Several more Grama Niladhari Divisions have been isolated
Several more Grama Niladhari Divisions have been isolated with effect from 06.00 am today. These measures have been taken to control the spread of corona infections.
The US Ambassador met Udaya Gammanpila to exert pressure to award the tender for the construction of oil refinery in Sri Lanka to American construction companies.
The US Ambassador recently met with Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila to exert pressure to be awarded the tender for the construction of a large scale oil refinery in Sri Lanka to American construction companies. Only the Oil Refinery, which was commissioned in 1969, is successfully operating in Sri Lanka currently. The Sri Lankan government has been making unsuccessful attempts to build a new refinery since 1983. The existing refinery is refining 38,000 barrels of crude oil per day and steps are being taken to increase that volume to 45,000 barrels per day. In addition, the government has taken steps to build a new plant to refine 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The total cost is US $ 3 billion or 60 billion rupees. Accordingly, it will be the largest investment in the history of the country. Earlier, the construction of the Hambantota port cost US $ 1.350 billion and the Norochcholai power plant cost US $ 900 billion. The proposed new refinery will be commissioned under the BOT basis (built and maintained by another party and handed over to the Government). Once the new refinery becomes operational, it will save Sri Lanka $ 300 million annually.
Sri Lanka reported covid 19 related 43 deaths during the past 24 hours
Another 43 deaths due to corona infection have been reported by the Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of corona deaths reported from Sri Lanka so far has increased to 2915.
Express Pearl – Sri Lanka will receive Rs. 720 million interim compensation
The Insurance Company of the Express Pearl has agreed to pay an interim compensation of Rs. 720 million for the damage caused to the Sri Lankan fisheries sector by the fire, Minister of Justice, President’s Counsel Ali Sabri stated. Burned ship has caused a huge dammage to the sea and the coastal areas in
The International Anti-Drug Day is today – There are nearly four and a half million people are using heroin and cannabis in Sri Lanka
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board says that there are nearly four and a half million people in the country who use heroin and cannabis. A survey conducted by the board has revealed this information. The International Anti-Drug Day falls today (26) and the Board has taken steps to implement a number of programs in this regard. The theme of this year’s International Anti-Drug Day is “Share Accurate Information – Save Lives”.
Express Pearl – Sri Lanka will receive Rs. 720 million interim compensation
The Insurance Company of the Express Pearl has agreed to pay an interim compensation of Rs. 720 million for the damage caused to the Sri Lankan fisheries sector by the fire, Minister of Justice, President’s Counsel Ali Sabri stated. Burned ship has caused a huge dammage to the sea and the coastal areas in the counry.
Man dies after falling on the road was infected with corona
PCR tests revealed that Man dies after falling on road near Ambalangoda Thilakapura water tank has infected with corona . The 64-year-olds two sons had tried to administer artificial respiration to him after he fell on the road. The Thilakapura Public Health Inspector said that the house where the deceased lived and the four houses he visited were quarantined.
Sugar price will be increased in near future – Dayasiri Jayasekara
Minister of State Dayasiri Jayasekara says that people are afraid that the country will be in a huge shortage of dollars. As a result, some businessmen have stockpiled sugar for the next nine months, he said. Meanwhile, the Controller of Imports has taken action to suspend all licenses issued for the importation of sugar into the country. It is reported that this decision has been taken due to the current dollar reserve in the country. Due to this, a situation has arisen where the price of the sugar will be increased up to Rs. 140 per kilo of white sugar and Rs. 150 per kilo of red sugar.
It is the responsibility of the Presidential Media Director and advisors to protect the respect of the president – Swarnavahini presenter Thilini Perera
Swarnavahini presenter Thilini Perera says that the leader of a country is a proud and respected person regardless of his political affiliation and it is the responsibility of the Presidential Media Director and advisors to protect it. She has mentioned this on her soc l media account. Sudeva Hettiarachchi, the former CEO of Swarnavahini Tv, is the current Presidential Media Director.
Son killed farther in Rockland state
A 66-year-old father in Rockland Estate, Beruwala has died after being severely injured by his 26-year-old son with an iron rod, Beruwala Police said. The police say that the reason for the murder is due to a case of claiming the rights of the father’s wood cutting place to the younger son. The victim succumbed to his injuries on admission to the Nagoda Hospital in Kalutara from the Beruwala Hospital. The suspect involved in the incident has been arrested by the police.