World Health Organization requests cancellation of parties
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the cancellation of events planned for the upcoming holiday season to control the spread of omicron. The organization says to be more responsible during the upcoming Christmas holidays. The group called for the move to curb the spread of omicron, and said it would be “appropriate” to cancel all major events, including Christmas parties. They further urge us not to hesitate to make difficult decisions to save many lives. World Health Leader Tedros Gabrias says Omicron is spreading at a significantly faster rate than the Delta covid virus strain.
Rafael Nadal infected with covid 19
Rafael Nadal has been infected with the covid-19 virus in Spain. He mentioned this in a post on his Twitter account. Rafael Nadal returned to his country recently to participate in the Abu Dhabi Open Tennis Tournament. There he underwent a PCR test which revealed that he was infected with covid-19 He had posted a note on his Twitter account stating that he was infected with Kovid and that his relatives were being informed through this message. Rafael Nadal loses to Andy Murray of the United Kingdom in the semi-finals of the Abu Dhabi Open. At the same time, Rafael Nadal had to withdraw from the tournament.
“It is important to keep in mind that lions do not graze on grass, no matter what the obstacles are”- Ven. Murutthettuwe Ananda Thero
The Chancellor of the University of Colombo Ven. Murutthettuwe Ananda Thero said that it is important to keep in mind that lions do not graze on grass, no matter what the obstacles are He said this in an inquiry about the Refusal of a group of students to obtain a degree certificate from him at the graduation ceremony of that university. He said that it was the right of the children to receive or not to accept the degree from him and he did not intend to comment further on it. At the graduation ceremony of the University of Colombo, a group of students refused to accept the degree certificate from Ananda Thera.
GMOA has commenced a nationwide strike from 08.00 am today.
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has commenced a nationwide strike from 08.00 am today. The union says the strike will be based on seven demands. As a result of the strike, hospital activities have been disrupted and people seeking treatment have been inconvenienced. The strike in emergency services, intensive care units, cancer hospitals, kidney hospitals, are not included to this strike.
Bus fares will be increased by 20%
The bus unions say they will increase bus fares by 20% based on measures taken to increase the price of a liter of diesel. They also say that the minimum bus fare will have to be increased to 25 rupees. The All Ceylon Private Bus Owners’ Association states that the increase in fares was in view of the prevailing increase in fuel prices as well as spare parts prices and the increase in lubricant prices. However, the union says that bus fares should be increased by a higher percentage due to the increase in fuel prices. They also point out that the collapse of the public transport service has created a heavy traffic jam as people have been forced to travel in private vehicles.
The three wheel associations have decided to increase the prices from 60%
The three wheel associations have decided to increase the prices with the increase in fuel prices According to the new price hike, the fare for the first kilometer has been increased from Rs. 50 to Rs. 80. That’s a 60% price increase.
The government has decided to drop the control prices on bakery products
It has decided to drop the control prices on bakery products, including bread. The Bakery Owners’ Association says the new decision will take effect from midnight today. Accordingly, the price of bakery products will be determined by the supply and demand, the association said. The association further said that the decision was taken due to the increase in input prices in the bakery industry.
A young leader becomes President of Chile
The results of the Chilean presidential election are being released. According to the foreign media, Gabriel Borick is ahead of it. He is known as a leftist. He has surpassed right-wing Jose Antonio Cast. According to the election results released so far, Borik has obtained 56% of the votes and his opponent has obtained 44%. Borik, now 35, is one of the youngest political leaders in the world.
A mother and father sell their baby and use the money for drugs
Police have arrested a couple for selling their three-month-old baby and using the money to buy drugs. According to the Kurunegala Police, the couple had sold the baby for Rs. 700,000. A letter through a lawyer has revealed that the girl had been sold to another couple in the area. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the girl had bought drugs worth Rs. 30,000 from the sale and deposited the rest in a bank account.
Urea bundle cost over Rs13,000 and 1 kg of urea will cost Rs 300
In the future, a 50 kg bag of urea will cost more than Rs. 13,000 in the local market, according to the Fertilizer Secretariat. They say this is due to rising urea prices in the world market and rising import costs. At present 20 companies have placed orders to import chemical fertilizers but only a few have been ordered for urea, the Secretariat said.