The government gave approval for the German biological sample Collection and PCR test center at Katunayaka Airport
The Ministry of Health has given approval to a German company to obtain a construction permit for a biological sample collection center and a laboratory for PCR testing at the Katunayake Airport premises. The proposal was made by the Ministry of Tourism. Nearly one and a half acres of land at the airport will be provided for the construction of the laboratory at a monthly rent of US $ 10,000. The labs will charge a fee of US $ 40 per person to perform the test.
Another 47 corona deaths reported in the country death troll is Near 4000
Another 47 deaths due to corona infection have been announced by the Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of deaths due to covid infection in the country has increased to 3917.
A Red Notice from Nalin Perera
Famous singer Nalin Perera urges the public not to abuse the freedom they have been given for ceremonies including weddings. Commenting on social media, he said that information has been received that more than 150 people have been invited to weddings in many places. He said that he had intervened and told the authorities that the artists involved in the industry were in a serious crisis due to the ban on festivals, including weddings, and that he was ashamed of the misuse of permission by various parties. He said that in the current situation, everyone should understand their responsibilities and behave in a self-disciplined manner, otherwise there will be restrictions again within another month. “I would like to mark my voice as a red notice to everyone in the field” he said.
Sri Lankan cricket team is still learning – Mickey Arthur
Sri Lanka Cricket coach Mickey Arthur says the Sri Lankan cricket team is still learning. Responding to a Twitter message after yesterday’s loss to India, the coach said that team captain Dasun Shanaka and himself were deeply disappointed. But he also says that there was a good conversation between the two after the match but it did not go overboard. Russell Arnold, an international commentator, made the remarks in response to a critical comment on the conversation.
Another five people found infected with Delta variant of covid 19
Five people infected with the delta variant of the corona virus have been identified at a garment factory in Kesbewa. The Kesbewa Medical Officer of Health said that 120 infected people, including five infected, were identified at the factory. The tests were carried out on 166 people after a Delta infected person was identified at the factory the day before yesterday.
Hirunika Premachandra filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court
Former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra, daughter of the late Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra has filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court over former parliamentarian Duminda Silva, who was sentenced to death in connection with the assassination of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra and has been released on presidential pardoned. Therefore, Hirunika Premachandra has requested the Supreme Court to nullify the President’s order granting pardon to former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva who was sentenced to death. The Attorney General, Minister of Justice Ali Sabri and the Attorney General have been named as respondents in the petition.
Sri Lanka reported 43 covid 19 related deaths yesterday
Another 43 deaths due to corona infection have been announced by the Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of deaths due to covid infection in the country has increased to 3870.
Teachers request salary increase of 30%
Discussions between the representatives of the teachers ‘and principals’ unions and the Minister of Education at the Ministry of Education yesterday failed. As a result, it has decided to continue its trade union action against withdrawal from online teaching. According to the reports the discussion lasted for about two hours and the union leaders said that they would continue to implement the trade union action against those who did not respond successfully to their demands, including online teaching. A protest has also been organized in Pettah tomorrow and the unions have decided to consider suspending the current strike action if they increase their salaries by 15 percent. Although their demand is for a 30% salary increase, they say it can only be considered if the Minister pursues a flexible policy.
The number of covid 19 related deaths can be increased
The All Ceylon Medical Officers’ Association (ACMOA) says the Epidemiology Unit has not provided accurate data on the spread of corona, although authorities say that all the corona variants found so far in the world may now be present in Sri Lanka. As a result, the number of corona deaths is likely to increase in the future, secretary of the association Jayantha Bandara said
The Tourism Ministry expects anywhere between 500 and 1,000 tourists to visit Sri Lanka daily from 1 August.
The Tourism Ministry expects anywhere between 500 and 1,000 tourists to visit Sri Lanka daily from 1 August. Since the reopening of the country’s borders, after they were closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation, 18,200 tourists have arrived, leading to the country earning nearly $ 40 million, as per figures claimed by the Tourism Ministry. According to Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, discussions are underway with newly-appointed Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa regarding the development of the tourism sector. He said that the only way to solve the problems of those employed in the tourism industry, which has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, is to open the country and restore the tourism sector. The Tourism Ministry is currently hoping to hold discussions with the relevant authorities of those countries that have imposed travel bans on Sri Lanka, with the hope of lifting the said bans. The US relaxed its travel ban on Sri Lanka from “Level Four: Do Not Travel” to “Level Three: Reconsider Travel” effective from 6 July, and this travel advisory on Sri Lanka is a periodical revision published by the US State Department under the Level Three category. Meanwhile, during a recent discussion with the people who are involved in the tourism industry in the Sigiriya area, Ranatunga added that there is no point in implementing piecemeal solutions for this issue, adding that the Government’s purpose is to win back the attention of tourists by promoting Sri Lanka as a country that is Covid-free, through the conduct of a proper vaccination programme. Accordingly, Ranatunga has submitted a Cabinet memorandum to obtain approval for the construction of water circuit houses and water bungalows to develop the tourism industry. This Cabinet memorandum proposes the construction of such houses and bungalows in the vicinity of the islands in Kalpitiya. Currently, such water lodges and water bungalow systems are in operation in countries such as the Maldives, Indonesia, Vietnam, Mauritius, Mexico, Cambodia and Fiji, as well as in France and Switzerland. Eco-friendly water lodges and water bungalows will be constructed in such a way as to provide an innovative experience by constructing these in the shallow waters around islands present. The Morning