Those who pass the Korean exam are at risk of losing their jobs
Due to the inability to go to Korea because of the current situation, the people who have passed the Korean exam in Sri Lanka are requesting the government to make agreements with the Korean government and fulfil their job expectations. They requested a press conference held by the Korean Job Dreamers Association. Convener of the Korean Job Dreamers Association Ranga Gangabadage stated, “Currently, more than 1,600 job seekers have been employed by the Korean government and The government of this country has no program for this 1600. But four countries are taking workers to Korea. “
A leading rice trader in Polonnaruwa has purchased a helicopter
A leading rice trader in Polonnaruwa has bought a helicopter. It is reported that the helicopter, which was recently purchased for the travel needs of the large scale rice trader, has been purchased from a private company in Colombo for Rs. 110 million. He has also employed an engineer and a pilot for the aircraft which was parked at the Hingurakgoda Air Force Base. Wedding transport facilities Travel facilities for medical treatment, personal travel. Freight and excursions are also provided by this helicopter.
The reason for the increase in fuel prices was taking fuel from brokers – Mahinda Pathirana
Chairman of the Sri Lanka Press Council Mahinda Pathirana says that Sri Lanka continue to buy fuel from Singaporean brokersbecause they receive commissions from it and it is the reason for the price hike of fuel. He also said that if the country had an agreement with the OPEC countries to obtain fuel directly, it would have been possible to obtain fuel at a much lower price. He also alleges that the Ministry of Energy has not taken any new steps to import and refine crude oil in the country. He says this while leaving a note on his social media account.
2 billion worth of heroin seized in Weligama
The Navy has arrested nine persons with 200 kilos of heroin. The Police Media Spokesman stated that the value of the drugs seized in the Mirissa Modara area in Weligama is more than Rs. 2 billion. The drug was packed in gas cylinders and sacks and brought to Sri Lanka by a multi-day fishing trawler, the police spokesman said.
Sri Lanka Reported 63 covid 19 related deaths during the past 24 hours
Another 63 corona deaths have been confirmed by the Government Information Department. Sixteen of them died before being admitted ed to the hospital. Accordingly, the total number of corona deaths reported from Sri Lanka has increased to 2136.
Plaquenil is given to corona patients
According to Samani Jana Balawega MP Manusha Nanayakkara, Plaquenil is being used as an antiseptic for people infected with the coronavirus and Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama of the Colombo National Fever Hospital has also stated this, he said. It is being used not as a treatment for coronavirus but as a drug to boost the immune system of infected people, he said. He said this while participating in a program on Swarnavahini.
Sri Lanka should be imported Wheat flour produced using organic fertilizer
Former Member of Parliament for the JVP Sunil Handunneththi states that if food is to be produced in the country using organic fertilizer, the food items imported to the country should also be those made using organic fertilizer. He says that food items such as wheat flour, dhal, chickpeas and green peas imported into the country should also be investigated for the use of organic fertilizers. He said these while joining to an interview with Sirasa TV.
Consumer Affairs Authority has issued an Extraordinary Gazette Notification
Importers, producers, warehouses, collectors and distributors of rice, sugar, milk powder and maize are required to register with the Consumer Affairs Authority within 07 days from the date of issuance of the gazette notification. The gazette notification states that the importation, manufacture, storage, storage and distribution of the material without registration is prohibited. However, the gazette notification further states that the law is not valid for farmers to store the paddy harvest obtained from the cultivated land. Following are the gazette notifications issued by the Consumer Affairs Authority for this purpose.
Prices of goods and services would rise rapidly with the increased fuel price- Chathura Alwis
Derana journalist Chathura Alwis says that the sum of all fuel price hikes is Rs. 69 and that is a beautiful number. He stated this at the Derana Aruna program this morning. He added that prices of goods and services would rise rapidly today and tomorrow in line with rising fuel prices.
A person has died and another person was injured after a barrel of liquor exploded
A person has died and another person was injured after a barrel of liquor exploded while he was brewing illegal liquor in the Samanthurai area in Ampara, Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana stated. The deceased has been identified as a 53-year-old resident of Malwatta. The Samanthurai Police have reported to the court that the accident had taken place while the deceased drinking illicit liquor. yesterday (June 11) morning