Statements are taking from 20 people about the burning ship
The CID has so far recorded statements from about 20 people regarding the incident of the MV Express Pearl which caught fire near the Colombo harbour, Police Media Spokesman, DIG Ajith Rohana said Meanwhile, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) seized the Voice Data Recorder (VDR) transmission data recording system that records shipping communicationsduring shipping services with the assistance of the Navy yesterday (June 05). Ajith Rohana said that the discussions between the parent company of the ship and the local agent were more important for this investigation. The DIG further stated that special attention will be paid to the instructions given by checking the data here
Sri Lanka Seeks compensation from the company that owns the burned ship
The Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) says it has already sought compensation from the company that owns the MV Express Pearl for the economic damage caused by the fire. Its chairperson, Attorney-at-Law Dharshani Lahadapura stated that the compensation was sought through the Attorney General. Ms Dharshani Lahadapura stated that compensation is also expected to be paid for the environmental damage caused by the ship. “The first compensation claim has already been made. We have asked for the damage that can be taken directly from them. At the same time, the expert committee is working on environmental damage. The second request will be made after receiving the report,” she said.
Extend the travel restrictions – The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA)
The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) has asked President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa to extend his travel restrictions for another week to control the increase in the number of covid patients. The President of the Association, Dr Padma Gunaratne said in the letter to the President that the disease has been brought under control to some extent through the imposition of travel restrictions and that there is a serious risk of the country being reopened in the current situation. If so, there is a danger of the health system collapsing if the country reopened. However, a final decision will be taken at the covid Task Force meeting chaired by the President on Friday (11th June), the Presidential Secretariat said.
Chinese flag hoisted in Jaffna
The Daily Mirror reports that a Chinese company has hoisted the Chinese national flag on the land belonging to a construction project being carried out in Jaffna. However, the Minister of External Affairs has responded by saying that under normal circumstances it is illegal and that no such incident has been reported to him so far. He has also stated that it is the responsibility of the local government body to look into this matter. However, the Minister of External Affairs states that although the opportunity to hoist the national flag of one’s home country can be hoisted on a special occasion, the permission of the relevant local government body should be obtained. He has stated that some payment should be made for this and that it should be ascertained whether the procedure has been carried out properly.
Piumi Hansamali accused of drug trafficking- Dan Priyasad
I can prove the involvement of Model Piumi Hansamali in drug trafficking, says our People’s Party organizer Dan Priyasad He was speaking to the media after complaining about the police headquarters. He has lodged this complaint against the Mayor of Kurunegala who held a party in violation of the quarantine law and demanded that the law be enforced. A group including Piumi Hansamali has been sent to quarantine after holding a birthday party in violation of quarantine laws.
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.