Cauliflower Rs 2000, Broccoli Rs 3000, Lettuce Rs 800, the Tourist hotel industry in trouble.
Hoteliers say that cauliflower, broccoli and lettuce, which are available to tourists visiting foreign hotels, are now selling at the highest prices in history. Hoteliers say that cauliflower and broccoli grown in greenhouses in Nuwara Eliya are grown using chemical fertilizers and agrochemicals. Because of that a kilo of cauliflower, which is sold only in supermarkets, costs Rs. 1500-2000, a kilo of broccoli Rs. 2500-3000 and a kilo of lettuce Rs. 800. At the same time, the hotel owners said that there was a problem in maintaining their industry due to the increase in the prices of many upcountry vegetables required to prepare Chinese food that is popular among foreign tourists. Hoteliers in and around Nuwara Eliya and Castlereagh said that a large number of foreign tourists visit the island in December and that a large number of such tourists have booked rooms in their hotels.
Mahela Jayawardena appointed as the coach of the national cricket team
Mahela Jayawardene, a former captain of the Sri Lanka Cricket team, has been appointed as the Instructor Coach of the National Cricket Team. The new appointment will take effect on January 1, 2022, according to the Sri Lanka Lanka Courier Institute.
Residents in London recieved warnings
The first omicron-infected death in the UK has been reported today. The death was confirmed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson today. An unexpected piece of news has been released to the people of London, England, who were hoping to celebrate Christmas freely this year. Health officials in the country announced today (13) that the Omicron Covid variety is spreading rapidly in the city. Health officials say about 405 of those diagnosed with Covid in London have been diagnosed with omicron. Recent research has shown that even those who have received two shots so far are at risk for this strain. Therefore, it is important for everyone to get the booster dose as soon as possible, they said.
An emergency economic aid package from India to Sri Lanka?
The Economic Times reports that India is preparing an emergency aid package to help Sri Lanka overcome its massive economic crisis. It added that the aid package would cover a number of areas, including food and health security, energy security and exchange. It also aims to further promote Indian investment in Sri Lanka. The Economic Times further reports that this step was taken after the visit of the Minister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa to India recently.
Sri lanka is the greatest threat to Israel because people are so intelligent
Wimal Weerawansa, Minister of Industry says that madeinsrilanka.org is the first government-guaranteed online portal dedicated to the needs of micro, small and medium scale manufacturers and industrialists who contribute 52% to the country’s GDP andthis is a non-profit, non-profit online trading portal that allows the consumer or business to order only good quality local products. He was delivering the keynote address at the launch of the madeinsrilanka.org Internet Trade Gate organized by the National Enterprise Development Authority under the auspices of the Ministry of Industries at the BMICH premises in Colombo. He further said that, ‘ Sri Lanka poses biggest threat to Israel’ I am reminded of a speech made by our Secretary on this occasion. It is based on a question asked by the Israeli army chief during his visit to Israel. When he went to Israel as the Commander of the Sri Lankan Army, the Commander-in-Chief of Israel asked, “Do you know from which country we are threatened?” Then think for a moment and say ‘Iran’. But the Israeli army chief laughed and said, “That too is a problem, but it can be managed.” After further thought Mr. Daya Ratnayake says ‘it is not clear to me. In response, the Israeli army chief said, “We have the biggest threat from Sri Lanka.” Then former Army Commander Daya Ratnayake asks ‘why do you say that?’ Israel exports its military products, agricultural products, around the world. They have a ‘back desk’ for each such shipment. Every country has a staff to provide aftermarket services. The ‘desk’ assigned to every other country is busy. They have to go to those countries often. But the ‘desk’ appointed for Sri Lanka is not busy. While they were waiting, a tool broke and they were told to come to Sri Lanka, but no such invitation came. The reason is that if something breaks, our people are very good at repairing it without the help of the original manufacturer, and our young generation has more than enough ability to do that. I remember wartime heavy shipments from Israel were severely damaged along the way. There was no time to send them to Israel to repair them. The war was at a critical juncture. At that time a team of engineers from the University of Moratuwa was better able to build the stockpile and send it to save the Jaffna Peninsula. If those weapons had to be shipped to Israel and brought back, our history would have been much different if we had not been able to use them at that time. This is a country where people come from that ability, talent, intelligence genes. This country is near the equator, the least exposed to gravity. That is why the best tea, the best pineapple, the best cinnamon, the best pepper are the best in this country. They are the values that nature has given us. And we live in a world where very intelligent people can be born.
Sri lanka is going to build a maritime expressway to demand debt repayment release
It is reported that a proposal has been made to build a maritime expressway between Sri Lanka and make that road available for use by the countries to which Sri Lanka has obtained loans and to demand a debt repayment release. This saves time in a day while flying across the expressway and saves an hour in flight time. The proposal of this resolution is to request a waiver from the repayment of loans in Sri Lanka in proportion to the amount left to the parties concerned. It is estimated that countries using the Ocean Expressway will be able to increase their annual profits by $ 8 billion and reduce costs by $ 2 billion. A concept paper on this has already been published and the Cabinet is to seek approval to discuss the matter with the World Bank and other agencies. At present the total foreign debt of the country is around US $ 60 billion.
The fastest train in the world
It is widely believed that carbon dioxide emissions are one of the causes of climate change. Therefore, it seems that many countries in the world are gradually withdrawing from promoting domestic flights. According to foreign media reports, the demand for domestic flights in the Scandinavian countries has dropped due to the “Flight Shame” program. What is the alternative? The most popular option is a high-speed train.1. Shanghai Maglev It is considered to be the fastest train in the world. Its maximum speed is 460 km per hour. The train with steel wheels travels on steel tracks. It takes about 7 minutes to cover 30 km. 2. Fuzhou Train – China The train, which can carry about 1,200 passengers at a time, has a top speed of 350 kilometres per hour. The train will operate on the Beijing-Shanghai-Hong Kong and Beijing-Harbin routes. 3. InterCity Express (ICE) – Germany This train service, known as the White Worm among the Germans, is gradually expanding. Its top speed is 330 kilometres per hour. The train currently connects the major German cities with Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. Countries such as Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Italy, and France have already introduced high-speed trains.
Miss Universe from India
Harnas Sandhu of India has been crowned Miss Universe 2021. This year’s Miss Universe pageant was held in Israel for the 70th time. The 21-year-old Hernas Sandu has won the Miss Universe crown. According to foreign media reports, India has been crowned Miss Universe 21 years later.
More details about the Gem
Sri Lankan authorities on Sunday (Dec 12) put on show what they said was the world’s largest natural corundum blue sapphire, weighing 310kg, which was found in a gem pit about three months ago. Local gemologists, who have examined the sapphire, said it was one of the rarest gems in the world as it weighed more than 300kg. International organisations are yet to certify the precious stone. The sapphire was put on display at the home of one of the gem pit owners in Horana, 65km south of Colombo. A group of Buddhist monks chanted blessings for the gemstone before it was unveiled. The stone was found in the gem-rich Ratnapura area where local people had previously found the world’s largest star sapphire cluster in a backyard by accident. Ratnapura is known as the gem capital of the South Asian country, which is a leading exporter of sapphires and other precious gems. The country earned around half a billion dollars through the export of gems, diamonds and other jewellery last year, the local gems and jewellery industry body has reported. (ChannelNewsAsia)
India becomes Miss Universe 2021
Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu won the coveted crown of Miss Universe 2021. The young 21-year-old wowed judges as she brought home the crown at the 70th Miss Universe 2021, held in Eilat, Israel. This win tastes sweeter as India has won the pageant after 21 years. Lara Dutta had previously won in the year 2000. The journey for Harnaaz Sandhu started when she was crowned Miss Universe India 2021 in October. She has acted in regional Punjabi films and theatre.