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.
The world’s most amazing heart surgery
The world’s first genetically engineered pig heart transplant has been successfully performed in the United States. David Bennett, a 57-year-old American man, underwent the heart transplant. According to foreign media, it has taken 7 hours for this surgery. Doctors say that he is in good health 3 days after the successful completion of the surgery. Doctors say the heart transplant was Bennett’s last hope of saving his life.
Appointed head coach of Zimbabwe infected with covid 19
Lalchand Rajput, the head coach of the Zimbabwe cricket team, has been diagnosed with the covid 19 virus. This was revealed during the rapid antigen test conducted on the Zimbabwean players and members of the coaching staff who arrived in the island to participate in the one day cricket tournament to be held with the Sri Lankan team. Accordingly, he has been referred for quarantine.
A donation of 127 million stock of medical equipment from China
The Government of China has provided a consignment of medical equipment to the Government of Sri Lanka. Its value is said to be around 127 million rupees. The Chinese government has taken steps to provide this stock of medical equipment immediately in response to a special request made by the Government of Sri Lanka. The official handing over of the medical equipment took place at the Ministry of External Affairs yesterday (10). Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Ki Shenhon has officially handed over the medical equipment to State Minister of Drugs Prof. Channa Jayasumana.
25.5 billion rupees donation from China
During Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Sri Lanka, he agreed to contribute to several projects, including making a financial contribution to Sri Lanka. The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka said in a Twitter message. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has agreed to carry out four projects, including a financial donation of 25.5 billion rupees to Sri Lanka. The Twitter message further states that the agreements include the repair of BMICH, the provision of ambulances with equipment to facilitate the detection of kidney patients, and the construction of 1996 housing units for low-income low-income earners in Colombo.
ENHYPEN confirms their first world tour, watch BLESSED CURSED OUT NOW
The famous South Korean pop band ENHYPEN surprises their fans by confirming their first world tour this year. ENHYPEN member Sunghoon tweeted saying: “I hope we could meet our overseas fans this year as we have never had the chance to until now.” Fingers crossed for a world tour in 2022! #ENHYPEN#DIMENSION_ANSER #BLESSED_CURSED# BLESSED CURSED OUT NOW #ENHYPEN Polaroid Love Also, people are waiting for the release of their new song BLESSED CURSED. Two Official Teasers were already out and fans sharing their excitement while commenting on their social media flatforms. Few hours ago they released song and people are sharing their ideas you also can watch their new song.
Veteran singer Desmond De Silva passes away
Legendarynger Desmond De Silva has passed away in Melbourne Australia yesterday. He was age 77 at the time of his death. He was famous among the people because of a special song named “Sumihiri Pane”. He has performed in the Sri Lankan music industry as a singer and an entertainer for over four decades. Because of this he is often regarded as the “King of Baila” in Sri Lanka.
MP Diana Gamage has chased after a gas lorry to buy a gas cylinder
Samagi Jana Balawega MP Diana Gamage has chased after a gas lorry to buy a gas cylinder. She states that she ran out of gas in her home and had to run into the streets searching for gas. She said that when she heard that there was gas in a distribution center in Pelawatta, as soon as she went there she heard the stock run out and then went to a shop in Athurugiriya. She said that when she was on her way to Athurugiriya, she saw a gas lorry and followed it.
The foreigner who escaped from the airport
A foreign national who attempted to flee to Paris, France via Abu Dhabi has reportedly run out of the Katunayake International Airport when he was about to be arrested by the Immigration and Emigration Department. The foreign national was arrested this morning (10) following a joint operation by the Immigration and Emigration Department, Sri Lanka Air Force Commandos, Airport Security and Police while the foreigner in question was running up to the roof of the airport. The foreigner had arrived at the Katunayake International Airport at 02.45 this morning to board Etihad Airways flight EY-265 bound for Paris, France via Abu Dhabi.