Sri lankan government decided to issue smart identity card for those who have taken both corona injections
The National Information Technology Agency has started issuing a card to people who have received both doses of corona vaccine. This certificate is currently being implemented as a pilot project for people who travel abroad only.
Iraj Weeraratne has resigned from the board of directors of the National Youth Services Council
Popular musician Iraj Weeraratne has resigned from the board of directors of the National Youth Services Council. He has stated that he has taken this decision based on some of the essential personal matters that have been used in the past,while addressing a letter to Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa. The letter states that he is ready to work for the country whenever possible and that he is ready to provide his services for that.
The government has decided to limit the Rs.10000 relief pack
The government has decided to limit the Rs.10000 relief pack. Accordingly, it has been decided to provide this ration only to low income families with effect from today. The Presidential Task Force on Economic Revitalization and Poverty Alleviation has issued a new circular announcing this. It also states that the decision was taken by the Cabinet.
A small earthquake has occurred in the Hambantota
A small earthquake has occurred in the Hambantota area at around 09.20 last night. The epicenter was reported below the ground, however; no tsunami alert was issued
The country’s economy has collapsed in three ways today – Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena.
The country’s economy has collapsed in three ways, says Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena. He says the fiscal crisis as well as the shortage of foreign reserves have hit hard. He also pointed out that if Sri Lanka does not produce and export exports, people will die without foreign exchange, without food and medicine. He said prices would go up uncontrollably as the country closed down, and urged people not to blame their parents for such incidents. He made these comments during a program on Derana TV.
Sri Lanka will have to face severe fifth corona wave soon – The Government Medical Officers’ Association
The Government Medical Officers’ Association states that there is a risk of 6000-10000 corona deaths in Sri Lanka next September. The Secretary of the Association Dr. Senal Fernando said that there is a possibility of a fifth corona wave in Sri Lanka which is more dangerous than the previous ones. He said that the process of mutation in the virus could be more severe and there could be more resistance to vaccines. He made these comments at a media briefing held in Colombo.
Sri Lanka reported 190 covid 19 related deaths
Another 190 corona deaths are confirmed by the Director General of Health. At the same time the number of corona deaths in the country has risen to 7750.
Senior DIG Ajith Rohana has escaped from the dangerous situation
It is reported that Senior DIG Ajith Rohana, who was receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit for a corona infection, has escaped from the dangerous situation. Accordingly, he has been removed from the Intensive Care Unit and transferred to a normal ward. Ajith Rohana is receiving treatment at a leading private hospital in Colombo for a corona infection. He also served as the Police Spokesman from the beginning of the Corona epidemic until recently.
Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera has passed away.
Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera has passed away. He passed away while receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of a private hospital in Colombo after contracting the corona virus. He had been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit for several days. The last rites will be performed according to the health guidelines. He was 65 years old at the time of his death.
Does Sri Lankans joined Taliban people questioned?-Twenty Sri Lankans have agreed to stay in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
Twenty Sri Lankans have agreed to stay in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. The announcement comes as the Sri Lankan government moves to evacuate Sri Lankans from the country after Taliban insurgents seized control of the country. From the 86 Sri Lankans are already in Afghanistan, 40 have been evacuated. The Ministry of External Affairs states that arrangements are being made for the arrival of another 20 persons in Sri Lanka. But the other 20 are said to remain under Taliban control. Lanka c news