A Rathana Sutta was preached and a Pirith recital was held in the uda maluwa Sri Pada wishing the eradication of the covid 19 virus in the country.
A Rathana Sutta was preached and a Pirith recital was held in the uda maluwa Sri Pada on the night of the 9th, wishing a speedy recovery to those infected with the covid 19 virus and those being treated for the eradication of the covid 19 virus in the country. At the request of Vijitha Weragoda, State Minister of Dhamma School Pirivenas and Bhikku Education Central Provincial Deputy,with Director of Education Pirivena Kiridigalle Gnanaratana Thero And Sri Padasthanadhipati Sabaragamuwa Provincial Chief Sanghanayake, Uva Wellassa University Chancellor Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Nayaka Thero officiated the Pirith discussion. Also the Bhikkus at the Bogambara Bodhi Garden conducted the Pirith Chanting with the assistance of the Army and Nallathanniya Police.
Electrical equipment prices go up sharply due to new restrictions.
Importers say the new restrictions on non-essential goods will increase the price of those goods by at least 40%. They also point out that although so far goods have been imported through letters of credit and post-sales payments have been made, suppliers have not been able to deliver goods on time due to the inability to make timely payments under the new conditions. They say that many importers are unable to use the full payment method and that this has led to a severe shortage of goods and a sharp rise in the price of goods. It can be observed that the prices of the products currently available in the market have also increased rapidly and the prices of some mobile phones which were around Rs. 250,000 before the new conditions have exceeded the Rs. 350,000 limit.
Irrigation Minister Chamal Rajapaksa has been infected with the corona virus
Irrigation Minister Chamal Rajapaksa has been infected with the corona virus. As a result, he has been admitted to a private hospital in Colombo for treatment. The minister was quarantined for several days due to being an associate of a corona infected person.
Quarantine curfew extended until 21st
It has been decided to extend the curfew imposed on the island until the 21st of this month.The decision was taken at the meeting headed by President with the covid 19 suppression committee.Â
It is a conspiracy to say that the Easter procession is the work of the present President – Defense Secretary
Retired Secretary General of Defense Kamal Gunaratne says that some people are trying to form an opinion that the terrorist attack on Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday was a conspiracy carried out by then President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa to come to power. However, he said that the CID had conducted an investigation into the incident and would continue to do so. He said that legal action had already been taken in this regard and urged the public not to be deceived by falsehoods. He said this while he was addressing a media briefing in Colombo.
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has left the island this morning for a European tour
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has left the island this morning for a European tour. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, he left to deliver a keynote address at the inaugural session of one of the oldest universities in Europe. He is scheduled to leave for Italy after the lecture.. Meanwhile, Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith Cardinal recently said that the purpose of the Prime Minister’s visit to Italy was to meet with the Pope and conceal the truth about the Easter attack. However, the Prime Minister’s Media Unit and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that no meeting with the Pope would take place during the Prime Minister’s visit.
The Governor of the Central Bank preparing to resign from the post
It is reported that Prof. WD Lakshman is preparing to resign from the post of Governor of the Central Bank. It is learned that his resignation letter is being prepared to be sent to President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. Following his resignation, he will be promoted to a higher position in the International Monetary Fund. Meanwhile, Minister of State Ajith Nivard Cabraal will be appointed as the Governor of the Central Bank, government sources said.
The Prime Minister’s Office and the Army are using Ayurvedic medicines for the corona virus but no one is saying this openly – Western Province Ayurvedic Commissioner
Western Province Ayurvedic Commissioner Mala Perera says that everyone including the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Health and the Army are using Ayurvedic medicines for the corona virus. But she also said that no one is saying this openly. She added that there are about 40,000 people currently receiving Ayurvedic treatment for corona. She said this in an interview on an youtube channel.
95.8% of the reported corona infections in Sri Lanka these days are caused by Delta strains – Dr. Chandima Jeewandara
It has been revealed that 95.8% of the reported corona infections in Sri Lanka these days are caused by Delta strains. Dr. Chandima Jeewandara of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura states that this has been confirmed by the testing of biological samples throughout the country. He says this in a post on his social media account.
Decisive discussion on extending curfew is due today
The decision on whether or not to lift the current curfew and travel restrictions is due today. The decision will be taken at the Corona Suppression Task Force chaired by the President. However, the Director General of Health Services states that strict health guidelines should be formulated to be implemented after the country is opened. Meanwhile, several medical associations, including the Sri Lanka Medical Association, have called for the travel restrictions to be implemented for another week or two.