The owner of the website which advertised to sell 15 years old online has been arrested
The police had uncovered the website that advertised the sale of a 15-year-old girl online and the owner of the website has been arrested, the Police Media Spokesman, Senior DIG Ajith Rohana said. He is a 45 year old resident of Nalluruwa, Panadura, and a 43-year-old resident of Alubolanda, Mavittara, Piliyandala, who was the money controller of the website, has also been arrested,he added. The arrest was made by the Computer Investigation Unit of the CID and the two suspects are due to be produced before court today (June 04).
The current economic crisis in Sri Lanka – Cabinet memorandum to sell 51% of Yugadanav power plant to American Company
The weekend Sunday Times reports that a cabinet paper has been submitted to sell a 51% in the Yugadanav diesel power plant to an American company. The report also states that the Cabinet Memorandum has been submitted by the Ministry of Finance. The Employees Provident Fund, which owns 23.9% of the plant, has refused to transfer its shares to an American company, and the government has sought approval to transfer 51% of the shares held by the Treasury source – Lanka c news.
Covid 19 pandemic current situation in Sri Lanka – Covid 19 Delta Variant emerges from a garment factory, Sri Lankan Health sector is in a huge shock
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura had confirmed 14 cases of delta covid 19 variant infections, Media Spokesman of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Hemantha Herath sad. With the identification of five cases of this virus in the country in the past, the number has risen to 19. An employee of a garment factory in the Koggala Investment Promotion Zone was among the 14 people infected with the Delta virus yesterday. The Habaraduwa Medical Officer of Health confirms this The employee is a resident of Rathgama. The health sector is in a state of shock with this situation and they are urging the public to strictly adhere to the health guidelines.
Covid 19 current situation in Sri Lanka- Another grama niladhari division isolated
The government announces that the Sagaradeniya estate in the Yatiwawala Grama Niladhari Division in the Katugastota Police Division has been isolated. These measures have been taken to control the spread of reported corona infections.
Sri Lanka reported 34 covid 19 related deaths yesterday
Another 34 corona deaths are reported by the Director-General of Health Services. At the same time, the total number of corona deaths in the country has risen to 3191.
Current Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka – Rupee depreciates further after the recent statement made by the Governor of the Central Bank- Dr.W. A . Wijewardene
What the Central Bank should do is not hide the truth but provide accurate information at a time like that Sri Lanka is facing the biggest exchange rate crisis, Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and Senior Economist Dr.W. A .Wijewardene emphasizes. Normally, the rupee does not depreciate after the announcement of a Governor of the Central Bank, but the rupee depreciates further after the recent statement made by the Governor of the Central Bank, he said. Therefore, a central bank must be truthful and not hide market information, and then the unnecessary fear in the market will disappear, Mr. Wijewardene said. He also said that given the current situation, it could be assumed that the rupee would depreciate further. He said these while joining an interview with a youtube channel.
Current economic crisis in Sri Lanka – Government is going to stop importing mobile phones
The government is now focusing on restricting the importation of a number of non-essential and luxury goods. A number of items such as mobile phones, televisions, refrigerators, electrical appliances as well as perfumes and cosmetics have been suspended. The focus is on keeping the exchange rate in the country until the country’s foreign exchange reserves strengthen and giving more opportunities to local producers. . Government sources also say that the limits will be relaxed once the reserves are strengthened.
Several orther areas isolated with immediate effects from today morning
Measures have been taken to isolate several other areas immediate effects from 06.00 am today. These measures have been taken to control the spread of corona infections. Isolated areas are as follows.
Kumar Sangakkara tells foreign media that he is very disappointed about the Sri Lanka Cricket.
Kumar Sangakkara, the former captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team, says that the way the players of the Sri Lankan cricket team behave on and off the field is very disappointing. He further said that the main reason for the decline of cricket in Sri Lanka was the weak situation in the local cricket tournament. He added that if Sri Lanka wants to emerge as a successful team in the world, the way international players are created in local competitions must change. He said this while participating in a televised discussion for Sky TV in England after the first ODI between Sri Lanka and England.
Sri Lanka Reported another 37 covid 19 related deaths yesterday
Another 37 corona-infected deaths have been reported by the Government Information Department. At the same time the number of deaths related to corona infection reported from Sri Lanka has increased to 3157.