The rejection of the stock of fertilizer to be imported from the Chinese company could jeopardize the friendship between Sri Lanka and China- The Chinese Ambassador
It is revealed that the Chinese Ambassador has sent a letter to the Minister of Agriculture stating that the rejection of the stock of fertilizer to be imported from the Chinese company could jeopardize the friendship between Sri Lanka and China. The letter mentioned the factors that led to the rejection of the fertilizer stock and how such activities could jeopardize the friendship between the two countries. The letter also called on the two countries to work together to maintain trust. Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said he had replied to a letter from the Chinese embassy. The Minister also said that the letter sent to the Chinese Embassy on the technical issues that led to the rejection of the fertilizer samples to be imported from the Chinese company was tested. However, the Ministry of Agriculture has taken steps to import and test another fertilizer sample from a Chinese company.
A garlic fraud had taken place at the sathosa – Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena
Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena has sincerely acknowledged that a garlic fraud had taken place at the sathosa. The Minister was responding to a question raised by the Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in Parliament. He also said that the bids were obtained illegally outside the tender procedure in the relevant transaction and that he hoped to present the information to Parliament. The Minister said that the purchases were made outside the proper procedure but the Chairman and the Executive Officer had not gone for these activities.
Sri Lanka cricket team leaves the island
The Sri Lankan cricketers who are participating in the Twenty20 World Cup Cricket Tournament and the tour of Oman left the island this afternoon (04). Their trip to Oman was postponed until today due to bad weather. They were scheduled to leave yesterday.
The giant ship coming to the Colombo port
The world’s largest container ship ‘EVER ACE’ is scheduled to arrive at the Port of Colombo tomorrow (05). The ship can travel to only 24 ports in the world, including the Port of Colombo. The Ports Authority informs that this is the maiden voyage of the ship ‘EVER ACE’ entering the Port of Colombo. This is a significant milestone in the history of Sri Lankan Merchant Shipping, the Ports Authority said.
Easter attack case adjourned
The trial is set to resume on November 23 in connection with the Easter Sunday terror attack. The case was taken up before a three-judge bench comprising Justices Damith Thotawatte, Amal Ranaraja and Navaratne Marasinghe this morning (04). The indictments were handed over to the 24 accused before the Colombo High Court. One of the accused had not been produced in court today due to infection with the covid-19 virus. The lawsuit was filed against 23,270 people, including conspiracy to commit suicide bombing, aiding and abetting suicide bombings targeting Christian churches and tourist hotels on Easter Sunday, 2019.
Sri Lanka will be self-sufficient in turmeric by the end of this year- The Department of Export Agriculture
The Department of Export Agriculture states that Sri Lanka will be self-sufficient in turmeric by the end of this year. Its Director General, M.P. Mr. Heenkenda states that by the end of this year, the country will receive about 8,000 tons of dry turmeric and the annual requirement of dry turmeric in Sri Lanka is about 7,500 metric tons. Accordingly, a period of self-sufficiency in turmeric will commence as the wholesale turmeric will be available in the country by December, he said.
Nirupama Rajapaksas name is on the ‘Panadora’ list which contains names of people who hid black money
The American Journalists’ Association has revealed a controversial revelation that includes the names of world-renowned politicians and athletes who are hiding huge sums of wealth. Those articles were Named ‘Pandora Papers’, which contains over 12 million articles. The documents include the names of 35 current political leaders and about 300 government officials. The revelations also mention former Sri Lankan minister Nirupama Rajapaksa and her husband Thiru Nadesan.
People infected with the corona virus will have long-term symptoms- University of Oxford
A recent study by the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom found that about 37% of people infected with the corona virus have long-term symptoms. The survey also found that women who were cured of a corona infection were more likely to show these symptoms. According to the report, their symptoms last for 3-6 months.These symptoms have been identified as,Breathing abnormally, Abdominal symptoms, Management Depression, Chest and throat pain, Cognitive problems, Fatigue Management, Headache, Muscle pain Other pain Etc.
A massive protest will be held on the 6th of this month ,support the protest by hoisting black flags in front of their homes- The Ceylon teachers and Principals Association
The leaders of the teachers unions say that a massive protest will be held on the 6th of this month on the World Teachers’ Day in front of 312 education divisional offices throughout the country. Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers Union Joseph Stalin said that the protests were based on demands to resolve the issue of teachers’ salaries and ensure the right of students to education. The Ceylon teachers and Principals Association is requesting people to support the protest by hoisting black flags in front of their homes.
India has already owned 100 oil tanks in Thrikunamalaya with the under the Indo-Sri Lanka Agreement
Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila says that India has already owned 100 oil tanks in Thrikunamalaya. The Minister said that they belong to India under the Indo-Sri Lanka Agreement signed with India. He said this while he was addressing a media briefing in Colombo today.