Today is May day
Rallies and demonstrations will be held in several cities including Colombo today (01) to commemorate May Day. Police said the rallies were organized by groups including major political parties and trade unions. However, the ruling party has not organized a May Day rally or a May Day rally this time. However, arrangements have been made to hold the May Day Rally of the Progressive Trade Union Center of the Sri Lanka People’s Front at the Ananda Samarakoon Outdoor Theater in Nugegoda.
Fuel transport bowser owners out of service from midnight today
The Ceylon Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association has decided to withdraw from operations from midnight today (30) against the non-increase in transport prices in line with the increase in fuel prices. Its Joint Secretary Shantha Silva said that the discussion held yesterday with the Minister in charge of the subject had ended without a solution.
Prices of 60 drugs increased
A special gazette notification has been issued increasing the prices of 60 drugs by 40%. It is signed by the Minister of Health Prof. Channa Jayasumana. Accordingly, a manufacturer or importer selling a scheduled drug will be able to increase the revised retail price proportionately by a whopping 40%. Under the maximum retail price of a 500 mg tablet of paracetamol is 4 rupees 16 cents. The maximum retail price of a 375 mg tablet of amoxicillin will be 83 rupees and 71 cents.
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka -The CPA Survey: 96% of Sri Lankans seek an audit of politicians
According to a survey conducted by the Center for Policy Alternatives, 96.2% of Sri Lankans believe that all politicians should be audited. These people believe that if those assets cannot be secured, they should be confiscated. According to the survey, 87.3% say President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa should step down and 89.7% say Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa should step down. A survey of 1,200 samples revealed that 55.9% were in favor of removing all 225 members of parliament. 74% say the executive presidency should be abolished. In addition, 88% of Sri Lankans say that they or someone in their family has been queuing up to buy essential items. In addition, 90% say that the current economic crisis has directly affected their or a family member’s source of income.
Top 5 travel YouTubers to follow in 2022
Top 5 travel YouTubers to follow in 2022 Over the past decade, living a tourist lifestyle has exploded in popularity. Travel bloggers who aspire to stand out have instead come to YouTube to videotape their travels. Youtube is a video-based platform and it is Google’s largest search engine of its kind. It allows visitors to monetize their content as their audience grows. There are so many unique people, places and perspectives in the world yet to explore. Hence, it is not surprising that these content creators choose to take a more visual way of sharing their experiences with the world.Videos allow these vloggers to display their personalities and relay information that resonates and connects with more visitors than your average blog post can. 1. Mark Wein YouTuber with 8.8 Million subscribers The youtube channel is previously known as Migrationalogy, now Mark Wein’s Travel vlog is for food lovers. He believes food is the reason you should travel and his dribble-worthy videos strongly support this idea. His content combines incredible food discoveries and top-notch travel experiences. Mark lives in Thailand with his wife, but he often travels around the world trying amazing foods from different countries and cultures. He is constantly on the lookout for local delicacies and mouth-watering amazing dishes. 2. DEVINSUPERTRAMP YouTuber with 6.2 Million subscribers Devin Graham travels the world creating and producing incredible action and adventure videos. His channel includes adventurers such as New Zealand extreme bungee jumping, Hawaii mountaineering and Assassin’s Creed parkour in Paris, France. If you are an adventurous person this is the best channel for you to follow. 3. Drew Binsky YouTuber with 3.2 Million subscribers Drew Binsky is an American travel vlogger and Youtube documentary filmmaker. His Travel Vlog focuses on discovering and celebrating different cultures around the world. He brings daily travel videos to his viewers, telling unique stories about the communities and culture behind each place. In an inspiring approach to travel vlogging, Drew focuses on socio-political issues, including human rights, gay and transgender acceptance, and the challenge to racial and religious stereotypes. He wants to break the myth that the world is insecure, motivate other people to travel and broaden their perspective on the world. As if that weren’t enough, Drew often features surprising special guests on his channel as well. Not only that he holds two Guinness World Records for Most UNESCO World Heritage Site visits in 24 hours and for the fastest time to pack a suitcase. Also, he had travelled to all the countries in the world. 4. In Phil Good Travel Vlog YouTuber with 8K subscribers In Phil Good Travel Vlog, Phil Calvert travels all over Europe spraying positivity where ever he goes. He aims to promote cooperation between all backgrounds, nations and upbringing. Since black tourists are often a minority in Europe, Phil has worked to create a community of black tourists in this part of the world. He brings an open mind and optimism to his travel videos and his enthusiasm is truly contagious. 5. Kara and Nate YouTuber with 3 Million Subscribers With over 1000 travel vlogs uploaded and over 3 million Youtube subscribers, these two travelling YouTubers have come a long way. Born in Nashville Tennessee, the fun-loving American couple Kara and Nate have travelled to more than 100 countries on seven continents over the past four years. From sleeping in an aquarium one night to a $ 10,000 US penthouse set the next night, try not to be jealous of the great career this entrepreneurial couple has created for themselves. The recent pandemic sent Kara and Nate to their home continent, the United States, which did not prevent them from engaging in adventurous activities.
“I am fit”- Mahinda Rajapaksa
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has denied rumours that his is unwell and receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo. “It’s a complete lie, I didn’t even go to a hospital to see a patient, I am fit and can run with these youngsters even today” PM said speaking to Neth FM Radio. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa also rejected demands for an all party Government under a new PM claiming it will not work due to different policies. “No one will want to work with any other Prime Minister or even Ranil Wickremasinghe, if there is an all party government it will be under my leadership under my premiership” he added. (newswire)
Current Situation in Sri Lanka – Political and Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka
Current Situation in Sri Lanka – Political and Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka Amendments in the Constitution Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to submit a proposal to the Cabinet to amend the Constitution to include the executive, the legislature and the judiciary, the Prime Minister’s Office said. The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that it had taken note of requests from various quarters to form a government accountable to the people. The announcement further states that the Prime Minister hopes that the amended Constitution will be able to achieve the aspirations of the people. New cabinet sworn Meanwhile, 21 new state ministers have been sworn in before the President yesterday Accordingly, the newly sworn State Ministers are as follows: Dinesh Gunawardena – Public Administration, Internal Affairs, Provincial Councils & Local Government. Douglas Devananda – Fisheries Dr Ramesh Pathirana – Education and Plantation Industries Prasanna Ranatunga – Public Security & Tourism Dilum Amunugama – Transport & Industries Kanaka Herath – Highways Vidura Wickramanayake – Labour Janaka Wakkumbura – Agriculture & Irrigation Shehan Semasinghe – Trade & Samurdhi Development Mohan Priyadarshana De Silva – Water Supply Wimalaweera Dissanayake – Wildlife & Forest Resources Conservation Kanchana Wijesekera – Power & Energy Thenuka Vidanagamage -Sports and Youth Affairs Dr Nalaka Godahewa – Media Professor Channa Jayasumana – Health Naseer Ahamed – Environment Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon – Ports and Shipping But the group of 41 independents from the government has decided to sit as a separate group in parliament. PJU leader Udaya Gammanpila stated that he would inform the Speaker in writing. The decision was taken at a meeting of party leaders of the group. Accordingly, the 13 members representing the SLFP, 10 members from the Jathika Nidahas Peramuna, 10 members from the Sri Lanka People’s Front, including the independent Anura Yapa group and the two members representing the Ceylon Workers Congress will sit as a separate group in Parliament. President addressed the nation President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa says that the current crisis is a good opportunity to make the system change demanded by the people. “Today’s crisis is a good opportunity to make the system change that the people have demanded. You have the opportunity. At the same time, I urge these young people to help. ” Addressing the new cabinet which was sworn in yesterday morning (18), the President said that the post of Minister was not a privilege but a great responsibility. The President called on the new Cabinet to commit to honest, efficient and clean governance without using any additional privileges and said that the new Cabinet was appointed without regard to seniority. “Today I have appointed new ministers regardless of seniority. The ministerial post is not a privilege. That is a big responsibility. I urge you not to use any additional privileges as a Minister. I expect you to commit yourself to honest, efficient and clean governance. ” The President also stressed the need to rectify many state institutions which are in a serious financial crisis and called on the Cabinet of Ministers appointed today to make their institutions free from corruption and dedicated to the service of the people. Meanwhile, the President further stated that he promises the people to make changes and save the country from crisis. Minister of Finance, met Managing Director of the IMF Ali Sabri, Attorney-at-Law, Minister of Finance, met with Crystalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, in Washington, DC. It was at IMF headquarters in Washington, DC. The Ministry of Finance announced that the focus was on Sri Lanka’s ongoing program for economic stability. The statement said that the Minister of Finance had requested speedy financial assistance and that India was acting as a guarantor. The Ministry of Finance said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had agreed to consider this expeditious financial assistance, even though it was out of the norm in the financing process. Meanwhile, the Finance Minister also met Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Seetharaman yesterday. India will also extend its fullest support to Sri Lanka’s progress, Finance Minister Nirmala Seetharaman said. China is hesitant to intervene in the face of the chaotic political situation Although China is a friend of Sri Lanka, foreign media say that it is hesitant to intervene in the face of the chaotic political situation. China has not yet responded to Sri Lanka’s request for a $ 2.5 billion loan. Chinese President Xi Jinping has promised to help Sri Lanka, but has said he will not respond to rising inflation. Although the United States has accused China of using China’s debt diplomacy for countries in economic crisis, they have not responded, according to foreign media reports. The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar. Several private banks have announced a selling price of 340 rupees per dollar and a purchase price of 325 rupees per dollar. Moody’s rating further downgraded Sri Lanka International Moody’s rating agency Sri Lanka has downgraded Sri Lanka further from a credit rating. In their latest rankings, Sri Lanka has been downgraded from CA to CAA2. The move comes in the wake of Sri Lanka’s decision to suspend foreign loan payments. Sri Lanka was previously downgraded by Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s. Continuing Protests Today marks the 10th day of a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo demanding democratic changes, including the resignation of Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and the resignation of the Prime Minister and his cabinet. Even though the holiday was over for a few days, there was no shortage of people joining the Galle Face non-partisan struggle today. People continued to protest in front of the main entrance in front of the Presidential Secretariat. In support of the struggle, IT engineer Lalith Nanda Kumara Hewaratne ended the satyagraha this morning. ” I am handing it over to Sachith Maduranga who holds the record of throwing the baton and javelin that I have brought so far today. This struggle
he Sri Lankan Government is seeking closer engagement with Algeria
The Sri Lankan Government is seeking closer engagement with Algeria, which is the lead economy in North Africa, in keeping with the Government policy of further expanding ties with the African Region. Accordingly, Foreign Ministry Level Virtual Bilateral Consultations with the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria were held for the first time focused on strengthening political, economic, social and cultural ties between the two nations. The two sides noted that the total trade last year stood USD 5.39 million and Sri Lanka’s exports to Algeria amounted to only USD 0.63 million while Sri Lanka’s imports from Algeria amounted to USD 4.76 million. As a major exporter of petroleum and LP gas, the trade relations with Algeria have mainly been in the energy sector. However, potential to further increase exports particularly tea, spices, coconut products and apparel were explored. A virtual meeting with the Chambers of Commerce of both countries is expected to take this process forward. Recalling the long standing bilateral relations, the two sides agreed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in a fitting manner next year. Algeria announced that it will host the next NAM Summit in Algiers in 2022 and recalled that both countries are founding members of the Non Aligned Movement and continue to work closely at the multilateral level. The two countries expressed keen interest to focus bilateral cooperation in the environment and climate change, power & energy and tourism sectors. Further strengthening defence and counter terrorism cooperation were also discussed. Written by Amani Nilar
Continuing Protests in Sri Lanka
People are protesting in Gall face Sri Lanka requesting the government to resign.Meanwhile, Several police lorries were stationed in the vicinity of the Galle Face in Colombo. The protest demanding the president’s resignation is also taking place nearby. Rumours were circulating that security forces were intervening to evict the protesters. The convoy of police vehicles parked near the Galle Face in Colombo had been removed some time ago. Since this morning, the police forces have been prepared to remove the protests that will be removed before the Presidential Secretariat. Also, the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) says it is conducting training at an army camp in Kadawatha in preparation for an attack on Galle Face protesters. Its propaganda secretary Duminda Nagamuwa said that the protest training was being conducted at the relevant army camp under the slogans chanted by the protesters at the Galle Modara ground. He added that there was a suspicion that the group was planning to attack the protesters at Galle Face Green after the training. He further stated that those responsible should make a statement in this regard by addressing a media briefing held by the party. Meanwhile, the Police Sergeant who was arrested by the Fort Police yesterday for making a statement in support of the protesters in uniform during the protest against the government and the President at the gall face has been released on bail after being produced before the Fort Magistrate’s Court. The case is set to return to court on May 29. The Bar Association of Sri Lanka urges the government to refrain from taking any action to prevent the people’s legal right to protest. The Bar Association said in a statement that several police trucks were reportedly stationed near the protest site at Galle Face. Do not take steps to prevent the people’s right to protest .. – Bar Association of Sri Lanka urges the government The Bar Association of Sri Lanka points out that the trucks have been removed following a notification issued by the association following the revelation of the incident on social media. The union says taking steps to prevent a peaceful protest by the people is a serious incident. The Bar Association of Sri Lanka emphasizes that such actions could have a serious impact on the country, democracy, the economy and the rule of law.
Current Economic crisis in Sri Lanka – Political opinion
I will not resign from the post – of Gotabhaya Rajapaksa President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has stated that he will not resign from the presidency at all. He has stated this in a discussion held with a group of high ranking government officials. The President has stated that he is acting by the constitution of the country. President is not only destroying himself but also the other’s life – The Archbishop His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith says that not giving up will destroy one’s own life as well as the lives of others. The cardinal said this while attending a service on Good Friday. The main service commemorating the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross was held at St. Lucia’s Church, Kotahena on the afternoon of the 15th. The Archbishop, “What Christ says is to give up .. to give up .. to be legally free from everything we have. At most, we can live to be 100 years old. So why do we all grab these resources, these objects, this power, this greed and make our lives miserable and others’ lives miserable without giving them up? ” President should address the nation- Namal Rajapaksa Sri Lanka People’s Front (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has said that the President should address the nation under the current circumstances. He also says that the President should take steps to reveal his plans to the country through that. “The president needs to work hard with his team now. He is already doing it. The President should address the nation and announce the current plans to the country. People are paying attention to the steps being taken by the President at this moment. I would like to see the people working together not only for the crisis but also for the betterment of the country. ” He said this while he was speaking to an Indian media outlet. Please don’t protest in front of my house my little daughter even couldn’t eat food – Minister of State Shantha Bandara Minister of State Shantha Bandara has requested not to protest in front of his house as his little daughter is not eating. He was speaking to the media after a group of people from the area staged a protest in front of his house. He also said that he would continue his political activities with greater vigour to end these ugly politics. A group of people in the area staged a protest in front of Shantha Bandara’s house in Dambadeniya, protesting against his appointment as a State Minister. All resources in the Temple of the Tooth and the Kataragama Devalaya should be confiscated – Upul Shantha Sannasgala Upul Shantha Sannasgala states that all resources in the Temple of the Tooth and the Kataragama Devalaya should be confiscated. He has stated this while addressing a group of protesters who are demanding the resignation of the President. The video is shared on social media. Following his statement, Ven. Agalakada Sirisumana Thera wrote on his social media account that Mr. Sannasgala’s cultural opposition to the struggle of the youth who have taken to the streets to change the government. Agalakada Sirisumana Thera is also supporting the protests. I took the post after thinking carefully about the current situation in the country -Minister of State Shantha Bandara State Minister of Agriculture Shantha Bandara said that he took over the ministry post after thinking carefully about the current situation in the country. He states that he accepted the post of Minister of State considering a request made by the President. He also said that it was not due to greed for a ministerial post and that he would tell the people that his decision was right. Basil Rajapaksa infected with Coronavirus Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa has been infected with coronavirus As a result, he has been admitted to a private hospital in Colombo. Chairman of Litro Gas Company has resigned-” Minister Basil Rajapaksa had deliberately exacerbated the gas crisis” Thushara Jayasinghe, Chairman of Litro Gas Company has resigned from his post. Addressing a lengthy letter to President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, he said that a group of government officials including former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa had deliberately exacerbated the gas crisis. Former Sri Lankan cricketer Dhammika Prasad started a sathyagraha Former Sri Lankan cricketer Dhammika Prasad has arrived at the Galle Face protest site and started a satyagraha. He states that he has been fasting for 24 hours and is engaged in this satyagraha. He told the media that he was engaged in this satyagraha, demanding that the perpetrators of the Passover mass be punished and that justice be done to the people.