People are collecting and storing fuel
Long queues have been seen at many petrol stations across the country since yesterday afternoon. This situation had arisen due to the people storing fuel saying that there would be a shortage of fuel with the closure of the Sapugaskanda oil refinery. People carrying vehicles and other containers could be seen refueling. It was also reported that stocks at some petrol stations had run out.
A terrorist attack to the protest rally organaized by the opposition?
Opposition leader Sajith Peiramadasa’s security guards have complained that the protest rally organized by the opposition in Colombo today could be a target to a terrorist attack or an organized attack. The Cinnamon Gardens Police stated that the complaint was lodged by the Leader of the Opposition’s Chief Security Officer on the 29th. The Cinnamon Gardens Police had requested the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court to issue an order to stop the protests. The police told the court that an investigation was underway into the attack under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
Notification to people who Work abroad from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says that reports that remittances from foreign workers are being forcibly converted into Sri Lankan Rupees are completely false. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued a statement stating that these advertisements are being spread by parties with personal interests. Licensed banks are expected to sell 10 percent of the remittances of migrant workers who voluntarily convert to Sri Lankan rupees to the Central Bank from May 28, 2021, with an incentive of two extra rupees per dollar paid by the government. Requests are being made for proposals to explore the possibility of entering into a securities financing program based on this cash flow already being received by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and the securities financing program will have no effect on the remittances of migrant workers. Further, there is no impediment for workers to keep their remittances freely in Sri Lankan foreign currency accounts as before or to convert to Sri Lankan Rupees. Accordingly, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka urges the public to be vigilant regarding such false information.
New health guidelines are issued
The Director General of Health Services yesterday (15) issued the Health Guidelines, which will be effective from November 16 to 30. Dr. Asela Gunawardena urges the public to follow the health guidelines for controlling the spread of the covid pandemic. He also urges people to stay away from home as little as possible. GCE Ordinary Level and Advanced Level tuition classes are allowed up to 50% of the capacity of the venue. Examinations are also permitted subject to strict health guidelines. Meetings with the participation of the public island wide will not be permitted unless permission is obtained from a competent authority.
A car collides with a train
A car collided with a train while crossing a railway crossing in the Waikkala area, police stated. The accident had taken place at the Thambarawila railway crossing in Waikkala last evening (15). The car was severely damaged and it was attached to the train and was thrown a short distance away. The driver of the car succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the Negombo Hospital, police said. The deceased was a 49-year-old resident of the Muhunuwatawana area. The accident had taken place when the person was about to enter his car at the railway crossing despite the train signals and collided with a train traveling from Madampe to Colombo.
Princess Marko who rejected royal pleasures for love emigrated to America
The Japanese princess left the royal pleasures for love and married an ordinary man. She lost her royal status after marrying a commoner. Princess Mako, the granddaughter of Emperor Akihito of Japan, who married in defiance of the royal family, and Kei Komuro have emigrated to the United States. The couple left Haneda Airport in Tokyo on Sunday morning and are set to rent an apartment in New York, according to foreign media reports. According to Japanese tradition, a woman from the Japanese royal family becomes an ordinary citizen after marrying an ordinary man. They will then receive $ 1.3 million, which Mako also declined recently. She was the first female member of the royal family to reject the royal family and money. In 2005, for the first time in Japanese history, a Japanese royal princess was married to an ordinary citizen. It’s Princess Sayako, Princess Mako’s aunt.
Imprisoned American journalist released
The American journalist who was arrested and imprisoned by the Myanmar military rulers has reportedly been released. About three days ago, Danny Fenster was sentenced by a Myanmar military court to 11 years in prison. At the time, he was working for an English media company in Myanmar.
Sri Lanka women travel to Zimbabwe to qualify for the World Cup
The Sri Lanka women’s cricket team is scheduled to leave the island today (16) to participate in a tournament to be held in Zimbabwe to qualify for the Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup. The squad, led by Chamari Atapattu, consists of 20 players, according to Sri Lanka Cricket. Sri Lanka will play in Group A of the World Cup qualifiers They will play against the West Indies, Ireland and the Netherlands.
Marsh and Warner lead Australia to victory
The Australian team won its first Twenty20 World Cup yesterday (14). The captain of the Australian team won the toss and decided to allow the New Zealand team to bat first. Batting first, New Zealand scored 172 for 4 in the allotted 20 overs. Skipper Kane Williamson scored 85 and Martin Guptill 28 for New Zealand. Josh Hazlewood took three wickets while Adam Sampa took one wicket for Australia. Australia lost 2 wickets and scored 173 in reply in18 overs in 5 balls to win the match. Mitchell Marsh (77) and David Warner (53) were the top scorers for Australia. Trent Bolt took 2 wickets for New Zealand. Accordingly, the 20-20 World Cup Cricket Tournament which commenced on October 16 with the participation of 16 countries including Sri Lanka ended at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
India becomes armed
India has bought a Russian-made high-powered missile system called the S-400. According to the Indian media, India has received its first stock of weapons. The air defense systems are expected to be operational by January-February 2022. The United States has opposed the purchase of the weapons from Russia, and has said it will impose sanctions on India in the future.But the Indian media said that India had not demarcated the threat. These missile defense systems are capable of detecting and attacking enemy fighter jets, bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, ballistic missiles and drones over a range of 380 km. Indian officials have said the missile systems are important to counter air threats from the Chinese and Pakistani sides.