The government has decided to remove the existing sugar control price
The government has decided to remove the existing sugar control price. The decision was taken at a meeting between Chinese investors and Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa. The Minister of Finance has stated that steps should be taken to provide the required sugar to the consumers without any shortage. Accordingly, the Consumer Affairs Authority states that a gazette notification will be issued abolishing the sugar control price gazette. The control price of white sugar was 122 rupees per kilo and brown sugar was 125 rupees per kilo. Sugar importers say that the wholesale price of sugar is between Rs. 135-140 per kilo and the retail price is around Rs. 150.
Queues for Kerosene all over the country
It is reported that more and more consumers are coming to get kerosene at petrol stations across the country. Due to this many petrol stations have restricted the supply of kerosene. Kerosene is being offered in limited quantities per customer. The owners of filling stations say that the queues for kerosene have arisen due to the increase in the price of kerosene.
The petition against Cabraal’s appointment is dismissed
Former Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal’s appointment as the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has been ordered to be quashed by the Court of Appeal. The order was made by a bench of Justices of the Court of Appeal comprising Sobhitha Rajakaruna and Dhammika Ganepola. At the time of considering the petition, the Attorney General had objected that the appointment of Ajith Nivard Cabraal as the Governor of the Central Bank had been made by the President and that a write order could not be issued challenging his appointment under Article 35 of the Constitution. In addition, the Attorney General made several other initial objections.
The protesters guarantee that there will be no power outages in the country
The Oil, Ports and Electricity Joint Trade Union has organized a protest today (03) against the sale of national resources. Convener of the Ceylon Electricity Board Joint Trade Union Alliance Ranjan Jayalal said that the protest was organized in front of the Ceylon Electricity Board headquarters from noon today. He emphasized that there would be no power outage today due to the protest. Ceylon Electricity Board Chairman Mr. M.M.C Ferdinandis said If employees participating in the protest are violating the orders of the administration not involved in emergency maintenance it is a breach of service agreement
India-Afghanistan decisive match today
The match between India and Afghanistan in the second division of the ICC World Twenty20 Cricket Tournament will be played today (03) in Abu Dhabi. Today’s match will be crucial for both teams to qualify for the semi-finals. India is currently fifth in the table after a massive defeat to Pakistan and New Zealand. The Indian team will play Scotland and Namibia shortly. Afghanistaisre is second in the table, winning two of the three matches they have played.
The Netherlands government decided to suppress pandemic
The Netherlands government has taken steps to reintroduce safety masks due to the rapid spread of the covid epidemic in the country. With effect from November 6, the country’s prime minister has issued a statement requiring the public to submit a “corona permit” certifying that they have been vaccinated or a PCR test certificate that they have not been infected with covid when entering public places such as gymnasiums and museums. The Netherlands reached the peak of the epidemic last July and has since eased several social distance restrictions. It was then that the viral infections in the country began to rise again.
United States begin Elections in the center of covid 19 pandemic
Elections are being held in several US states in the midst of the covid pandemic. According to the foreign media, the election will be held to elect new governors. Virginia, New Jersey, and New York are among those states. According to foreign reports, voting in many areas has ended.
A terrorist attack on a military hospital in Afghanistan
At least 20 people have been killed in an attack on a military hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Sixteen others were injured in the attack, foreign media reported. Two large explosions took place outside the hospital building, and gunmen then entered the hospital premises and opened fire. One explosion was reported as a suicide attack. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack. However, Taliban militants shot dead four militants and captured one.
A four-year-old girl found in a locked house
A 4-year-old girl who went missing in a remote part of Australia has been found safe. That was 18 days after she disappeared. The girl, Cleo Smith, had gone with her family to a camp in the town of Carnarvon in the state of Western Australia. The girl had gone missing on October 16 while camping there. According to the foreign media, a massive search operation was launched to find the girl. The Western Australian government has announced a reward of up to AUS$ 1 million for information leading to the capture of Smith. More than 100 police officers and emergency personnel were involved in the search operation. In addition to the land operation, an air and sea operation was launched to find her. After a thorough search, Cleo Smith was found inside a locked house in the town of Carnarvon. The girl was rescued by the police who broke down the door of the house. A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the incident and is being questioned, Australian police said. The girl has now been back with her parents.
Minister came in a wheel chair loses summit
An Israeli minister in a wheelchair has been denied access to the United Nations Climate Change Summit. It is reported that the minister who came with the delegation of the Israeli Prime Minister was unable to attend the conference held in Glasgow, Scotland due to the lack of facilities provided by the organizers. Israeli Minister Karen Elhara, who was out of the hall for about two hours, has expressed her sad response to the United Nations. It is reported that a complaint has been lodged with the organizers. The Israeli delegation has stated that their group will not participate if the relevant Minister loses the opportunity to enter the summit premises today (02).