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.
The county will unable to compensate for the damage of the Express Pearl as New Diamond did not even recover the compensation from the damage,- Nalaka Godahewa
Minister of State Nalaka Godahewa has stated that obtaining compensation for the damage caused by the ship that caught fire in front of the Colombo harbour has become a problem due to the inadequacy of local naval laws and technology required for rescue operations in the country. There are no companies in the country that carry out rescue operations at sea and there are legal impediments to setting up such companies, he further said. He added that the same things will happened to this ship as the New Diamond ship that caught fire a few months ago. He said that since Sri Lanka did not have an agency to take responsibility for the rescue of the ship, the responsibility for the rescue was taken over by other countries and that the rescue of the New Diamond was also carried out by a Singaporean company. He said that Sri Lanka received only Rs. 400 million from the rescue and could not earn any income from the rescue of the ship.
Oxygen is given to 330 corona patients; 8000 infected in homes severe crisis is ahead.
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that about 8,000 people with coronavirus are currently at home because they are unable to be referred to treatment centres. They also point out that about 330 patients with corona infection were dependent on oxygen as of yesterdays report and the number of patients has risen from 149 in 3 days to 330 in four days. The union warns that the health sector will face a severe crisis and the number of corona patients and deaths is expected to rise in the next few days. However, the association also said in a statement that only 6,000 beds had been prepared for corona infections.
Travel restrictions will remain in effect after the 7th.
Army Commander Shavendra Silva states that only one person per house is allowed to leave the house according to the NIC numbers even the travel restrictions Currently fully operational in the country after the suspension was reopened on the 7th. He said that although it is permissible to go to work after the 7th, other people are only allowed to leave the house for essential matters according to the identity card number system. There isnt any decision has been taken to extend the current active travel restrictions after the 7th and that further steps will be taken in consultation with the Corona Suppression Committee as well as the health authorities, he further said. He added that the results of the current period of active travel restrictions will be seen after the 10th of this month
Tamil Nadu tightens security after Port City Commission bill accepted
Due to the passage of the Colombo Port City Bill by Sri Lanka Police security in Tamil Nadu has been beefed up, Indian media reports The move comes on the surface because of intelligence reports which confirmed that protests will be held against the Colombo port city in Tamil Nadu. According to “The Hindu”, India has a high diplomatic and strategic focus on the Chinese port city of Colombo.
The oil spill will be threatens the whole sea area; It is doubtful whether it can be towed – Navy
The Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) says that the ship that was wrecked in front of the Colombo harbour has begun to sink. The sinking was caused by a water leak in the back of the ship. They suspect that this could cause the oil in the ship to seep into the sea and if so, a large oil slick could spread from Dickowita to Negombo. The Navy has commenced operations to tow the wreckage to the deep sea. However, the military spokesman said that it was very difficult to tow the ship as it was sinking in the sea. Therefore, it is not possible to comment on whether the tow operation will be successful, he added.