Ukrainian forces rescued 7 Sri Lankan students detained by the Russian army
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says that his forces freed 7 Sri Lankan students who were detained by the Russian army last March. He said that these students were taken into the custody of Russian forces in the .arkiv region when the Russian forces invaded Ukraine last March.. The President of Ukraine has also mentioned that they were able to rescue many other civilians including these students who studied at the Kupyansk Medical College. The President of Ukraine also mentions that these people were held as prisoners in a camp by the Russian forces. lanka c news
Sri Lankan Dhamma school pledge
Buddhist children in Sri Lanka are attending dhamma school every Sunday morning. Dhamma school is a school, especially for Buddhist children in Sri Lanka. There is a different syllabus and examination system decided by the government for dhamma schools. Children are learning, Buddha teaching, Buddhist culture, pali language and many things related to Buddhism. There is a pledge for the students and the children are saying it every dhamma school day in the morning assembly. Here is the English translation of the pledge; The Dhamma school pledge As a student of Dhamma school, I study tremendous Buddhism with passion by associating with the temple. I observe Buddhist penances and do Buddhist rituals daily. I worship triple gems and meditate daily. I worship my parents in the morning and evening. I behave with obedience and respect to the Sangha, Elders and teachers. I help others as much as possible and live in harmony with everyone. I love my motherland, my nationality and my religion by all my life. I will develop my Dhamma knowledge and will not be shaken by the eight vicissitudes of life. PW
Inflation in Sri Lanka-Sri Lanka is gradually getting up.. retreating from the Inflation list
According to Mr. Steve Hanke, professor of economics at Johns Hopkins University in America, Sri Lanka is gradually going down according to the inflation list. Currently, Sri Lanka, which was in the second position three .nths ago, is in the seventh position in the latest inflation index.. Sri Lanka was ranked second in this list, second only to Zimbabwe.
A death anniversary of a former LTTE member held in Jaffna Sri Lanka
The 35th death anniversary of Dileepan alias Rasaiya Pardeepan, who is considered to be a former LTTE terror member, was held today (15) near Nallur Temple, Jaffna with the participation of a group of political representatives and a group of people in the area. The celebration of Dileepan’s virtues was started with the participation of a group of political representatives and people in the area who placed a photo of Dileepan at the place where Dileepan’s memorial was located behind the Nallur Temple. During the period of September 15 to 26, various parsavas have made arrangements to hold Dileepan’s celebrations in several places in the north. On September 15, 1987, Dilipan Nohat Rasaiya Partipan started a fast to death behind the Nallur Temple in Jaffna to protest that he would not end his fast until the Indian peacekeeping forces left the country. During that fast, LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaranda came and asked him to stop the fast, but he did not give up the fast and on September 26 he died due to fasting during the fast. Even at the time of his death, the LTTE gave him the rank of Lt. Col. and he was then known as Lt. Col. Dileepan. Lanka c news
A statement from the head of the IMF about the crisis in Sri Lanka
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, says that it is expected that Japan, India and China, the three main creditor countries in Sri Lanka, will participate in the search for solutions to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis. She mentioned this in an interview with the Center for Global Development about the situation that Sri Lanka is facing today as a country affected by the debt crisis. “As far as Sri Lanka is concerned, there are three main creditor countries. Japan, India and China. We strongly expect that the participation of those parties will happen soon. Then other parameters have to be taken into consideration including the private sector” she said
Queen Elizabeth death-Queen’s guard collapsed and falls on the face to the ground
Foreign media have reported a video showing a person falling in front of Queen Elizabeth’s body. A member of the security forces who were waiting for the protection of the Queen’s body has fallen. Foreign media have further reported that he collapsed due to fainting. In the meantime, it is further reported that the BBC’s live broadcasting activities were also disrupted by the related incident. This is how the camera recorded the incident.
Negotiations between Nepal and Sri Lanka
A preliminary discussion has been held regarding reaching a bilateral agreement with Nepal on providing tourism and university education opportunities in Sri Lanka. The Presidential Media Division stated that the discussions were held with President Ranil Wickramasinghe and Nepalese Ambassador Bashu Dev Mishra. There, an agreement has been reached to implement a youth exchange program, allowing the youth of the two countries to join for university education and tourism opportunities.
Asia cup champions-Namal is behind the Asia Cup victory.. This is the result of what he has done.. It is appropriate to give Namal a ministry.
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Member of Parliament Madhura Vithanage says that former Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa is behind the Ceylon Cricket team’s victory in the Asia Cup. He also mentioned that Namal Rajapakse’s two and a half years of service to the sport are now bearing fruit. He also said that Mr Namal Rajapaksa played a big role in bringing sports to the front without politics. Therefore, it is very appropriate to give Mr Namal Rajapaksa a ministerial position, he said while addressing a press conference of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna.
Economic crisis in Sri Lanka-The rice imported to Sri Lanka is not good for people to eat.. They are suitable for animal feed..- Minister of Agriculture
The Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera states that he is of the opinion that the rice imported to Sri Lanka from abroad is unfit for human consumption. He also claims that in the production of the imported rice, chemicals and inferior fertilizers which are not used in this country have been used. Therefore, he said that imported rice is more suitable for animals than for humans, so if the relevant gazette notification is removed to solve animal feed problems, that amount of rice can be used for animal consumption. He further said that the farmers of this country have strengthened to provide the required amount of rice to the people of this country. The minister said this while speaking to the media after a ceremony held in Colombo. Lanka c news
Public protest in Sri Lanka-The chief jailer is in trouble with Damita’s ‘Jara Ganu’ (bad women) story.. investigation begins..
Commissioner General of Prisons Mr. Thushara Upuldeniya has ordered the Welikada Prison Superintendent to investigate the public statement made to the media by film and television actress Ms. Damita Abeyratne, who was released on bail from remand prison. Ms. Damita Abeyratne, who made a statement to the media after being released on bail, stated that the chief jailer of the women’s section of the Welikada prison said that the higher officials ordered her to be put in a place where there are dirty women in the prison A prison officer said that if a female prison officer had made such a statement against the higher officials of the department, it would have been a serious situation, so the investigation has been started. Damita told the media that she was detained in the women’s section of the Welikada prison in a dirty place near a toilet.