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.
“Some time i will have to do unpleasant things like a father”- Basil Rajapaksha
The newly appointed Minister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa says that he had to do unpleasant things like a father when he was the Minister of Finance. The President and the Prime Minister had a good understanding of the problems of the people of the country and that although it was a difficult task, everyone would accept the challenge together. He said this while he was addressing the media after assuming duties in the Ministry.
Sri Lanka reported another covid 19 related 40 deaths yesterday
Sri Lanka reported 40 deaths due to corona infection yesterday,Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of corona deaths in the country has risen to 3391.
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.