Indias interference to Sri Lankas politics-13 amendment should be fully implemented and make the Tamil people proud..- India tells Sri Lanka
India states that provincial council elections should be held as soon as possible to fully implement the 13th amendment of the Constitution and transfer powers to the provincial councils. India also expresses its concern over the non-provision of a political solution to the ethnic problem in Sri Lanka. Indian Permanent Representative Indra Mani Pandey expressed these views while addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council session that started in Geneva, Switzerland. He further said that in the opinion of India, peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka can only be brought about by a political solution and it should be done in a united Sri Lanka in such a way that justice, peace, equality and pride in the Sri Lankan Tamil community. Lanka c news
The Lotus Tower is open from tomorrow
It is planned to start the operations of the Lotus Tower, which was built as the tallest building in South Asia, from tomorrow (15). The construction of the Lotus Tower, which started in 2012, was completed on February 28 this year, and the payment of the loan given by the Chinese company is scheduled to be completed in 2024. So far, local investors and foreign investors have joined the Nelum Kuluna investment and 22 investors have expressed their interest to enter into a contract, said retired Major General Prasad Samarasinghe, Chief Administrative Officer of Nelum Kuluna Private Company. He has also mentioned that orders have been received for 15 different festivals by December 31 this year. With the opening of the Nelum Kulun to the public from tomorrow, it will be possible to enter it by buying tickets for 500 rupees and 2,000 rupees. It is also stated that the ticket fee for foreigners is 20 US dollars.
A promotion to Mahela Jayawardene
Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene, who worked as the head coach of the Mumbai Indians team, has resigned from that position. It was because he got a new position. The owners of Mumbai Indians have appointed Mahela Jayawardena as the “Global Head of Performance” of the team. Accordingly, he has been assigned the responsibilities related to the training activities and the selection of new players for all the three teams owned by the Mumbai Indians.
Crude oil prices down
Crude oil prices have fallen in the world market in the hope that the US interest rate will be raised again next week. With the increase in demand, the price of crude oil increased somewhat last August. Today (14), the price of a barrel of Brent crude oil decreased to 92.79 dollars, and the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate decreased to 87.02 dollars.
Decathlon stops retail operations in Sri Lanka due to dollar shortage
Decathlon, the world’s largest retailer of sporting goods, has announced that it will cease its retail operations in Sri Lanka from October 30, 2022. The company states that the sales activities conducted at its showroom in Battaramulla and through the internet will be suspended accordingly. Earlier, they had also taken steps to close the showroom at Union Place from last July 31. They say that they are unable to supply their products due to the current situation in the country. In the face of the ongoing dollar crisis, last August, measures were taken to ban the importation of more than 300 types of goods to Sri Lanka. However, Decathlon further states that it will continue to maintain its production activities in Sri Lanka. France-based Decathlon currently operates 1,747 showrooms in 60 countries.
There will be a huge shortage in medecine in the country during next few weeks- The Government Pharmacists Association
The Government Pharmacists Association states that there will be a shortage of medicines in hospitals and health institutions across the country in the next two weeks. Ajith P Thilakaratne, president of the association, said that there is already a severe shortage of drugs used for cancer, heart, epilepsy and diabetes patients in the country. They allege that there is a huge delay in the purchase of medicines by the Health Ministry under Indian loan assistance. They also point out that the Ministry of Health does not have a formal program to import medicines.
The 51st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council begins today
The 51st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council begins today in Geneva, Switzerland. The sermon will be held till the 07th of next month. Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ali Sabri is scheduled to address the 51st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council today. Minister of Justice Wijedasa Rajapaksa and a group of officials from the Attorney General’s Department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are also included in the group led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ali Sabri who has gone to Geneva to participate in that session. In the meantime, Jana Balawega MPs Mujiber Rahman, Dr. Kavinda Jayawardena and lawyer Eranda Weliange also left for Geneva to attend the session.
Mrs Samantha Power, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development left Sri Lanka
Mrs Samantha Power, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, who came to the island for a two-day official visit, left the island. Katunayake Airport Duty Manager said that she left on a Qatar Airways flight at around 3.50 am today. The team arrived on the island yesterday to discuss the current economic crisis and strengthen the development partnership between America and Sri Lanka. Mrs Samantha Power, who visited a farm in the Ja-Ala Ekala area yesterday and discussed the problems faced by the farmers, said that 40 million dollars will be awarded for the needs of the farmers in the country.
The Asian Development Bank is expecting to provide support in different fields to get rid of the difficult situation in Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank says that it is expected to provide support in different fields to get rid of the difficult situation that Sri Lanka is facing. It’s South Asia Department Director General Kenichi Yokoyama and the delegation said this when they met President Ranil Wickramasinghe at the Presidential Office this morning (12). The President’s Media Division said that attention was paid to several areas of bilateral cooperation between the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Sri Lanka. Asian Development Bank Resident Director Mr Chen Chen, Deputy Director Utsav Kumar and President’s Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Mr. Sagala Ratnayake were also present on this occasion.
The Sri Lankan team won the Asia Cup 2020
The Sri Lankan team won the Asia Cup 2020 cricket championship yesterday (11). The match against Pakistan was won by 23 runs. Accordingly, this is the 6th time that Sri Lanka has won the Asian Cup. The last time Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup was in 2014. Pakistan won the toss in the match held in Dubai and invited Sri Lanka to bat first. According to that, the Sri Lankan team managed to score 170 runs by losing 6 wickets at the end of the scheduled 20 overs. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who engaged in a superb batting run, scored 71 runs without losing. At the end of the scheduled 20 overs, the Pakistan team, who played the reply innings, could score only 147 runs.