Another 31 covid 19 related deaths reported yesterday
Sri Lanka reported 31 deaths due to corona infection yesterday, Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of corona deaths in the country has risen to 3733.
Devani flees away without commenting to the media while the public hooting
Residents of the Negombo area staged a protest against Gampaha District Forest Officer Devani Jayatilake. Residents of the area allege that Devani Jayatilleke helping a businessman who is preparing to build a tourist hotel for a private at a stadium in the area and that she is representing the businessman at the time. The protest took place when Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda visited the site to inspect the site. There was strong opposition from the residents of the area when the officer left the scene without commenting to the media.
BTS permission to Dance – BTS leader RM’s new studio at HYBE building
World-famous K pop band BTS leader RM hosted a Live earlier t and gave their army a glimpse of his new studio and many say that the studio replicates his cool and modern vibe. Even the live time was short during this he shows his new appearance to fans and conveys his gratitude for helping Butter retain the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100 for seven consecutive weeks and more. Apart from that, he gave chance BTS army to look around in his new studio. namjoon’s studio is so beautiful omg 😠pic.twitter.com/ktmiLE6WOI — taehyung thinker (@vanteficient) July 13, 2021
Megan Markel and Prince Harry is going to produce a 3D movie
Prince Harry and his wife Megan Merkel are ready to produce a 3D animated cartoon for Netflix, foreign media reports said. After marrying the famous Hollywood actress Megan Markle, the prince separated from the British royal family and moved to the United States to focus on new sources of income. It is said that the production will be done through the two companies Archwell Productions and Netflix. The company, which has already signed deals with Netflix for several years, had previously produced a documentary called Heart of Invictus. According to the information, this animated cartoon has been named as Pearl. The theme of this design is a challenging journey of a 12 year old girl.
A forest reserve is clearing illegally, using a caterpillar
The Vavuniya Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested two persons for illegally clearing a forest in the Neluwewa area in the Thalagahawewa reserve in the Medawachchiya Police Division using a caterpillar. According to information received by the Vavuniya STF, a group of people were clearing more than 05 acres of forest reserve in the Neluwewa area using a caterpillar machine. Police Special Task Force (STF) officers arrested the two suspects along with the caterpillar and the arrested suspects are residents of Saliyawewa and Medawachchiya areas and were handed over to the Vavuniya STF for further investigations.
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.