Police found Rs. 13.9 million buried in a house
The Narcotics Bureau has arrested the cousin of “Charith Sandakelum” alias “Ranmalli”, a drug dealer currently in Dubai, Police Media Spokesman, Senior DIG Ajith Rohana stated. The suspect was identified as Ranmalli’s wife’s brother. The Narcotics Bureau also found Rs. 13.9 million were buried in a house in the Hiripitya area in Kottawa where the arrested person was staying temporarily. It is alleged that Ranmalli was used as the suspect to carry out drug trafficking in Sri Lanka and to hide money earned from drug trafficking. The arrested person has been taken to the Narcotics Bureau.
There is a risk of spreading the “Delta” variant of the covid-19 virus in Sri Lanka
Minister of State Prof. Channa Jayasumana says that there is a risk of spreading the “Delta” variant of the covid-19 virus in Sri Lanka in the future. The Minister of State pointed out that various covid variants are now spreading in many countries of the world and there is a risk of the Delta variant spreading in Sri Lanka as well. This was stated by the Minister of State Prof. Channa Jayasumana while addressing the media in Anuradhapura.
Duminda Silva was Appointed as the Chairman of the National Housing Development Authority.
Former Member of Parliament Duminda Silva has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Housing Development Authority. The Secretary to the President has informed the Secretary to the State Ministry of Rural Housing Construction and Building Industry Promotion that the relevant appointment has been approved by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. Accordingly, the Secretary to the President has instructed that the necessary steps be taken to make the appointment. Here is the article circulating on social media stating that it is the relevant appointment letter.
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