Russia Ukraine war effects on Sri Lankan Economy-Importing wheat flour from India stops. Sri Lanka is leading to another crisis
The Ministry of Commerce has informed the importers of wheat flour in Sri Lanka that India has suspended the export of wheat flour due to the war in Ukraine with Russia. Due to that, they have pointed out that the import of bread flour from India to Sri Lanka has stopped and currently the wheat flour is being imported from Turkey. The orderers have mentioned that although the import of wheat flour from India can be done quickly, they have to wait for about two months while importing wheat flour from Turkey. Currently, there is a shortage of wheat flour in the market and the price per kilo is at the level of 400 rupees. Bakery owners claim that they have had to increase the price of bakery products due to this.
What is happening in Sri Lanka- Privatisation of banks in Sri Lanka
Parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka, says that the privatization of banks without applying the law to the people who destroyed the banks is not a solution to the crisis. He also points out that the privatization of public institutions will not solve everything. Mr Ranawaka, while commenting on the budget speech delivered by the President as the Minister of Finance, regarding the management of public expenditure, further emphasized that all public institutions should be subjected to a management audit. He also explained the importance of working under the policy of ‘one institution for one work’, pointing out that by doing so, the number of government institutions in the country can be reduced to about 2/3. In addition, Mr. Ranawaka pointed out the possibility of improving the efficiency of the public service by creating a process of evaluation of institutions and conducting a ‘work audit’ starting from the heads of departments, giving practical examples of his work as a minister. Mr Ranawaka also presented his suggestions regarding increasing the technical efficiency of government institutions and identifying new sources of income.
The rising of Sri Lanka ,Colombo’s underworld gangs clashes -A person died in a shooting on the highway
A person has been killed in a shooting in Aliwatta area of ​​Mattakkuliya last night. The police say that the shooting was done with a pistol by two people who came on a motorcycle. The person who was shot died after being admitted to the Colombo National Hospital… Police said the shooting may have been the result of an ongoing dispute between drug and organized crime. Investigations are underway to arrest the suspects.
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka-The North East needs an interim administration- Mr. Douglas Devananda
Mr. Douglas Devananda, Minister of Fisheries, states that there should be an interim control for the Northern and Eastern Provincial Councils. He also said that every political party representing the two provincial deputy provinces should unite for the interim administration. He also points out that the necessary provisions for the establishment of an interim administration are already in the Thirteenth Amendment of the Constitution. The term of office of the provincial council has ended and the governors are currently running the provinces and as a result, it is not possible to make successful administrative decisions about the people. He further said that a successful approach can be achieved by creating an interim administration to bring a solution to the national problem in the North and East.
There may be a risk of closing down the country again- Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Association
According to the Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Association, there may be a risk of closing down the country again in the future based on the current situation. Addressing a press conference, the president of the association Mr. Upul Rohana said that the Corona virus is once again spreading rapidly across the country. But he said that the infected people are identified very rarely and the reason for this is that tests are not conducted to identify the infected people. He urged the people that the immunity of any dose of Corona vaccine lasts only for about six months and if that period has passed, anyone should get another dose of vaccine. He further said that if we forget that there was a corona epidemic in the country, the country will have to be shut down again and the decision to do so or not will depend on the behavior of the people.
All the facilities are ready.. Former Sri Lankan President Gotabhaya Rajapaksha will reach Katunayaka soon
Mr. Sagara Kariyawasam, General Secretary of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna states that all the facilities of a former President have been arranged for the former President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. He also said that Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa will visit Sri Lanka in the near future. He said that Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa did not leave this country in a beautiful environment and he said that it is necessary to provide the necessary security and suitable facilities for a former president when he comes to this country. He made these comments while addressing the media at the headquarters of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna.
Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-Mobile phone sales down by 80%.. spare parts demand up by 118%
Mr. Samith Senarath, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Mobile Phone Importers and Sellers Association said to the media that the ban on the import of mobile phone batteries and accessories may lead to a large shortage and black market prices in the country in the future. He said that the authorities should be more careful when banning the import of mobile phone batteries especially since they are not manufactured in Sri Lanka. Mr. Senarath said that even though the country agrees to create import policies with the existing situation, it is not acceptable to impose bans on such things in a situation where the necessary goods are not being produced in the country and there will also be a shortage of mobile phone batteries as there was a shortage of them in the past.
Food shortage in Sri Lanka-A kilo of flour is 400 rupees, A loaf of bread is up to 300 rupees
The All Ceylon Bakery Owners Association states that the price of a 50 kg bundle of wheat flour has so far gone up to twenty thousand rupees. Accordingly, the wholesale price of a kilo of wheat flour has increased to 400 rupees, the president of the association Mr N.K Jayawardena said. He also mentioned that due to this situation, the price of a loaf of bread will have to be increased to 300 rupees.
Food shortage in Sri Lanka-A person who was eating bread soaked in cold water dies
According to Elpitiya Police, a person has died after buying a piece of bread and eating it after soaking it in water. The police also said that a seventy-five-year-old resident of the area has died. When his body was found, pieces of the bread he was eating were lying around. The police said that the bread was eaten by soaking it in water and the body was handed over to Elpitiya Hospital for further investigations.
Burning of the Sri Lankan President’s house: Another suspect arrested
Another suspect has been arrested in Kottawa city for breaking into President Ranil Wickramasinghe’s private residence in Kollupitiya and setting it on fire on July 9, damaging and stealing property. The 33-year-old suspect, who has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department, is a resident of Aranayaka area. The suspect is scheduled to be produced in the Fort Magistrate’s Court today. The Criminal Investigation Department is conducting further investigations in this regard.