The British Government has issued a stern warning to British tourists visiting Sri Lanka
The British Government has issued a stern warning to British tourists visiting Sri Lanka. If they are planning to visit Sri Lanka, they have pointed out that there is a severe shortage of basic necessities in Sri Lanka, including fuel and food. They also point out that the economic situation in Sri Lanka is deteriorating due to a shortage of cash to pay for imports. They also warn of long queues at grocery stores, gas stations and pharmacies. Terrorists have warned that regular power cuts could be counterproductive and that terrorists will try to attack Sri Lanka, although foreign tourist destinations could be targeted.
Todays power cut schedule
The Ceylon Electricity Board says that there will be a power cut in all zones today(14). Accordingly, Three hours and 45 minutes for 12 zones ‘A’ to ‘L’ respectively Three hours for eight zones from ‘P’ to ‘W’ Cuts off electricity. ‘A’ to ‘L’ – 8.00am to 6.00pm 2 hours 30 minutes and 6.00pm to 11.00pm 15 minutes ‘P’ to ‘W’ – two hours from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and one hour from 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra this morning
The Meteorological Department says that there is no risk of a tsunami in Sri Lanka due to the earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra this morning (14). Its National Tsunami Warning Center announced that normal life in coastal areas was safe. The Meteorological Department said that the announcement will be made in collaboration with national and international agencies. At 6.39am a magnitude 6.8 earthquake shook the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Saudi Foreign Minister arrived in Sri Lanka this morning
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Parhan Al Saud arrived in Sri Lanka this morning on an official visit. one duty manager of the Katunayake Airport said that 17 other members had arrived in the island with the Saudi Foreign Minister. The delegation was received by officials of the Ministry of External Affairs. The Saudi Foreign Minister and his delegation are scheduled to leave the island this afternoon.
Ukraine – Russia War: US Vice President Kamala Harris has been criticized for “laughing” at a press conference on Ukraine crisis
US Vice President Kamala Harris has been criticized for “laughing” at a press conference on Ukraine crisis. US Vice President Kamala Harris smiled inappropriately when asked if the United States would accept Ukrainian refugees, according to a media report. The incident took place during a joint press conference between Mrs. Harris and Polish President Andrzej Duda in Warsaw. The two leaders were asked whether the United States would accept Ukrainian refugees or otherwise help ease pressure on Poland’s human resources. When the reporter had finished speaking, the two looked at each other as if expecting each other to answer first.
Ukraine- Russia war; Russia today (RT) International news channel has blocked broadcasting in Sri Lanka
Russia today (RT) International news channel has blocked broadcasting in Sri Lanka. The news channel, which is a Russian state-owned channel, has so far aired in Sri Lanka through Dialog TV. But its broadcasts have been suspended for the past few days. Dialog states that it does not receive the satellite signals required to broadcast the channel. Russia has blocked certain satellite access to Russian channels due to the Ukraine war.
Another ship carrying diesel and petrol will arrive in Sri Lanka today
Another ship carrying diesel and petrol will arrive in Sri Lanka today (13), the Ministry of Energy said. Its secretary, K.D.R. Ms Olga said the payments had not yet been made. The ship will carry 20,000 metric tons of diesel and 20,000 metric tons of petrol. The ship with 38,300 metric tons of diesel currently unloading at the port will be fully unloaded today (13). She said they were unable to make an oil landing yesterday due to a technical fault. The payment of $ 52 million has already been paid for it. Due to the increase in the price of crude oil in the world market, an additional $ 16 million had to be paid to obtain that stock of fuel.
The results of the Grade 5 scholarship examination will be released today
The results of the Grade 5 scholarship examination are expected to be released today (13). A spokesman said that arrangements were being made for the release. Three hundred and forty thousand five hundred and eight candidates appeared for the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination this year and 85,440 are Tamil medium candidates. Commissioner General of Examinations LMJ Dharmasena stated that the results of the GCE Advanced Level examination will be released Within 3 months
Today’s powercut schedule
The Public Utilities Commission has permitted the Ceylon Electricity Board to cut power for 3 hours and 15 minutes today (13) as well.. Accordingly, areas in categories A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L will experience power cuts of 2 hours between 9 am and 5 pm and 15 minutes from 5 pm to 10 pm. The Public Utilities Commission has announced that there will be one-hour power cuts in P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W areas between 5 pm and 9 pm.
Ukraine – Russia War Current Situation:US stopped Polish attempt to supply MiG-29s to Ukraine
The proposal to supply fighter jets to Ukraine has become completely confusing after the Biden administration vetoed Poland’s attempt to hand over a group of MiG-29s to the Ukrainian Air Force. Poland had earlier said it could provide the US “discarded” jets to Ukraine for “free” access to enhance its defences against Russian aggression. But overnight, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby issued a statement saying it would effectively drag NATO into a confrontation with Russia. Raising that risk, the plan was flatly rejected.