Current Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka – Dollars selling rate in Sri Lanka is 225 rupees
According to the economynext website the US dollar is selling at more than 225 rupees in Sri Lanka. Demand for the US dollar has risen sharply in recent days as a result of the increase in the number of rupee notes printed, the report said. These prices are being paid by foreign non-bank money changers for visitors as well as foreigners.
Five more grama niladhaari divisions isolated
Five Grama Niladhari Divisions in four districts have been isolated with immediate effect from 06.00 this morning. These measures have been taken to prevent the spread of corona infections upon further encounter. The isolated areas are as follows.
“Temple Trees” is being prepared for Basil Rajapaksha
It is reported that some changes are being made at Temple Trees for former Minister Basil Rajapaksa who is scheduled to attend Parliament next week. Sources also said that some changes are being made to its office premises. It is reported that Basil Rajapaksa will be sworn in as a Member of Parliament next week, after which he will be appointed as the Minister of Economic Affairs.
Covid 19 vaccination program – Sri Lanka report the highest number of vaccines delivered yesterday
Sri Lanka’s COVID 19 vaccination campaign delivered the highest number of vaccines in a single day yesterday (June 30) The Minister of State Prof. Channa Jayasumana stated that a total of 170,995 doses of Sinopharm were administered yesterday (91,759) as the first dose and 79,236 as the second dose. Another 2 million doses are expected to be delivered to Sri Lanka within the next week
Jaffna is like Chicago now; Armed groups are freely acting – Eight people were injured and limbs cut off
Eight persons were seriously injured in an attack by a group of armed men in the Kondavil area in the Kopay Police Division in Jaffna last night (30). They had destroyed several other properties and fled away, Kopay Police said. It is reported that this inhuman attack has been carried out by a group of motorcyclists with sharp weapons, including bullocks and swords, covered their faces at a crowd near a studio in Kendallville. It has been revealed to the police that a three-wheeler and a car had been severely damaged and the studio had been set on fire and the people in front of the studio had been severely injured by a group of armed men and some of their hands had been amputated. A hospital spokesman said that residents of the area were admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Jaffna Teaching Hospital with serious cuts and bruises.
Both the national cricket team and the women’s cricket team are in the same state now – Hashan Tillakaratne
Former captain of the Sri Lanka Cricket team and current head coach of the current women’s cricket team Hashan Tillekeratne says that today both the national cricket team and the women’s cricket team are the same. He also says that Sri Lankan cricketers do not professionally play cricket and he thought that Mahela Jayawardene should be made the coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team. He further said that the Cricket Technical Committee should forget its arrogance. He said these while joining an interview with a youtube channel.
A 2-year-old child had died after falling into a small pit
Maskeliya police say a 2-year-old boy has died after falling into a small pit dug in his garden. The deceased has been identified as Jayadundaram Sulakshan, a resident of 50 acres, Maskeliya, Brunswick. The father of the child said that, they searched for as the the child was not at home and then they saw the child had fallen into a small pit dug to dispose of the faeces in front of his house while searching for the child while giving a statement has been issued to the police. The body of the deceased child has been placed at the Maskeliya morgue and the Maskeliya police are conducting investigations into the incident.
Political crisis in Sri Lanka- There is no shortage of chemical fertilizers in the country – Mahindananda Aluthgamage
There is no shortage of chemical fertilizers in the country , Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage said He also says that the slogans and placards carried by the protesters demanding fertilizer also show that they are the work of the JVP. However, he says that there can be a maximum of 5% fertilizer in the country. He said this while participating in the ‘Salakuna’ program on Hiru Rupavahini.
Few more areas isolated with immediate effects
Measures have been taken to isolate several areas belonging to 03 districts from this morning. These measures have been taken to control the spread of corona infections. Isolated areas are as follows. Jaffna District In the Kayts police area, Kallitheru section of Karainagar Grama Niladhari Division Part of Kalawanthalaw Kandy District In the Kandy police area, Velameda Paragama in Suduhumpala West Grama Niladhari Division Nuwara Eliya District In the Kotmale police area, The middle part of the Dunsinan Grama Niladhari Division
Even if the President and the Prime Minister are good, We need Basil Rajapaksa for a successful future – Sri Lanka People’s Front.
Although President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa worked efficiently, there is no one to make them work, says the Sri Lanka People’s Front. The government needed someone to make it work and therefore Mr. Basil Rajapaksa should come to Parliament, Mr. Buddhika Wickramadara of the People’s Youth Front said while speaking at a media briefing held at the party headquarters He also said that Basil Rajapaksa should be given a ministry that can work in conjunction with other ministries.