Another five people found infected with Delta variant of covid 19
Five people infected with the delta variant of the corona virus have been identified at a garment factory in Kesbewa. The Kesbewa Medical Officer of Health said that 120 infected people, including five infected, were identified at the factory. The tests were carried out on 166 people after a Delta infected person was identified at the factory the day before yesterday.
Hirunika Premachandra filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court
Former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra, daughter of the late Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra has filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court over former parliamentarian Duminda Silva, who was sentenced to death in connection with the assassination of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra and has been released on presidential pardoned. Therefore, Hirunika Premachandra has requested the Supreme Court to nullify the President’s order granting pardon to former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva who was sentenced to death. The Attorney General, Minister of Justice Ali Sabri and the Attorney General have been named as respondents in the petition.
Sri Lanka reported 43 covid 19 related deaths yesterday
Another 43 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 3870.
Teachers request salary increase of 30%
Discussions between the representatives of the teachers ‘and principals’ unions and the Minister of Education at the Ministry of Education yesterday failed. As a result, it has decided to continue its trade union action against withdrawal from online teaching. According to the reports the discussion lasted for about two hours and the union leaders said that they would continue to implement the trade union action against those who did not respond successfully to their demands, including online teaching. A protest has also been organized in Pettah tomorrow and the unions have decided to consider suspending the current strike action if they increase their salaries by 15 percent. Although their demand is for a 30% salary increase, they say it can only be considered if the Minister pursues a flexible policy.
The number of covid 19 related deaths can be increased
The All Ceylon Medical Officers’ Association (ACMOA) says the Epidemiology Unit has not provided accurate data on the spread of corona, although authorities say that all the corona variants found so far in the world may now be present in Sri Lanka. As a result, the number of corona deaths is likely to increase in the future, secretary of the association Jayantha Bandara said
The Tourism Ministry expects anywhere between 500 and 1,000 tourists to visit Sri Lanka daily from 1 August.
The Tourism Ministry expects anywhere between 500 and 1,000 tourists to visit Sri Lanka daily from 1 August. Since the reopening of the country’s borders, after they were closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation, 18,200 tourists have arrived, leading to the country earning nearly $ 40 million, as per figures claimed by the Tourism Ministry. According to Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, discussions are underway with newly-appointed Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa regarding the development of the tourism sector. He said that the only way to solve the problems of those employed in the tourism industry, which has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, is to open the country and restore the tourism sector. The Tourism Ministry is currently hoping to hold discussions with the relevant authorities of those countries that have imposed travel bans on Sri Lanka, with the hope of lifting the said bans. The US relaxed its travel ban on Sri Lanka from “Level Four: Do Not Travel” to “Level Three: Reconsider Travel” effective from 6 July, and this travel advisory on Sri Lanka is a periodical revision published by the US State Department under the Level Three category. Meanwhile, during a recent discussion with the people who are involved in the tourism industry in the Sigiriya area, Ranatunga added that there is no point in implementing piecemeal solutions for this issue, adding that the Government’s purpose is to win back the attention of tourists by promoting Sri Lanka as a country that is Covid-free, through the conduct of a proper vaccination programme. Accordingly, Ranatunga has submitted a Cabinet memorandum to obtain approval for the construction of water circuit houses and water bungalows to develop the tourism industry. This Cabinet memorandum proposes the construction of such houses and bungalows in the vicinity of the islands in Kalpitiya. Currently, such water lodges and water bungalow systems are in operation in countries such as the Maldives, Indonesia, Vietnam, Mauritius, Mexico, Cambodia and Fiji, as well as in France and Switzerland. Eco-friendly water lodges and water bungalows will be constructed in such a way as to provide an innovative experience by constructing these in the shallow waters around islands present. The Morning
18 litre domestic gas cylinder will be sold at Rs. 1150
The Cabinet has altered the sale of a newly introduced 18 liter domestic gas cylinder at Rs. 1150 and advised to mark 9.5kg in the cylinder. Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena has submitted a Cabinet paper to this effect and it has been approved by the Ministry of Trade. The Litro Gas Company had reinforced the gas cylinder for sale at a price of Rs. 1,395. Accordingly, the consumer can purchase an 18 liter gas cylinder at a concessionary price of Rs. 245 compared to the previous price.
Four people including a monk remanded for abusing a 13 years old girl
Four people, including a monk, have been remanded in custody on charges of abducting, abusing and aiding and abusing a 13-year-old girl. The Attanagalla Magistrate’s Court has remanded four persons including the Chief Incumbent of a temple in the Rajagiriya area until the next day. The National Child Protection Authority has received information that she was abducted and abused, claiming that she was given a divine mandate.
A woman has committed suicide by jumping from the sixth floor of the Kotelawala Defense College.
A 32-year-old woman has committed suicide by jumping from the sixth floor of the Kotelawala Defense College. Police said that she had worked as a lab management assistant there. The woman had returned from work after taking a two – month leave to treat her stress. She had also requested a transfer from that division to another location and that transfer had been granted.
Sri Lanka reported 48 deaths due to covid 19 infections
The Government Information Department has reported 48 deaths due to corona infection yesterday. Accordingly, the number of corona deaths in the country has risen to 3827