Four individuals injured and hospitalized after a fight between two fishermen groups; five arrested
Four individuals have been hospitalized after an argument between two groups of fishermen at Iranapalai in Mullaitivu yesterday (May 31) and five others have been arrested, Mullaitivu Police said. An argument between two groups of fishermen in Iranapalai and Matalan areas over the theft of prawns from shrimp cages made by fishermen has escalated to an assault and has been attacked by both sides with sharp weapons. Four fishermen who were injured in the incident have been admitted to the Mullaitivu Hospital and five fishermen have been arrested for assault, Mullaitivu Police said.
The contract with the Olympus Construction Company will be terminated- Highways Minister Johnston Fernando
The Cabinet has decided to terminate the contract of Olympus Construction Company, owned by Daya Gamage, a former Minister of Power and Energy, who delayed the construction of the second phase of the Central Expressway from Mirigama to Pothuhera, Highways Minister Johnston Fernando said. Minister Johnston Fernando further stated that the decision was taken after discussions at the Cabinet meeting due to the continuous delays in the construction of the road section of the Olympus Contracting Company, even after the company had been warned on several occasions. He further stated that this section of the expressway could not be vested in the public on the planned date due to delays in their construction, despite the funds being provided for the construction of the roads without any delay.
People have to sign a consent form only to receive one dose of the Sputnik V vaccine
Statements are being obtained from the people who receive the Sputnik v vaccine only to get the first dose. People in the area were vaccinated yesterday (31) at Kengalla Maha Vidyalaya, Wattegama, Kandy and at the time, the vaccines were given a separate “consent form”. A seal affixed to it read, “I would like to receive only the first dose of the Sputnik V vaccine.” But the accepted expert opinion is that both doses of the covid vaccine should be taken for maximum protection.
Gas companies say the price of a gas cylinder should be 2100.
The new price for LP Gas, which will be issued for the June order, has been announced yesterday. Accordingly, the new price is US $ 530 per tonne. These prices are set by Saudi Aramco, which is 9% higher than in May. According to the representatives of both the companies selling gas, the price of a cylinder sold in the local market should be at least Rs. 2100.
Members for the Port City Commission are appointed
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has appointed members to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission. President’s Counsel Gamini Marapana has been appointed as its Chairman. Secretary to the Treasury Esga Arga Attygalle Dr Priyath Bandu Wickrama. Secretary to the Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage Saliya Wickramasuriya, former Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Oral Corporation – Chairman and Managing Director Kushan Kodithuwakkula Mercantile Investment and Finance. Managing Director Gerard Ondachchi Rohan de Silva, Chairman and Managing Director of McLarens Group.
All people who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus will die within two years.True or false?
Tissa Vitarana, one of Sri Lanka’s leading professors of anthropology, has commented on the statement spread on social media by a worldwide anthropologist who claims that all people who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus will die within two years. He states that this is completely untrue and that there is no possibility of that happening. The scientist who allegedly made the statement had later stated that he had not said so, he further said. He says that now there is a modern field for finding vaccines and therefore it has become faster. He made these comments in an interview with an online channel.
New Parliament ministers need vehicles
Anuradhapura District MP KPS Kumarasiri says that there are more than 75 new members in the current parliament and it is very unfair to give them a vehicle. He says that parliamentarians have to intervene in public issues and it is not possible to use public transport. He said that even when he was a member of the Provincial Council, he did not get a vehicle license and as a Member of Parliament he had to go to Parliament even by bus.
Indians flee to Mannar due to fear of corona.
The Navy has repatriated four boats carrying 40 Indian nationals who were trying to enter Mannar to escape the threat of heavy corona in India. The Navy has intercepted an attempt by 40 fishermen to enter Mannar using Indian fishing vessels off the coast of Mannar Due to the Corona threat in India during patrols conducted by the North and North Central Naval Command. Security has been beefed up at the maritime border for 24 hours and the Indian High Commission and the Indian Coast Guard have been informed about the Indian nationals detained at the Mannar border and sent back, Navy said.
Piumi Hansamali and Chandimal Jayasinghe arrested
Popular model Piumi Hansamali and renowned beautician Chandimal Jayasinghe have been arrested by the Fort Police. They were arrested on a complaint that they had held a birthday party at a star hotel in Colombo in violation of the quarantine law. After being produced before the court, the two have been released on Rs. 1 million bail each.
Kurunegala Mayor celebrates the birthday ignoring corona restrictions
Despite travel restrictions, Kurunegala Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa’s birthday was yesterday.According to the reports, Kurunegala Police had prepared a birthday cake for the occasion. The mayor cut the cake and presented it to those present. Senior police officers in charge of the area were also present at the occasion. Police Media Spokesman Ajith Rohana stated that a special police team comprising a Superintendent of Police has been appointed to investigate the incident. He further added that this act is against the quarantine law and should not be done by the police.