Myanmar sentences American journalist to jail for 11 years
A Myanmar military court has sentenced an American journalist to 11 years in prison. Danny Fenster, a 37-year-old American journalist, worked for a website that criticized the military coup in Myanmar. He is accused of violating immigration laws, misconduct and speaking out against military rule.
Sri Lanka Cricket board intervenes in to LPL decision
In the recent selection process for the Sri Lanka Premier League teams, no team selected 10 players, including some of the best players in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement that it had taken clear action against the players. Those players are, Angelo Mathews Dinesh Chandimal Kusal Janith Perera Dhananjaya de Silva Akila Dhananjaya Praveen Jayawickrama Minod Bhanuka Sadira Samarawickrama Ashan Priyanjana Shiran Fernando Accordingly, Sri Lanka Cricket has informed the relevant 5 teams to select two of these players each.
Leadership goes to Charith Asalanka
The West Indies are currently in Sri Lanka to take part in a Test series. A four-day training match with them starts tomorrow. Charith Asalanka has been named as the captain of the Sri Lanka Cricket President’s team participating in the tournament. The training match will be played at the SSC Stadium, Colombo.
The Rejected Chinese fertiliser ship is currently anchored off the Sri Lankan coast near Kalutara and demanding some conditions to the government for the return of the ship
The Chinese fertiliser ship is currently anchored off the Sri Lankan coast near Kalutara, bordering 12 nautical miles in the jurisdiction of Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the state fertilizer companies, which are importers of the stock of fertilizer, said that Chindavo Sea Wing Biotech had submitted several conditions to the government for the return of the ship. One of the main demands was to make a statement to the media that the reason for taking the ship back was only to arrive without the approval of the Plant Quarantine Service. The Chinese company has also made it a condition that the loss be paid for the return of the ship and the number of days of delay. However, when we inquired about this, the Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that no fee would be paid for the ship. Secretary to the Ministry Prof. Udith K. Jayasinghe stated that there is no legal obligation to pay any amount for an unordered item.
Sri Lankan government is going to provide organic fertiliser for free
The Cabinet has decided to provide compost fertilizer required by farmers free of charge. Cabinet approval has also been granted to import more nano nitrogen fertilizers. Minister of Lands SM Chandrasena stated that this decision was taken by the Cabinet today.
‘One country one law’ calls for public opinion to one law In Sri Lanka
‘ The Presidential Task Force on One Law, one country appointed to implement the concept of one country, one law, has decided to consult the public. Comments and suggestions from organizations, groups and individuals can be sent to ocol.consultations@gmail.com. Also Secretary of the Post Office, Presidential Task Force on One Country, One Law, PO Box. 504, Colombo. The Presidential Task Force on One Country, One Law said in a statement that the ideas and proposals could be submitted before November 30, 2021.
The Landing of planes at Chennai Airport has been suspended
Steps have been taken to temporarily suspend the landing of aircraft at Chennai Airport in India. According to Indian media reports, the decision was taken due to heavy rains and inclement weather. Accordingly, the landing of the aircraft has been temporarily suspended until 6 pm today. However, foreign media have further reported that flights departing from Chennai airport are permitted.
South African white president dies
Former South African President FW de Clark has died. He was 85 years old at the time. He is also the last white president to rule the country. Nelson Mandela, the pioneer in ending apartheid in South Africa, was released in 1990 during his reign. In 2020, it was confirmed that President de Clark had cancer. He served as Head of Government of South Africa from 1989 to 1994.
A pair of antique diamond jewellery belongs to Queen Marie Antoinette famous for the quote “Let them eat cake if they don’t have bread” sold for an unexpected price
A pair of diamond jewelry belonging to the French royal family has been sold at a public auction. That’s a piece of jewellery $ 8.18 million. A pair of diamond jewelry that has belonged to the European royal family for nearly 200 years has been auctioned off by the world-renowned Christie’s Auction Company. jewellery auction included a pair of diamond jewelry belonging to Queen Marie Antoinette of France. Christie’s expects the diamond pair to sell for between $ 2 million and $ 4 million. However, it received a bid of US $ 8.18 million. It is reported that 112 diamonds were inlaid on the pair of dresses which were encrusted in a blue velvet box. Queen Marie Antoinette, who was killed in the guillotine in 1793, had sent these garments to her daughter before she was assassinated. She became a symbol of the excesses of the monarchy and is often credited with the famous quote “Let them eat cake” although there is no evidence she actually said it.
Chinese presidents name is going to make a new history
It was reported that the Chinese Communist Party had passed a historic resolution. It is said that the place of the current Chinese President Xi Jinping will become an indelible name in the political history of that country. The document briefly describes the party’s 100-year history. It also reflected the party’s remarkable achievements and its vision for the future. Such a resolution had been passed only twice before the founding of the Chinese Communist Party. That was in 1945 by Mao Zedong and in 1981 by Den Xiaoping. According to foreign reports, the resolution, which elevates the Chinese president to a special position, was passed at a party political meeting. It also likened the current president to Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. The Chinese Communist Party was founded in 1921.