The fall of cricket in Sri Lanka happened because of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene- Arjuna Ranatunga
Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga says that the fall of cricket in Sri Lanka was due to Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. He also says that cricket has collapsed due to Mahela Sangakkara not forming a second tier during his tenure and points out that they did not play for the country but only for their records. He also says that the present Minister of Sports, Namal Rajapaksa, has also failed when it comes to uplifting Sri Lankas cricket. He made these comments in an interview with a youtube channel.
Online retail company sues for illegally selling NMRA unapproved hand sanitisers
According to the Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2216/33 issued on 25th February 2021, manufacturers of hand sanitisers should register with the National Drug Regulatory Authority (NMRA) and mention that registration number on the sanitiser package. In contrast, the manufacture, import, distribution, sale and display of sanitisers are prohibited in Sri Lanka. However, one of the leading online retailers in Sri Lanka has sold NMRA-unapproved sanitisers.. The Puttalam Consumer Affairs Authority has raided the company and is taking legal action against the company and a case is to be filed in the Chilaw Magistrate’s Court. The Puttalam Consumer Affairs Authority further stated that raids carried out throughout the district regarding sanitizers that are against such standards.
Sri Lanka’s banking system is at great risk- Fitch rating
Fitch Ratings cites Sri Lanka’s banking system as a source of concern. Their latest report states that this is due to the large number of securities issued by the government in foreign exchange and the weakening of capital. The report states that, one-third of the assets of the Sri Lankan banking system will be open to the government, and that the foreign exchange market will be opened up through the acquisition of government securities by local banks by the end of 2020.
Sri Lanka reported another 43 covid 19 related deaths yesterday
Another 43 corona-infected deaths have been reported by the Government Information Department. At the same time the number of corona infected deaths reported from Sri Lanka has risen to 3120.
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.