A statement from the head of the IMF about the crisis in Sri Lanka
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, says that it is expected that Japan, India and China, the three main creditor countries in Sri Lanka, will participate in the search for solutions to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis. She mentioned this in an interview with the Center for Global Development about the situation that Sri Lanka is facing today as a country affected by the debt crisis. “As far as Sri Lanka is concerned, there are three main creditor countries. Japan, India and China. We strongly expect that the participation of those parties will happen soon. Then other parameters have to be taken into consideration including the private sector” she said
Queen Elizabeth death-Queen’s guard collapsed and falls on the face to the ground
Foreign media have reported a video showing a person falling in front of Queen Elizabeth’s body. A member of the security forces who were waiting for the protection of the Queen’s body has fallen. Foreign media have further reported that he collapsed due to fainting. In the meantime, it is further reported that the BBC’s live broadcasting activities were also disrupted by the related incident. This is how the camera recorded the incident.
Negotiations between Nepal and Sri Lanka
A preliminary discussion has been held regarding reaching a bilateral agreement with Nepal on providing tourism and university education opportunities in Sri Lanka. The Presidential Media Division stated that the discussions were held with President Ranil Wickramasinghe and Nepalese Ambassador Bashu Dev Mishra. There, an agreement has been reached to implement a youth exchange program, allowing the youth of the two countries to join for university education and tourism opportunities.
Asia cup champions-Namal is behind the Asia Cup victory.. This is the result of what he has done.. It is appropriate to give Namal a ministry.
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Member of Parliament Madhura Vithanage says that former Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa is behind the Ceylon Cricket team’s victory in the Asia Cup. He also mentioned that Namal Rajapakse’s two and a half years of service to the sport are now bearing fruit. He also said that Mr Namal Rajapaksa played a big role in bringing sports to the front without politics. Therefore, it is very appropriate to give Mr Namal Rajapaksa a ministerial position, he said while addressing a press conference of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna.
Economic crisis in Sri Lanka-The rice imported to Sri Lanka is not good for people to eat.. They are suitable for animal feed..- Minister of Agriculture
The Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera states that he is of the opinion that the rice imported to Sri Lanka from abroad is unfit for human consumption. He also claims that in the production of the imported rice, chemicals and inferior fertilizers which are not used in this country have been used. Therefore, he said that imported rice is more suitable for animals than for humans, so if the relevant gazette notification is removed to solve animal feed problems, that amount of rice can be used for animal consumption. He further said that the farmers of this country have strengthened to provide the required amount of rice to the people of this country. The minister said this while speaking to the media after a ceremony held in Colombo. Lanka c news
Public protest in Sri Lanka-The chief jailer is in trouble with Damita’s ‘Jara Ganu’ (bad women) story.. investigation begins..
Commissioner General of Prisons Mr. Thushara Upuldeniya has ordered the Welikada Prison Superintendent to investigate the public statement made to the media by film and television actress Ms. Damita Abeyratne, who was released on bail from remand prison. Ms. Damita Abeyratne, who made a statement to the media after being released on bail, stated that the chief jailer of the women’s section of the Welikada prison said that the higher officials ordered her to be put in a place where there are dirty women in the prison A prison officer said that if a female prison officer had made such a statement against the higher officials of the department, it would have been a serious situation, so the investigation has been started. Damita told the media that she was detained in the women’s section of the Welikada prison in a dirty place near a toilet.
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.