Chinese Fertilizer Company informs to Pay eight million dollars immediately unless they are going to file a lawsuit
 The Chinese company that imported organic fertilizer from China has sent a letter to the Additional Director of the National Plant Control Service asking for $ 8 million. It has also informed its law firm that it will take legal action if the amount is not paid within three weeks. They have submitted this letter expressing their displeasure over the rejection of the fertilizers provided by the company claiming that they contain harmful bacteria. Rejecting test reports from Sri Lanka, the company said it needed to be re-examined by third parties acceptable to both countries. The ship is currently sailing in the sea near Kalutara.
Cement shortage in the market?
Cement companies say the shortage of cement in the market will continue for another month. They point out that a special program has been launched with the government to import the required cement to the market. Cement companies say that there is a shortage of around 200,000 metric tons of cement in the market at present and steps are being taken to overcome it. Meanwhile, it is reported that it has been decided to sell a 50 kg bag of locally produced cement at a price of Rs. 1,275. Previously a bag of cement was sold at Rs. 1098 and this new price has been revised due to the increase in production cost. However, due to the active cement mafia in the market, people have to buy cement at various prices, says the National Construction Association of Sri Lanka.
Warnings from the health sector
For the second day in a row yesterday (06), the number of covid-19 patients had crossed the 600 mark. After 20 days, the number of daily covid-19 infections in the country crossed the 600 mark yesterday (05) and 617 new cases were identified yesterday (06), the Government Information Department said. It is said that they all belong to the New Year covid cluster. Accordingly, the total number of covid-19 infections in the country has increased to 544,630. According to the Government Information Department, 514,912 covid patients have been cured and another 15,877 are receiving treatment. Meanwhile, the Director-General of Health Services confirmed that 20 deaths due to covid infection had been reported on the previous day as well. Accordingly, the total number of deaths due to covid-19 infection in the country has increased to 13,841, according to the Ministry of Health.
Victory for South Africa
South Africa won the Super 12 round match of the Twenty20 World Cup between England and South Africa by 10 points. Batting first, South Africa scored 189 for 2 in their 20 overs. Razi Wander Dusson was 94 not out. In reply England scored 179 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Accordingly, England and Australia qualified for the semi-finals in that category.
An explosion in the capital Sierra Leone has killed 84 people
A large explosion has occurred in the capital Sierra Leone after a lorry collided with a fuel tank. Foreign media reported that 84 people were killed in the accident.
Dont play Manike Mage Hithe at Katina perahara- The Ministry of Buddhasasana and Religious affairs
The Ministry of Buddhasasana and Religious affairs requests that only songs with a religious background and suitable for a religious place be used in the publication of devotional songs and Katina Perahera during in temples. Its secretary Prof. Kapila Gunawardena says that only songs with a religious background and not popular songs should be used. He was commenting on criticism on social media for not following the songs and health guidelines used for Katina Pinkam. Therefore, it is requested to hold Katina Punya festivals by following the health guidelines. The playing of the song ‘Menike Mage Hithe’ in Katina Perahera is being heavily criticized on social media these days.
Safety of Pfizer, Modana and Johnson vaccines drops drastically .. world is shaken
An investigation by the United States has revealed that immunity has been reduced of Pfizer, Modana, Johnson & Johnson vaccines for corona virus More than 800,000 people who received the vaccine have contributed to the research. The study found that the safety of these three vaccines, which are widely used in the United States, has dropped significantly over the past six months. The Pfizer vaccine is down 58%, the Modana vaccine is down 43% and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is down 13%. With these test results, the Northern Hemisphere is in turmoil due to predictions that the number of infections and deaths will increase in the coming winter.
Government is ready to transfer SriLankan Airlines to the private sector
It is reported that the government is considering transferring SriLankan Airlines to the private sector. SriLankan Airlines currently has five divisions, of which the ground operations division and the cargo division generate about US $ 100 million a year in revenue. It is also reported that the service is losing money due to the increase in aircraft lease payments, fuel costs and other expenses. One aircraft had to pay between $ 5-8 million a month in lease installments and 25% of the total cost for fuel. As the loss of SriLankan Airlines has become a huge burden to the country, the government has decided to retain a certain number of shares and transfer the rest to the private sector. It is learned that a decision in this regard is to be taken by the 9th.
Sri Lanka is sure to be the poorest country in Asia. The government is the ultimate failure – Anura Yapa
Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Member of Parliament for the Sri Lanka People’s Front states that the cabinet of the present government is a failure. Today, Sri Lanka is in a deep economic crisis and Sri Lanka will inevitably become the poorest country in Asia, he said. He also points out that the present government has no program, methodology or idea. He emphasizes that if the people of the country are dissatisfied with the existing politics, no one can prevent another political force from seizing that space. The MP made these comments in discussion with a youtube channel. He further stated that even if he is given a ministerial post in this government, he will not accept it.
China’s ban on People’s Bank is an international hurdle for all banks. Imports of essentials are blocked in Sri Lanka
The Association of Importers of Essential Foods says that the bad documentation of the People’s Bank by China has had some effect internationally on the import of essential food items. Nihal Seneviratne, the media spokesman for the association, points out that although this bad documentation takes place only in China, the companies pay attention to the entire banking system in Sri Lanka when issuing letters of credit for the purchase of essential goods. Due to this, the relevant companies have imposed restrictions on the importation of food items under the DA scheme or postpaid scheme. He pointed out that in this situation, goods exporting companies in Asian countries are even afraid to do business with Sri Lanka, so if the government takes action to remove such bad documentation, there is a possibility of importing goods without any hindrance. Nihal Seneviratne says that at present only garlic is imported from China and since all the relevant purchases are made through private banks, such bad documentation is not an obstacle. This situation had arisen due to the rejection of a consignment of organic fertilizer from China by the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka which was badly documented by the People’s Bank on the 27th.