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Political crisis in Sri Lanka – Yoshitha Rajapakshas hotel set on fire?

A hotel on the top of Gongala hill on the Sinharaja border has been set on fire. But many public had strongly against this action as its damaging to the countrys economy ana tourist attractions. The hotel was reportedly owned by Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. However, Yoshitha Rajapaksa has denied allegations that the hotel is his. The arson was carried out by a group of protesters amid unrest in the country.

Political crisis in Sri Lanka- A massive attack on Gotagogama 9 people hospitalised

Supporters of the Sri Lanka People’s Front (SLPP) who had come to the ‘Gotagogama’ protest site in Galle Face have launched a massive attack on the area. Measures have been taken to remove the attics and set them on fire. Police fired tear gas to control the situation. Several injured people have been admitted to the hospital.

The political crisis in Sri Lanka – Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksha resign?

Sri Lanka People’s Front (SLPP) MP Jagath Kumara has said that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will resign after making a special statement to the nation.  He also stated that the members have been informed about this by now. The resignation of the Prime Minister is considered to be the dissolution of the Cabinet and it’s the best solution – Cabinet Spokesman Cabinet Spokesman Nalaka Godahewa stated that the resignation of the Prime Minister was the best solution to the current crisis.  He also said that the current cabinet should call for my resignation and the opposition to appoint a new cabinet. He also said that the resignation of the Prime Minister was considered to be a dissolution of the Cabinet and that the resignation of the Prime Minister was the best solution. He further said that the Prime Minister will announce his decision today What will the Prime Minister’s decision be? A large crowd gathered at the Temple trees today. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa asked those present at Temple Trees whether he should resign or not. The crowd shouted, “Don’t go!” The Prime Minister then stated that he valued the motherland first, second and third. He said he was ready to make any sacrifice for the people. He said he did not want to anarchize the country for political gain, adding that the President could decide without hindrance and that no one had the right to betray the aspirations of 69 lakhs of people. However, he did not say whether he would resign. “It simply came to our notice then. When we said let’s build the country together, we did not agree. Now I propose an all-party government. The President can decide without hindrance. We are ready to make any sacrifice for the common good. No one can betray the mandate of 69 lakhs.  I’m gonna trust you in politics. I am on the side of the people. We are ready to come to a single decision with you for the future of this country. For me, the first, second and third are the motherland.” Two protests with opposite ideas at the temple trees Two protests are currently taking place in front of Temple Trees in Colombo. One protest is being held saying that Mahinda Rajapaksa should not resign from the post of Prime Minister.  It is run by supporters, including local government representatives of the Sri Lanka People’s Front. The protest, on the other hand, is being led by Maina Gogama protesters demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister. They demand that the Prime Minister should resign. Also, a tense situation has arisen in front of Temple Trees.  The clash has taken place between those who had come to force the Prime Minister not to resign and those who had been calling for the removal of the Prime Minister by calling him Minagogama.  Protest boards in Minagogama were also said to be set on fire. The Rajapaksa family is embroiled in controversy over the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa Meanwhile, a large number of members of the People’s Front have been summoned to the Prime Minister’s Office this morning demanding that the Prime Minister not resign. It is reported that there is a controversy within the Rajapaksa family regarding the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Most members of the Rajapaksa family are pressuring Mahinda Rajapaksa not to resign. It is learned that the President is being severely criticized within the Rajapaksa family for removing the Prime Minister from office.

4th dose of corona vaccine to be given next Monday – Minister of Health

The Minister of Health Prof. Channa Jayasumana says that steps have been taken to give the people of this country a 4th dose to control corona. The Minister said that the program will be launched next Monday. Steps have been taken to give the second dose to children between the ages of 12 and 16, the Minister said.

China provided 300 million Yuan grant to Sri Lanka

The Chinese government has decided to provide a grant of 300 million yuan to Sri Lanka for the supply of medicines, food and other essential items, including fuel. The Prime Minister’s Office announced that China will provide the award as a result of a telephone conversation between the Prime Ministers of the two countries on April 22.  Earlier in the day, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa that China was aware of the difficulties and challenges facing Sri Lanka. The Chinese Prime Minister further said that China will do its utmost to improve the livelihoods of the people. Accordingly, the value of the total assistance provided by China to Sri Lanka with this grant is approximately 500 million Yuan, the Prime Minister’s Office announced

What is the current situation in Sri Lanka? – Is Sri Lanka safe to travel

New protest area Horu go gama” formed Protesters from the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) are still staying at the Polduwa Junction Parliament entrance, demanding the resignation of the President and the government. They have launched a series of protests against the construction of temporary fortifications in the area. They have named the protest area ‘Horu Go Gama’. The massive hartal across the country ” About 2,000 trade unions and civil society organizations have launched a massive hartal campaign across the country yesterday. As a result, work across the country has been severely hampered. Many public, semi-public and private sector institutions have been shut down and public transport services have been disrupted. Shops and businesses in all cities across the country have been closed. Protesters are demanding that the government, led the president to resign. Will the May salary of public servants engaged in hartals be cut? The Presidential Media Unit has announced that the news spread on social media using the headline of the President’s letter that the May salaries of public servants who participated in the hartal protests that took place yesterday will be cut is untrue. The announcement further states that investigations have been initiated against the distributors of false news Airport terminals will be closed. VIPs will line up with the general public- The Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration Officers’ Association The Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration Officers’ Association has decided to suspend operations at the VIP Terminal at Katunayake Airport and all other airports in the country from today. They say that the trade union action will continue until a national program is formulated to resolve the crisis in the country. The association said this in an official statement.  Fuel ship at sea for 37 days .. a shipload of crude oil was smuggled in .. Paying late fees is a racket The Coalition of Fuel Power Ports and Trade Unions states that a ship that had been smuggled into Sri Lanka under a quick purchase has been stranded in international waters for ten days from the 25th of this month. Its media spokesman Ananda Palitha said that an agreement has been reached to pay a delay of one hundred thousand dollars per day for the ship. He also said that a ship with refined fuel that arrived 37 days ago had been anchored in the international waters. He said the ship, which arrived on March 28, was still anchored in international waters due to the inability to pay the relevant dollars and that the ship would have to pay $ 18,000 a day, adding that this would be the most delayed fuel ship in history. He added that even though the delay on a crude oil tanker is around $ 25,000 a day, late payments and instant purchases are becoming a racket and eight ships have been late this year.

Current economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka – A state of emergency

A state of emergency has been declared under the powers of the President from midnight yesterday. The Department of Government Information states that the President has implemented the Emergency Law with effect from yesterday (06) to ensure political stability and uninterrupted normalcy of the people, which is an essential factor in the reforms that need to be made to overcome the current economic and social crisis. The Department said that Sri Lanka is now facing the worst economic and social crisis and political instability since independence as a whole as a result of several factors with short-term and long-term consequences.  It is generally accepted that to overcome this we need to make a series of profound reforms in our political, economic and social fabric. Among them is the management of the exchange rate deficit and the restoration of the supply of goods and services within the shortest possible time, the Information Department said. The current state of the state of emergency A state of Emergency will not help to solve the country s problems -EU Meanwhile, the European Union (EU) has said that a state of emergency will not help solve the country’s problems. it is difficult to understand the imposition of emergency laws when protests are peaceful – The Canadian High Commission in Colombo The Canadian High Commission in Colombo says it is difficult to understand the imposition of emergency laws when protests are peaceful. The Canadian High Commissioner said this in a Twitter message. The Bar Association urges President to Remove the state of emergency  The Bar Association of Sri Lanka says it is paying close attention to the declaration of a state of emergency. The Bar Association of Sri Lanka urges the President to rescind the declaration of a state of emergency. The protests are peaceful. Give reasons for imposing the state of emergency – Human Rights Commission  The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has requested the government to explain to the public the reasons for declaring a state of emergency. That is because the protests were largely peaceful and within the confines of normal police operations. Challenges need long-term solutions. Declaring a state of emergency will not help – US Ambassador to Colombo The US Ambassador to Colombo says long-term solutions to the real challenges facing Sri Lankans are needed to bring the country back to the path of prosperity. The ambassador added that declaring a state of emergency would not help.

Practice Relating to Rule 75 For Riot Control Agents

Geneva Gas Protocol The 1925 Geneva Gas Protocol provides: Because suffocation in war, the use of any poisonous or any other gas and all such liquids, substances or devices is justifiably condemned in the general opinion of the civilized world; Also this ban should be universally accepted as part of international law that binds the conscience and practice of nations equally. Publication: Top contracting parties accept this prohibition because they are not already a party to agreements prohibiting such use. None of the countries has endorsed or agreed to the Protocol with any restrictions or interpretations restricting the chemical weapons to which it may apply. Chemical Weapons Convention Article I(5) of the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993 states that “Each Party undertakes not to use Riot control agents as a means of warfare”. Chemical Weapons Convention The removal of riot control agents is subjected to several provisions of the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention, the first of which is Article II is the definition of “chemical weapons”. “Chemical Weapons” means following together or separately: (a) Toxic chemicals and their precursors, except those intended for purposes not prohibited under this Convention, so long as their type and amount are consistent with that purpose Article II(2) of the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993 defines the term “toxic chemical” as follows: Any chemical that can lead to death through a chemical reaction to a biological process; Temporary impairment or permanent harm to humans or animals. This includes all such chemicals, regardless of origin or method of production, whether manufactured in a facility, ammunition, or elsewhere. Article II(7) of the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993 defines “riot control agent” as: “Chemicals not listed on the schedule can cause rapid sensory irritation in humans or inactivate physical effects that disappear shortly after exposure.” Article II (9) (d) of the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention provides: “Objectives not prohibited under this Convention” means (D) Law enforcement, including domestic riot control objectives. The cumulative effect of these provisions is that counter-insurgency agents may not be used as a tactic but may be used for law enforcement purposes, including counter-insurgency.

World Press Freedom Day is today

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World Press Freedom Day is celebrated today under the theme ‘Journalism in the Face of Digital Influence’.  In 1991, UNESCO first proposed World Press Freedom Day. 1993 UN General Assembly World Press Freedom Day Was officially announced on May 3rd. According to Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this day has been declared with the aim of spreading the idea of ​​the human right to information and disclosure to human beings. In a statement issued on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres stated that there is no democracy and no freedom without media freedom.

Bombs found from LTTE bunker

Police have recovered RPG bombs and mortar shells from the LTTE terrorist bunker in Mulliyawalai Mullaittivu.  According to the intelligence received by the Mullaitivu Police, 05 bombs and 03 mortar bombs were recovered during a search operation in the Mulliyawalai jungle area. The bombs may have been safely buried by the LTTE during the war The Mullaitivu Police informed the Mullaitivu Police about the stock of bombs and obtained a court order to deactivate it with the assistance of the Mullaitivu Police Special Task Force.