The Sri Lankan government cancel the usual August school vacation
The government has decided not to give holidays this August to government and approved private schools. Education Minister Susil Premajayantha says that schools will continue until the end of November. The minister also said that the current system of holding schools only 3 days a week will be removed soon.
The headquarters of the Frontline Socialist Party has been searched by the police
The police carried out a search of the Nugegoda office of the Front line Socialist party this morning. A spokesman said that the police visited the party’s headquarters in Nugegoda this morning. He also said that this group, who came without any search warrant, searched the party office in search of a terrorist. The office was raided by the police several times in recent days.
The dream of IMF loan may be ruined. So Sri Lanka will have to Look for an alternative immediately
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya Member of Parliament Mr Champika Ranawaka says that the only option to escape the economic crisis that Sri Lanka is facing is to get a loan from the International Monetary Fund. Posting a note on his Twitter account, he points out that if loans are granted from the International Monetary Fund, they have announced that all parties that have given loans to Sri Lanka must agree to restructure the debt. He says that the financial fund has also informed that the purpose of the talks is to restructure the debt to China, one of the main creditors of Sri Lanka, but it is doubtful whether they will allow restructuring their debt. He further stated that getting a loan from the International Monetary Fund can be a dream, so attention should be paid to alternatives.
An explanation from the Air Force about the soldier who was kidnapped and found tied to a tree
A corporal attached to the Sri Lanka Air Force base in Batticaloa was found tied to a tree in Valachichena, Ridhithenna area yesterday morning (28). He was later taken to the hospital after residents informed the Valachiwena police. The police also found a board written in Tamil at that place and it said, “This is how people who help brutal politics are put to death.” Later, an investigation was started by Valachichena police. There, he said that while he was returning from vacation, he was abducted from a van, tied his hands and feet to a tree and tried to beat him to death. Here, due to the contradictions in the information revealed by him and the information revealed during the investigation, and due to the suspicion about the board written in Tamil near him, the police officers who conducted the investigation realized that it was written by a person who had no experience with the Tamil language. While continuing the investigation, he has admitted that he has done this act himself. This air force corporal was so addicted to online computer gaming that he took money from fellow airmen in his base to indulge in it. It is stated in the statement that he had given that he had intended to commit suicide first due to failure to return the money. But it has been revealed that he has planned this act because if he commits suicide there, his wife will not receive the benefits from the Air Force. At present, this corporal has been arrested by the Valachichena police and is scheduled to be produced in the Valachichena Magistrate’s Court tomorrow. There is no association Sri Lanka Air Force or any other party for this action and this entire process has been done by this Corporal at his discretion. Air Force Media Spokesman Group Captain Dushan Wijesinghe stated that for the damage caused to the image of the Sri Lanka Air Force, this corporal is to be dealt with legally according to Air Force law at the end of the police investigation. Newswire
More than 60 lakh people over the age of 20 have not received the booster vaccine
According to the Ministry of Health, more than 60 lakh people over the age of 20 have not received the booster vaccine. The director of the epidemiology department, expert Dr. Samitha Ginige said that this is a very dangerous situation given the increase in the number of people infected with the coronavirus. Therefore, Dr Samitha Ginige informs that the anti-coronavirus vaccination should be resorted to immediately. He further mentioned that the necessary Pfizer vaccines are available in government warehouses. He also commented that facilities have been provided to get anti-coronavirus vaccines from the offices of the medical officer of health and hospitals. Dr. Samitha Ginige, an expert, mentioned that the immunity to the virus is decreasing in people who received only two doses of anti-coronavirus vaccine.
A special notice from energy minister
Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera has stated that businesses with multiple vehicles can now register all their vehicles with their business registration number on the fuel license. Also, the minister stated that the machinery can be registered in the respective divisional secretaries offices and the fuel requirements for that will be issued weekly. Meanwhile, the Minister says that the total number of consumers who have registered for the National Fuel License as of 8.30 last night is 4.25 million. Meanwhile, the minister mentioned that 481 petrol stations have been registered as of yesterday. There are 409 Cipetco filling stations and 72 IOC filling stations registered. Yesterday, the minister posted on Twitter that 158,208 vehicles have obtained fuel through the QR system of the National Fuel License.
Extending the State of emergency will affect the tourism business in Sri Lanka drastically
The decision to extend the state of emergency for a month in the parliament has further affected the tourism business which is expected to bring the necessary foreign exchange to Sri Lanka. In the background that several countries have already imposed travel bans on Sri Lanka, there is doubt that other countries will take such decisions. Foreign arrivals to the country will continue to decline in the coming weeks and months. So Sri Lanka cannot promote or sell a destination when a state of emergency is imposed. This is a well-known fact. Going forward it will affect the country more. Yesterday evening, the Parliament voted to continue the implementation of the Emergency Law, with 120 votes in favour and 63 votes against. The Sri Lanka Tourism Domestic Tour Operators Association (SLAITO) also said that the decision will adversely affect tourist arrivals.
Sri Lanka won the second and last Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and visiting Pakistan
Sri Lanka won the second and last Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and visiting Pakistan which ended today at the Galle International Stadium. After Sri Lanka scored 378 in the first innings, Pakistan were bowled out for 231 and in the second innings, Sri Lanka scored 360 but Pakistan could not achieve the target and were bowled out for 261 in 77 overs. Prabhat Jayasuriya took 8 wickets and Ramesh Mendis took 8 wickets throughout the match. Chandimal’s 80 in the first innings and Dhananjaya de Silva’s 109 in the second innings also contributed to the victory. Because Sri Lanka lost the first match, the Sri Lanka Pakistan series was tied 1-1.
The current situation in Sri Lanka-Government is issuing Warrants and arresting protest leaders
Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has issued warrants to arrest Lahiru Weerasekera and Reverend Tampitiya Sugathananda Thero and bring them to court. That is due to failure to appear for a case. Social activist Pathum Kerner has surrendered to the Colombo Crimes Division. Police Media Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police Advocate Mr. Nihal Talduwa said that he was arrested there. The Police Media Spokesperson also said that the arrest was made in connection with the protest at the Polduwa intersection. Meanwhile, the arrested Anthony Veranga Pushpika de Silva has been remanded until the 9th of next month. Anthony Veranga Pushpika de Silva was arrested on charges of violating court orders, holding demonstrations, and using criminal force on police officers.
Sri Lanka’s government appears strong in parliament but public support is weak – Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings says that although the Sri Lankan government looks strong in the parliament, the public support for them is weak. Fitch Ratings points out that there are many politicians of the Podujana Peramuna, who are very close to the Rajapaksa family, in the parliament and the government, so it could be a reason for further public opposition. Fitch Ratings is an international credit rating agency recognized by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.