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.
The prevalence of corona delta fever in Sri Lanka has increased by about 70% – Dr. Susie Perera.
The prevalence of corona delta fever in Sri Lanka has increased by about 70%, Dr Susie Perera said. Therefore, although the travel restrictions have been relaxed, the people should act responsibly, and if the people do not act responsibly, a dangerous situation will arise Also, she noted that this will lead to imposing travel on the island again. Meanwhile, Minister of State Sudarshani Fernandopulle said that the doctors have informed that the Delta strain could be the main strain of the virus in the country within the next 8 weeks. Therefore, if the people do not follow the health guidelines properly, this will be a very serious situation, she added.
The World Bank commends Sri Lanka’s approach to the procurement of covid vaccines.
The World Bank commends Sri Lanka’s approach to the procurement of covid vaccines. Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, Chairman of the World Bank, said that the State Pharmaceutical Corporation has been identified as a leading institution in comparison to other institutions in South Asia due to the transparency and systematic nature of the purchase of vaccines. In recognition of this, Sri Lanka will have the opportunity to make purchases through the World Bank website when purchasing vaccines, Prasanna Gunasena said. This was revealed at a meeting of the Special Committee for the Suppression of Kovid at the Presidential Secretariat on the yesterday morning.
Sri Lanka will have to import vegetables next December – Nimal Attanayake
The treasurer of the Manning Public Market Nimal Attanayake said that vegetable prices could go up further depending on the current situation. Vegetable production has come down due to the shortage of fertilisers and the supply of vegetables will fall to less than 50 percent by next December, he said. He added that if this continues, vegetables will have to be imported from abroad. He said these while commenting on the current shortage of vegetables.
Covid 19 current situation Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka reported another 48 covid 19 related deaths during the past 24 hours.
Another 48 corona related deaths have been confirmed by the Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of corona deaths reported from this country so far is Goes up to2862