Former President compaired Ester Sunday Attack with 9/11 attack in USA
Former Sri lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said that even the USA couldn’t prevent the 9/11 attacks despite of receiving all the intelligent reports before 2 weeks. He said all of these at an opening of a library. Also he states that the terrorism is not only a problem to sri lanka but also to the entire world. Also he states even being the most powerful country in the world US could not prevent the attack on it’s security headquarters (the Pentagon) and the loss of thousands of lives.
Police constable arrested for attempting sexually abuse under age girl
A police constable attached to the Nilaveli police station as been arrested for attempting sexually abuse an under aged school girl. Police said that the girl was 13 years old and her mother was filed a case for the insident.The accused police constable was 35 years old and now interdict from the service. Police is conducting further investigations on the insident.
Govt. MPs Invite Ranil Wickremesinghe To Enter Parliament
Several government MPs have requested former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to enter Parliament soon as the national list MP of the UNP. The discusison had taken place when Wickremesinghe attended a religious ceremony at the Gangaramaya temple. President Gotabhaya Raajapaksa, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and a number of Parliamentarians attended the event. The government MPs have told Wickremesinghe that the latter must re-enter Parliament as the UNP’s representative and the strengthen the party. Wickremesinghe has reportedly responded to them claiming that he prefers to give the opportunity to a younger person. “People wanted me to stay at home. I must listen to them and stay at home. But, there are multiple requests from many parties. We haven’t decided how to proceed on this matter thus far. Let’s wait and see,” Wickremesinghe has said. The UNP is sharply divided over who its national list nominee should be as several ex-MPs of the party have expressed willingness to take up the post.
Sri Lankas First Burial of Covid 19 Victims
Two burials were conducted in Soodupaththinachenai area in Ottamwadi, Batticaloa in the Eastern Province today ( March 5). Army Commander General Shavendra Silva states that five more burials are scheduled to be conducted at the same site today. This is the second burial place approved by the government and Oddamavadi Divisional Secretary announced the granted permission. Also Irakkamam in Ampara was proposed as a burial ground. Acording to the former State Minister Ali Zahir Moulana both of those Pradeshiya Sabha s had expressed their willingness to allocate lands for burial of COVID 19 victims remains. Burials will be coordinated with the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Institute of Geology. Local authorities and community representatives will join the process.
Ramanna and Amarapura Maha Nayaka Thero’s recived the Final report of the Easter attacks commission
Harigupta Rohanadeera Director General of Legal Affairs of the Presidential Secretariat handed over the Copies of the report of Presidential Commission of Inquiry of Easter Sunday Attacks to the Chief Prelate of the Amarapura and Ramanna chapters. Chief Prelate of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Chapter Most Venerable Makulawe Wimala thera and Acting Chief Prelate of the Amarapura Chapter Most Venerable Gangthune Assaji thera recived the copies today( March 5).
Sachithra Senanayake ordered to submit assets and liabilities statement
Former cricketer Sachithra Senanayake ordered to submit a statement of assets and liabilities within 14 days by the police unit in charge of prevention of malpractices in sports. Yesterday ( March 4 ) he appeared before the Special Crime Prevention Unit over an alleged f match fixing attempt in the 2020 Lanka Premier League T20 tournament. He had given a 8 hour of statements according to the reports.He was accused over a media report for approaching a player through a phone call from Dubai to entice in to corrupt practice in the inaugural LPL tournament. ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) and the Sri Lanka Cricket’s anti corruption unit investigated on the complaint. Further investigations will be carried out according to the assets and liabilities.
Jornalist Bandula Jayasekara has passed away
Jornalist Bandula Jayasekara has passed away Veteran journalist Mr Bandula Jayasekara has passed away. He was 60 years of age and was receiving treatment for a chronic disease at the time of his demise. He was the Chief Editor of Daily News and also he worked for The Island and Sunday Leader . He served as a journalist diplomat representing Sri Lanka in Canada, the U S and Australia.
China pledged continue to support Sri Lanka
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Luo Shaohui states that China is Supporting to Sri lanka at United Nations Human Rights Council. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Luo Shaohui said that China will provide assistant to manage and control COVID 19 and also they are going to support the government to develop the tourism industry again in Sri lanka. He made these statements on the official Twitter account of the Sri Lankan embassy in Beijing and that was made during a meeting with Sri Lankan Ambassador to China Dr Palitha kona on Monday. Also they echanged their views on Sino- Sri lanka Free Trade Agreement. China had also expressed their support to Sri lanka during the 46th session of UNHRC in Geneva.And also the Chinese representative to the 46th session of UNHRC states that they sees the resolutions against Sri lanka as a it is an interference to the internal affairs of the country.
Sri lanka repoted five more deaths related to COVID 19
The Department of Government Information states that Sri Lanka has reported 05 more coronavirus related deaths and it has made bring the number of COVID-19 related deaths troll in Sri Lanka up to 489 in total. Also Sri lanka has registered 351 more covid positive cases during past 24 hours. It has made the total number of Covid-19 infections confirmed to 84 577. The amount of total recoveries reported as 80836 with 399 more patients regained health. But 3257 positive people were under medical care in different selected hospitles accross the country.
Sri Lanka approves Russia’s Sputnik V
State Minister of Production Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana states that Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine has been approved in Sri Lanka. Secretary to the State Ministry of Production Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Rohitha Uduwawla confirmed today( March 4) that the Government of Russia has agreed to provide 300000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccines to our country free of charge. National Medical Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka has been granted the approval in sri lanka and it has proved 91.6% protection against SARS-CoV-2 in its last stage trial. Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) states that 39 countries has approved the Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine. The first and second doses are slightly different versions of the vaccine from each other. The vaccine can be stored between 2 and 8C at temperatures and two doses have to taken between 21 days of gap. According to the scientists this is benificial because the two different formulas in 2 doses can boost the immune system.