Several police officers were also involved in the incident of abusing a 15-year-old girl
Investigations have revealed that several police officers were also involved in the incident of abusing a 15-year-old girl in Mount Lavinia. Accordingly, investigations are underway to arrest the officers. Several people, including a politician, a monk and a specialist doctor, have already been arrested for abusing the girl.
Mahela Jayawardena said he cannot accept the post of head coach in the Sri Lankan National Cricket team.
Former captain of the Sri Lanka cricket team Mahela Jayawardena has stated that he cannot accept the post of head coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team. He points out that he is not ready to take over as the coach of the national cricket team in any country, not just in Sri Lanka, and that he does not have enough time to spend on it. He also pointed that he has been coaching the Mumbai Indians for only three weeks and he was ready to assist as an advisor to the Sri Lanka national team. However, he added that he was ready to work more with the under-19 team and he had already informed the authorities about his decision.
Sri Lanka reported another 43 deaths yesterday
Another 43 deaths due to corona infection have been reported in Sri Lanka yesterday, Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of corona deaths in the country has risen to 3434.
Covid 19 current state of Sri Lanka – Another area isolated
The Golindawatta 03 section of the Malawita Grama Niladhari Division in the Kegalle District has been isolated from 06.00 am today. These measures have been taken to control the spread of corona infections in the area.
US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin talked about the cyber-attacks from Russia
According to the foreign news, white house news had confirmed that United States President Joe Biden has told President Vladimir Putin the US will take “any necessary action” to stop cyber-attacks from Russia. This was reported after the hour-long phone call which follows their meeting in Geneva last month. Even Moscow denied US claims, US said that the talk was also about the increase in attacks, including one that disabled 1,500 companies this month.
Jovenel Moïse-Haiti requests military assistance to protect countries infrastructure
Haiti government requested the US and the UN, to sent foreign forces to support protect key infrastructure. This request was made after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Although the US said that it has no plans to offer military assistance at this time, they confirmed yesterday to send FBI and Department of Homeland Security officials to Haiti to help in the investigation. Also, UN Security Council yet not approve any plan to send international troops to Haiti under UN auspices. According to foreign news, a group of 28 foreign mercenaries killed the president on Wednesday and 17 of them were detained and 8 were killed by the police.
Sri Lanka is the closest country to bankruptcy in the Asia-Pacific region
The world-renowned Bloomberg magazine reported Sri Lanka as the closest country to bankruptcy in the Asia-Pacific region. According to the report, Sri Lanka’s economy is facing a severe foreign exchange deficit in the rise of corona pandemic. The report also states that the risk of debt repayment in Sri Lanka has increased further.
Covid 19 current situation Sri Lanka – Another Grama Niladhari Division isolated today
The pibura section of the Kekulandala South Grama Niladhari Division in the Agalawatta Police Division in the Kalutara District has been isolated from 06.00 am today. These measures have been taken to prevent the spread of corona due to the high spread of infections.
Tokyo Olympics -Japan Tokyo, Declared Covid emergency – Spectators are strictly banned from the Stadiums and other Venus
Because of the widespread coronavirus infections, Olympic Games in Japan will be held without spectators at venues in and around Tokyo. A state of emergency of coronavirus in Bars and restaurants will not be allowed to serve alcohol. Also, venues in the capital and other areas near the capital city will not be allowed to hold events with fans during the Games, Olympics Minister Tamayo Marukawa stated yesterday. According to the foreign media reports widespread opposition to the Games in Japan and to postponed or canceled the games. Because of that companies have been hesitant about advertising related to the Olympics.
Current economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka- Thirty-one individuals arrested for protesting against
Thirty-one persons were arrested by the police, two monks and two women were among those arrested, a police spokesman said. The protest was organized by the Inter-University Students Federation against the Kotelawala Defense University Act. The protest was jointly organized by the Ceylon Teachers Union, the Frontline Socialist Party, and the Inter-University Students Federation. Meanwhile,13 people from Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has arrested including two former provincial councilors, during a protest in Akuressa. They have protested over the increase in fuel prices and the fertilizer issue. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya also staged a protest near the entrance to Parliament yesterday morning over the increased fuel price and fertilizer issue.