Political crisis in Sri Lanka- Red Cross first aid was officially removed from the protest area
In a statement, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society says that according to a court order issued by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, the first aid camp was removed from the Gota Go village protest site on July 21. The court had previously issued an order prohibiting the assembly of a 50-meter area from the Bandaranaike statue to the place where the protest was taking place. Then the government deployed the security forces and occupied a large area where the protestors were staying.
There is a risk of a dengue epidemic in the country
The Ministry of Health says that there is a risk of dengue epidemic developing in Sri Lanka. The Drector of the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, said that ney 8,200 dengue patients have been reported in this month alone. The Deputy Director of Health Services of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Hemantha Herath says that the number of corona patients is increasing.
EU Condemns Unnecessary Use of Force on Peaceful Protesters
The European Union (EU) says it strongly condemns the unnecessary use of force against peaceful protesters. They say they expect the Sri Lankan government to be ‘fully compliant with GSP+ commitments. The protest ground was brutally attacked by the armed forces yesterday morning. Unarmed protesters and international Journalists were harmed during the attack.
The political issue in Sri Lanka-People Raise black flags and protest against the Gotagogama attack
A group of members of the National People’s Liberation held a protest in Hatton town centre raising black flags yesterday. They protest against the arrest of an unarmed group who were staying at the Galle face protest ground, who were attacked by the security forces in the early hours of the morning The members of the National People’s Force who carried out the protest said that the arrest of a group of people by the security forces brutally assaulted the group and local and foreign journalists who went to cover the media while they were very peaceful in the Galle Face protest ground was an act against democracy. They also mentioned the youth community of the entire country has become stronger after the attack. In the next few days, everyone will reorganize and come to the Galle face area and start the protest in a new face, they said.
What is happening in Sri Lanka-The police have informed the public to remove the ‘Gota Go Gama’ branches across the country
The police have informed the public to remove the ‘Gota Go Gama’ branches built in different areas across the country. These have been built in conjunction with the ‘Gota Go Gama’ protest site built by the protests near the President’s Office at the face Square in Colombo. The announcement was made after security forces removed the Colombo protesters from the venue.
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka-The protesters are asking for international intervention in Sri Lanka- The black cap movement
The black cap movement organization claims that there is a need for international intervention regarding the attack on the Galle Face protesters. They mention this in a statement released yesterday. New President’s Galle Face Attack Needs International Intervention: Press Release. After Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the new President, the buildings occupied by the protesters were to be symbolically given up today (22). But despite the situation, the power was spread to the area around the Presidential Secretariat in a strict repressive manner yesterday midnight. There, not only the unarmed and peaceful protesters but also the journalists were shamelessly attacked, kidnapped and arrested in a terrorist act. The Black Cap Movement, as a party group in the protest, clearly emphasizes that the president should bear full responsibility for this attack and that an investigation with international intervention should be conducted. Victory to the protest! Lanka C news
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka-Social media stars, actors and actresses are missing when the protest was attacked
When the security forces conducted an operation on the protest site in front of the President’s Secretariat in Colombo last night, the social media activists, actors and political party organizers who were the leaders of the protests were not at the place. Among those who are under attack by the security forces, there are very few leaders of the protest. All others did not remain on the ground of protest at that moment.
They attacked us even though we announced withdrawal today- Lahiru Wirasekera
Mr. Lahiru Wirasekera, President of Tarunyata Hetak Organization, states that the security forces launched an inhumane attack on the protest ground in Galle Face. He also said that these brutal attacks were carried out even though they had announced to withdrawal from the presidential secretariat office and the surrounding premises today. He made these comments while addressing the media regarding the incident.
Italian holds a record of obtaining a degree at the age of 98
According to foreign media, a 98-year-old Italian named Giuseppe Paterno has managed to set a record for the oldest person to receive a degree in the country. He recently set this new record by earning his advanced degree in history and philosophy from the University of Palermo, Italy. Two years ago, at the age of 96, he completed the General degree of this degree and succeeded in setting this record first. Paterno, who was born in Sicily, Italy in 1923, is said to have suffered from poverty since childhood. Accordingly, he only had the opportunity for primary education and with the beginning of the Second World War, he joined the Navy. Then he was employed in the railway service at the age of 20. However, Paterno, who has not given up his interest in learning, has completed his high school education at the age of 31. Later, he got married and became the father of children. After his children have become adults, he has turned his attention to his education again In the year 2017, he was admitted to this degree in the university. It is also mentioned that he used books for his research without using the current internet facilities while doing his education. Accordingly, defeating poverty, the Second World War, as well as the covid-19 pandemic and obtaining a degree at such an age, is a unique talent of his. Foreign media say that he is an example for everyone. Paterno, who has always had a habit of reading, says that it helped him for all these successes.
Draupadi Murmu, a tribal woman, became the President of India
Active politics in India is done by a Prime Minister. The president is a nominal person. Someone who can bring some honor to the country will be appointed for that. The President, who has no governing powers, is elected by the state leaders. The votes that mark the leaders are considered as a reflection of the people and the president is chosen. Several names were proposed for the President’s chair in India recently and today (21) is being reported Draupadi Murmu will be elected as the 15th President of India. She is the first tribal and second woman in the country to hold this highest constitutional post