The burnet ship Express Pearl in danger of sink
The wrecked ship “Express Pearl” is in danger of sinking. The Navy says that 50 per cent of the ship has been sunk due to a water leak since yesterday (June 01). President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa yesterday instructed the relevant authorities to take the “Express Pearl” ship to the deep sea. Accordingly, a special team of the Navy entered the ship today morning (June 02) to help the rescue company and the rescue company’s tugboats have begun taking the ship to the deep sea. However, it is reported that the process of taking it to the deep sea has been hampered due to the sinking of the ship. The fire broke out on the Singapore-registered ship “Express Pearl” which was anchored 9.5 nautical miles off the coast of Colombo on the 20th of last month.
“Prima” raises wheat flour price
Agents of Prima Wheat Flour say that the price of bread flour has been increased by Rs. 4 (June 1) from yesterday. Restaurants prepare a lot of food from bread flour and consumers also buy large quantities of bread flour. A 50 kg bundle of bread flour was initially sold for Rs. 2150 and according to the new price, a 50 kg bundle of bread flour will have to be sold for Rs.2350.
We cant satisfied with people’s behaviour; Tough decisions are taken regarding the travel restrictions – Army Commander
Army Commander Shavendra Silva says that the matter will have to be reconsidered and reviewed about the concessions granted during travel restrictions across the country and relaxation of various laws. Also, he said that there is a situation where some people seem to be abusing the concessions and relaxation of rules given for the convenience of people in different jobs and he requested on all people refrain from doing so The behaviour of many was very good but the behaviour of some was very bad and Corona control would be difficult if the people acted arbitrarily, he said.
Increased monthly allowance for pre-school teachers will be distributed from today
The Cabinet has approved to increase the monthly allowance of pre-school teachers after providing them with certain training. Accordingly, the monthly allowance of Rs. 250 has been increased to Rs. 2,500. The payment will be made with effect from today (01). The proposal made by the Minister of Education to grant the allowance to 25,000 eligible pre-school teachers based on the criteria identified as the first phase, has been approved by the Cabinet.
Sri Lanka ranks 19th in the world in yesterday’s infections and 10th in Asia, J curve rises to the top
Sri Lanka ranks 19th in the world in terms of corona infections reported yesterday, according to the Worldometers website. That was due to 2912 infections reported yesterday. Also, Sri Lanka was ranked 10th in the Asian region in terms of reported infections. The site also shows that the incidence of corona infections in Sri Lanka is on the rise of the curve.
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.