Inflation in Sri Lanka-Steps to distribute all additional fuel stocks in next 3 days
Minister Kanchana Wijesekera says that steps have been taken to distribute all the additional fuel stocks throughout the island in the next 3 days. The minister mentioned that it is planned to reduce fuel queues in 2 days.
Inflation in Sri Lanka-Aid from the United States to increase the nutritional level of school children
America offered an aid package to increase the nutrition level of school lunches Yesterday 26 Under this, 2,000 metric tons of lentils and 890 metric tons of salmon were sent. This aid package headed by the American government was handed over to the Minister of Education Dr Susil Premajayantha yesterday at a warehouse complex in Muthurajawela by the American Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mrs Julie Chang.
The chinese high tech Yuan Wang 5 ship is mapping the ocean floor 400 nautical miles south-southeast of Deundara Sri Lanka- The Hindustan Times
International attention has been paid to the operations of Yuan Wang 05 in China again. The Hindustan Times had reported today that the Chinese satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship Yuan Wang 5, which left Hambantota port on August 22, was currently mapping the ocean floor 400 nautical miles south-southeast of Deundara Point on the southern tip of Sri Lanka. After leaving Sri Lanka, the Chinese hi-tech ship was scheduled to sail to Jiangyin Port in Shanghai, China. However, it is uncertain whether the ship will stop at another port on its way back to China, reports The Hindustan Times. news first
A statement from the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in India about the Chinese ship
Mr Milinda Moragoda, Sri Lankan High Commissioner of India, says that there is no doubt that the incident of a Chinese ship anchoring at Hambantota port was a problem between India and Sri Lanka. He said that we are facing the problem of how to build a framework to avoid such problems in the future and to prevent breaches of trust through such problems. Mr Milinda Moragoda said this while speaking to The Hindu newspaper The Sri Lanka High Commissioner has said this a few days after the Chinese ship Yuan Wang Five, which can track satellites and missiles, left Hambantota port. Mr Milinda Moragoda said that the Government of India has been informed about this controversy.
Inflation in Sri Lanka-Sri Lanka ranks 6th in the world in terms of child malnutrition- UNICEF
According to UNICEF, Sri Lanka ranks 6th in the world in terms of child malnutrition. The south Asia Regional Director Mr George Lareya Adjei says that the economic crisis in Sri Lanka has had a severe impact on children suffering from poverty. Mr George Lareya Adjei, South Asia Regional Director of UNICEF, who is visiting Sri Lanka, says that one out of three children in Sri Lanka is currently in need of some urgent assistance. He mentioned that due to the current crisis situation, children’s going to school has been hampered and they have lost the delicious and fresh food that they had before the crisis. The South Asia Regional Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund said that families are skipping their daily meals due to lack of ability to buy food. It was stated that children in this country go to bed hungry not knowing how they will get their next meal.
The rise of organized criminal gangs in Sri Lanka-5 arrested for murdering a person at a Gampaha hair-cutting salon
5 suspects for the incident of shooting and killing a person at a Gampaha barber shop have been arrested. The police said that a group of suspects residing in Pethiagoda, Makevita and Kotugoda have been arrested. The police have also taken into custody a locally made revolver-type firearm and the car used by the suspects for that purpose.
Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-The generator that was stopped in Norochchole Power Plant is back on the national system
The first generator of the Norochchole power plant, which was inactive, has been reconnected to the national system after repairs. The Ceylon Electricity Board stated that, accordingly, a capacity of 600 MW will be added to the national system from the Norochchole power plant. However, the Electricity Board mentioned that the repair work of the second generator of the plant is still going on. At present, 50% of the daily electricity generation is generated by hydropower. Meanwhile, the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) has informed the General Manager of the Electricity Board to inform about the possibility of reducing the daily power cuts due to the reconnection of the first generator that was disabled in Norochchole to the system. However, electricity will be cut for 3 hours on the island today as well.
Fuel Shortage in Sri Lanka-Long queues again: Petrol stations close due to lack of fuel – Petrol Station Owners Association
The All Ceylon Petrol Station Owners Association says that filling stations have been closed due to the non-delivery of the ordered fuel. Its chairman Mr. Kumara Rajapaksa said that increase in fuel consumption the queues near the filling stations have increased again. Mr. Shanta Silva, Secretary of Petroleum Transport Tanker Owners Association, said that there is currently a shortage of fuel reserves across the island.
Fuel Shortage in Sri Lanka-Long queues again: Petrol stations close due to lack of fuel – Petrol Station Owners Association
The All Ceylon Petrol Station Owners Association says that filling stations have been closed due to the non-delivery of the ordered fuel. Its chairman Mr. Kumara Rajapaksa said that increase in fuel consumption the queues near the filling stations have increased again. Mr. Shanta Silva, Secretary of Petroleum Transport Tanker Owners Association, said that there is currently a shortage of fuel reserves across the island.
Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-Will the fish and meat price reduce soon?
Trade and Consumer Safety Minister Naleen Fernando says that a decision will be taken next week regarding the reduction of chicken and fish prices. He mentioned that the Consumer Affairs Authority has the data regarding the price of chicken meat in the market and the cost of it. Meanwhile, Minister Nalin Fernando stated that immediate steps will be taken to reduce the prices of cement, wire and iron.