The Leader of the Opposition decide to boycott the parliament
The Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has stated in a special statement to Parliament this morning (21) that he will decide to boycott the parliament with the government which has no plans to rebuild the country or to prevent the country from collapsing. The Leader of the Opposition also said that the Parliament is just a story shop that does not understand the plight of the people in the queues, the plight of mothers and children who are suffering without milk powder and raises its hand to steal and exploit. “Accordingly, Parliament will be boycotted this week,” he said.
The government has decided to reduce the age of domestic workers to 21 and earn more dollars
The Cabinet has decided to revise the age limit for Sri Lankan women to go abroad for domestic and domestic work. Accordingly, the minimum age has been reduced from 25 to 21. As a result, the government expects more people to go abroad and earn dollars. The relevant Cabinet statement is below.
Apple store going to make a union in the USA
The majority of its employees have reportedly agreed to form a union at an Apple store in Tovison, Maryland, USA. This is the first trade union to be formed in an Apple store in the country. Out of 110 employees of the shop, 65 voted in favour and 33 against. The vote was the result of a proposal by a group of employees known as the AppleCORE (Coalition of Organized Retail Employees) to form a trade union. Commenting after the vote, the group said, “We did that in Tovison ‘. We won our trade union election. We thank all those who worked hard for this. ” Following the formation of the union, employees will have the opportunity to submit their demands to Apple regarding their pay, working hours and job security. This is not the first attempt to form a union in an Apple Store in the United States. But in all previous instances, that work failed. However, this is the first time that a referendum has been held among workers to form a new union. Foreign media have inquired about the formation of this union from Apple, and It is said that the company has taken steps to refuse to respond to it.
List of filling stations that refuel health workers on Fridays
The government decided to provide fuel to health workers every Friday of the week at selected gas stations. The fuel will be distributed to health workers, including doctors, who will be required to present their official identity cards at petrol stations. Fuel release mode: 40 litres of fuel for cars and SUVs, 15 litres of fuel for three-wheelers and 10 litres for motorcycles. Below is a list of gas stations that issue fuel
A special message from China to Sri Lanka
China decided to increase the number of flights between China and Sri Lanka. Accordingly, China will operate three flights to Sri Lanka from this week. SriLankan Airlines also offers frequent flights to China. Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong made this observation when he called on President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Palace in Colombo. The Ambassador briefed the President on the economic and humanitarian assistance provided and expected to be provided by the Chinese Government to Sri Lanka. Steps have been taken to provide opportunities for Sri Lankan medical students studying in China to return to China. Further development of bilateral trade and economic activity was discussed at length. The Ambassador sends a special message from Chinese President Xi Jinping to Sri Lankan President. President Rajapaksa appreciates China for its support as a friendly country in the face of the economic crisis facing the country. Chief of Staff to the President Anura Dissanayake was also present at the time. – Presidential Media Unit-
A solution to the fuel crisis by a German.
A German mastermind living in Sri Lanka has developed a three- wheeler that runs on batteries, which he says is a result to the energy extremity faced by Sri Lankans. The German mastermind who’s presently in Sri Lanka on vacation and living in Kundasale, Kandy noted that for this design expand, the Sri Lankan government must intermediate and support similar sweats.The each- electric three- wheeler run on the eight rechargeable batteries. With a full charge of 4 to 5 hours, the three- wheeler can operate for around 70 to 80 kilometers.
CEB Chief resigns
The Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board M. M. C. Ferdinando who was at the center of controversy following his remarks to COPE, has resigned. Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera tweeted “I have accepted the letter of resignation tendered to me by the CEB Chairman Mr MMC Ferdinando. Vice Chairman Nalinda Ilangaokoon will take over as the New Chairman CEB.” M.M.C. Ferdinando, the Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board said that he mistakenly told the Parliamentary Watchdog COPE that the President told him that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi insisted that a Wind Power Project be awarded to the Adani Group. Speaking exclusively to News 1st, the CEB Chairman said he was very emotional when allegations were leveled at him at the Committee on Public Enterprises session on Friday (10). He said he was under pressure at the COPE session and admitted that he made a false statement. “I have withdrawn that statement,” he told News 1st. M.M.C. Ferdinando said he only reaslized that he mistakenly made such a comment, when the Minister inquired from him about the matter on Saturday (11) morning. Speaking on the letter sent to the Treasury Secretary, the CEB Chairman said he directed it as it was a matter related to the Board of Investment. COPE Session: However, the Ceylon Electricity Board Chairman told the Parliamentary Watchdog on Friday (10) that he was told by the President that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was insisting that the energy investments projects be awarded to the Adani Group. Appearing at the Committee on Public Enterprises hearing in Parliament on Friday (10), the CEB Chairman said that following a meeting chaired by the President, he was summoned by the Head of State and was told that the Indian Prime Minister was insisting that the 500 MW wind power plant be given to India’s Adani Group. “I told him (President) that this is not a matter related to me or the CEB and it should be referred to the Board of Investment,” he told COPE. The CEB Chairman said that he thereafter informed the Treasury Secretary in writing, and requested him to look into the matter while noting that there was a government to goverment requirement on the matter. However, he admitted that the agreement can be termed as unsolicited as it is a G2G agreement. President denies claims: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa categoriacally denied the statement made by the Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board with regard to awarding a Wind Power Project. “Statement made by the #lka CEB Chairman at a COPE committee hearing regarding the award of a Wind Power Project in Mannar, I categorically deny authorisation to award this project to any specific person or entity. I trust responsible communication in this regard will follow,” the President tweeted. Electricity Act: In Parliament, Sri Lanka’s Opposition charged that an unsolicited government-to-government agreement to build a 500 MW wind power plant in the northern coast with the involvement of the Adani Group was the main reason to bring forward amendments to the 1989 Act. The main Opposition SJB wanted projects beyond 10 MW capacity to go through a competitive bidding process, but the majority of the government MPs voted against the clause. This Bill, introduced in Parliament on May 17th, 2022 by the Minister of Power and Energy, qualifies a person to apply for a generation license to generate electricity. Accordingly, this amendment will remove the restrictions on the issuance of a power generation license for a person whose generating electricity over and above the generation capacity of 25 M.W and will allow anyone to apply for it without any restriction on the generation capacity. The Sri Lanka Electricity Amendment Bill No. 20 of 2009 was passed in Parliament without amendments by a majority of votes on Thursday (09). Following the debate on the second reading of the Bill, the Opposition demanded a vote. 120 votes were cast in favor and 36 were cast against. 13 Members of Parliament abstained from casting their vote. Thus the second reading was passed by a majority of 84 votes. Subsequently, during the committee stage, the Opposition objected to the amendment brought by the Minister of Energy to an Article 4 and the ruling party had to withdraw the amendment. Accordingly, (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, Member of Parliament on behalf of the Opposition moved an amendment to Article 4 which the Minister of Power and Energy rejected. Thus, the opposition called for a division and the amendment moved by the Opposition was rejected by a majority of 64 votes. 51 votes were cast in favor and 115 votes were cast against. The Opposition then called for a vote for Article 4 in its entirety, which was passed by a majority of 70 votes to which 116 votes were cast in favor and 46 cast against. Accordingly, the Electricity (Amendment) Bill was passed by a majority in Parliament. India: Indian Congress Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi has hit out at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Government stating that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s cronyism has now crossed the Palk Strait and moved into Sri Lanka. He was quoting a report where Sri Lanka’s Electricity Chief had told the country’s Parliamentary Watchdog COPE that President Rajapaksa told him that Prime Minister Narendra Modi Insisted that the Wind Power Project be awarded to India’s Adani Group. Newsfirst.lk
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has won a no-confidence motion against him.
Foreign media reported that 211 out of 359 Parliament ministers supported him and 148 voted against him. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been widely criticized for holding a series of parties in the prime minister’s office and elsewhere during a time of lockdowns due to corona. Following the victory of the no-confidence motion, Boris Johnson will continue as Prime Minister of Britain. Boris Johnson is faced controversy after photos showing him drinking at an event during a Covid lockdown were published.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has won a no-confidence motion against him.
Foreign media reported that 211 out of 359 Parliament ministers supported him and 148 voted against him. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been widely criticized for holding a series of parties in the prime minister’s office and elsewhere during a time of lockdowns due to corona. Following the victory of the no-confidence motion, Boris Johnson will continue as Prime Minister of Britain. Boris Johnson is faced controversy after photos showing him drinking at an event during a Covid lockdown were published.
Minister Patali becomes independent in Parliament
MP Patali Champika Ranawaka says that he will be an independent member of the opposition from today (08). He said that he had also informed the leader of the Samagi Jana Balawega in writing about this. He further added that he did not decide out of personal anger or hatred towards anyone. Also, he rejected the media claims that he’s expecting a ministry.