The rejected chinese Fertiliser ship unloaded in Sri lanka
Former JVP MP Wasantha Samarasinghe states that steps have been taken to unload the fertilizer ship imported from China. He said that it was not possible to find out where the stock of fertilizer had landed after paying more than Rs. 2 billion. He was speaking to the media after a program organized by the JVP.
Government Employees strikes requesting four demands
The Federation of Public Officers’ Trade Unions of Sri Lanka has stated that the profession of reporting sick leave will take action on 08.12.2021 based on the four main demands including Increase the salaries of public servants by ten thousand, Withdraw the proposal to raise the retirement age of public servants to 65 years, Withdraw the statement of the government which made public servants a burden to the country, Abolish circulars that encroach on the right to freedom of expression. The Federation of Public Officers’ Trade Unions of Sri Lanka (SLFCSL) has stated that all trade unions in the country will go on a continuous strike if they ignore the one-day strike action
Sri lankans protested infront of Pakistan Embassy
Ten national organizations staged a protest in front of the Embassy of Pakistan expressing their condolences over the brutal murder of a Sri Lankan engineer by Islamic extremists. Following the protest, the organization’s representatives met with the Pakistani ambassador and handed him a letter. The letter called on all extremists responsible for the killings to take strong legal action and to eradicate Islamic extremism from Pakistan in the wake of the incident. In addition, the letter called for compensation for the slain engineer. The protest was attended by the Patriotic Intellectuals Forum, Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Water, National Coalition of Organizations, Patriotic National Movement Representatives of 10 national organizations such as the Lakmawa Daughters Women’s Movement participated. The billboards commended the steps taken by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan and criticized the Prime Minister for not taking action against Islamic extremism as a whole.
North-Western Province Governor Raja Collure has passed away this morning.
North-Western Province Governor Raja Collure has passed away this morning. According to family sources, he had passed away while receiving treatment in hospital. They said he was receiving treatment after testing positive for COVID-19 recently. Raja Collure was 83 at the time of his demise. He served as the Governor of the Uva Province, until recently being appointed as the Governor of the North-Western Province by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Update From CEB
The daily one-hour power cut between 06.00 pm to 09.00 pm will be imposed today and tomorrow (08), the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced today. Media Spokesman to the Ministry of Energy Sulakshana Jayawardena told NewsWire that the breakdown in two of the three generators at the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant has been fixed as of now. He said, however, the 2nd generator is yet to be completely fixed and will take another 2-days to be fully functional. Sulakshana Jayawardena further said that thereby, power disruptions will be imposed today and tomorrow as a result. Sri Lanka faced an islandwide power outage for several hours on Friday (03) due to a major breakdown at the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant. (NewsWire)
Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera continuing to threaten other Buddhist monks over the phone.
Serious questions have been raised over the “One country One Law” Task Force appointed by President Gotabhaya Rajapaks with its Chairman Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera continuing to threaten other Buddhist monks over the phone. Another recording of a telephone conversation between Gnanasara Thera and another Buddhist monk, Kirulapona Dhammawijaya Thera, is currently being circulated on social media. According to the recording, Gnanasara Thera threatens to visit the residence of Dhammawijaya Thera and physically harm him. Criminal intimidation is an offence under section 483 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka and Gnanasara Thera is seen flouting the country’s law regularly. President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the person who appointed Gnanasara Thera as the Head of the Task Force, is yet to take action on the errant Buddhist monk. source – Asian Mirror
Former cricketers make requests from PM Imran Khan. #JusticeforPriyantha
Former and current cricketers from Sri Lanka and Pakistan took to social media to condemn and demand justice for the brutal killing of the Sri Lankan Factory Manager in Pakistan. Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya was among those who tweeted condemning the barbaric act and demanded justice for Priyantha Diyawadana. “What happened in Pakistan was very shocking. My deepest sympathies to the family. However, I know that the Pakistani prime minister @ImranKhanPTI will ensure that justice will prevail,” Tweeted Jayasuriya. The former match referee and World Cup winner Roshan Mahanama also condemned the incident calling it “unacceptable and shocking”. “I sincerely hope the same spirit will prevail and justice will be served as this is a crucial time where all of us are striving for religious and racial tensions to be eradicated in the world,” Mahanama further said via a tweet. “Shocking and sickening to hear the barbaric murder of a Srilankan. Those who are responsible should be brought before Justice and punished! No mankind should decide the fate of another #sialkot,” Tweeted Angelo Mathews. Several former and current Pakistan cricketers too echoed the same views on Twitter, condemning the heinous act. Former captain Shahid Afridi was one of the first to convey his sympathies as he tweeted a verse from the Quran. “Whosoever kills a person … it shall be as if he has killed all mankind” -Al Quran [5:32] #Sialkot,” Afridi said. Senior Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez said that he would call it a “Black Day” for his society. “Condemning the horrific attack on a factory & shameful incident in Sialkot. As Pakistani, I will call it a black day for our society,” Hafeez tweeted on Friday night. Shoaib Malik also joined in on condemning the murder. “we are embarrassed” Malik said while conveying condolences to the victim’s family. “My heartiest condolences, I stand with the family of the deceased & strongly condemn this act of violence. What happened, shouldn’t have happened, we are embarrassed. The culprits should be punished at the earliest… #sialkot,” Tweeted Malik. (NewsWire)
Ravi Karunanayake released from 11 charges out of 22
Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake has been released from several charges filed in connection to the 2016 Central Bank Bond Scam case. The Colombo High Court Trial at Bar today released Karunanayake along with ten others. Karunanayake has been released from 11 chargers out of 22 that were filed in connection to the scam. The charges were filed to ascertain if Karunanayake and the other suspects had profited nearly Rs. 15 million by violating the conditions pertaining to the central Bank bonds that were issued on 31st March 2015. The three-judge Trial at Bar announced today that as the 11 charges filed against the suspects cannot be continued, it is being dismissed and the suspects are being released. The case will be taken up once again on the 26th of January 2022 for further consideration. (NewsWire)
How to identify new stocks of Litro Gas?
Litro Gas Lanka has commenced the distribution of domestic LP gas conforming to the requirements of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA). The CAA said the new stock of domestic gas cylinders carries Polythene seals with a red logo on a white background along with the Litro Gas Lanka logo on the valves. Meanwhile, the domestic gas cylinders distributed by Laugfs Gas PLC are of yellow and blue colours, and also carry a Polythene seal. The two gas companies will commence the distribution of the new stocks of domestic gas cylinders from today. New stocks of gas cylinders under the scrutiny of the CAA are being distributed after a number of gas-related explosions were reported from various parts of the country recently. A Presidential Committee was also appointed to look into the matter and make recommendations, while samples of the gas were also tested by relevant authorities. Following a brief suspension of the distribution of domestic gas cylinders from both companies, the authorities have now permitted the distribution. (NewsWire)
Update From CEB
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that they are hoping that the power supply could be provided undisrupted from tomorrow (07). Sri Lanka faced an islandwide power outage for several hours on Friday (03) due to a major breakdown. The power supply was disrupted for several hours on numerous occasions to several areas until the Norochcholai power plant was fixed. Several areas faced a one-hour power cut between 06 pm – 09 pm over the last few days as a result. A Senior CEB official told NewsWire that they are expecting that all issues will be rectified by tomorrow and the power supply will be provided undisrupted from there onwards. (NewsWire)