Hungarian Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
A delegation led by the Hungarian Foreign Minister arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (12) for an official visit. The Hungarian Foreign Minister and his delegation were received by Tharaka Balasuriya, Minister of State for Regional Cooperation. It is located at the Special Guest Terminal at the Katunayake International Airport. The delegation also includes a group of businessmen from that country.
A cycling race on the highway
Arrangements have been made to hold a cycling race on the Central Expressway. Prior to the opening of the Mirigama – Kurunegala section, the tournament will be held on the 14th under the full supervision of the Sri Lanka Cycling Federation under the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Highways. The Ministry of Sports said in a statement that the event, which will be held in accordance with national and international competition rules and guidelines, will be a unique experience for Sri Lankan men’s and women’s cycling. The total distance of the tournament is km. 80. The tournament will be held in several categories, namely the Super and Under 23 Men’s, Junior Men’s and Super Women’s.
Super fighter jet disappears from the Air Force
A fighter jet belonging to the Taiwan Air Force that went on a training session has gone missing. According to foreign media reports, the jet disappeared from the radar screen about half an hour after takeoff. Accordingly, the Taiwan Air Force has launched a special operation to locate the aircraft. Meanwhile, several people in the southern Chiay area of ​​Taiwan have stated that a plane has crashed into the sea.
There will be a power cut today
The Ministry of Power and Energy states that there will be a power cut in some parts of the island tonight (12). Additional Secretary to the Ministry Sugath Dharmakeerthi said that the power cut will last for one hour today (12) from 05.30 pm to 09.30 pm. The Ministry of Power and Energy stated that the power cut was due to a fault in a private power plant near the Kelanitissa power plant.
Djokovic pleads guilty
Super tennis player Novak Djokovic has admitted that he was given false information when he entered Australia. Australian authorities have launched an investigation into whether Djokovic made a fake travel statement. The Australian authorities had doubts about the accuracy of the information provided by Djokovic 14 days before he arrived in Australia. Photos of him appeared in various places in especially during those two weeks in Spain and Serbia are now circulating on social media. Djokovic arrived in Australia on January 5 to play in the Australian Open. But as his refusal to accept the covid vaccine was a headache for the Australian authorities.
People are buying gas more than day needed for daily consumption – Litro Gas
Litro Gas says it has created a huge market demand as consumers buy gas for their extra cylinders. They announce that the company is currently releasing more gas than it needs daily consumption and that the company has enough stock. The public is advised to purchase gas only for daily needs and not to stockpile as enough gas is there in the market for the future as well.
Shooting in the north
A youth was injured in a shooting in the Vishwamadu area in Puthukuduirippu East, police said. During an argument between two persons last evening (10), another person who had arrived at the scene had opened fire with a locally made firearm. A 22-year-old youth was injured in the shooting and was admitted to the Kilinochchi Hospital and later transferred to the Jaffna Hospital for further treatment. The suspect has been arrested and is due to be produced before the Mullaitivu Magistrate’s Court today (11)
Permission to import 300,000 metric tons of rice
Traders say that the price of rice in the local market is rising unexpectedly. Therefore, the Cabinet has approved the importation of rice required to provide rice to the people at reasonable prices. The Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardena has proposed to import rice to ensure that there are sufficient stocks of rice in the open market. The proposal made by the Minister of Trade, to proceed with the relevant activities, was approved by the Cabinet and accordingly, requested to import 200,000 metric tons of Nadu rice and 100,000 metric tons of GR 11 Short Grain Rice rice as a substitute for Samba rice.
The latest announcement about the power cut
The Ceylon Electricity Board says that there will be no power cuts in any area today (11). However, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday (jan. 10) announced a timetable for power cuts in the event of a future need. Accordingly, the A, B, C and D areas of the island will be divided into four zones and power cuts will be imposed in those areas between 5.30 pm and 9.30 pm if required. The cuts are set to take place from Monday to Saturday, but Sunday is not included in the schedule. The announcement also said the cuts would take effect if necessary to take steps to manage electricity demand
Woman commits suicide by jumping from CID upstairs
A woman who was arrested in connection with a money laundering case and is in the custody of the CID has reportedly committed suicide. Police said she jumped out of a window on the fifth floor of the CID. The 46-year-old woman was arrested by the CID for questioning in connection with a Rs. 60 million fraud. She had committed suicide by jumping to the ground at around 04.00 today morning (11), police said.