The current political issue in Sri Lanka – We do not have any plan to request Basil Rajapaksa to intervene in reducing fuel prices or commodity prices- Ministers of the Sri Lanka People’s Front
Ministers of the party have decided to requestFormer Minister Basil Rajapaksa, the organizer of the Sri Lanka People’s Front, to return to Parliament as soon as possible. The decision was taken at a special discussion held at the residence of MP Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon yesterday afternoon. However, MP Tissa Kuttiarachchi stated that there was no discussion to request Basil Rajapaksa to intervene in reducing fuel prices or commodity prices.
An announcement by former President regarding the swearing-in as a Minister
Former President Maithripala Sirisena’s media unit announces that reports that he will be sworn in as a Minister are complete. The statement issued by his personal secretary is as follows.
Model Piumi Hansamali has posted a note to journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrema- “LOL”
Model Piumi Hansamali has posted a note to journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrema on her social media account. After a dispute between the two over the violation of covid 19 travel restrictions Piumi hansamali has sent for quarantine, she responded this after she return from her quarantine period
Sri Lanka is among one of the poorest African countries in the world
According to the ranking of the World’s famous ranking institution, ‘Standard & Poor’s Sri Lanka is among the riskiest countries in terms of debt repayment. Sri Lanka is currently in the CCC + range, with the final category being the SD (selectively defaulted) category. That category represents the midst of a major economic crisis. It is noteworthy that Sri Lanka is in a list with all the other countries in the existing groupis in the African region.
Sri Lankan cricketers smoke cigarettes during the England tour.
A video is circulating on social media thatKusal Mendis, who is considered to be the strongest batsman in the Sri Lankan national cricket team, and another strong batsman and Niroshan Dikwella, who encourages the whole country from behind the wicket is preparing to smoke a cigarette on Durham Street while the team is currently touring England. People who respond to social media say that they are browsing for alcohol in the middle of the night. According to the video, they will step in and sniff a cigarette to relieve the intense stress and fatigue of the winning tour. However, there are no reports that athletes have been banned from smoking and drinking.
Kusal Mendis and Niroshan Dikwella will be charged with severe disciplinary actions
Sri Lanka vice-captain Kusal Mendis and wicketkeeper Niroshan Dikwella have been called up for the tour of England. Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi de Silva says that a report has been requested from the manager regarding their behaviour while touring the UK. The chairman said he was investigating a street incident in England and would take “severe disciplinary action” against them.
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).