Famous businessman Mr Dilith Jayaweera, promises to build a home for Nethmi Ahinsa
Famous businessman Mr Dilith Jayaweera, promises to build a home for Nethmi Ahinsa who also won a bronze medal in a wrestling competition for Sri Lanka at the Commonwealth Games. He posted on his social media account that he will build a house for Nethmi within three months. An 18-year-old school student won the bronze medal in the 57 kg wrestling event amid many difficulties.
The Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-The imposed import restrictions have not yielded the desired results – National Audit Office
The National Audit Office says that although the import of certain goods has been restricted with the aim of keeping the exchange in the country in the year 2021, the expected results of the imposition of import sanctions have not been achieved due to the rapid increase in the number of import licenses. The National Audit Office reveals this by presenting its observations on the annual performance of the Import and Export Control Department in 2021. The observation of the National Audit Office is that the 47 percent increase in import license revenue in 2021 compared to 2018, the year before the Covid epidemic, shows that imports are occurring without control
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated President Ranil Wickremesinghe
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated President Ranil Wickramasinghe. In issuing a special congratulatory message, the General Secretary has said that the leadership of President Ranil Wickramasinghe will be crucial for building a favourable environment and stability to overcome the current challenges the country is facing. The Secretary General of the United Nations further pointed out the importance of consulting with the public as well as encouraging conversation between all stakeholders, including respect for the rule of law and basic human rights principles. Mr Antonio said that he expects to continue the cooperation of the United Nations Organization for peace building, sustainable development and promotion of human rights for all Sri Lankans.
We need an all-party consensus- IMF informs Sri Lanka
It is reported that in order to obtain loan facilities from the International Monetary Fund, the agreement of all the political parties representing the Parliament is required for the loan program. It is stated that this condition has been imposed by saying that the future political stability of Sri Lanka is essential for the repayment of the loan received by the fund. These days, it is reported that efforts are being made to create an all-party government or a unity.
India’s opposition will be strong… Sri Lankan government informs delay of the Chinese ship arrival
The Sri Lankan government has requested to postpone the journey of the Chinese ship ‘Yuan Van 05’ which is scheduled to arrive at Hambantota port on the 11th. It is reported that this notification has been given to the Chinese Embassy in Colombo. The ship will arrive in Sri Lanka ready to stay till the 17th and is currently sailing in the sea near Taiwan. India has strongly protested the arrival of this ship.
Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-China’s Exim Bank suspends a loan to Sri Lanka
China’s Exim Bank has suspended a US$51 million loan required for the construction of the first phase of the Central Expressway. Due to the current economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the release of money from China’s Exim Bank has been suspended and due to this, the government has faced a crisis regarding the project. The fact that Sri Lanka has decided to suspend the repayment of foreign debt has also influenced China’s decision. Around 500 Chinese nationals who worked on the 37 km project between Kadawatha and Mirigama have started leaving and as a result around 2000 jobs of residents have been put at risk. Construction of the project began in September 2020 and is targeted for completion by the end of 2024. So far, about 32 per cent of the project has been completed with about 33 billion rupees from the Sri Lankan government.
Lightning strikes outside the White House, killing three
Foreign media has reported that three people have been killed by lightning in a park in front of the White House in the capital of Washington, USA. On Friday afternoon, a 29-year-old man died of injuries and two people were also reported dead in heavy thunderstorms that occurred hours earlier on Thursday evening. According to the information, 76-year-old and 75-year-old persons from the US state of Wisconsin died the previous day. The media reported that the victims were standing under a tree in Lafayette Park when they crashed. A fourth person, who was seriously injured, was taken to hospital and there is no new information on his condition. White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said she was “shocked by the tragic loss of life after the lightning strike in Lafayette Park.” CNN
Russia – Sri Lanka fuel corporation – Russia asks to give oil for two years, Cipetco bosses pull back due to lack of commission
It has been three weeks since Russia’s Intum Holdings Company submitted a memorandum of understanding to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to provide $300 million worth of petroleum monthly on a two-year credit basis at 15%-35% lower than the current price in the world market. Mr Jayantha Samaraweera, MP of the National Organizer of the National Freedom Front, has alleged that the commission-sucking officers of the corporation are purposefully working to sabotage the project because they do not receive commissions from the project. He also emphasized that at this moment when more than twenty people have died in the oil queues, the President, the Minister of Power and Energy and the Cabinet should take immediate steps to implement the project without succumbing to the aforementioned officials. Mr. Samaraweera said the following while attending a press conference held at the head office of the National Freedom Front in Pitakotta yesterday (05). Lanka C News
The economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka-A woman who came to exchange fake 500 rupee notes from a government bank was arrested
A woman who came to transfer five fake Rs 500 notes from a government bank in Hatton city was caught by the bank’s officials and handed over to the Hatton police. The woman, the resident of the Hatton Kuilwatta area, came to the bank and told the cashier of the bank that the 500 rupees note in the pocket of her dress was destroyed by water while washing her clothes, so she should transfer the money. The money notes given by the woman were checked by the bank officials and confirmed to be fake notes, so the woman was handed over to the Hatton Police for investigation. The arrested woman is a 30-year-old mother of two and the suspect will be presented to the Hatton Magistrate’s Court, Hatton Police Chief Inspector Ranjith Jayasena said.
An unknown dead body with its limbs tied was found on the Dikowita beach
The police said that the dead body of an unknown man with his hands and feet tied was found on the seashore of Dikovita, Wattala. The police said that the dead person is between 35-40 years old. There were a few mysterious dead bodies found on the beach recently.