The Teachers and Principals Trade Union Alliance says that teachers will not participate in teaching activities until the issue is resolved.
The Teachers and Principals Trade Union Alliance says that even if schools are reopened, teachers will not participate in teaching activities until their salary issue is resolved. The alliance also said that its union representatives had already withdrawn from online teaching. The General Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers’ Union Joseph Stalin stated that if this issue is not discussed and resolved, a huge decision will be taken. They said at a media briefing in Colombo that the government should take action to resolve their issue before starting schools or holding examinations.
Mahela decided to supports the national team
Former captain of Sri Lanka Cricket Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as an advisor to the Sri Lanka national team. Accordingly, he will be the advisor in the first round of the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.
An obstacle emerging for Chinese students to get a university education in Australia
The Australian government has decided to repatriate all students who have been fully vaccinated for university studies, except for Chinese students. According to foreign media reports, a plane carrying 500 students from other countries is scheduled to arrive in New South Wales. However, Chinese students are not allowed to come to Australia. Students who have received both doses of the covid vaccine approved by the government are allowed to return to the country. However, it is reported that the Australian government has not yet issued a statement regarding the relevant vaccines. Authorities say Chinese-made sinopharm and sinovac injections are only 50 to 80 percent effective.
A man has been shot dead in a court in New Delhi, India
A man has been shot dead in a court in New Delhi, India. Jitendra Mann Gogi, a member of the gang, was shot dead by two men disguised as lawyers. The two were shot dead by police, Indian media reports said. It
Cumbre Viza volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma has erupted
According to the foreign media Cumbre Viza volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma has erupted. Authorities have evacuated thousands of people from nearby areas following the eruption of the Cumbre Viza volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma. According to foreign media reports, nearly 350 houses have been destroyed due to the impact of the volcano. Residents in three other cities have also been told to leave their homes and move to safer areas. According to foreign media reports, flights in the area have been temporarily suspended due to the thick smoke emanating from the volcano.
The government has decided to remove Commissioner General of Examinations from his post
The government has decided to remove Commissioner General of Examinations Sanath Poojitha from his post, according to weekend newspapers. This is due to the fact that the Ministry of Education and the Presidential Secretariat have received a number of complaints regarding the Department of Examinations. Among them were the methods of conducting the examinations and the problems that arose in the issuance of certain examination results. The report also states that after the removal of the Commissioner General, there are plans to call for applications again and appoint a new Commissioner General
The Kerawalapitiya Yugadanavi power plant will not be sold, it has been proposed to lease the power plant for a period of 15 years
The Kerawalapitiya Yugadanavi power plant will not be sold, said the General Secretary of the Sri Lanka People’s Front, Parliamentarian Sagara Kariyawasam. He also said that it has been proposed to lease the power plant for a period of 15 years only. He said that during the discussion with the Prime Minister regarding the signing of the agreement, no party in the government had objected and only presented facts. He further said that all of them understood that this agreement was a good thing for the country and it is an investment that any country in the world would cherish.
Covid 19 current situation in Sri Lanka- Army Commander makes a statement regarding the opening of the country .. also says about another corona wave
Army Commander Shavendra Silva says that President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa will give some advice on reopening the country after he arrives in Sri Lanka. He added that the people should strictly adhere to the health laws for another two to three months and act responsibly. He also called on the people not to use the release during the New Year season, aadding that corona waves emerging again could not be avoided as so. He said that the corona has been controled satisfactorily in the country today and it can be expected that the corona distribution will further decrease in the next two to three months. He said that health guidelines are being prepared for the opening of the country and that about 50% of the total population of the country has already completed both doses of corona vaccine.
Prices of milk powder, gas, wheat flour and cement will be increased
It is reported that the Cost of Living Committee which met yesterday has given its approval to increase the prices of milk powder, gas, wheat flour and cement. It is scheduled to be implemented after cabinet approval next week. The committee has also decided not to increase the prices of rice and infant milk powder. The Cost of Living Committee has recommended the following to increase the price. Milk powder 1Kg 200.00Gas 12.5kg 550.001kg of wheat flour 10.00Cement 50kg 50.00
The Bureau of Foreign Employment (BFE) will pay for the PCR examinations conducted at the airport for foreign employers
The Minister of Labor Nimal Siripala de Silva has stated that the Bureau of Foreign Employment (BFE) will pay for the PCR examinations conducted at the airport for migrant workers returning to Sri Lanka from foreign employment. The Minister made this statement at a discussion held at the Ministry. Commenting on this, the Minister of Labor Nimal Siripala de Silva stated that PCR tests will be carried out at the new laboratory at the airport premises for these foreign heroes who have earned foreign exchange for our country while working abroad. Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said that the Bureau of Foreign Employment had decided to pay $ 40 for the PCR tests in recognition of the service rendered to the migrant workers. Speaking at the event, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that the main objective of the program was to conduct a PCR test and enable the heroes to return home within a short period of three hours.