Due to the lack of fertilizer, the yield of green tea leaves that can be harvested from tea cultivation has decreased
Small tea state holders in the Balangoda area continue to complain that the yield of green leaves that can be harvested from tea plantations has decreased due to the lack of chemical fertilizers for tea cultivation. They say that there is no chemical fertilizer required for tea cultivation for several months now and as a result the yield of green tea leaves that can be harvested from an acre of tea has been reduced by half. Tea farmers in the area point out that they had previously harvested between 600-800 kg of green tea leaves per acre using chemical fertilizers and with the introduction of organic fertilizer instead of chemical fertilizers, they were unable to harvest even 500 kg of green tea leaves per acre per month.
Vega innovations has commenced test runs of a locally made electric three wheeler
Vega innovations has commenced test runs of a locally made electric three wheeler. Commenting on this to an internet channel, Dr. Beshan Kulapala, Director, Vega Innovations, said that the test run was carried out at the Pannala track recently under various conditions. This electric three wheeler is scheduled to be launched in the local market by the end of next year.
Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dikwella and Danushka Goonetileke will enter the cricket field before the end of their terms
Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dikwella and Danushka Goonetileke, who are currently banned from playing in local and international cricket, are hinting that they will enter the cricket field before the end of their terms. Accordingly, Kusal Mendis has left the CCC team that played for him and joined the SSC team. It is reported that Sri Lanka Cricket is also considering lifting the ban soon based on the positive reports received from the psychiatric counselors dealing with the three. According to unofficial reports, the local ban will be lifted a few days before the end of the penalty period.
The ban on the import of vehicles could be removed by considering the inflow of foreign exchange- Ajith Nivard Cabraal
The Governor of the Central Bank Ajith Nivard Cabraal has stated that the ban on the import of vehicles could be removed by considering the inflow of foreign exchange into the country. He hoped that not only the import of vehicles but also the current restrictions on imports would be able to balance foreign exchange earnings in the future. He said these while he was addressing a conference organized by the International Chamber of Commerce online.
The Teachers and Principals Trade Union Alliance says that teachers will not participate in teaching activities until the issue is resolved.
The Teachers and Principals Trade Union Alliance says that even if schools are reopened, teachers will not participate in teaching activities until their salary issue is resolved. The alliance also said that its union representatives had already withdrawn from online teaching. The General Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers’ Union Joseph Stalin stated that if this issue is not discussed and resolved, a huge decision will be taken. They said at a media briefing in Colombo that the government should take action to resolve their issue before starting schools or holding examinations.
Mahela decided to supports the national team
Former captain of Sri Lanka Cricket Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as an advisor to the Sri Lanka national team. Accordingly, he will be the advisor in the first round of the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.
An obstacle emerging for Chinese students to get a university education in Australia
The Australian government has decided to repatriate all students who have been fully vaccinated for university studies, except for Chinese students. According to foreign media reports, a plane carrying 500 students from other countries is scheduled to arrive in New South Wales. However, Chinese students are not allowed to come to Australia. Students who have received both doses of the covid vaccine approved by the government are allowed to return to the country. However, it is reported that the Australian government has not yet issued a statement regarding the relevant vaccines. Authorities say Chinese-made sinopharm and sinovac injections are only 50 to 80 percent effective.
A man has been shot dead in a court in New Delhi, India
A man has been shot dead in a court in New Delhi, India. Jitendra Mann Gogi, a member of the gang, was shot dead by two men disguised as lawyers. The two were shot dead by police, Indian media reports said. It
Cumbre Viza volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma has erupted
According to the foreign media Cumbre Viza volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma has erupted. Authorities have evacuated thousands of people from nearby areas following the eruption of the Cumbre Viza volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma. According to foreign media reports, nearly 350 houses have been destroyed due to the impact of the volcano. Residents in three other cities have also been told to leave their homes and move to safer areas. According to foreign media reports, flights in the area have been temporarily suspended due to the thick smoke emanating from the volcano.
The government has decided to remove Commissioner General of Examinations from his post
The government has decided to remove Commissioner General of Examinations Sanath Poojitha from his post, according to weekend newspapers. This is due to the fact that the Ministry of Education and the Presidential Secretariat have received a number of complaints regarding the Department of Examinations. Among them were the methods of conducting the examinations and the problems that arose in the issuance of certain examination results. The report also states that after the removal of the Commissioner General, there are plans to call for applications again and appoint a new Commissioner General