Covid 19 current situation in Sri Lanka – Few more gram Niladhari divisions isolated
Army Commander Shavendanjara Silva says that action has been taken to isolate four more Grama Niladhari Divisions with immediate effect from today morning. These measures are based on the increasing incidence of corona infections. The isolated Grama Niladhari officer divisions are as follows.
Private medical laboratories charging high prices for detecting corona infections
It is reported that some private medical laboratories charging high prices for the detection of corona infections by using NS 1antigen testing in Marawila, Chilaw, and Anamaduwa. According to the reports, Private medical laboratories charge a maximum of Rs. 1,200 for such tests. The Puttalam Consumer Affairs Authority has taken legal action in this regard and cases will be filed against these institutions in the Marawila, Chilaw and Anamaduwa Magistrate Courts in the future,
An explosion occurred in Jaffna – one person injured
A man has been hospitalized after being injured in an explosion in the Swamithottam area in the Mullaitivu Police Division, Mullaitivu Police stated. The man had swept the yard and dumped the garbage in a garden and set it on fire, shortly after an explosion occurs injuring him and he was admitted to the Mullaitivu Hospital, police said. The exact cause of the explosion has not been revealed and police suspect that it may have been caused by an underground bomb or explosive device set on fire during the war. The condition of the victim is not serious and Mullaitivu Police are conducting further investigations.
Steps taken to use organic fertilizer will not be reversed – President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has told the Maha Sangha, led by the Asgiriya Maha Nayaka Thera, that he will never back down from the steps taken to use organic fertilizer for a healthier future generation. The President also said that farmers would not be inconvenienced during the implementation of the program. Due to the use of chemical fertilizers, farmers in many parts of the country suffer from several non-communicable diseases including kidney disease and the damage to the environment is enormous, he added He further said that the government also spends more than $ 400 million annually on chemical fertilizer imports and the use of organic fertilizer would enable the country’s farmers to repay the money drawn to foreign institutions. The President made this comments when he called on the Maha Nayaka Thera and other members of the Asgiriya Chapter yesterday (27).
Sri Lanka reported 39 covid 19 related deaths yesterday
Another 39 corona-infected deaths have been announced by the Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of corona deaths in the country has risen to 2944.
Minister Udaya Gammanpila has resigned from the ministerial subcommittee appointed to determine gas prices
Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila has resigned from the ministerial subcommittee appointed to determine gas prices. The reason for this decision is that if he participates in the gas price decision, he will be targeted by certain sections of the government. The Minister has decided not to participate in the gas price committee due to the attack by the government itself, even though the increase in fuel prices was in line with the government’s general decision. Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena has reported this to the Cabinet.
One dose of a vaccine only have 33% of protection – Dr Chandima Jeewandara
According to the Department of Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, tests have shown that a single dose of the vaccine against the Indian Delta severe coronavirus produces only 33 % immunity. Dr Chandima Jeewandara, the head of the study, said that this could not be considered a significant level of protection and that this was the biggest problem with the Delta variety. He added that it was unlikely that a single dose would provide protection. The tests further revealed that although the two doses of Pfizer provided 85% protection, the AstraZeneca vaccine provided only 58 %protection. However, all vaccines used in Sri Lanka respond effectively to the other severe coronavirus strain of the B117 alpha, he said.
The current political issue in Sri Lanka – I was kidnapped by a white van and released because the news spreads in social media- Asela Sampath
Asela Sampath, the organizer of the Movement for the Defense of Public Rights, says he could have been killed if social media had not revealed his abduction. He said it was the first time he had had a fatal experience and that he had been abducted by unarmed men without prior notice. He said he had been abducted and he could have been arrested when he had previously gone to the CID. He also said that his life today was saved due to the role played by his wife, children, lawyers and social media. He said this while he was speaking to the media after being arrested by the CID and released on bail.
Duminda Silva did not shoot my father ,He was sentenced to death for another offense – Hirunika Premachandra
A video is circulating in social media MP Hirunika Premachandra saying that she has never said that her father Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra was shot by former MP Duminda Silva. She also stated that it is true that Duminda Silva was shot first during the clash. However, she added that Duminda Silva had planned to assassinate his father from the beginning to create such a situation.
The current political issue in Sri Lanka- All the National List Members of the Sri Lanka People’s Front are ready to resign for Basil Rajapaksa
A large number of parliamentarians have come forward to resign from their seats to allow Basil Rajapaksa to enter parliament. Mr Ranjith Bandara, the Member of Parliament appointed by the People’s Front says that all the National List Members of the Sri Lanka People’s Front are ready to resign. Basil Rajapaksa is set to enter parliament at the next session and a National List MP is due to resign. After entering Parliament, Basil Rajapaksa will be sworn in as a Minister with several financial responsibilities.