Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Mr. Atiyagala has been tested positive for covid 19
Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Mr. Atiyagala has been infected with the corona virus. As a result, he has resorted to following the necessary health measures. He has also held discussions with Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, Presidential Adviser Lalith Weeratunga, Presidential Media Director and Presidential Media Spokesman Kingsley Ratnayake. He has also met a number of dignitaries including senior officials of the Ministry.
Sri Lanka is ready to close down ? – MP Jagath Kumara
Sri Lanka People’s Front (SLPP) MP Jagath Kumara says that the country may have to be closed for a few days due to the situation in the next few days. He said that it would not be easy to close the country, in the current situation but it would have to be closed for a short period to save lives from the pandemic. He said this while was speaking to the media.
Prices of red dhal and sugar in the local market have increased by Rs. 10
According to wholesalers and retailers, the prices of red dhal and sugar in the local market have increased by Rs. 10 in a week. Last week the price of a kilo of red dhal was Rs. 155 and it has been increased by another Rs. 10 on the 07th., they said. The price of a kilo of sugar was Rs. 125 during the last week and the price of sugar has increased from time to time and the wholesale price of a kilo of sugar has increased to Rs. 142 with the increase of Rs. 10 per day, they added Due to the current situation the retail price of a kilo of sugar has to be sold at Rs. 155. Retailers say that they have taken steps to increase the price of red dhal and sugar due to the lack of adequate supply to meet the demand.
Ragama hospital mortuary is full .. corpses are roting outside
The corpses of those who died of corona infection were piled up in and out of the mortuary of the Ragama Teaching Hospital. According to the reports about 20 bodies had been piled up. It also reported bodies are deteriorating further as several crematoriums for cremation are inactive. It also reported crematorium at the Ragama Hospital where 215 bodies of the deceased were cremated has been stopped for several days.
Corona is out of control. All that remains is the construction of mass crematoria – Upul Rohana
The Association of Public Health Inspectors states that the control of the corona virus has gone out of control in the Sri Lankan health system. The President of the Association Upul Rohana points out that the only task left is to build a mass crematorium. He also points out that even the cremation of corona corpses has become a big problem. His view is that the country should be shut down immediately under the current circumstances. He said this while joining to an interview with an Youtube channel.https://youtu.be/eJ3iX6LLuLY
There will be 23,000 corona deaths in Sri Lanka before December – University of Washington
according to the latest data released by the University of Washington the number of corona deaths in Sri Lanka is expected to rise by about 2,000 in the next two weeks. The death toll in the country will be 12,000 by December 1, with a maximum of 23,000, the report said. https://covid19.healthdata.org/sri-lanka?view=cumulative-deaths&tab=trend
EXO’s Xiumin Tests Positive For corona virus Other Members And Staff Test Negative
EXO’s Xiumin diagnosed with covid 19 on Agust 5. Following Xiumin’s COVID-19 diagnosis, the other members of EXO and staff members have tested negative. SM Entertainment released the following statement on August 6: “This is SM Entertainment. As Xiumin was diagnosed with COVID-19 on [August] 5, the EXO members and related staff members were also tested for COVID-19, and they also received negative results today. Although they all tested negative, they will be in self-quarantine for two weeks following the guidelines of health authorities, and they will diligently follow quarantine regulations. Thank you.” “On July 29, Xiumin received a COVID-19 PCR test in order to practice for his musical and tested negative. However, he received an additional PCR test on August 4 due to symptoms of changes in his health, and he was diagnosed today (August 5). As a result, EXO members and his staff members have also been tested for COVID-19 and are in self-quarantine while they wait for results. In addition, this information has been relayed to all of the broadcast programs that Xiumin is a part of. The staff members and some of the cast members of the musical “Hadestown,” who Xiumin practiced with recently, will also be tested for COVID-19. Xiumin has immediately halted all scheduled activities and will actively follow the process and guidance given by health authorities, and we will also do our best in order for the artist to make a speedy recovery. We apologize for causing concern to many people, and we will do our best for the health and safety of all our artists and staff while strictly following health guidelines.” The official statement of SM entertainment posted the whole story of his diagnosis. His fans all around the worls wishes him speed recovery.
EXO’s D.O. Scores First Solo Music Show On “Music Bank”; BTS permission to dance came second
EXO’s D.O. has won a music show as a solo artist for the first time. He took first place with “Rose,” the title track of his first solo album scoring 6,546 points BTS’s “Permission to Dance” came in second place with 4,246 points, while Taeyeon’s “Weekend” placed third with 3,398 points. Although “Music Bank” did not air on August 6 due to coverage of the 2020 Summer Olympics, this week’s winner was announced via the program’s official websitealbum.
BTS “Butter” music video reached 500 million views on YouTube.
The official music video of BTS “Butter” hit 500 million views on YouTube at 9:15AM KSTtoday (August 7th ).This marks BTS’s eleventh music video to reached 500 million views on youtube. The music video first reached 108.2 million views within 24 hours, and it broke the YouTube records of the “most viewed music video in 24 hours”. “Butter” ranked #1 on the U.S. Billboard ‘Hot 100’ chart for seven consecutive weeks, and nine weeks in total and it is officially the longest-running #1 song on the ‘Hot 100’, in 2021.
Easter attack Sri Lanka – Easter attack bombers father has been acquitted of all charges
Aladdin Mohamed Muwat, the father of the suicide bomber who died in a bomb blast at St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade during the Easter Sunday series, has been acquitted of all charges. The suspect was remanded for about a year and a half in connection with the incident. The Magistrate has ordered the release of the suspect following instructions from the Attorney General to release him from the case as he is no longer being prosecuted. The CID had earlier sought the advice of the Attorney General to take further legal action against the suspect. Accordingly, the Attorney General has informed the CID that no further action will be taken against the suspect as no evidence has been presented against him.