Bread price will be revised
The price of a bread increased by 10 rupees from midnight today (28),The Bakery Owners Association said . According to the union, the price of a 450 gram loaf of bread will increase due to the increase in the price of wheat flour.
Gas stations in Sri Lanka Limit kerosene supply
People say that the supply of kerosene at petrol stations in Balangoda has been limited to five litres per person. It was seen that advertisements were displayed at the filling stations only 05 litres of kerosene would be issued to one person on a notice from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. People litres out that 10 litres of kerosene was issued to one person in the last few days and it has been reduced to five again.
Sri Lanka should legalize prostitution-Harini Amarasuriya
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) MP Harini Amarasuriya has stated that she agrees to legalize prostitution. In a program on Independent Television, she said that it was up to a woman to decide on her body and that any profession should be protected. Government MPs Kokila Gunawardena and Diana Gamage who participated in the program also said that prostitution should be legalized.
Sri Lankas best friend China is angry with us now
Minister of State Shashindra Rajapaksa has stated that the Chinese Government is now at loggerheads with Sri Lanka. He said the ship, which had a stock of organic fertilizer imported from China, had been stranded near Sri Lanka for about 70 days. The Minister said that the Plant Quarantine Service stated that the stock of fertilizers was not suitable for entry into the country and that there were no harmful micro-organisms in the stock. He also said that the Chinese government had expressed its concern to Sri Lanka when two government agencies submitted conflicting investigation reports. He was speaking in Parliament during the debate on the Ministry of Agriculture Expenditure Head.
The ball that came to the referee’s head
An incident that happened to a referee at the Abu Dhabi Twenty20 Cricket Tournament is now the talk of the town. Aleem Dar, who officiated yesterday’s match between Northern Warriors and Chennai Braves, faced this dilemma. The camera records how a ball directed by a goalkeeper crashes into his head. However, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka, who was bowling behind him at the time, signaled the ball was coming but the umpire could not escape. . Angelo Perera then approached the judge and gave him a massage on his head.
Sri Lanka bans travel to 6 countries
Six countries, including South Africa, have been banned from visiting Sri Lanka. Visitors to South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Ezwatini are prohibited from visiting Sri Lanka. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has called for quarantine of anyone who arrives during the last 14 days
What is this omicron?
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the corona mutation currently found in South Africa is “dangerous.” They named the variety Omicron. Recognized as one of the most severe covid cultivars with high mutations, the Kovid cultivar was first reported from South Africa on the 24th. The virus has been reported in Belgium, Hong Kong and Botswana. Also known as B.1.1.529, this variety was classified by the organization as a species that should be kept in mind. They point out that it has a number of mutations and a high risk of recurrence. This new covid variety has been named the most mutated variety ever discovered. It has not been long since the outbreak began, and cases have been reported in Botswana, Belgium, Israel and Hong Kong. The World Health Organization says it will take weeks to understand the impact of the new strain. However, experts warn that mutations in this strain could lead to vaccine resistance. Meanwhile, the United States has decided to suspend flights from eight countries on the African continent with effect from next Monday.
A terrible accident at a coal mine in Russia
Russia’s worst coal mine accident in decades. At least 52 people have been killed in an accident at a coal mine in Siberia. The incident started with the burning of coal dust. As a result, 11 people initially died when the mine was filled with smoke. An operation was launched to find the missing coal miners by nightfall, but several of them had suffocated to death. The international media said that 285 people were employed in that mine and most of them were able to save their lives. It was also reported that 49 people have been hospitalized
A criminal who went to show weapons was shot dead by the police in a conflict
The main suspect in the murder of the underworld leader Sunsain Sudda alias Amila Pannarasanna has been shot dead by the police today. When Lasantha Hewalunuwilage went with the police to show his hidden weapons, he had attacked the police and tried to escape from custody. He was shot dead by the police. The death occurred in the Kalutara area. Two police officers were also injured in the attack.
Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga has lashed out at a journalist
Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga has lashed out at a journalist during a ceremony in Colombo. The event was organized in honor of the late Mangala Samaraweera, a former Minister at the Borella Panaradeha. She was outraged when a journalist asked the former president about current politics.