Ukraine – Russia War Current Situation:US stopped Polish attempt to supply MiG-29s to Ukraine
The proposal to supply fighter jets to Ukraine has become completely confusing after the Biden administration vetoed Poland’s attempt to hand over a group of MiG-29s to the Ukrainian Air Force. Poland had earlier said it could provide the US “discarded” jets to Ukraine for “free” access to enhance its defences against Russian aggression. But overnight, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby issued a statement saying it would effectively drag NATO into a confrontation with Russia. Raising that risk, the plan was flatly rejected.
We are ready to recover Sri Lanka from the dollar deficit: The Tamil Diaspora
The Tamil Diaspora says it can recover Sri Lanka from the dollar deficit. Its leader Nimalan Vishwanathan says the Tamil Diaspora has enough dollars to lift Sri Lanka out of dollars. But he says his organization is not prepared to steal money or bribe ministers to bring it to Sri Lanka, and that is the only condition. He also said that the Diaspora had also spent money on Mahinda Rajapaksa’s election. He said this while joining an interview with a youtube channel.
Ticket prices for all flights have been increased by 27%
Ticket prices for all flights have been increased by 27%. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said the hike would take effect from today.
Todays power cut schedule
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a request made by the CEB for a power cut today (11). Accordingly, the power cuts are as follows. Zones A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L – 02 hours and 30 minutes from 8 am to 6 pm and 1 hour and 15 minutes from 6 pm to 11 pm For P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W zones from 5 pm to 9 pm
Lanka IOC has increased fuel prices
Lanka IOC has increased fuel prices with effect from midnight yesterday (10). Accordingly, a liter of diesel has been increased by Rs. 75 and a liter of petrol by Rs. 50, according to Lanka IOC.
The Electricity Board request people to Use electricity sparingly
The Electricity Board says that many thermal power plants are running out of fuel. Its media spokesman Andrew Navamuni called on the people to use electricity sparingly. He said that the diesel at the Kelanitissa power plant was rapidly declining. The power plant will add 149 megawatts to the national grid. In addition, a number of power plants including Kolonnawa, Matugama and Thulhiriya have not been able to supply fuel so far. Meanwhile, the Public Utilities Commission allowed the power to be cut off for more than three hours today.
Russia Ukraine is up to fourth round of peace talk
The third round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended without an agreement yesterday. Foreign media reported that a fourth round of talks will be held in Belarus today. It has been 12 days since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. Russia continues to launch shelling and attacking Ukrainian cities, including missiles. Foreign media reported that a large explosion was heard in the southern port city of Odessa, a historic city in Ukraine. But Ukraine said it had attacked a Russian force, causing significant damage. Sirens have been ringing for more than an hour, with warnings that Russian ships have been relocated to prepare for an attack on the port of Odessa.
Today’s power cut schedule
There will be a two and a half-hour power cut in A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J areas between 8 am and 6 pm and a power cut of 1 hour and 15 minutes between 6 pm and 11 pm today. The Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) says. Meanwhile, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W areas will be affected. Power cuts for 2 hours between 9 pm and 5 pm and one hour from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Ukraine and Russia war: Ukraine and Russia ready for the third round of talks
After nearly two weeks of the war, Ukraine and Russia are preparing for the third round of talks. The third round of talks is scheduled, but no venue or time has been announced yet. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to continue invading Ukraine if the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, does not surrender. Ukraine says Russia is shelling cities in central, northern and southern parts of the country. Ukraine’s presidential adviser told the media that new missile strikes were taking place as night fell. Areas hit hard include Kyiv, Chernivtsi in the north, Mykolaiv in the south and Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city, foreign media reported.
The Central Bank has devalued the rupee to 230 against the US dollar
The Central Bank has devalued the rupee to 230 against the US dollar. The Central Bank ofthe Sri Lanka said in a statement that foreign exchange transactions at US $ 230. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says that this decision has been taken considering the seriousness of external factors and several other factors.