Sri Lanka reported 40 more deaths during the past 24 hours
Another 40 people died of corona infection, the Government Information Department reports during the past 24 hours. Accordingly, the number of corona infected deaths in the country has increased to 1696.
Only the poor people follow the quarantine rules and travel restrictions and people with power are acting freely- The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Association
The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Association states that only innocent people follow the travel restrictions and that those in power act freely. Its chairman Upul Rohana points out that innocent people who lived on a daily income are keeping restrictions and stay in homes despite economic hardships. The majority of the powerful people that wee is ignoring the traffic laws and walking the streets showing their influence. The corona control of the country seems to have been hampered by those who show such influence but about 60% of people follow travel restrictions and health guidelines, he said. However, he said that while the number of coronaviruses reported so far was not so favourable, the number of reported cases was likely to drop significantly in the next two weeks as many of the first-line infections were restricted in circulation.
Muslims attend to Friday prayers violating quarantine laws in Jaffna
Jaffna Public Health Inspectors have taken steps to quarantine all those who attended a prayer at a Muslim shrine in the sahindu Junction area in Jaffna in violation of existing restrictions and quarantine laws. Health officials have revealed that about 14 people attended the prayer, which was banned during ceremonies and services. The Jaffna Health Inspector’s Office further stated that those identified as those who participated in the prayers will be quarantined within the mosque and the rest will be quarantined at home.
I am in a serious life threat and danger – Journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrema
Journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrema states that he is in serious life threats and danger at the moment. He said that most likely he would have killed even more recently he was telling this very responsibly. He also states that he has a lot of evidence for this and some of the evidence cannot be revealed. He made these comments in an interview with a youtube channel.
It is possible to extend the travel restrictions even after 14- Keheliya Rambukwella
Cabinet Spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella has stated that the current travel restrictions may be extended after June 14. However, future decisions cannot be made at this time and the government would take all necessary measures to prevent people from being inconvenienced if the travel restrictions were extended, he added The Minister further said that no country in the world is taking a definite course of action in the face of the epidemic and that decisions will be taken according to the situation prevailing. He said these while joining to a media briefing in Kandy.
Sri Lankan cricket players refuse to sign contracts
The Sri Lankan players selected for the upcoming tour of England have decided not to sign the contract for that tour. This decision is announced by their lawyer on behalf of the players. The announcement states that the decision was taken due to irregularities in the ranking of new players and serious issues regarding its transparency. They have also decided not to sign any agreements for England or any subsequent tours. However, despite the agreement, all players are ready to play at any time including the tour of England.
A powerful minister’s sons wedding held at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, before Chandimal Jayasinghe’s birthday party
Wedding of the son of a powerful minister heldSeveral days before Popular beautician Chandimal Jayasinghe’s birthday party held at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, media reports. According to the reports, the event was held at the hotel with the participation of a small number of people. The report further states that Chandimal Jayasinghe has also done the beauty work for the couple and he has not charged any money for it.
Thank you, everyone, for your support- Madhavi Wathsala Anthony
Five of the six suspects, including Madhavi Wathsala Anthony, who was arrested by the police , have been sent to the Passara Quarantine Center for quarantine yesterday. Chandimal’s mother, who was among those arrested, has been put under house quarantine. The suspects were released on bail after being produced in court for allegedly holding a birthday party at a luxury hotel in violation of quarantine laws. But health officials have taken steps to detain them for two weeks. Madhavi Wathsala has posted a note on her social media account centre way to quarantine center.
Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture Resigned
It is reported that MB Rohana Pushpakumara has resigned from the post of Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the reports the letter of resignation has been sent to the Secretary to the President. It is said that the fertilizer issue that has arisen has also affected his resignation
Am I being told to stay naked ’- A video from Piumi Hansamali
Despite various statements made at the time about the sudden outburst for quarantine actress Piumi Hansamali says that she and her group are now happily quarantined by Releasing a video to social media from the Bandarawela Quarantine Center. She further said that the military personnel in the charge centre were taking good care of her and her group. Bandarawela is a very beautiful city and the only problem she has at present is that her child is not near her and also that some people were asking who was the doctor who had brought the bag of clothes to the quarantine center, she further added. She also said that she had spoken to Minister Sarath Weerasekera for the first time in her life that day and that she had never spoken to him before.