Sri Lanka thanks to the United States for their help
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alina Teplitz meets Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. On this occasion, the Secretary of State thanked the US Government and its people for their support in combating the covid-19 epidemic and in mitigating the environmental and socio-economic impact of the MV Express Pearl shipwreck. He thanked the US government for providing emergency medical supplies such as personal protective equipment and oximeters and for vaccination through the Kovacs program with USAID American assistance. The Foreign Minister also praised US private sector investment in the two countries’ use of strong political and economic bilateral cooperation.
Sri Lanka is on the verge of high economic crisis, Risk of being blacklisted in Europe – Bower Group Asia
A leading investment consulting firm in the Indo-Pacific region warns its clients that Sri Lanka will not be able to prevent the people of Sri Lanka from starving or provide them with a proper economic stimulus due to the current foreign reserve crisis, international debt repayments and poor fiscal management Done. The company had pointed out that it was urgent to seek the assistance of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to resolve the current external crisis in the country, which has led to a shortfall in US dollars. They noted that increasing government current account deficit, declining foreign exchange reserves and a drastic reduction in revenue increase the risk of the Sri Lankan rupee depreciating sharply. Also said that the stability of Sri Lanka’s main export market is also under threat due to human rights and political issues and the island will lose the concessions it has had to enter the EU for ready-made garments. It further stated that from the end of May, Sri Lanka’s gross foreign exchange reserves had fallen to $ 4 billion, and the report showed that the need for external credit services alone was close to $ 7 billion over the next 12 months and because of that the existing reserves were by no means sufficient for the country. The company has warned its investors that a severe economic storm is imminent if Sri Lanka does not take appropriate action. https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Sri-Lanka-on-brink-of-severe-economic-crisis-claims-BowerGroupAsia/44-720340
Former Minister of State for Finance in the Maldives identified by the 15 years old girl for sexually abusing case
The 15-year-old girl in Mt. Lavinia had identified four suspects during an identification parade in connection with the online purchase and abuse of her. The suspects were identified as Mohamed Ashmali, a former Minister of State for Finance in the Maldives, two hotel managers and a hotel employee in Bambalapitiya and Mount Lavinia. However, the magistrate ordered the Maldivian to be released on a cash bail of Rs. 25,000 and two sureties of Rs. 5 million each, but the other suspects were remanded until July 29. According to the Police Children and Women’s Bureau, 41 suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the incident.
Sri Lanka’s Covid 19 death toll rose above 3700
Sri Lanka reported 41 deaths due to corona infection yesterday the Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of corona deaths in the country has risen to 3702.
The underaged girl who died at Bathiudeen’s house has been raped.
Medical reports have confirmed that the the16-year-old girl who died of burns while working as a servant at the residence of Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Rishad Bathiudeen has been sexually abused for a long time. The girl had come to work at the MP’s house about 8 months ago, the Borella Police stated. According to the police, the medical report has confirmed that she had been abused before she started to working and an investigation is being carried out in the area where she resides.
A fire broke out at the Maradana Police Station
A fire broke out at the Maradana Police Station today morning (16). The fire has been brought under control and two fire engines of the Colombo Municipal Council have been deployed for the purpose. The fire had broken out at the Maradana Police canteen and the old hostel. Police suspect an electrical leak may have caused the fire.
Underage girl who was working as a maid at former Minister Rishad Bathiudeens house has died
A 16-year-old girl who was staying as a maid at the house of former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen at Bauddhaloka Mawatha in Borella was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital on July 3 with burn injuries. The girl died yesterday while receiving treatments at the hospital. Borella Police are conducting investigations.
A stock of Moderna Vaccine imported to Sri Lanka today
1.5 million doses of the Modarna vaccine manufactured in the United States were delivered to the Katunayake International Airport today. Sources from the Katunayake Airport said that the consignment of doses was brought by a Qatar Airways flight. The vaccine was donated to Sri Lanka by the United States of America under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO) “Covax” program. Accordingly, this is the first time that the Moderna vaccine has been brought to Sri Lanka.
Isolation of two areas is removed.
Steps have been taken to remove the isolation in two more areas from 6 am today. Measures have been taken to remove the isolation of two areas in the Puttalam District and the Jaffna District. The isolation of the 9th crossroads on the JP road of the Puttalam Police Division in the Puttalam District and the Naranthanai northwestern part of the Kayts police area in the Jaffna district has been removed since this morning.
President permitted to import potassium fertilizer
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has approved the import of potassium which is chemical fertilizer. State Minister of Coconut Development Arundika Fernando states that the President has permitted this as it is an essential fertilizer for coconut cultivation. However, he added that the import of urea fertilizer has been completely banned and plans are afoot to supply nitrogen required for cultivation.