Political Crisis in Sri Lanka – Sri Lankan protester arrested with 50 cans of tear gas
A suspect has been arrested by the police with 50 cans of tear gas. The police said that the suspect was arrested in the Obeysekarapura area of ​​Rajagiriya. On the last 13th, during the conflict that occurred at the Polduwa intersection near the Parliament, this stock of ammunition was in the hands of the protestors.
Fuel shortage in Sri Lanka- No fuel in the country, Power cut duration will be increased
Electricity generation activities are being affected due to a lack of fuel. Several thermal power plants have already stopped operations due to a lack of fuel. It is also reported that the burning oil in Sri Lanka is only enough for another 2 days. Based on this situation, the power cut period will have to be further increased in the future, according to sources.
A state of emergency was enforced in Sri Lanka
A special gazette notice has been issued enforcing the state of emergency throughout the island with effect from (18). It was by Acting President Mr Ranil Wickramasinghe.
Yupun finishes 100m in 10.19 in USA, misses semi-final
The 18th World Athletics Championship has started in Oregon, America. Yupun Abeykoon, the Sri Lankan running champion who joined the 100 meter event, had to withdraw from the preliminary round. Yupun won the 05th place in that race and the time taken to complete the 100m race was 10.19 seconds. He missed the semi-final round by 0.04 seconds. Yupun, who completed the race in Switzerland earlier in 9.96 seconds, has retreated here. Yupun Abeykoon has written a note on his face book about his match result, He said that he was hoping for victory, but lost it due to busy schedule and various problems.
Fuel Shortage in Sri Lanka- Another ship carrying 40,000 metric tons of diesel reached Sri Lanka
Another ship carrying 40,000 metric tons of diesel reached the island yesterday (16) night. The petroleum storage terminal said that the diesel unloading of the ship has already started. However, the distribution of new oil stocks will not take place until the registration for the National Fuel Permit is completed. Meanwhile, Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said yesterday that a ship carrying petrol will reach the island on the 18th or 19th. The Minister of Energy mentioned that all these fuel ships have been paid.
Learn from Sri Lanka what happens to highly indebted and unpolicy countries- IMF
The International Monetary Fund states that Sri Lanka can be seen as a warning sign for countries with high borrowing and lack of policy. Its managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, stated this while addressing the meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of the G20 countries held in Indonesia.
The political Crisis in Sri Lanka-The protest will not stop until Ranil is kicked out. There is no option but to do what we say- Sri Lankan Protesters
Mr Lahiru Wirasekera, the national organizer of the Change Youth Organization, states that the Galle Face protest will not end until Ranil Wickramasinghe step down from the position. He also mentions that any person who hopes to gain power has no other choice but to accept and implement the proposals of the action plan issued by the Galle Face protesters. He expressed these views while addressing a press conference held in Galle Face. Lanka C news
The current political crisis in Sri Lanka-The protesters are asking for UN intervention in Sri Lanka
It is reported that the All-party activists (protesters) have decided to ask the United Nations to intervene for a proper political transfer of power in the face of the crisis in the country. The activists claim that the government is implementing a repressive program in this problematic situation and that international intervention is necessary because it may increase further. Accordingly, this request is being prepared to be handed over to the United Nations very soon. lanka C news
Four billion dollars from China to Sri Lanka
Bloomberg reports quoting the Sri Lankan ambassador to China that Sri Lanka is continuing to negotiate with China for US$4 billion in aid and believes that China will agree to it. In an interview with Bloomberg, Ambassador Palitha Kohona said that China will be asked for a billion-dollar loan to pay the same amount as the Chinese debt due this year. Kohona has further said that Sri Lanka is looking for a line of credit of US$1.5 billion to pay for Chinese imports and is also looking to enable an exchange of US$1.5 billion.
What is happening in Sri Lanka-Daily Covid -19 infections increasing – Ministry of Health
According to the Ministry of Health, the number of people infected with Corona is increasing slightly daily, Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr Hemantha Herath said. The number of daily corona-infected people, which was limited to about 10 in the past few days, has increased to about 25. The Deputy Director General of Health Services requested the people to follow health safety measures given the current situation.