Sri lankans in overseas declare that they are going to refrain from sending dollars to Sri Lanka until the end of this regime and the emergence of a credible pro-people government in the country
Overseas Sri Lankans for Change (CHRI) said in a statement that they would refrain from sending dollars to Sri Lanka until the end of this regime and the emergence of a credible pro-people government in the country. The announcement also states: First of all, as Sri Lankans living abroad, we express our opposition to the statement made by the President of Sri Lanka Gotabhaya Rajapaksa to the nation on 16.03.2022. Also, Sri Lanka is currently mired in a severe economic crisis and the lives of the people have become unsustainable. We believe that in such a moment the President of a country should make a more responsible intervention. But the president’s speech stated that he was not responsible for any of this and that other parties and world conditions were the cause of the crisis. Although the President said that this was a situation that had befallen every country in the world due to the covid epidemic, war and other causes, we have personally witnessed that the rest of the world has quickly managed the problems that have arisen as a result. Therefore, the President’s claim that the covid epidemic and other world conditions are the cause of the crisis in Sri Lanka is a very false and irresponsible statement that misleads the people. While acknowledging that managing the country’s economy is the responsibility of the government, the President should state to the country what the government’s solutions are. But it is ridiculous to simply wait for the country’s foreign exchange crisis to be resolved with remittances from expatriate Sri Lankans. We know that this crisis did not arise due to non-arrival of tourists, non-repatriation of Sri Lankans abroad or negligence on the part of the people of the country. It is the rulers of the country, including the current President, who have taken steps to keep the children and relatives of our families abroad who have sent dollars to the country, in gas queues, oil queues and without electricity. We wasted that money, cheated and used it for their own benefit even when the country was collapsing by the politicians who were in power and still are. Therefore, as Sri Lankans living abroad who have so far sent dollars to the country, we declare that we will refrain from sending dollars until the end of this regime and the emergence of a corrupt and pro – people government that we can trust.
The Ceylon Electricity Board has decided to increase electricity tariff
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has decided to increase electricity tariffs in the face of rising fuel prices. A special discussion is to be held today to decide on such price increase percentages. It is proposed to increase the electricity tariff in view of the huge increase in fuel prices, increase in production cost, increase in loss per unit of electricity and non-increase of electricity tariff in nine years. The CEB is currently losing Rs. 25,000 million a year and has no choice but to increase electricity tariffs. Meanwhile, the Water Supply and Drainage Board states that if the electricity tariff is increased, the water tariff will have to be increased. The board also said that water tariffs would have to be increased in line with the high cost of electricity used to pump water.
Sri Lanka going to buy crude oil from Russia at a low price
The Russian government has decided to supply crude oil to Sri Lanka and India at very low prices. Top government sources said talks were underway to obtain crude oil from Russia. Western sanctions imposed on Russia to obtain crude oil will not affect Sri Lanka and since these are not UN agencies, Sri Lanka will be able to obtain oil from Russia. The Indian government has also decided to buy oil from Russia, which, as Russia’s allies, supplies crude oil to Sri Lanka and India at less than the rising market prices. . Russia has agreed to supply a crude oil tanker to Sri Lanka. Russia was the oil supplier to Sri Lanka after the Shell Company left Sri Lanka years ago. The government will be able to reduce the price of oil in Sri Lanka by supplying cheap oil from Russia.
Sri Lanka introduced a hat to prevent covid-19
Specialist Dr. Sanath Hettige says he was able to introduce a cap that could kill the virus to control the spread of the covid 19 virus. He told the BBC that the use of a chemical-resistant hat could reduce the risk of the virus entering the airways, infecting the head, neck and forehead. Specialist Dr Sanath Hettige previously introduced drug-using papaya leaves to control dengue and won the Presidential Award in 2016 for his outstanding discovery in medicine.
Abu Dhabi lapped cars controversy:F1 changes safety car rules
Formula 1’s governing body the FIA has tweaked the series’ safety car rules in regards to lapped cars following the controversy during last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Previously the rule read that any lapped car can be waved past the leader under safety car conditions during a race. The original wording became a major talking point after the 2021 season finale when race director Michael Masi chose to only allow those cars between leader Lewis Hamilton and second-placed Max Verstappen to be waved by. Lapped cars behind Verstappen were told to stay put, including those that were between the Dutchman and third placed Carlos Sainz. At the restart with one lap to go Verstappen took advantage of his new tires to pass Hamilton and claim both the race victory and the world championship. In the debate that followed, there was a discussion about the potentially ambiguous meaning of the word ‘any’. In order to ensure that there won’t be a repeat, and after a discussion with the teams, the FIA has amended the relevant rule, which now specifies that all lapped cars must be waved past the leader if it is considered safe to do so. Article 55.13 now reads: “If the clerk of the course considers it safe to do so, and the message ‘LAPPED CARS MAY NOW OVERTAKE’ has been sent to all competitors using the official messaging system, all cars that have been lapped by the leader will be required to pass the cars on the lead lap and the safety car.” The change appears in Issue 5 of the 2022 FIA F1 Sporting Regulations, which was published on Tuesday after weeks of tinkering with final details. Featured Image By – https://www.planetf1.com/news/rosberg-weighs-in-on-abu-dhabi-controvery/
First team of 256 arrives in Sri Lanka for Sigiriya Raid Amazone Tourism Festival
The first team has arrived in the island to participate in the Raid Amazone Tournament, which is considered to be the largest tourist sports festival in Sri Lanka after the covid pandemic. Accordingly, 253 French athletes arrived in Sri Lanka on Flight UL 564 which arrived in Sri Lanka at 4.15 am yesterday (14) from Paris, France. This is to participate in the Raid Amazone Tournament which is considered to be the biggest women’s adventure challenge in the world which will be held from tomorrow (16) in connection with Sigiriya. The French athletes who arrived in the country to participate in the tournament were welcomed at the Katunayake Airport and were joined by officials from SriLankan Airlines, the Department of Airports and Aviation and the Tourism Promotion Bureau. Raid Amazone, the world’s largest women’s adventure challenge, will be held in Sri Lanka in two phases this year. The first phase of the program will run from March 16 to 22 and the second phase from March 28 to April 6. These events have been organized in Sigiriya, Kaudulla, Medirigiriya, Wewala, Kandalama and Mahawilgamuwa. This is the 20th Raid Amazone Series to be held in Sri Lanka. SriLankan Airlines is the main airline hosting the Raid Amazone 2022 competition. It is organized in collaboration with the Tourism Promotion Bureau.
Internal protest against Russia – Protesters broke into TV news
A Russian-led anti-war protester interrupted a live news broadcast on Russia’s state television channel on Monday, holding a presenter behind a studio and shouting slogans condemning the war in Ukraine. The board said in English and Russian: “No war. Stop the war. Do not believe the propaganda. They are lying to you here. “Another phrase like” Russians against war “was partially obscure. “Stop the war, not war,” shouted the female protester as the newscaster read from her teleprompter. The protester could be seen and heard for a few seconds before switching to another record to remove the channel from the screen. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recalled and thanked the protester in his nightly video address: “I am grateful to the Russians for not stopping to try to tell the truth. Tell the truth to those who fight against misinformation and tell the truth, to their friends and loved ones, “Zelenskiy said. It is reported that the video of this event has been viewed by more than 2.6 million people.
We are giving maximum assistance to resolve the Indo-Lanka fisheries issue-The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
During his visit to Jaffna, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Bagle said that maximum assistance would be given to resolve the Indo-Lanka fisheries issue and that it should be done expeditiously. The High Commissioner of India participated in the distribution of dry food worth Rs. 5,000 to 600 fishing families affected by the recent Indian Fisheries Conflict and various activities at the Jaffna District Secretariat. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda was also present at the occasion. Mr. Maheshan and a group of officials from the Jaffna District Fisheries, Aquatic and Aquatic Resources Department. The Indian High Commissioner also participated in the opening of a free artificial limb camp for amputees at the Jaffna District Secretariat. The camp also provides free prosthetic limbs to disabled registrants until March 30.
Todays power cut schedule
The Ceylon Electricity Board says that there will be a power cut in all zones today(15). 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
No electricity, No dollars, I will stop the tour and leave -The popular YouTube star tells the world
Popular YouTube creator Ken Abroad says he is leaving Sri Lanka due to power cuts and the foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka. Releasing a video on his YouTube channel account, he points out that he is leaving Sri Lanka as the tour in Sri Lanka is getting worse. He says that power outages in Sri Lanka are seven to eight hours a day and that it has become a serious problem not only for him but also for businesses in the country. He also points out that many restaurants in the country have been closed. Through his videos, Ken Abroad promotes popular travel destinations around the world to people who love to travel around the world. https://youtu.be/QMw8BLBsKZE