Prisoners sentenced to death in Mahara Prison have gone on a hunger strike.
Prisoners sentenced to death in Mahara Prison have gone on a hunger strike. They have started the strike after Duminda Silva was granted a presidential pardon Fasting prisoners are demanding their release or the death penalty in the same way.
It is the right decision to give presidential pardon for Duminda Silva as he was subjected to a great injustice during the last government – Minister Namal Rajapaksa
Minister Namal Rajapaksa says he sees the President’s pardon of Duminda Silva and others as a positive development. The Minister says that Duminda Silva was subjected to a great injustice during the last government and that Ranjan Ramanayake’s voice recordings are the best evidence of that. He also said that there was strong criticism in the country regarding the verdict given to Duminda Silva. He said this while he was speaking to the media regarding the Presidential pardon granted to Duminda Silva.
Two young men were killed while using the Central Expressway without permission.
Two young men were killed when a motorcycle collided with a car on the Central Expressway which is still under construction in Narammala area. They had entered the area without permission and were speeding towards Kurunegala when the car caught fire after the accident. Five people were in the car at the time of the accident and two of them have been arrested and investigations are underway to arrest the fugitives.
Duminda Silva posted a picture on Facebook after released on a presidential pardon
Former parliamentarian Duminda Silva, who was released on a presidential pardon after being sentenced to death, returned to his home yesterday. The pictures have been released through his social media account but it is not clear if it is the latest picture. However, the pictures are getting a warm response from the followers.
Hirunika Premachandra has sent a letter to President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa regarding the release of former parliamentarian Duminda Silva
Former parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra has sent a letter to President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa regarding the release of former parliamentarian Duminda Silva under a presidential pardon. She points out that it is the responsibility of the rulers to uphold the existing law of the land. . In the letter, she questions what is the meaning of having a law in this country, if the President makes the final decisions by throwing a decision made by seven judges in the trash. The letter also states that he would not be surprised if Duminda Silva is brought into politics as the Chief Ministerial candidate in a future election.
Shiranthi Rajapaksa sings “bhakthi geetha” for poson poya day.
Carlton Pre-School organized a series of Poson devotional songs on the occasion of Poson Poya yesterday. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife Shiranthi Rajapaksa also joined in the singing on behalf of the staff.
Covid 19 current situation in Sri Lanka – A baby born to covid 19 infected pregnant mother dies in Kotagala
A child born to a pregnant mother infected with Kovid has died in Greasweston Estate in Kotagala, Medical Officer said. He further stated that a woman at the Graceweston Estate in Talawakele had given birth at the Lidula Regional Hospital and the baby had died and the mother had been transferred to the Nuwara Eliya Base Hospital. The mother of the child was tested for Rapid Antigen and confirmed to be infected with Covid. Investigations are underway to find out about the associates of the mother and the associates found in this manner will subject to self-quarantine after P.C. R tests
Sri Lanka reported 45 covid 19 related deaths yesterday
Another 45 people infected with corona have died, the Government Information Department confirmed. Accordingly, the number of corona infected deaths reported so far in the country has risen to 2814.
Several Grama Niladhari Divisions have been isolated with immediate effects
Measures have been taken to isolate several Grama Niladhari Divisions with immediate effect from today. Army Commander Shavendra Silva stated that these steps were taken to control the current corona situation. The isolated areas as follows
Strict travel restrictions will be imposed
Measures have been taken to relax the strict travel restrictions that were in effect across the country at 4 am this morning. However, inter-provincial travel has been suspended and shop opening in the Western Province have been restricted with the public transport. Minister of State Jayasumana stated that the Presidential Task Force which will meet this afternoon will decide whether or not the travel restrictions will be implemented in the future. He further added that the current situation of the spread of the virus is being studied in depth. Meanwhile, the Director-General of Health Services, Dr Asela Gunawardena stated that if there is an increase in the number of reported cases of corona infections, there will be severe travel restrictions in the future. He said that as there are about 2,000 patients reported at present, travel restrictions should be strictly adhered to in the country.