Current economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka- Thirty-one individuals arrested for protesting against
Thirty-one persons were arrested by the police, two monks and two women were among those arrested, a police spokesman said. The protest was organized by the Inter-University Students Federation against the Kotelawala Defense University Act. The protest was jointly organized by the Ceylon Teachers Union, the Frontline Socialist Party, and the Inter-University Students Federation. Meanwhile,13 people from Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has arrested including two former provincial councilors, during a protest in Akuressa. They have protested over the increase in fuel prices and the fertilizer issue. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya also staged a protest near the entrance to Parliament yesterday morning over the increased fuel price and fertilizer issue.
“Some time i will have to do unpleasant things like a father”- Basil Rajapaksha
The newly appointed Minister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa says that he had to do unpleasant things like a father when he was the Minister of Finance. The President and the Prime Minister had a good understanding of the problems of the people of the country and that although it was a difficult task, everyone would accept the challenge together. He said this while he was addressing the media after assuming duties in the Ministry.
Sri Lanka reported another covid 19 related 40 deaths yesterday
Sri Lanka reported 40 deaths due to corona infection yesterday,Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of corona deaths in the country has risen to 3391.
There is a risk of the spread of the deadly Lambda corona in Sri Lanka- Dr Samantha Herath
Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr Samantha Herath said that there is a risk of the spread of the deadly Lambda corona, which is another mutation that has spread to about 30 countries around the world. Despite all the planning and monitoring by the health sector in Sri Lanka, the Lambda virus could be infected to one person out of the thousands who come to Sri Lanka from abroad and later centred to quarantine.Also, such a situation could arise as the P.C.R test is not 100 % of variant identification tests, he added. The Latin American country of Peru has identified the deadly Lambda mutant variantfor the first which is spreading even faster than the Indian Delta Corona variant.
CCTV footage released on Nugegoda Car crash released
A car has been severely damaged after being hit by a train at the railway crossing in Nugegoda. Video footage on the accident which was captured by a nearby CCTV camera has been released to the media.
UNP joins China Communist Party Summit
Leader of the United National Party (UNP) Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in the “CPC and World Political Parties Summit” organized to mark the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China. The conference was organized through Zoom. The conference was attended by the UNP Leader, Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardena, and Vice President Sagala Ratnayake. The UNP participants were lined to the summit from party headquarters Sirikotha located at Pita Kotte.
“Arrest us” Opposition MPs
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest at the main entrance of the Parliament complex today. Party leader and Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa also participated in the protest. The SJB members had staged the protest stating that the Government was violating the fundamental rights of the public to stage protests. “Arrest us if you can, we have all the right to protest taking necessary health precautions,” Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said. Meanwhile, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) staged a protest at the Akuressa Town today. 13 Protesters, including two former JVP local Government members, were arrested for staging the protest in violation of the quarantine law. The protest was held over several issues, including the increase in fuel prices and issues over fertilizers for farmers. (NewsWire)
The Formula 1 Grand Prix Australia has cancelled for the second year in a raw
Because of the country’s tight border controls, the Australian Grand Prix has been axed for the second year in a row with the 21st round of the Formula One championship. In a statement about the November 21 race organizers said that they regret to announce that the 2021 Australian Grand Prix has been cancelled due to restrictions and logistical challenges relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian round of the MotoGP world championship, scheduled for October. 24, was also cancelled for the second time in a row this year.
The second dose of Pfaizer vaccine will be given to people over the age of 55 and 50,000 doses of Sputnik V arrived to Sri Lanka
A 50,000 doses of the Russia-made Sputnik Vvaccine, which were brought from Gamalaya Medical Plant in Russia, were handed over to the Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Corporation at the Katunayake Airport this morning (07). Meanwhile, the second dose of Pfaizer vaccine will be given to people over the age of 55 who have taken the first dose of AstraZeneca in the Colombo city limits from today. Minister of State Prof. Channa Jayasumana stated that there is no need to be afraid to take the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
The government is going to suppress Sirasa media?tesnse situation at parliament
A tense situation occurs at the Parliament after the opposition leader Sajith Premadasa revealed a conspiracy of the government to ban the Sirasa Media Network today. Opposition leaders revealed that top individuals in the Government have been conspiring with lawyers to silence the Sirasa media network. This statement heated the Parliament to start an argument between the Opposition ministers and ministers of the ruling party.