There is a risk of the spread of the deadly Lambda corona in Sri Lanka- Dr Samantha Herath
Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr Samantha Herath said that there is a risk of the spread of the deadly Lambda corona, which is another mutation that has spread to about 30 countries around the world. Despite all the planning and monitoring by the health sector in Sri Lanka, the Lambda virus could be infected to one person out of the thousands who come to Sri Lanka from abroad and later centred to quarantine.Also, such a situation could arise as the P.C.R test is not 100 % of variant identification tests, he added. The Latin American country of Peru has identified the deadly Lambda mutant variantfor the first which is spreading even faster than the Indian Delta Corona variant.
CCTV footage released on Nugegoda Car crash released
A car has been severely damaged after being hit by a train at the railway crossing in Nugegoda. Video footage on the accident which was captured by a nearby CCTV camera has been released to the media.
UNP joins China Communist Party Summit
Leader of the United National Party (UNP) Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in the “CPC and World Political Parties Summit” organized to mark the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China. The conference was organized through Zoom. The conference was attended by the UNP Leader, Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardena, and Vice President Sagala Ratnayake. The UNP participants were lined to the summit from party headquarters Sirikotha located at Pita Kotte.
“Arrest us” Opposition MPs
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest at the main entrance of the Parliament complex today. Party leader and Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa also participated in the protest. The SJB members had staged the protest stating that the Government was violating the fundamental rights of the public to stage protests. “Arrest us if you can, we have all the right to protest taking necessary health precautions,” Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said. Meanwhile, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) staged a protest at the Akuressa Town today. 13 Protesters, including two former JVP local Government members, were arrested for staging the protest in violation of the quarantine law. The protest was held over several issues, including the increase in fuel prices and issues over fertilizers for farmers. (NewsWire)
The Formula 1 Grand Prix Australia has cancelled for the second year in a raw
Because of the country’s tight border controls, the Australian Grand Prix has been axed for the second year in a row with the 21st round of the Formula One championship. In a statement about the November 21 race organizers said that they regret to announce that the 2021 Australian Grand Prix has been cancelled due to restrictions and logistical challenges relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian round of the MotoGP world championship, scheduled for October. 24, was also cancelled for the second time in a row this year.
The second dose of Pfaizer vaccine will be given to people over the age of 55 and 50,000 doses of Sputnik V arrived to Sri Lanka
A 50,000 doses of the Russia-made Sputnik Vvaccine, which were brought from Gamalaya Medical Plant in Russia, were handed over to the Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Corporation at the Katunayake Airport this morning (07). Meanwhile, the second dose of Pfaizer vaccine will be given to people over the age of 55 who have taken the first dose of AstraZeneca in the Colombo city limits from today. Minister of State Prof. Channa Jayasumana stated that there is no need to be afraid to take the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
The government is going to suppress Sirasa media?tesnse situation at parliament
A tense situation occurs at the Parliament after the opposition leader Sajith Premadasa revealed a conspiracy of the government to ban the Sirasa Media Network today. Opposition leaders revealed that top individuals in the Government have been conspiring with lawyers to silence the Sirasa media network. This statement heated the Parliament to start an argument between the Opposition ministers and ministers of the ruling party.
Angelo Mathews informs SLC that he is considering to leave
Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews has reportedly informed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that he is considering retirement from international cricket. According to SLC sources, Mathews (34) has informed Sri Lanka Cricket that he is currently discussing the matter and will inform his decision in the upcoming weeks. Angelo Mathews was not considered for the limited overs games after selectors decided to go with a young side. Dropping Mathews from ODIs was controversial as his ODI outings had largely been good. He was the Player of the Match in the second-to-last match he had played – against West Indies in March last year – for his four wickets. Before that, he had also been one of Sri Lanka’s best batters at the 2019 World Cup, and had averaged 52.50 with the bat in 2018, and 63.66 in 2017. Mathews’ fielding and fitness standards had appeared to have improved substantially by the start of 2020 as well. Mathews along with several other senior cricketers had objected to the new central contract points system over transperancy issues. Later, senior players along with Mathews had agreed to sign Central contracts. All players who had been short listed for the Indian series had signed tour contracts after several rounds of discussions last night. (NewsWire)
Corona pandemic 3rd wave sri Lanka – Several other areas have been isolated
Several other areas have been isolated since 6 am today. These measures have been taken to control the spread of corona infections. These isolated areas are as follows.
Economic crisis in Sri Lanka – The economy will not be able to move forward unless the country is opened soon- President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has stated that the economy will not be able to move forward unless the country is opened soon. He said that the people of this country will be able to be adequately vaccinated and then the country will be able to reopen, by next September. He added that the country will receive around 9 million doses of vaccines this month. He stated this while addressing a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat.