Train accident in Dharga Town – Child dies
A child was killed when a train traveling from Galle to Mt. Lavinia collided with him near the Aluthgama railway station yesterday (18) morning. The deceased was a 9-year-old boy residing in the Dharga Town area of ​​Main Street. The body has been placed at the Nagoda Hospital morgue in Kalutara. Aluthgama Police are conducting further investigations.
Navy arrests Indian fishermen in the North Sea
The Navy has arrested 43 Indian fishermen who were fishing in Sri Lankan waters. Navy spokesman Capt. Indika de Silva said that they were arrested last night (18) in Sri Lankan waters near Delft. Six fishing vessels were also taken into custody by the Navy. The arrested fishermen and their vessels have been brought to the Myladi fishing harbor and further investigations are being carried out by the fisheries authorities, a Navy spokesman said.
Young woman killed in elevator crash
A 26-year-old woman has died after an elevator collapsed at a plastic factory in Pilimatalawa. The two victims were a woman residing in the Balana area, police said. Another woman who was injured in the accident is being treated at the Intensive Care Unit of the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital. The factory, which manufactures polythene bags and rice bags, has three floors, police said. The accident had taken place when an elevator carrying goods had crashed down while loading goods from the third floor. Kadugannawa police are conducting further investigations.
Good news for graduates who have joined the public service
The granting of permanent appointments to 51,000 graduates will commence on January 03, said the Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to look into the matter, Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. He said that the group will be stationed at the designated work place as government development officers. The 42,500 who have completed one year of training will be confirmed first and the rest will be confirmed on April 1 next year after completing one year of training. Minister Dinesh Gunawardena also stated that there are about 22,000 permanent public servants who wish to join the teaching profession.
Hint by Roshan Mahanama about the post of a head cricket coach
Roshan Mahanama has said that he would accept the post of head coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team if invited. Roshan Mahanama, a former player of the Sri Lanka Cricket team and a former match referee of the International Cricket Council, stated this at a program held in Colombo on the 16th of this month. He said this while he was speaking at the launch of his autobiography by Roshan Mahanama. Roshan Mahanama’s autobiography, was released in both Sinhala and English yesterday.
Terrorists severely punished for bombing Bodhi Gaya
An Indian court has ordered severe punishment for the terrorists who detonated bombs in Bodhi Gaya. The bombings were carried out in 2018 by a group of terrorists. Eight people had pleaded guilty there and were sentenced yesterday. Three were sentenced to life imprisonment while the other five were sentenced by a Patna court to 10 years in prison each.
What State Government of India did regarding 468 married couples in a mass wedding?
Foreign media reported about a mass wedding ceremony held in Uttar Pradesh, India. There 468 couples were married. This was organized by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, India. According to Indian sources, they belong to different religions and have different family backgrounds. The newlyweds were given a cash grant of Rs. 35,000 by the Uttar Pradesh government. The money was deposited in the bride’s bank account. In addition, prizes worth Rs. 10,000 were also presented. The total cost of the wedding will also be borne by the Uttar Pradesh government. Mass weddings are gaining popularity in India. According to the Indian media, this method is especially popular among those whose economy is not strong. According to Indian sources, the fathers of the girls who were inconvenienced due to having to make gifts in addition to the expenses for the wedding have been given this relief.
The Chairman of Litro Gas Company resigned from his post?
It is reported that Thushara Jayasinghe, the Chairman of Litro Gas Company will resign from his post. It is also stated that he is preparing to go abroad after resigning. He has also been widely accused by the ruling party of continuing to evade the media over the quality of domestic gas in Sri Lanka. Minister Johnston Fernando has publicly stated that he should resign if he is unable to face the questionable circumstances.
Fuel prices have to be increased once again – Udaya Gammanpila
Udaya Gammanpila, Minister of Energy states that a situation has arisen where fuel prices have to be increased once again. He said that the last increase in fuel prices in Sri Lanka was based on world market prices in May and since then there has been a 24% increase in fuel prices in the world market. He says that by not increasing fuel prices, those costs will be borne by the people who do not use vehicles and it is an injustice to them. He also said that the fuel price should be increased if the Treasury does not provide relief when the world market price goes up, but he has not yet decided to increase the price. He said this while he was speaking to the media after a function in Hanwella.
Chinese government will continue to provide relief to the people of the North – Chinese Ambassador
Chinese Ambassador Sri Lanka Xi Sen Hong said that the Chinese government will continue to provide relief to the people of the North. He said was speaking to the media during a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka on the 16th by a delegation including the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka who visited the Mannar and Jaffna districts in the Northern Province. The Chinese Ambassador visited the Mannar District Fisheries Cooperative Society office first. Nearly 20 million rupees worth of fishing gear was donated to fishing families in Mannar. Later the Chinese Ambassador went to Jaffna and first attended a service at the Nallur Hindu Temple in Jaffna. Subsequently, fishing gear worth nearly Rs. 20 million was distributed at the Jaffna District Fisheries Association office and to the fishing community in Jaffna. The Chinese Ambassador said while he was speaking to the media. “Sri Lanka and China have a long-standing relationship and this is a step in the right direction. During the recent outbreak of the Covid virus around the world, the Chinese Government has focused on the vaccination and response of the Government of Sri Lanka, especially on the vaccination of people in the North and East.” Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Xi Sen Hong further stated that the Chinese Government will take steps to provide more relief in the future for the arts initiated by the Chinese Government in the North as a first step. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda was also present at the occasion.