Kilo of dhal is sold in the market at a price of around Rs. 250 now
The Association of Importers and Traders of Essential Foods says that the price of dhal will continue to rise in the local market. At present a kilo of dhal is sold in the market at a price of around Rs. 250. The association points out that dhal is imported to Sri Lanka from Canada and Australia and that the price of dhal will increase due to the decrease in the dhal harvest in Canada and the increase in world market prices.
Local companies have sought permission from the government to increase gas prices in the local market
Local companies have sought permission from the government to increase gas prices in the local market. Laugfs Gas recently announced a price increase, but said it was still losing money. Litro Gas is currently trading at a loss. State Minister of Consumer Protection Lasantha Alagiyawanna says that the company has proposed to the government to increase the price of gas due to the increase in the price of gas in the world market. He added that further discussions are being held in this regard. Meanwhile, the National Coalition for the Protection of Litro points out that the two gas companies have merged to form a new entity. They also say in a statement that the future of Litro is completely in jeopardy.
Lasith Malinga, has decided to retire from international cricket
Lasith Malinga, one of Sri Lanka’s greatest fast bowlers, has decided to retire from international cricket. He has issued a statement in this regard through his social media account. The relevant statement is as follows. “The knowledge and experience I have gained in national and international cricket over the past 17 years will no longer be what I need on a cricket field. Because today I decided to say goodbye to the last remaining link in my cricketing life, T20 cricket. I will always be with our new players as well as those of you who love cricket who are working hard to move forward in cricket, to take cricket forward.Bless the Triple Gem! ”
Farmers in Ampara have strongly protested against Wildlife Minister Wimalaweera Dissanayake
Farmers in Ampara have strongly protested against Wildlife Minister Wimalaweera Dissanayake. The protest was staged when they joined to launch an ornamental fish project in the Rajawewa area in Ampara. The farmers stated that if the water from the tank is obtained for the project, the farmers will not have water to cultivate. Following the protests, the minister left the venue and later responded to the media at another venue.
Government decided to buy a kilo of Nadu paddy at Rs. 55
The Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage stated that it was decided at the Cabinet meeting held on the 13th to purchase a kilo of Nadu paddy at Rs. 55 Accordingly, the Paddy Marketing Board has been instructed to go to the farms and purchase Nadu paddy at Rs. 55 / – per kilo from the 14th, the Minister said. Earlier a kilo of Nadu paddy was bought by the Paddy Marketing Board for Rs. 50 / -.
Cabraal appointed as the Governor of the Central Bank
Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been appointed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The appointment was made by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa with effect from September 15. The Presidential Media Unit announces this.
A harsh speech against Sri Lanka in Geneva also talks about the release of Duminda Silva.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet says the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is closely monitoring Sri Lanka’s implementation of the state of emergency on August 30 in relation to food security and price control. She was speaking at the opening of the 48th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. She also spoke about some of the recent controversies in Sri Lanka. Failure to pursue the case against former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda alleging that 11 youths were abducted, Presidential pardon for Duminda Silva a former Member of Parliament, and Death toll in police custody.
96% of the data provided by the Agrarian Services Department on the distribution of chemical fertilizers to farmers during the past period was incorrect
Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research Institute (13) revealed to Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage that 96% of the data provided by the Agrarian Services Department on the distribution of chemical fertilizers to farmers during the past period was incorrect. . The Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research Institute informed the Minister that the survey report has been submitted to the Agrarian Services Department. Speaking at the event, Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said that a research conducted by the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Peradeniya on the use of fertilizer in the Nuwara Eliya area has revealed that farmers in Nuwara Eliya do not need to use fertilizer for their cultivation until two years have elapsed. The survey report has not been published yet, he said This was revealed by the Minister at a discussion held at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research Institute.
Is it Minister Lohan who jumped into Welikada drunk? A beauty queen among the crowd ?
It is reported that the prison officials who were on duty at the time are preparing to lodge a complaint with their superiors to investigate the Minister of State who entered the Welikada Prison under the influence of alcohol. A bond spokesman told the Daily Mirror that the allegations that Minister of State Lohan Ratwatte was involved were untrue. The prison spokesman also stated that he was not aware of any other incident. According to social media reports, a beautiful young woman was among those who went to the prison.
No one is dying because of not wearing imported underwear.
Minister of State Dilum Amunugama states that no one is dying due to the loss of imported underwear. However, he points out that if infected with the corona virus, he will die. He said that everyone should be ashamed of importing even underwear for such a long time and added that it would be better not to wear underwear.