Dilani Manjula – “An officer called and gave it to my father and he told me that he would take a call again tonight. There is no need to take a call tonight I’m afraid the family will fall apart. “ Meanwhile, on the 10th, Dilani had received a call on her mobile phone from an unknown number. Dilani Manjula – “I did not hear my father speak slowly. You will not have to see me again daughter .. Line was cut off after saying that.” Then Chaminda’s relatives were shocked to learn that he had fled the camp three days after his father’s call. Dilani Manjula – “Various reasons were given. Later Kananke called the police and said that my father was dead. I went to the hospital. My father was killed like a dog.” The daughter alleges that her father was beaten to death. Dilani Manjula – “farther had told the higher officials the way people used to bring heroin and cigarettes inside. So he was killed. I saw Dad’s soles bleeding and blue. Do justice to my father.”
Scholarship Examination Results releasing date
The Grade Five Scholarship Examination for the year 2021, which was postponed on several occasions due to the Kovid epidemic, was held yesterday (22). It is noteworthy that children infected and quarantined with covid have been facilitated to sit for the examination under a special system. The Grade 5 scholarship examination, which is scheduled to be held as usual in August each year, had to be postponed due to the covid epidemic. A total of 340,508 candidates, including 255,062 Sinhala medium candidates and 85,446 Tamil medium candidates, had appeared for the scholarship examination this year. It is in 2,943 examination centers and 108 special centers. Meanwhile, the Commissioner General of Examinations L.M.D. Mr. Dharmasena stated that he hopes to release the results of the scholarship examination very soon. Accordingly, he expressed the hope that the results of the scholarship examination could be released before the Sinhala New Year in April.
A young man is stripped naked and assaulted
A young man was stripped naked and assaulted by a married couple. It is from Siyambalanduwa area. The Siyambalanduwa Police had conducted investigations into the incident and arrested the couple and produced them before court. It is reported that they have said that the assault was due to the young man receiving frequent phone calls to his wife.
Two other parliamentarians have been diagnosed with the covid-19 virus
Two other parliamentarians have been diagnosed with the covid-19 virus. It has been reported that two Sri Lanka People’s Front MPs Sarathi Dushmantha and Nalaka Bandara Kottegoda have been infected with the virus. MP Sarathi Dushmantha was also present at the sitting yesterday. In the last four days alone, four parliamentarians have been infected with the covid-19 virus.