Prime Minister instructs to complete development projects
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has instructed to complete the allocated development projects before the end of this year. The Prime Minister has instructed the officials of the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing to complete the relevant development projects before the end of the year, instead of sending the funds allocated for development projects back to the Treasury, the Prime Minister’s Office said. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has given the relevant instructions at the progress review meeting for the third quarter of the Ministry of Urban Development, Waste Disposal and Community Sanitation held at Temple Trees. Speaking at the event, Secretary to the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing Sirinimal Perera said that the 100 urban development projects launched last July are now in full swing.
Two police officers injured in stabbing Two police constables were injured in a stabbing
The incident was reported in the Modara area. The suspect has been identified as a drug addict. Police said that two police officers were injured while going to question the person concerned. The suspect has been arrested and the two police officers have been admitted to hospital.
Provincial council elections should be held soon – Maithripala Sirisena
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has requested the government to hold the provincial council elections soon. He said these while he was speaking to the media after the Central Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party was held yesterday (15) afternoon. “We discussed accelerating the reorganization of the SLFP as the corona epidemic draws to a close. Accordingly, we request the government to hold the Provincial Council elections soon. The program to strengthen all sections of the party was discussed. Commodity prices have risen sharply. People are under a lot of pressure. Is in a difficult situation. The poverty of the people has increased rapidly. The problems of the people are very acute. We need to give solutions. I do not believe there are immediate solutions. There are solutions to them in a planned way. ” he said
Former US President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized
Former US President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized with a blood condition. His media spokesman Angel Urena tweeted that the former president had been hospitalized due to an emergency. However, the Twitter message released by Angel Urena also states that the rumors that the former President has been hospitalized due to covid infection are untrue. Foreign media have reported that he is currently in good health.
Chennai Super Kings won 2021 Indian Premier League
Chennai Super Kings win 2021 Indian Premier League title They beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs. Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and invited Chennai Super Kings to bat first. Chennai Super Kings scored 192 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs. Faf du Plessis scored 86 and Moin Ali 37 not out for Chennai Super Kings. In reply the Kolkata Knight Riders could score only 165 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Schubman Gill scored 51 and Venkatesh Iyer scored 50 for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Shardul Thakur took 3 wickets while Josh Hazlewood took 2 wickets. This is the fourth time that the Chennai Super Kings have won the IPL.
Is the assassination of a British MP an act of terrorism?
Sir David Ames, a former Conservative MP from Britain, was assassinated yesterday (15). He was attacked by a young man with a sharp weapon during a public meeting in his constituency. Police have arrested the killer and he is said to be of Somali descent. Subsequent investigations revealed that the killing of the Member of Parliament could be termed as an act of terrorism.
Tooth Relic has been sold to Japan?
The Ravana Lanka National Council says that some say that the Tooth Relic has been sold to Japan. Its chairman Nissanka Mayadunne has questioned whether the real Tooth Relic was a fake or not. He alleges that business activities are being carried out at the Temple of the Tooth and that the lands at the Temple of the Tooth have been fraudulently sold. He also requested the President to conduct a formal inquiry into the matter. He made the remarks during an interview with a youtube channel.
Fuel price could inevitably increase if the loan requests not accepted- Minister Udaya Gammanpila
Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said that fuel price could inevitably rise if the General Treasury does not provide relief, and the loan requested from Oman is not received the corporation can no longer afford it. However, he says the price increase will not happen immediately and will take place after lengthy discussions. He said it was his responsibility to provide relief to the people as well as to keep the CPC from going bankrupt and the CPC currently owing $ 3.6 billion to the two banks, the Peoples bank and the bank of Cylon. However, he added that he had asked the Omani government for a $ 3.5 billion loan to buy fuel for next year and did not know if it would be received.
The ship carrying Chinese fertilizer with harmful bacteria is returning to Sri Lanka from Singapore
The ship carrying Chinese fertilizer, which was rejected due to the presence of harmful bacteria, is returning to Sri Lanka from Singapore, says the Samagi Janabalawega. Addressing the media at the Leader of the Opposition’s office, MP P. Harrison questioned the steps being taken by the government to prevent the stock of fertilizer from entering the country. He said the Chinese embassy had strongly exerted pressure on Sri Lanka about the rejection of the samples, but government officials did not have the strength to say they were toxic and harmful. Meanwhile, former Governor Rajith Keerthi Tennakoon also stated that the ship carrying the consignment of Chinese fertilizer was returning to Sri Lanka. He says that the ship is ready to land in Sri Lanka in a few days.
All mobile phone users can transfer their phone number to any other network
All mobile phone users in the country are allowed to use a service that allows them to transfer their phone number to any other network. Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Oshadha Senanayake states that legal approval has been granted for this. He said this while he was addressing a media briefing at the Presidential Secretariat. https://twitter.com/KingslyRathnyka/status/1448522341105889280