A long-running dispute within the TNA has come to light following a letter written to Geneva
As a result of the signing of a letter sent to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the crisis within the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has escalated. Sumanthiran had not been invited to the discussion held in Colombo on the 29th under the patronage of Sampanthan. The long-running dispute within the TNA has come to light following a letter written by allies to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on issues including the accountability of Sri Lanka. As a result, several TNA parliamentarians began to publicly accuse Sumanthiran, and the TNA commented on the letter sent to Geneva. However, Sumanthiran had not been invited to the discussion held at Sampanthan’s residence in Colombo to discuss the crisis and the TNA’s next decisions.
Sri Lankans living abroad can import vehicle into the country paying the relevant taxes in dollars
It is reported that the Central Bank is preparing to provide relief to Sri Lankans living abroad in bringing a vehicle to Sri Lanka. Accordingly, discussions are underway to allow Sri Lankans living abroad to pay the relevant taxes in dollars when importing a vehicle into the country. Sri Lanka People’s Front (SLPP) Colombo District Parliamentarian Premanath Dolawatta said that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka had agreed to a proposal made by him. He said that after the implementation of this program, vehicle prices in the country will come down and the country’s dollar problem will also be solved.
Price of a domestic cylinder of Litro gas should be increased by Rs. 1200 and a gas cylinder should be sold in Sri Lanka at a price of Rs. 2800- The National Coalition for the Protection of Litro
The National Coalition for the Protection of Litro says that the price of a domestic cylinder of Litro gas should be increased by Rs. 1200. The gas company has incurred a loss of around Rs. 10500 million in the last 9 months alone. As a result, they say, Sri Lanka will not be able to import gas if the Treasury does not release the money by November. They say that due to the increase in gas prices in the world market and the exchange rate, a gas cylinder should be sold in Sri Lanka at a price of Rs. 2800. They are already selling at a huge loss.
The protest will again take into the streets – Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero
Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero, the organizer of the National Unity against Teachers ‘and Principals’ Salary Anomalies says that the struggle of teachers and principals will not be subject to the fox voice or fox laws of Minister Sarath Weerasekara. He said that despite being presented to thousands of courts, this just fight would be brought back to the streets and challenged to stop it while possible. He said this whil he was addressing a media briefing in Colombo. Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers ‘Union Joseph Stalin says that the government’s position on the issue of teachers’ salaries should be made public before the school reopens. He also said that the government should reveal its position as it is becoming clear that it is pursuing a repressive policy instead of resolving the issue.
Pahanthudawa couple has been sentenced to three months imprisonment.
The couple who were arrested by the police on a charge of creating an obscene video near the Belihuloya Pahahasdawa waterfall and posting it on the internet have been sentenced to three months imprisonment. Because they both pleaded guilty The Balangoda Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 10,800 and three months imprisonment suspended for seven years. A 24-year-old woman from Elpitiya and a 34-year-old man from Maharagama have been sentenced.
A politician arrested assulting a women with a fire arm
Gamini Wadigamangawa, a former chairman of the Anamaduwa Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by the police. Anamaduwa Police say that he has been arrested for assaulting a woman with a firearm. The victim is a 58-year-old mother of three living in Anamaduwa. According to the complaint, the clash had taken place due to a dispute over a paddy field boundary and the former chairman had hit a woman in the chest and face with a firearm in his hand. The woman was admitted to the Anamaduwa Base Hospital after the incident.
The Ceylon Private Bus Owners’ Association going to complain against the Director-General of Health Services to the Bribery and Corruption Commission
The Ceylon Private Bus Owners’ Association states that although the operation of passengovernment-affiliatedspended, it is already long-distance throughout the country claiming that it is an essential service. The owners of large scale government affiliated buses are also using long distance buses near major hospitals in the country, said the President of the Association Gemunu Wijeratne. He also says that a letter signed by the officials of the Ministry of Health is being used as a license for that. He said that these buses charge twice as much as the normal fares and it is illegal to exploit passengers. He also said that the Bribery and Corruption Commission will be informed about this against the Director General of Health Services. He made these comments at a press conference held in Colombo.
India welcomes Yohani
New generation singers Johanni de Silva went to India for a concert in Haryana, India and she has received a warm response from Indian fans. It is reported that a large audience was present in front of the stage where she sang. She is scheduled to perform again in Hyderabad tomorrow. By the time Yohani arrived in New Delhi, India, hundreds of thousands of people had arrived at the airport to greet her.
Muslims say Sarath Weerasekara is the only god to be worshiped after the Allah
Minister of Public Security Sarath Weerasekara says that some Muslims in Ampara are telling him that Sarath Weerasekara is the only god worshiped after Allah. He said that he had helped so many Muslims. He said this while participating in a program on a private radio channel.
Stocks of milk powder in port warehouses will be sent back
The importers say that if the issuance of dollars to release the imported milk powder stored in the port warehouses for several months is further delayed, they will take steps to re-export the counterfeit milk powder. They point out that they also have to pay large warehouse fees for the time they are kept in the port. They also asked their manufacturers to look into the possibility of re-exporting them to another country as they may expire. They further explained although the central bank has released $ 50 million to release containers containing essential food items stranded at the port due to delays in the payment of dollars, it is still difficult to release those dollars.