Heavy flood occur in Rathnapura.
Three persons have gone missing due to a landslide near the Ratnapura Ella Devalaya. The Disaster Management Center states that the landslide occurred due to heavy rains in the area. They also announce that the incident took place this morning. The Center also stated that minor floods are occurring along the Kalu Ganga due to the heavy rains in the area.
290 Russian tourists will arrive to Sri Lanka from tomorrow
Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga says that arrangements have been made to launch a tourism business using an aircraft carrying 290 passengers on Saturday. At the end of the year, 26,000 Russians could be brought to Sri Lanka through the tourism industry and earn $ 40 million in foreign exchange, he explained. He further said that the allegations that Ukrainian tourists had transmitted corona to Sri Lanka were false and were made by people who were trying to gain political advantage by sabotaging the tourism industry by provoking the people.
Massive cyberattack on the Presidential Secretariat website
The Information Technology Association of Sri Lanka (ICTA) says that several leading government websites, including the Presidential Secretariat, have been hacked. The statement issued by them stating this is as follows. The Sri Lanka Information Technology Association was able to identify websites such as the Presidential Secretariat, the Ministry of External Affairs, the Medical Research Institute, the Survey Department of Sri Lanka, the Family Health Bureau and the North-Western Provincial Management Development and Training Unit which have been subjected to a massive cyber attack today ( June 4) The Information Technology Association of Sri Lanka (ICTA) has pointed out that such cyber attacks could be carried out targeting government websites and we point out that this situation has arisen due to the government’s inattention to this matter. Rajiv Yasiru Kuruwita’s MathewChairmanInformation Technology Association of Sri Lanka
I was not at the party – Mrs Sri Lanka Pushpika de Silva
Mrs Sri Lanka Pushpika de Silva stated that she did not attend the party organized by renowned beautician Chandimal Jayasinghe. She says that some people are spreading the false rumour that she participated in it and that she does not know the terms of the advertisement. She says that legal action will be taken against those who spread such lies and that she will be challenged to prove with evidence if possible that she attended the party.
Sri Lankan cricketers refuse to sign the new contract
Twenty-four players of the Sri Lanka Cricket team have refused to sign new cricket contracts. Despite repeated requests to disclose the transparency of the player’s contract, the players say they have not yet complied with that request. Due to this, the Sri Lankan players have informed that the agreements will not be signed until the correct information is received, said their lawyer. The players have requested the Sri Lanka Cricket to reveal how each player scored in the grouping.
If people come to Colombo with fake letters, will be imprisoned for 5 years
Police say that those who enter the city of Colombo or other cities by showing fake summons letters are liable to imprisonment for up to 5 years for violating the quarantine rules. Violators of the quarantine could face a fine of up to 50,000 rupees, police said. Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana stated that stern action will be taken against those who violate the quarantine rules.
The doctor who tried to stop the Sinopharm is trying to stop Sputnik v
The use of the Sinopharm vaccine provided free of charge by the Chinese government was delayed for several months due to the activities of several individuals, the Chairman of the State Pharmaceutical Corporation, Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, said at a press conference held at the Government Information Department. If it had been given on time, Sri Lanka would have been able to get millions of Sinopharm vaccines before the Sinhala New Year and could not have controlled the emergence of a third corona wave. The main allegation against the use of the Sinopharm vaccine has been levelled by a union leader who represents a minority of doctors and the same person has been also accused of actively trying to prevent the use of the Russian Sputnik vaccine. The Director-General of Health Services has appointed a technical committee to make a recommendation as to whether or not the first dose of the Sputnik vaccine will be given to Sri Lanka in 50,000 doses. The committee recommended that 50,000 Sputnik doses be given to Sri Lankans based on the World Health Organization’s recommendation that only one of the two doses of the vaccine be given in the face of a global pandemic Accordingly, the vaccination program was launched in the Kandy District. However, the above-mentioned specialist states that giving Sputnik even a single dose in this manner is a bad, short-sighted and unethical act. He has expressed this view in several places and has tried to thwart the Sputnik vaccine. The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has already called for a formal investigation into his actions, which continue to hamper vaccination against the covid disease in Sri Lanka. It is said that this doctor is close to a former Minister of Health.
The US Congress recognizes the Sri Lanka North-East as a Tamil homeland
The North and East province has been recognized by the American Congress as a Tamil homeland. This recognition has been given by a resolution against Sri Lanka in the House of Commons. Top government sources said that this was an unprecedented act of aggression against Sri Lanka. The proposal has been submitted to the Senate Committee.
Fire on Express Pearl is not a sudden fire. Its An attack; and a conspiracy with plans – professor Chandima Wijayagunawardena
Prof. Chandima Wijayagunawardena states that the ship that was wrecked in front of the Colombo harbour was not accidentally set on fire. She claims it was an explosion and that it was an attack or a planned conspiracy. She said that this was similar to a terrorist attack and that there was a plan to incapacitate the country. She also points out that she has all the information related to this. She made these comments in an interview with a youtube channel.
Cabinet approves import of organic fertilizer
The Cabinet has approved the import of organic fertilizers and natural minerals. Cabinet Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella stated that the quality of the imported fertilizers is being monitored through three agencies. He said that the decision was taken under the program to promote organic fertilizer as the use of chemical fertilizers has caused many health problems.