Government has decided to give Islands and oil tanks in the North to India for a package of food, medicine and fuel
Opposition leader Lakshman Kiriella has said that India is preparing to exchange $ 1.4 billion for food, medicine, fuel and oil tanks and that talks are underway in the North. “According to reports, talks are underway with India to exchange $ 1.4 billion for food, medicine, fuel and US $ 1.4 billion. These are likely to be received. But what are the promises of our government? We hear that oil tanks are being talked about in the North. Because no one gives money for free”, he said He was addressing a media briefing at the office of the Leader of the Opposition.
The Sri Lankan government has decided to postpone the local government elections to be held
The government has decided to postpone the local government elections to be held before next March by another year. Janaka Bandara Tennakoon, Minister of Local Government and Provincial Councils has submitted a Cabinet Memorandum in this regard. Most of the representatives of the local government bodies where the Sri Lanka People’s Front is unfavourable have pointed out that holding an election in the current situation is unfavorable.
Foreign tourists scolded and warns tourists to visit Sri Lanka in the future
Many people were inconvenienced by the strike launched by the railway workers today. Foreign tourists at the Pettah railway station also made allegations to the media. They questioned why the tickets were sold if a strike was going on. They also said that there are plenty of places in the Asia-Pacific region to vacation. One tourist told the media that if anyone comes to visit Sri Lanka, they are requested to bring their own vehicle. https://youtu.be/WKsnYs5n1V0
Four children die while playing bouncy castle at a school in Australia
Four children were killed and several others were injured when an Australian school children fall into the air while jumping on a bouncy castle at an outdoor playground, foreign media reported. Police said this happened in an elementary school in northern Tasmania was about 10 meters (33 feet) high when students were celebrating the last week of class before the Christmas holidays. “I can sadly confirm that four children have died and four are in critical condition and one is in critical condition,” said Tasmanian Police Commissioner Darren Hein. The victims were two boys and two girls in grade six, all of whom were about 11 years old. The incident took place at Hillcrest Primary School on Thursday around 10 a.m. local time. On the day of the incident, local meteorological services forecast “light winds” for the area across the cold Bass Strait off the northern coast of Tasmania. But there was a strong wind at the time of the accident. Several rescue helicopters and ambulances arrived at the scene to take the injured to hospitals after the incident. The officers described it as a “very sad scene” and the photographs show police officers covering up with tears and blue tarpaulins and taking away the bodies. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the incident was “heartbreaking”. A police investigation is underway.
Controversial surgeon Dr Shafi returns to work with all salary arrears
Steps have been taken to establish the Public Service Commission for Gynecologist Dr SMM Shafi to return to Kurunegala Hospital. Also, the Public Service Commission to pay all salaries related to the period of compulsory leave, the House has informed the Secretary of Health. Dr Shafi allegedly sterilized mothers while working at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital While various parties charged the Ministry of Health had taken steps to send him compulsory leave from May 24, 2019. The allegations were criticized as being used for racist propaganda targeting an election There was a lot of headlines in the media in those days, but no one who was inconvenienced went to court to prove their wrongdoings. After the election, the phenomenon was forgotten by the accusers as well as the partisan media, and the hospital lost his job due to the doctor’s long dismissal. Following today’s ruling, Dr. Shafi will resume work.
A girl was killed by a gun shot on the road
A 33 year old unmarried girl has been shot dead in the Vavuniya area. The girl was traveling on a motorbike with her mother when the shooting took place on a jungle road. Police say investigations have revealed that the shooting was carried out by a married man who had an affair with the girl. Investigations are underway to find the suspect who has fled the area.
Vegetable prices will be further increased in the upcoming festive season
Prices of raw chillies, fish, chillies, tomatoes and lettuce in the Hatton area have risen sharply, with vegetable traders in the area saying prices will rise further in the coming days. At present the raw chilli kilo in the Hatton area is Rs. 950 – Rs. 1000 and the fish chilli kilo is Rs. 750 – Rs. 800. Tomato kilo will sell for between Rs 550 – Rs. 600 rupees, and lettuce kilo between Rs 1,000 – Rs.1,200. Commenting on the inquiry, several fishmongers said that this situation has arisen due to the increase in wholesale prices of raw chillies, fish, chillies, tomatoes and lettuce. The traders further said that the prices of all vegetables including this commodity may go up further than the current high prices in the coming days of Christmas.
There is not a single dollar that came to the country I don’t know who is leading the economy. The country cannot go like this – Anura Priyadarshana Yapa
Sri Lanka People’s Front MP Anura Priyadarshana Yapa says that it is not known who is running the current government’s economy. He said that a country could not move forward in this manner and that government leaders and officials were making false statements to the country. He said that even though it was said that so many dollars would come in at the end of a month, everyone knew that it would not happen. He also states that the country can move forward only if the people are told the truth. He says it is problematic to end a session of parliament when there is a peaceful atmosphere, adding that in parliamentary democracy there is an extraordinary situation. He further added that the executive power of a country should be exercised in accordance with democrac
Army vehicle pelted with stones in Jaffna
The Jaffna Police have launched an investigation into a stone-pelting incident on a naval cab in Jaffna last evening (14). The stone was hurled near the Jaffna Post Office It is reported that while the Navy cab was travelling on the road at that time, a person who was hiding at the same time had pelted stones at him and fled. No one was injured in the attack and only the windscreen of the cab was damaged. The identity of the perpetrators of the stoning has not been revealed yet and the Jaffna Police said that an investigation has been launched to find out whether there are any CCTV cameras in the area.
Free legal assistance for those affected by gas explosions.
The Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has stated that the Samagi Jana Balawega will provide free legal assistance to all victims of gas explosions throughout the country and that the Office of the Leader of the Opposition is ready for that. The Leader of the Opposition said that a country with a government without standards can not expect anything standard and what should be done is to remove the rule without standards. The Leader of the Opposition said that the country has been plunged into a catastrophe due to the importation of substandard fertilizer and that the government has endangered the economy of the country and the lives of the farming community.