curfew in several areas in Sri Lanka
Police imposed curfew in several areas last night and removed it at 5 this morning. The curfew was imposed in Colombo North, Colombo Central, Colombo South, Mirihana, Kelaniya and Mount Lavinia police areas. The incident took place in the Mirihana area in Nugegoda when rioters clashed with security forces and set fire to several vehicles. Several people injured in the clash have been hospitalized. Police say 45 people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Russia-Ukraine latest peace talks begin in Turkey
The latest round of peace talks aimed at resolving the war situation between Russia and Ukraine began on the 29th in Istanbul, Turkey. The Russian-Ukrainian delegation had been arriving in Turkey since yesterday to attend the event. So far there have been three face-to-face discussions between the two countries. At one point, a virtual discussion was also organized over the Internet. But those discussions did not yield any results. Welcoming the representatives of the two countries, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, “We hope that these talks will benefit both countries as well as the region, because Turkey is deeply saddened by this conflict.” The Turkish President also hopes that the summit will provide an opportunity for future talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Vladimir Selensky. According to foreign media reports, the Russian side has laid down several conditions for the talks to be successful. The basic condition is that Ukraine declares itself to be a neutral state, not affiliated with NATO. Ukraine has already agreed to this condition, but says its country needs security reassurances from the West as well as Russia before taking such a step. Meanwhile, the BBC reports that Roman Abromovich, a wealthy Russian businessman who has been a Russian envoy since the beginning of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, has been poisoned.
Many tea factories have been shut down in Sri Lanka
Many tea factories have been shut down due to a shortage of diesel.. The estate authorities said that although there were plans to run factories with generators in the event of a power outage, there were serious problems with the lack of diesel. Usually the leaves are put in the factory grinders and then grinded at once. Tea factory managers say the occasional power outage has disrupted the diesel process. When inquired about this, the Secretary to the Ministry of Plantation Industries Ravindra Hewawitharana said that steps will be taken to provide the required fuel to the tea industrialists under a special method after discussions with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. He also stated that several discussions have been held for that.
Former Minister Athauda Seneviratne passed away
Former Minister Athauda Seneviratne passed away this morning (31). Seneviratne was 90 years old when he died while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo. Athauda Seneviratne entered politics from the Lanka Sama Samaja Party and was later elected to Parliament representing the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. He was the Kegalle District Leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party for a long time and was a senior politician who held a number of ministerial posts including Labor, Youth Affairs and Mineral Resources Development.
stocks of 40 drugs are limited
The Ministry of Pharmaceutical Products Supply and Regulation states that the stocks of 40 types of drugs in government hospitals will be sufficient for another three weeks only. Its Secretary Dr. Saman Ratnayake stated that arrangements have been made to bring all these drugs to the island as soon as possible. He also stated that two types of drugs are not available in government hospitals at present.
The MQM, which backed the Pakistani PM, has decided to support the opposition in the no-confidence motion against the PM
Foreign media have reported that the government has lost its majority after the MQM party, which backed Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, decided to support the opposition in the no-confidence motion. Pakistan’s opposition political parties have filed a joint no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan. The no-confidence motion, which alleges that Pakistan has plunged the country into a serious crisis due to poor management of its economy, is due to be debated next Thursday. In the meantime, voting should take place within 7 days. The country’s opposition leader presented a no-confidence motion in parliament yesterday afternoon, saying confidence in parliament had been shattered.
A 13 hour power cut is planned today
A 13 hour power cut is planned today (31). The Public Utilities Commission announced that the CEB had approved the request. Accordingly, the power supply will be divided into zones and island wide in the same manner as in the recent past. ABCDEF Zones 3 p.m. 6 to 3 hours 4pm to 4pm 6pm from 6pm to 12 midnight GHIJKL Zones 12 noon to 3 p.m. 3 hours Am 4pm from 8am to 12pm 6pm from 4pm to 10am PQRS zones3 p.m. 6 to 3 hours 12 noon to 4 pm 4 hours 6pm from 6pm to 12 midnight TUVW Zones 12 noon to 3 p.m. 3 hours Am 4pm from 8am to 12pm 6pm from 4pm to 10am MNOXYZ Zones 5.30 pm 9 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 to 2 hours
Current Economic Crisis Sri Lanka – 3G-4G services disrupted in Sri Lanka
It is reported that 3G-4G services have been disrupted in several mobile phone companies providing internet services in the country. This is due to prolonged power cuts and inadequate communication towers for power generators due to fuel shortages. This situation has arisen in several companies and consumers have been severely inconvenienced by it. Meanwhile, several foreign channels broadcasting in Sri Lanka through satellite technology have suspended their services due to the foreign exchange crisis in the country.
If there is no Muslim law, the special place of Buddhism should be removed from the law – Kathi Court Board
If there is no Muslim law, the special place of Buddhism should be removed from the law, says the Kathi Court Board. Joining a discussion on the online channel, its representatives said that insulting the Muslim community and the Kita court was a political game. They also claim that every government incites racism to gain political power. They say that Muslim law should be made the common law and then everyone can enjoy the facilities.
The economic crisis in Sri Lanka- All the Private Buses will be out of service
The Private Bus Owners’ Association states that the operation of private buses is facing a serious problem due to the shortage of fuel. Accordingly, all private buses will have to be taken out of service within the next two days, said the President of the Association Gemunu Wijeratne. “The diesel crisis has seriously affected private buses. We have a problem with when diesel will arrive. So we make it clear that we do not expect to meet in the next two or three days. However, by Monday we will have to stop all buses. Because we need diesel to run buses. We cannot run buses on the water without diesel. The supply of diesel from SLTB has been neglected. I was informed that there were plans to hold protests, especially at certain bus stops. ”