Vehicle number plates will be distributed by post
The government is planning to implement a new program to increase the revenue of the Postal Department. Minister of Mass Media and Information Keheliya Rambukwella stated that the first phase of the program is to distribute vehicle number plates by post. This was stated by the Minister of Mass Media and Information Keheliya Rambukwella at a ceremony held in Kandy.
Thamilnadu police arrested 38 Sri lankans for staying in India illegally
The National Investigation Agency of India (NIA) has launched an investigation into 38 Sri Lankans staying in India illegally. Mangalore police along with Tamil Nadu police have arrested a group of Sri Lankans in the past month, Indian media reports. They are said to be preparing to migrate to Canada illegally from India. It is reported that one person has tried to go to Canada by giving one million rupees in Sri Lankan currency.
Farther and Aunt arrested for abusing 13 years old girl
A 13-year-old girl who was being abused at a house in the Norochcholai area has been released following information received by the police. The girl’s father and father’s sister have been arrested in connection with the brutality of the girl. Police Media Spokesman, Senior DIG Ajith Rohana stated that the arrested suspect and the suspect were remanded till the 2nd of next month after being produced before the court.
Fake organic fertiliser in the market
Residents of Giribawa and Siyambalanduwa say that a racket is being launched to grind gravel into the market claiming to be organic fertilizer. They said that this has recently been revealed due to the increasing demand for organic fertilizers Although the racket has been going on for some time. They say that the soil for the cattle sheds is dug by backhoes and the tanks are dug up and the soil is packed as organic manure and released to the market. They also allege that it usually takes at least three months for organic fertilizer to be produced, but now organic fertilizer is being produced in two hours.
Head of the Capital Maharaja Group and head of the MBC Media Network, has passed away- Killy Maharaja
Rajendra Raj Mahendran, alias Killy Maharaja, the head of the Capital Maharaja Group and head of the MBC Media Network, has passed away. He passed away while receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of the Nawaloka Hospital in Colombo. He was recently hospitalized due to coronavirus infection. He had received both doses of the vaccine, but the virus had severely affected his lungs and he had reportedly died. The last rites of the deceased due to corona infection will be performed today under the health guidelines.
Sri Lanka reported 52 covid 19 related deaths yesterday
Another 52 deaths due to corona infection have been announced by the Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of deaths due to covid infection in the country has increased to 4054.
Grama Niladharis has to report on the progress of the vaccination program
A circular has been issued directing Grama Niladharis to report on the progress of the covid vaccination program in each district. The decision was taken at a meeting of the covid Suppression Task Force chaired by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa recently. Accordingly, the progress of covid vaccination should be reported under 4 categories. The circular also states that the information should be provided under the age groups. Accordingly, every Grama Niladhari should report this information before the 31st of next month. However, Grama Niladhari Associations point out that this program is not practical.
A woman named Hansamali has been given a petrol station in Kilinochchi
A woman named Hansamali has been given a petrol station in Kilinochchi, TNA MP Rasamanikkam Shanakayan said He also said that the petrol station had been given to a woman named Hansamali with the involvement of the government. He said that a number of corruption scams had taken place through the Uthuru and East Wasanthaya projects and that ministers were also involved in them. He said that former Chief Minister Pillayan had acquired property worth tens of millions of rupees under the Eastern Spring and that he had evidence of that. He said these while he was was addressing Parliament.
Sri Lanka confirms more cases with covid 19 delta variant
The number of people infected with the delta strain of the coronavirus in Sri Lanka has risen to 68. These are the areas where delta-infected individuals have been identified. Kolonnawa, Kotte, Nawagamuwa, Mahabage Angoda, Ratmalana, Katunayake, Negombo Beruwala, Galle, Matara, Dambulla, Vavuniya Mullativu
Anusha Damayanthi has complained to the CID about cyberbullying
Actress Anusha Damayanthi has complained with the CID. She stated that the complaint was made due to a social media campaign against her. She said that the reports are saying that she had called Minister Sarath Weerasekara and rescued him after the Walana Anti-Corruption Unit raided her house. She also said that she has been accused of falling into the category of violence against women which she never dreamed of.