Russian troops to capture Ukrainian capital in next few hours – Ukrainian President
The President of Ukraine says that the Russian army will seize power in its capital Kiev in the next few hours. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selensky has said that the Russian army will strike like a storm. He said in a video message that the next few hours would be the most difficult hours facing his country, which would determine the future fate of his country. Russia, meanwhile, used its veto power to reject a resolution condemning the UN Security Council’s invasion of Ukraine. The resolution received 11 votes in favor, with China, India and the United Arab Emirates abstaining. Foreign media reported that the resolution failed as Russia, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, used its veto power against the resolution. Meanwhile, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says about 5 million Ukrainians have fled to neighboring countries as refugees. The agency says more than 100,000 people have been displaced in Ukraine.
Personal sanctions imposed against the Russian president Vladimir Putin by several countries
The United States, the European Union, Britain and Canada have banned the assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, according to foreign media reports.
Ukraine Russia war – An attempt is underway to bring back Sri Lankans trapped in Ukraine through Poland
The Sri Lankan embassy in Ankara says that discussions have been held to repatriate Sri Lankan students trapped in Ukraine via Poland. Sri Lanka’s ambassador to Turkey, Georgia and Ukraine, MR Hassan, said the border authorities had been informed about the Sri Lankans. Meanwhile, due to the crisis situation in Ukraine, there are two special hotlines for Sri Lankans in Ukraine. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, a 24-hour hotline has been set up at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Ankara for Sri Lankans in Ukraine. Accordingly, they can contact the embassy at +90 534 456 94 98 or +90 312 427 10 32. The Foreign Ministry said it had instructed the embassy in Ankara to take appropriate steps to coordinate the safe repatriation of other Sri Lankans staying in Ukraine due to the escalating situation.
Sri Lanka pursues a non-partisan policy in the current situation between Russia and Ukraine.
The Government states that Sri Lanka pursues a non-partisan policy in the current situation between Russia and Ukraine. Secretary to the Ministry of External Affairs Jayanath Colombage stated this while addressing the media to explain Sri Lanka’s position on the situation. He emphasized that the decision was not a signal of a formal antitrust inquiry into Sri Lanka, but rather a signal of a formal antitrust inquiry into Sri Lanka.
Russian forces had killed more than 137 Ukrainians ,Ukraine has taken steps to close its airspace completely
Ukraine has confirmed that 137 Ukrainians, including Ukrainian soldiers, have been killed in attacks by Russian forces. Foreign media reported that the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine had also been taken over by the Russians. Meanwhile, Russian troops entered Ukraine from the north, south and east borders yesterday (24) evening. The BBC reports that Russian security forces have entered Ukraine and launched missile strikes in several areas, including the capital Kiwi. As a result, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing their homes and fleeing the Kiwi capital, according to foreign reports. The Russian military confirmed yesterday (24) that the Ukrainian air defense system had been completely destroyed. In view of the current situation, Ukraine has taken steps to close its airspace completely. According to the French News Agency, Russia has confirmed that 74 military bases in Ukraine have been completely destroyed. The President of Ukraine yesterday (24) ordered the issuance of weapons to anyone in need under the current circumstances. Meanwhile, Britain and the United States have also imposed new sanctions on Russia. Â This war situation has also had a severe impact on the world economy. The price of a barrel of crude oil in the world market has now exceeded $ 100.
A ship with 38,400 metric tons of petrol is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka from Singapore today (25)
A ship with 38,400 metric tons of petrol isMsheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka Singapore today (25). Secretary to the Ministry of Energy, KDR Ms. Olga said the $ 33 million letter of credit for the release of the ship in international waters would be opened today (25). A senior spokesman for the Ministry of Energy confirmed that despite the increase in crude oil prices in the world market, the price of petrol unloaded from the ship will not be affected by the increase. Two more ships carrying diesel and one ship carrying fuel are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka in the next few days. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy states that despite having sufficient stocks of diesel for 8 days, a special inquiry will be conducted today (25) regarding the shortage of diesel at petrol stations yesterday (24).
Russian invade- 2 numbers for Sri Lankans in Ukraine to get information
Due to the crisis situation in Ukraine, two special telephone numbers have been introduced for Sri Lankans in Ukraine. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, a 24-hour hotline has been set up at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Ankara for Sri Lankans in Ukraine. Accordingly, the Embassy can be contacted at +90 534 456 94 98 or +90 312 427 10 32. The Foreign Ministry said it had instructed the embassy in Ankara to take appropriate steps to coordinate the safe repatriation of other Sri Lankans staying in Ukraine due to the escalating situation.
More than 5 hours power cut today (25)
The Public Utilities Commission has given permission to the Ceylon Electricity Board to cut power for more than 5 hours today. The power cut will last for 5 hours and 15 minutes in several areas. But for zones A, B and C, the power goes out for 4 hours and 40 minutes. Meanwhile, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said that information on power cuts in areas can be obtained from the CEB mobile phone software.
Energy Crisis in Sri Lanka:Update
We admit that there is a crisis, says Minister of Energy, Udaya Gammanpila. Responding to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in Parliament today (24), the MP stated that for more than a year, the Government itself cautioned of a foreign exchange crisis, and it has become the country problem, and not only the Government’s problem. If the Government is wrong, the Energy Minister continued, tell us what we should do. We will accept our mistakes and will try to rectify them as it will not be only the Government that is affected, but the entire country, he added. Speaking further, the MP clarified the remaining stocks of fuel in the country. According to Minister Gammanpila, Sri Lanka possesses octane 92 petrol for 10 days, octane 95 for 40 days, and super diesel for 8 days. Furthermore, he said that Sri Lanka is due to receive more stocks, while out of the fuel stocks that have been received so far, 6,000 metric tons are to be given to the Ceylon Electricity Board, and 4,200 metric tons to the Sojitz Power Plant. Moreover, he said that according to the tender awarded to purchase furnace oil, Sri Lanka will receive 30,000 metric tons of furnace oil by the 3rd of March, and if letters of credit are opened on the correct date, the government will be able to ensure a continuous supply of fuel for thermal power plants. The Minister said that they hope to import fuel for 500 million US dollars under the Indian credit line scheme. The Sapugaskanda oil refinery produces 900 metric tons of furnace oil daily, however, the country will need 1.2 billion US dollars to import fuel in the next three months, which is expected to be sufficient to last for six months, he added.
Update about ETF/EPF
The Department of Labor states that steps have been taken to file around 15,000 cases against employers who have not paid EPF/ETF allowances, including the Employees Provident Fund. Commissioner, General of Labor, Prabhath Chandrakirthi said that a new bill was being drafted to give the Labor Courts jurisdiction to avoid delays in court proceedings. Speaking to News 1s, he said that once the draft bill is passed, the case proceedings will be expedited.