South Korean Speaker to visit the island
The South Korean Speaker has arrived in the island for a four day official visit. The Korean Speaker and his delegation arrived in the island on a Singapore Airlines flight last night (19). South Korean Speaker Park Geun-hye will pay a courtesy call on Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. Minister of Sports Namal Rajapaksa, Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga and State Minister of Civil Aviation DV Chanaka were also present to welcome the South Korean Speaker and his delegation. During his visit, South Korean Speaker Park Geun-hye will hold talks with the President, the Prime Minister and other senior government officials, and will also visit the Sri Lankan Parliament.
Minister Weerasekera infected with covid 19
It is reported that the Minister of Public Defense Riyadh Admiral Sarath Weerasekera has been infected with the covid virus. The Minister has been admitted to the Narahenpita Police Hospital for treatment. During a PCR examination due to an illness, the Minister confirmed that he was infected with the covid 19 virus.
Two Nigerians arrested
Two Nigerian nationals have been arrested in the Navinna area in Maharagama for staying in Sri Lanka without a valid visa. The two suspects were arrested by the CID yesterday (18) evening. The two suspects have been produced before the Maharagama Police Station for further investigations. The suspects are to be produced before the Gangodawila Magistrate’s Court today (19).
16 years old girl died after falling in to a well
A 16-year-old girl has died after falling into a well in the Nelliady police division, according to reports from the Karaveddi area. Police say that the incident was reported last night (18). The deceased has been identified as a 16 year old school girl residing in Karaveddi area. The body is being kept at the Point Pedro Hospital morgue and Nelliady Police are conducting further investigations.
A generator in Kelanitissa power plant stops working
One generator at the Kelanitissa power plant has been shut down. The CEB stated that the generator has been temporarily shut down due to a lack of fuel. It is reported that a generator supplying 150 megawatts of electricity to the national grid has been shut down.. However, the board stated that there would be no need for a power cut today (19) due to the shutdown of the generator.
A sharp victory for the Zimbabwea team
Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by 22 runs in the second ODI. Batting first, Zimbabwe scored 302 runs for Sri Lanka. Skipper Dasun Shanaka launched a valuable innings for Sri Lanka in the reply innings. Dasun scored his maiden ODI century with 102 runs. His 94-ball innings included four sixes and seven fours. Kamidu Mendis scored 57 runs for Sri Lanka. Chamika Karunaratne scored 34 runs. Blessing Muzarabani and Tendai Chatara took 3 wickets each for Zimbabwe.
Large number of people die in a boat accident in Morocco
At least 43 people have been killed after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of southern Morocco. Foreign media reported that children were among the dead. Ten other people on board the boat have survived. Last year alone, about 4,000 migrants were killed in such accidents off the coast, according to foreign media reports.
A schoolboy who went swimming has gone missing
A 16-year-old schoolboy who went swimming in the Panadura beach has drowned and disappeared. Our correspondent stated that no information has been received about him so far. The 16-year-old student from Eluwila, Panadura had gone to the Panadura beach with his brother and father to bathe last evening (17). While bathing, the student suddenly fell into a stream and tried to hang himself on his father’s neck to save his life, but the student disappeared at that moment.
Strong warning to Houthi rebels
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has vowed to retaliate against Houthi rebels. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a warning in response to a drone strike in Abu Dhabi by Houthi militants in Yemen, killing three people. The Emirate is a partner in the Saudi-led coalition against the Houthi rebels, who are believed to be backed by Iran. This is the first time that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been subjected to such a vicious attack, despite repeated attacks by Houthi rebels across the Saudi border. However, Houthi rebels have warned of further attacks on other targets in the emirate. A Houthi spokesman said the attack targeted several important targets, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports and an oil refinery in the Mustafa area of Abu Dhabi.
A warning to the owners of travel agencies
The Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has issued a notice to tourism service providers. It said the licenses of those companies would have to be revoked if they followed the “foreigners only” policy, regardless of local tourists