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.
Four people were arrested for 6 million worth ice and Three areas has been identified as hub for drug distribution
Four suspects were arrested by Sri Lanka Navy with 01kg and 21mg of Ice (Crystal Methamphetamine). They were arrested during a operation led by North Central Naval Command in the Urumalai beach in Talaimannar on March 3 while trying to smuggle drugs in to the country via sea.The street value of the drugs believed to be around 6 million rupees Narcotic drugs which were package concealed in a fishing net was taken in to naval custody and later handed over to the Talaimannar Police for further leagal actions. Also Police Spokesman (DIG) Ajith Rohana states today after a special anti-narcotics operations conducted in Weligama, Imaduwa and Midigama areas as the police has identified as as the hub for the distribution of narcotics in south province.
Three Childrens were died after jumped in to a well along with their morther
Three Childrens aged 2, 5, an 8 were died after jumped in to a well along with their mother in an attempt to commit suicide. The incident happened in Ramanathapuram area in the Dharmapuram Police Division yesterday evening. The 2 year old child was saved by the residents of the area and admitted to the Killinochchi hospitle and later his death was reported at the hospital. Other two children( girl and a boy) were dead and their bodies were retrieved from the well by the police along with the residents in nearby area. The women was getting treatments at the Killinochchi hospitle.Police assuming that personal family problem can be the motive behind this suicide attempting.
West Indies Beats Sri Lanka by 4 Wickets and Pollard hit six sixes in one over
West Indies scores 134/6 (12 over) in reply to Sri Lanka’s 131/9 in 20 over. Kieron Pollard became the first West Indian and third player ever in the history to hit six sixes in one over in international cricket. The Sri lankan leg-spinner Akhila Dhananjaya and Desilva took 3 wickets each giving an anxious moments to the West Indies. Dananjaya became the fourth Sri Lankan player who to took a T20 international hat-trick. He dismissed Evin Lewis for 28 scores and Nicholas Pooran for zero score. Also Chris Gayle could not deliver much on his international comeback and dismissed from the 1st ball from Dhananjaya. But Kieron Pollard hit 6 sixes in a over from Dhananjaya completely changed the history.He states after his six sixes;“It was something the team needed. I didn’t see the hat trick. I only heard.” West Indies has taken 1-0 lead in T20 series.
Indian Air Force chief met Sri Lankan Prime Minister
Air Chief Marshall Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria the Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force met Sri lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksha at temple trees yesterday evening ( March 3) The Air Chief Marshall visited Sri Lanka for the 70th Anniversary Celebrations of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Prime Minister’ss office states that continued support to Sri Lanka in the defense sector at any time. India and Srilanka is having long term defence co-operations at many circumstances. Some of them are like maritime security, counterterrorism, and training officers.
Mother Who beat the nine months old child gave reasons for her actions
A 24 years old mother was arrested for assulting her 9 months old baby in Navaladi area jaffna yesterday (March 2) and baby was taken to police custody. Mother and child will kept in probationary care for 9th of March untill the forensic report on the babies injuries submited to the magistrate. Mother and baby had arrived sri lanka from Kuwait a month ago and she and her husbund was working there. Her husband is still working in Kuwait. Mother had confessed to the police that she is depressed because her husbund is not giving the money for living.
Guidelines for burial of COVID 19 victims finalized today
The Director-General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena states that the guidlines for burial of COVID 19 victims has been finalized and going to issue within today (March 3) Drafting guidlines for burial was happened 27 of February and also Dr. Gunawardena stated that day circular for burial will be issuing after the approval of task force on COVID-19 prevention and also after deciding the burial place. Yesterday Co Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Keheliya Rambukwella announced that Iranaitvu island in Kilinochchi has selected as the burial ground for COVID victims. Untill procedure for burial was finalized the dead bodies of the COVID victims will be kept in the cold storage.