Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-New steps are taken to decrease underworld activities and drug trafficking
The Ministry of Public Security says that steps have been taken to strengthen operations to combat underworld activities and drug trafficking. Its secretary Mr S Hettiarachchi mentioned that due to the recent protests in the country and the need to deploy police and special task force officers to guard fuel queues, the focus on suppressing underworld activities has decreased. However, he said that since the situation is pacifying, special task force officers have been deployed in groups for the relevant operations. Accordingly, some firearms used in murders and crimes have been taken into custody by the Special Task Force soldiers. The secretary stated that some of the killings that took place in the last few weeks were caused by grudges between several underworld groups and drug trafficking.
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka-A group of ambassadors from European Union countries have met President
A group of ambassadors from European Union countries have met President Ranil Wickremesinghe. In this regard, the European Union, which is issuing a Twitter message, says that its Union is presenting itself as a partner of Sri Lanka during this challenging period. The European Union thereby points out that the protection of civil and human rights, as well as the right to freedom of expression and protest above all, are extremely important. They said they agree that joint action is needed to bring Sri Lanka back on track. The European Union noted that the European Union encouraged the President to pay special attention to three of the current actions on foreign affairs. Accordingly, it is further stated in the tweet issued by the European Union that it hopes that the government will take a firm step to make the processes of GSP+, IMF and Human Rights Council successful.
We can come anytime and take over any building..- Protest Leader Wasantha Mudalige
Wasantha Mudalige, the convener of the Inter-University Student Council and a leader of the Galle Face protest, states that the Galle Face protesters will withdraw only from the Galle Face ground. He also says that even if they leave Galle Face ground, they will come anytime to acquire any building. He said that he is ready to come at any time with the people for that purpose. He made these comments while addressing a press conference on the withdrawal of the protesters from Galle Face Square.
Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-12 projects supported by Japan have been suspended due to Sri Lanka’s inability to pay its debts
12 projects supported by Japan have been suspended due to Sri Lanka’s inability to pay its debts due to the declaration of bankruptcy. The Minister of Ports, Navigation and Aviation Mr Nimal Siripala de Silva revealed this in Parliament. ” Especially the JICA organization came and met me and handed over a letter. Japan has declared that our country is bankrupt and we cannot pay our debts, so until the IMF comes and makes a road map on this matter, not only this Taisei project but 12 projects supported by Japan and JICA have been suspended. . Suspended does not mean cancelled. It has been temporarily stopped. According to the measures taken by the IMF organization regarding the restructuring of this debt with us, they will give us that money again.” He said
The Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency has decided to impose a 4-year ban on Sri Lankan champion Himasha Eshan
The Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency has decided to impose a 4-year ban on Sri Lankan champion Himasha Eshan. The Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency says that this ban was imposed on him after he was found guilty of being in possession of banned stimulants and the ban will be effective from October 26 last year to October 25, 2025. Himasha has 14 days to file an appeal against this punishment
Customs tightens rules for items brought through Katunayake after encountering gold consignments
Customs officials arrested a Sri Lankan married couple who were illegally bringing a stock of jewellery worth around one crore and twenty lakh rupees to Sri Lanka yesterday evening (9) at the arrival terminal of Katunayake Airport. The 35-year-old married couple, residents of Wellampitiya, had arrived at Katunayake Airport from Muscat, Oman. It is reported that this stock of jewellery was hidden between the clothes they were wearing. Following this incident, passengers are requested to avoid bringing prohibited and restricted items in their luggage. The Director General of Customs issued a statement and said that action will be taken against the passengers who bring such goods despite the customs instructions as per the provisions of the Customs Ordinance and the Import and Export Control Act. According to the report, a couple who were illegally bringing 50,000 foreign cigarettes worth 40 lakh rupees into Sri Lanka was arrested by the customs today at the Katunayake airport. In the notice issued by the Director General of Customs, it was also informed that such goods brought through the airport or through various institutions that import goods will be confiscated and fined.
A person has been killed in an attack in Katunayake
A person has been killed in an attack in Katunayake, Kahalapitiya area. The police said that the person injured in the attack died after being admitted to the Minuwangoda hospital. The deceased is a 58-year-old resident of Kahalapitiya area. The assault took place as a result of a personal dispute between the deceased and the assailant. The police said that the suspect had fled the area
9 people have died in the floods that affected South Korea
9 people have died in the floods that affected South Korea. Foreign media reported that as a result, around 2,800 buildings, including houses, were damaged. Foreign media also said that the capital city of Seoul was flooded and people were trapped in buildings and some cars due to the unexpected heavy rains. Due to the bad weather, five people died in the capital city of Seoul and two neighboring provinces also reported deaths.
A new virus type spreading in China. No medicine or vaccine yet founded
Many foreign media mention that the virus called ‘Langya’ is spreading in China, for which no medicine or vaccine has been produced so far. So far, 53 people infected with the virus have been found in the country and the virus harms both humans and animals. This virus is able to weaken the liver and kidneys, and the symptoms of this viral infection are high fever, fatigue, cough, dizziness, vomiting, muscle pain, severe headache, and food intolerance. A decrease in blood platelets is also a symptom of this.
Political and Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-There is no crowd for the final protest.. Galle faces protesters finished the protest
The organizers said that the protest which was held for 125 days in the Galle face area will be withdrawn from that place. Actress Ms. Damita Abeyratne told the media in Galle that the protest will not end even if they leaves the place. She also mentioned that the struggle is not over even though they had physically left the protest ground. Although various organizations were asked to come to Colombo as a tsunami of people no people gathered at the Galle Face Square yesterday.