A label for local liquor
The Excise Department is introducing a safety label on locally produced liquor, said Excise Commissioner Kapila Kumarasinghe. A spokesman for the Excise Department said that the decision was taken to increase the taxes due to the state treasury. He said that the stock of unnumbered liquor in the market is due to expire before it reaches the market with such security stickers and a period of three months will be given for that. He says that by the first day of April 2022, this safety sticker is expected on all liquor stocks sold in the entire market island wide. This safety labeling has been implemented on imported liquor for about a year now.
Notice from the Coconut Research Institute about a process that misleads the public
The Coconut Research Institute (CRO) says it has received complaints that counterfeit seedlings are being released at exorbitant prices under the name of certified coconut seedlings. The agency also points out that the racket is being carried out by various individuals using fake labels. Certification of coconut seedlings recommended by the Coconut Research Institute is done only by the Coconut Research Institute and the Coconut Cultivation Board  The company further informed the public that the plants will be certified with the following color labels.
Quinton de Kock bids farewell to Test cricket
One of the strongest players in the South African team has abruptly decided to retire from Test cricket. Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kok said he was deciding for the good of his family. De Kok, 29, has announced his decision to the South African Cricket Board shortly after the Test defeat against India. His wife, Sasha, is expecting their first child. “My family is everything to me. I want the opportunity to spend more time with them. We are on the verge of a new and unique chapter in our lives.” He made his Test debut in 2014 and has so far scored 3,300 runs in 54 Tests at an average of 38.82. It includes 6 centuries and 22 half-centuries
Another 41 are omicron infected found
Dr Chandima Jeewandara says that 41 more Omicron infections have been found in this country. Dr Chandima Jeewandara further states that the total number of Omicron infections in the country is 45. In a Twitter message, he further urged that for the safety of himself and his loved ones, everyone should take the booster dose as soon as possible. Meanwhile, another 18 covid deaths were reported yesterday.
Sri Lankan killed in Seychelles
Seychelles police are investigating the murder of a Sri Lankan man. Foreign media have reported that investigations are underway into the murder of a 47 – year – old Sri Lankan man who worked for a construction company on the Seychelles’ Ladigu Island. The Sri Lankan man was found dead at his home on December 10 by the Sri Lankan police. An official of the company had gone to the house where the person was staying and informed the police that he had fallen in his room as he had not reported to work for several days. The police later revealed that the man had died and a subsequent autopsy revealed that he had been strangled to death. According to foreign media reports, the police have launched an investigation into the murder of the Sri Lankan and so far no suspect has been identified.
The quality of Sri Lankan fuels has deteriorated vehicles are in danger
According to Asanka Bandara, the champion of automotive engineering and motor racing, the quality of Sri Lankan fuels has deteriorated recently. He also said that the engine of the vehicle in which he and another person had gone was similarly damaged during the Katukurunda motor racing. He also states that substandard fuel consumption causes more damage to the engines of vehicles. He made these comments in an interview with Neth Radio.
There was a shortage of passengers on the Kandyan Railway’s trains
An official at the Hatton Railway Station said that there was a shortage of passengers on the Kandyan Railway’s trains running on the 29th with the end of the union action taken by the station masters for six days from midnight on the 28th. Due to the non-issuance of tickets to travel by train due to the strike by the Station Masters, a large number of people gathered to Station take the udarata manike, Podi manike and Night Mail trains to Sri Pada and other journeys,Hatton train station officials said.
Hydro power generation goes down
Due to the declining water level associated with hydro power plants in the country, the power generation of hydro power plants has been reduced to 40%. Power and Energy Ministry spokesman Sulakshana Jayawardena stated that the demand for electricity is likely to increase in the future due to the prevailing dry weather conditions. He said that at present 55% of the country’s electricity requirement comes from thermal power and the next 5% from wind power and renewable generation. Meanwhile, the meteorological department has stated that the dry weather will continue till March.
Milk powder companies have decided to increase the price of milk powder
Milk powder companies have decided to increase the price of milk powder. The price of a 400 gram packet of milk powder has been increased by Rs. 60 and a kilo packet of milk powder by Rs. 150. Accordingly, according to the new prices, 400 grams of milk powder is Rs. 540 and a kilo packet is Rs. 1345. The Milk Powder Importers’ Association is setting the price after the government gave up price control.
A Country announced six months imprisonment for taking pictures without permission
According to the amended cyber crime law of the United Arab Emirates Clicking on someone’s pictures in public without permission will be punished with six months imprisonment in the UAE or a fine of 150,000 to 500,000 dirhams or both. The UAE’s revised cybercrime law will provide greater security for citizens and residents in the growing digital age. The new law, which will take effect on January 2, 2022, will impose stricter penalties for certain crimes, such as damaging data systems in the banking, media, health and science sectors. The new law protects Internet users from electronic fraud and protects their privacy and rights. It empowers the court to confiscate devices, software, content, or other means used in crime. One of the major changes in the new law is that it involves taking photos or videos of people in public places, which has now been made a punishable offense.