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
Risk of corona in Jaffna increases, More than 10,000 infected found and over 200 deaths were reported
Jaffna District Government Agent Kanapathipillai Maheshan said that the daily number of corona infections in the Jaffna District has increased rapidly and more than 10,000 cases have been reported and 200 deaths have been reported. “So far 8616 persons belonging to 3019 families in Jaffna have been directed to the self quarantine process. We urge the public not to leave their homes and to assist health officials as much as possible as the current situation is extremely dangerous” he said. He said this while he was speaking to the media at the Jaffna District Secretariat regarding the current situation in Jaffna. Speaking further the Government Agent said that the number of corona deaths in Jaffna has crossed the 200 mark due to the increase in the last few days. Also, the number of infected people has exceeded 10,000 and the daily number of infected persons exceeds 130.
Armed group attack people in Jaffna
Three persons have been hospitalized after being assaulted by a group of armed men in the Gurunagar area in Jaffna on the night of the 22nd, Jaffna Police said. Three persons who were staying on the Gurunagar beach road were attacked by a group of unidentified persons who had come on two motorcycles and attacked them with sharp weapons including swords, the assailants told the police. The Jaffna Police further stated that an extensive investigation has been launched to arrest those involved in the attack.
A ceremony hold at a Kovil violating quarantine rules
Kotagala Medical Officer of Health K. Sudarshan stated that legal action will be taken before the Hatton Magistrate’s Court against the governing council of the Dimbula Bogahawatte Kovil which is administered by the Hatton Kotagala Medical Officer of Health for holding a ceremony on the 22nd. The medical officer said that he had received information that the ceremony had been held with the participation of a Hindu priest without the approval of his medical officer’s office and without following any quarantine health instructions. A large number of people had attended the event and one of the participants had recorded on his mobile phone how no one was wearing masks.