A women died inside a Horana – Panadura bus
A woman traveling in a bus from Horana to Panadura has died in the same seat, Panadura South Police said. The bus was taken to the Panadura Hospital after the conductor who was skeptical of how the woman was sleeping in the seat, became suspicious took a closer look. Police say they have not received any information about the woman, who is believed to be between 60 and 65 years old.
Officials threatened to show corona deaths in homes as ordinary deaths
The Negombo Grama Niladhari Association says that some Grama Niladharis have decided to resign from their profession as they are under various threats and pressures to recognise covid 19 related deaths that happened in houses as normal deaths. “This influence is an offense under criminal law. Although it is up to the Grama Niladharis to make an independent decision on a death, such pressure can lead to suspicion of that death. It is unfortunate that there are medical professionals among influencers. ” The Secretary of the Association said. He said that although there was a significant reduction in the number of covid deaths due to the fact that Kovid deaths in the home were recognised as normal deaths, it was a great national crime and would lead to a catastrophic situation. He also stressed that by exerting this kind of influence by different parties it is inevitable that it will spread further into a large scale pandemic instead of ending the corona epidemic. The Deputy Director General of Health Services, Dr. Hemantha Herath has been contacted regarding the incident.He has stated that he has not been informed about the incident so far and that action will be taken to inform the Provincial Director as soon as possible. He has also stated that an investigation is being carried out in this regard. Lanka c News
The large gem found in Ratnapura had received a $ 500 million order from China- Lohan Ratwatte
Lohan Ratwatte, Minister of State for Prisons, Management Rehabilitation and Gems said the large gem found in Ratnapura had received a $ 500 million order from China. He said that the jem was a sum of nearly 1 billion and the value of the gem did not officially disclose without properly assessing. He also said that the value of this gem is very high according to such orders. However, the Minister of State further said that this bunch of gems will be sold for the highest demand.
Sri Lanka reported 118 covid 19 related deaths
Another 118 corona deaths have been confirmed by the Director General of Health. It is the highest daily death toll ever recorded in the country. At the same time the number of corona deaths has risen to 5340. Also, 2904 corona infections have been reported.
Will Sri Lanka going for a lock down soon?- Dr. Hemantha Herath
Dr. Hemantha Herath, Deputy Director General of Health Services, Media Spokesman of the Ministry of Health, responds to a query as to whether the Director General of Health Services has requested the President to close the country once again. He said it has always been among the alternative proposals and the final decision would be taken after discussions with all parties. He said this while he was speaking at a media briefing at the Ministry of Health.
We are now approaching the situation in India and Indonesia- Upul Rohana
Public Health Inspectors Association Upul Rohana said that the country is approaching the situation in India and Indonesia now. Both public and the government are equally responsible for the current corona pandemicand the unprecedented catastrophe Sri Lanka is facing now he added. If both sides do not act responsibly to control the situation that has arisen in the future, he said.
The school reopening day is uncertain with the current pandemic situation in the country- Prof. GL Peiris
The Minister of Education, Prof. GL Peiris. Mr. Peiris said that the opening of schools in the last week of August or the first week of September is uncertain due to the prevailing covid situation. In the current situation, it is very important to provide education to the children by strengthening online education, the Minister said. He also said that if the teachers try to get out of it, it will be unfair and oppressive to the children who do not even have proper facilities He said this while he was speaking at a press conference at Nelum Mawatha, Battaramulla
Penalties imposed on traders selling goods at higher prices increased to Rs. 100,000- Bandula Gunawardena
The Cabinet has approved to increase the fine of Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 100,000 imposed on traders selling essential commodities in violation of the maximum retail price. Accordingly, the relevant decision will be announced in a gazette notification today (10), the Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardena said.
Government Issued a special message for public who use the trains
The Department of Railways urges the public to use trains in a manner that does not cause any crowding and violate health guilines. The General Manager of the Railways Dhammika Jayasundara stated that information has been received that the health guidelines are being violated on several train journeys.
Sri Lanka reported 111 deaths in a day
Another 111 corona deaths have been confirmed by the Director General of Health. It is the highest daily death toll ever recorded in the country.