Fuel Shortage in Sri Lanka-A special Bus service for school children, Schools are conducting only three days
The National Transport Commission says that a bus service will be started from today (01) for the transportation of school children. Its Director General Dr Nilan Miranda said that these buses will be added to the operation in addition to the student buses. The Ministry of Education says that from today (01) to 05, only 3 government and government-approved private school days will be held this week. Accordingly, schools will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Ministry of Education says that on the other two days, Wednesday and Friday, activities that can be engaged in learning from home or online teaching activities have been decided.
Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka- People are in trouble because public transport is not functioning properly
People are suffering due to the non-functioning of public transport services. Even now, people can be seen waiting on the sides of many roads waiting for buses. There is huge Passenger traffic was also seen on the train. Meanwhile, the Ceylon Private Bus Owners Association says that a limited number of buses have been added to the operation today
A person has died from a gunshot
A person has died from a gunshot in the Rathgama area. Police said two unidentified men came on a motorcycle and fired with a T56 type firearm and fled. A 45-year-old resident of Rathgama, Devenigoda has died due to gunshot wounds. Two other people were injured in the incident and they are currently receiving treatment at Karapitiya Hospital. Police said that further investigations are underway regarding the shooting.
Foreign travel ban for sports officials
Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Mr. Roshan Ranasinghe informs that from now on the officials who take the main decisions of any association and the officials of the ministry should not represent the sports series apart from an exceptional matter. In an announcement issued by the Ministry of Sports, it is stated that such participation will incur unnecessary expenses. It is further stated in the announcement that the Minister of Sports ordered that in dealing with sports associations and international associations if they participate in special programs, discussions, conferences, etc., a detailed report should be given in advance and the Minister’s approval should be obtained for the same.
China – India and Yuan Wang-“Yuan Wang 5” requests permission to enter Hambantota port.
“Yuan Wang 5” requests permission to enter Hambantota port. The Chinese space and satellite tracking research ship “Yuan Wang 5” has requested permission to enter Hambantota port. The foreign media revealed that the ship will be anchored at Hambantota port from August 11 to 17.
A person was killed by a gunshot
A person died in a shooting last night (30) at Vivekananda Kanda Road, Coastal Police Domain, Colombo. The police said that the shooting was done by two unknown persons who came on a motorcycle and fled. The police say that the person injured in the shooting died on admission to the National Hospital. A 51-year-old resident of the Kotahena area has been murdered. The body has now been deposited at the Colombo National Hospital. The reason for the shooting has not yet been revealed. The coastal police have started investigations to arrest the suspects who have fled
The current situation in Sri Lanka-Judicial action against people staying illegally in the Galle face area
The Ministry of Public Security says that legal action will be taken against the people who stay illegally in the Galle face area. Its secretary Mr S . Hettiarachchi mentioned that legal action will be taken against them under the charges of unauthorized construction and unauthorized stay on the respective lands owned by the Urban Development Authority, Port Authority and other government agencies. The secretary also mentioned that the institutions have given instructions for the work. Security camera footage and video footage of the respective areas will also be used to identify the individuals. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Public Security also said that measures will be taken to check the telephone conversations and bank accounts of the people currently in custody regarding the protest.
We hope to provide the necessary assistance to obtain IMF assistance – Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Monetary, Economic Stabilization and National Policy say that the Sri Lankan authorities are working with debt restructuring consultants to reach an agreement on the debt restructuring program. The Ministry of Finance announced the progress of the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund. It shows that the credit counsellors have made considerable progress with the analytical framework for the credit operation before formally starting work with creditors in Sri Lanka. The announcement issued by the Ministry of Finance states that the government is obliged to work in good faith with its creditors to establish a comprehensive debt restructuring program that achieves fair and sustainable results for all stakeholders. Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador Hee Sen Hong says that since China is also a member of the International Monetary Fund, China hopes that Sri Lanka’s negotiations with the International Monetary Fund will be successful. The Chinese ambassador assured us that necessary support will be provided at the IMF board meeting. These comments were expressed during the meeting between Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mr Hee Sen Hong at the Prime Minister’s Office. Mr Hee Sen Hong emphasized the importance of increasing Chinese tourism to Sri Lanka once again in that meeting. Chinese investment opportunities related to industry and agriculture in the Hambantota Economic Zone centred on the Southern Province have also been discussed here. Given the current economic crisis, the importance of strengthening the existing economic, agricultural and cultural relations between China and Sri Lanka is another point that has been emphasized in this meeting.
As there is no paper, the electricity bill is only SMS / App / Email EBILL henceforth – registration method
Ceylon Electricity Board has informed that due to the existing shortage of paper, the method of giving pre-printed bills which have been followed so far in issuing electricity bills will be changed. Accordingly, several alternative methods of paying the electricity bill have been introduced. 1) By SMS2) Through an app3) By email4) Thermal printed bills for those who do not understand the essentials of the above methods 1) By Short Message (SMS) — After reading the monthly bill, the monthly electricity bill will be sent to the telephone number registered with CEB through a short message (SMS). To register for this, you can get the support of the CEB representative who will visit the premises to read the menu. Or you can register yourself by texting 1987 with “REG<space>ten digit electricity account number”. 2) CEBCare Mobile App – The facility of receiving the bill after reading the monthly bill is also provided using the CEBCare friendly mobile app. 3) E-Bill (e-Bill) service for receiving electricity bills through email has been started. Electricity consumers of the Electricity Board can visit the website bill.ceb.lk and register for the e-Bill service. In addition, it is also possible to register for this service by typing EBILL (SPACE) ACCOUNT NUMBER (SPACE) EMAIL and sending an SMS to the number 1987 on the mobile phone. 4) Thermally printed bills of the type issued in supermarkets are issued only for those who find it difficult to follow the above methods or have other needs and such bills can be requested by contacting the monthly meter readers. Only those who request will be given.
Some delay in sending letters due to fuel crisis – Department of Posts
The Department of Posts says that there may be some delay in receiving letters due to the ongoing fuel crisis. Deputy Postmaster General Mr. Rajitha Ranasinghe said that in view of the current crisis, the staff did not report to duty properly and transportation activities were limited.