Health professionals suspend the strike for 10 days
The strike by health professionals has been suspended for 10 days from 8.00 am today (04). Ravi Kumudesh, the convener of the Federation of Health Professionals, said the decision was based on responses from an emergency meeting with the Health Secretary. Ravi Kumudesh also said that the decision to suspend the strike was taken given the suffering of the people due to the power and fuel crisis.
Another fuel tanker arrives in Sri Lanka today
Another ship carrying 28,300 metric tons of diesel will arrive in Sri Lanka this afternoon (04), the Ministry of Energy said. Its additional spokesman, Chaminda Hettiarachchi, said the ship also carried 9,000 metric tons of jet fuel. The letter of credit required to free up fuel from the ship would cost close to $ 40 million. The payment for that is due today (04).
A seven and a half-hour power cut will be imposed today for the third consecutive day.
A seven and a half-hour power cut will be imposed today (04) for the third consecutive day. Accordingly, there will be a five-hour power cut between 8 am and 6 pm today (04). The Public Utilities Commission has also permitted the Ceylon Electricity Board to cut power for two and a half hours between 6 pm and 11 pm. Due to the power cut, people in many areas, as well as people engaged in various businesses, were severely affected yesterday as well.
The Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka is begin today
The Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka is begin today (04). The first match of the two-match series will be played in Mohali. This is the 300th Test match in which the Sri Lankan cricket team will take part. This is the 100th Test match between India and Virat Kohli and the 75th Test between Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne. The match is scheduled to start at 9.30 am today (04) local time.
Ukraine-Russia agreement to create a humanitarian corridor
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to create a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians. According to foreign media reports, the agreement was reached during the second round of talks between the two sides yesterday (03) afternoon. The talks between the Russian and Ukrainian representatives on the Polish-Belarus border took place yesterday (03), the eighth day since Russia launched its invasion. However, Ukraine’s presidential adviser says the peace talks have failed to achieve the desired results. Meanwhile, foreign media reported that Russian forces are continuing their attacks on cities in Ukraine. The Russian military, which seized control of the city of Curzon yesterday afternoon, has now cordoned off another port city, Mariopol.
Sri Lanka has requested a loan from Putin
Sri Lanka has requested a loan of US $ 300 million from Russia. The loan facility is for the purchase of crude oil, gas and coal. Russia, one of Sri Lanka’s leading tea buyers, is currently at war with Ukraine.
Lecturer Ven. Dhambara Amila Thero has faced strong opposition in a fuel queue
Lecturer Ven. Dhambara Amila Thero has faced strong opposition in a fuel queue. The protest had taken place last night while attempting to obtain gallons of fuel from a petrol station in Rajagiriya. The protest came as the owner arrived at the filling station with the driver of a van and refuelled the car, then went to refuel a few more gallons. As a result, his vehicle left the scene.
I asked help from Joe Biden but he refused to help: Ukrainian President
The President of Ukraine has stated that it is difficult to enter the path of peace with a country that continues to attack its country. He made the remarks to CNN from a secure bunker. He says the first bombings should be made before the peace talks begin, adding that a large-scale war would continue. I spoke to President Biden on several occasions. But they did not listen to my voice. Now we have to fight Russia alone. It is very difficult for us, “he said At this moment he also asked his European friends to help him.
The strike launched by health unions is still active today
The strike launched by 17 health unions is still active today. Ravi Kumudesh, convener of the Health Professionals’ Federation, said the strike was active in all but 10 hospitals islandwide. The strike, which began at 8 am yesterday, disrupted the issuance of medicines, laboratory tests, radiological tests, wards and units at government hospitals. Public health inspectors are also retiring and family health workers are retiring from their daily duties. The people were severely affected yesterday due to the disruption of hospital activities.
Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have ended without a solution.
Foreign media reported that the talks were held at the Belarusian border yesterday in the face of the ongoing war. He was accompanied by Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Maki, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksi Resnikov and Russian Presidential Assistant Vladimir Medinsky. According to foreign reports, the two sides found some facts that could predict common positions during the nearly 5-hour long discussion aimed at establishing a ceasefire But the Russian-Ukrainian delegation reportedly agreed to another round of talks. The second round of talks will be held soon at the Belarusian border.