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    Asian Development Bank’s Annual Meeting to be held in Sri Lanka

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    … – ADB Vice President informs President Rajapaksa

    Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice President Shixin Chen stated that the Bank will support the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector for the economic development of the country.
    The Vice President Chen made these remarks when he met President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, today (10).

    Mr. Chen commended the success of ongoing projects in Sri Lanka with the assistance of the Asian Development Bank. He further said that the ADB is ready to provide funds to restructure several state- owned enterprises.

    The ADB has allocated US$ 786 million for Sri Lanka this year for implementation of 27 projects. The Asian Development Bank’s Annual Meeting will be held in Sri Lanka from May 02 to 05, with the participation of 68 countries. Simultaneously, plans are afoot to hold several activities, including business conferences. About 5,000 local and foreign representatives are expected to attend these events. The Annual Meeting will be held under the theme “Positioning Climate Resilient Green Economy for the Post COVID-19 World.”

    The ADB Vice President commended the successful Covid-19 vaccination programme and the streamlined health mechanisms implemented by the government. President Rajapaksa said that the Government and the people of Sri Lanka are grateful for the assistance provided by the ADB to make the vaccination programme a success.

    Asian Development Bank Senior Advisor Aiming Zhou, Country Director of Sri Lanka Resident Mission Chen Chen, Secretary General Muhammad Ehsan Khan, Deputy Country Director Utsav Kumar, Secretary to the President P.B. Jayasundera, Finance Secretary S.R.Attygalle, Deputy Secretary to the Treasury R.M.P Rathnayake, Director General of the External Resources Department Ajith Abeysekera and Chief Executive Officer Dr. D.S. Jayaweera were also present.

    Term of office of members of local governments extended

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    A special gazette notification has been issued extending the term of office of members of local government bodies until March 19 next year.

    The gazette notification was issued yesterday (10) by Janaka Bandara Tennakoon, Minister of Public Service, Provincial Councils, and Local Government.

    Accordingly, the term of office of members of 41 small Municipal Councils, 24 Main Municipal Councils, and 275 Pradeshiya Sabhas will be extended by one year.

    A Woman died from falling from the 5th floor of the CID building

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    A woman detained by the CID has died after falling from the 5th floor this morning.

    Police say she committed suicide by jumping out of a fifth-floor toilet window.

    46 year old Rajapaksa Mudiyanselage Apsara Menike Rajapaksa has died this way.

    The incident took place at around 3.50 this morning. She is a resident of Sedagala Namal Uyana, Pannipitiya.

    According to police, the woman was in the custody of the Special Investigation Division 01 of the CID.

    Police Media Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa stated that the woman was arrested in connection with a CID investigation into a complaint lodged against her over a financial fraud of over Rs. 60 million. He further stated that this fraud has taken place by setting up a lending society and obtaining loans from banks and lending again through that credit society.

    This is the first time in the history of the CID that a woman has died in this manner. The first such incident in the history of the CID was the arrest of A. V. Podiappuhamy in Ratnapura on April 15, 1966. He fell to his death from the fourth floor. Known as Dodampe Mudalali, he was arrested by the CID as a suspect in the 1966 anti-government military coup.

    Police said the death was a suicide. But other opinions at the time suggested that he had been pushed from the 4th floor. Even today, there are differing views on the matter.

    With that death comes a heated debate in society regarding the 4th floors and a social panic builds upon the 4th floors. It is also noteworthy that several persons who were in the custody of the CID since then have fallen to their deaths from the building where the CID is located.

    Here’s the list of 139 Vaccination Centers open Today (11) covering 16 Districts

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    The list of Vaccination Centers open/operating today is attached herewith.

    Please recheck with PHI in the area before going to the centers as there could be slight changes (additions / Reductions).

    Recognized political parties in Sri Lanka rise to 79

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    The number of registered political parties in the country has increased to 79 and three new political parties have been registered as recognized political parties by the Elections Commission.

    The Election Commission states that the Tamil Makkal Kuttani, (Nawa Lanka Nidahas Pakshaya) – the New Lanka Freedom Party, and the (Demala Pragathishili Sandhanaya) – Tamil Progressive Alliance have been registered as the new political parties for the year 2021.

    The Tamil Makkal Kuttani Party is active under the leadership of former Chief Minister C. V. Wigneswaran, the new Lanka Freedom Party under the leadership of Parliamentarian Kumara Welgama, and the Tamil Progressive Alliance under the leadership of Mano Ganeshan.

    Fitness for Service certification for Hambantota Port

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    The fuel storage terminal at the Hambantota Port has been awarded the Fitness for Service.

    It has been awarded by Lloyd’ Register-HP, an organization that provides consultancy services to marine and offshore industries.

    Lloyd’s Register Marine & Offshore Asia LLP, in liaison with HIP’s energy services department handled the process of certification.

    The Hambantota Port is located ten kilometers off the trade artery thank links Europe with Asia.

    President’s decision on several ministries

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    President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has issued a special gazette notification changing the portfolios of 10 ministries.

    Accordingly, the scope of the Ministries will be changed with effect from yesterday.

    The relevant gazette notification is given below.

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    Chinese FM Wang Yi and Sri Lanka signed 04 agreements

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    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, and Sri Lankan officials have signed four agreements.

    The following agreements were signed in the presence of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the two Foreign Ministers following bilateral discussions yesterday (9).

    The following agreements have been reached there.

    Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation, Exchange Letter on the Colombo Low Income Subsidy Housing Project, Certificate of Delivery of the Technical Cooperation Project at the BMICH, Certificate of Project Handover of the Technical Assistance Project for Kidney Disease Mobile Ambulances Signed here.

    Tharaka Balasuriya, State Minister of Regional Cooperation, Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage, and senior officials of the Ministry of External Affairs, Deputy Minister of Commerce Kyung Keming, Assistant Foreign Minister Ambassador Jiang Zhao, and Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Ki Shenhong represented the Sri Lankan and Chinese delegations.

     

    Colombo – Kankesanthurai luxury train launched

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    As a further step towards improving the quality of train services, a luxury train service with all facilities was launched this morning (09) for passengers traveling from the capital Colombo to Kankasanthurai in the North.

    The train will leave Mt. Lavinia at 5.10 am daily and reach Kankesanthurai at 12.17 pm the same day. It will leave Kankesanthurai at 1.15 pm and reach Mt. Lavinia at 8.25 pm.

    The train, made in India with the latest technology, has 10 compartments and 02 power engines, all of which are air-conditioned. Also, the Railway Department has taken steps to provide all the facilities required by the passengers in this train. These include comfortable seating, a buffet car for dining, Television, and modern toilet facilities. Passengers wishing to avail the services of this train will be able to purchase e-tickets online a month in advance, the department said.

    The value of this train purchased under the Indian Credit Line Scheme is Rs.2500 million. The Railway Department has set up a special security arrangement to protect this train.

    The inaugural service of the train service was held at the Mount Lavinia Railway Station under the patronage of the Minister of Transport, Hon. Pavithra Wanniarachchi. The Minister then traveled by train from Mount Lavinia Railway Station to Colombo Fort Railway Station and was accompanied by General Manager of Railways Mr. Dhammika Jayasundara and a group of officials.

    Following the launch of this luxury train, Minister of Transport Pavithra Wanniarachchi said: The present government has planned to implement a number of short, medium, and long-term programs to improve the quality of railway service in Sri Lanka. As a step in that direction, we can introduce the luxury train service that started its journey today. The Railway Department has taken steps to facilitate the public to travel north by this train at a very affordable price. This train service will enable local and foreign tourists traveling to the North to enjoy maximum comfort. As the Minister of Transport, I request you, as the public, to protect these carriages while maintaining these services. The train will stop at Mount Lavinia, Dehiwala, Wellawatte, Bambalapitiya, Fort, Polgahawela, Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, Kodikamam, Jaffna, Kondavil, Chunnakam and Kankesanthurai. A ticket from Mt. Lavinia to Kankesanthurai costs Rs.1700, from Mt. Lavinia to Vavuniya Rs.1500 and from Mt. Lavinia to Anuradhapura Rs.1200. (Minimum fee is Rs.1200).

    “Taking loans from IMF is advantageous than loaning from countries” – Former deputy governor of CBSL

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    The best option for the country to get out of the current economic abyss is to take a loan from the International Monetary Fund, said the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. W. A. Wijewardene.

    Mr. Wijewardene also said that the International Monetary Fund imposes economic conditions when granting loans, but also imposes political conditions when obtaining loans from other friendly countries.

    The former Governor of the Central Bank also said that it is better for the country’s economy to be subject to economic conditions than to be subject to political conditions when obtaining loans.

    Therefore, in addition to borrowing from friendly countries, borrowing from the International Monetary Fund is also economically advantageous, he said.

    Mr. Wijewardene said that even if short-term loans were obtained from countries such as China for a period of three months, they would impose political conditions if the loans were extended further, which would be detrimental to the country.

    “Vaccinate children over 12 years of age without fear” – Specialist Dr. Deepal Perera

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    Specialist Dr. Deepal Perera, of Ridgeway Children’s Hospital, Colombo requested the parents to give their children the Covid vaccine without fear or suspicion.

    These days, Covid vaccines are given to school children between the ages of 12 and 15, but some parents refuse to give the vaccine out of fear, said Mr. Perera.

    Specialist Dr. Deepal Perera said that there is no need to be unnecessarily scared or suspicious as Covid vaccines are given to children above the age of five in developed countries of the world.

    Therefore, parents are requested to make sure that every child over the age of 12 is vaccinated against Covid, he said.

    SriLankan Airlines partners with American Airlines to enhance connectivity across North America and Europe

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    Colombo, January 10, 2022: SriLankan Airlines is pleased to announce that the Airline reestablished a codeshare arrangement with American Airlines in December 2021, which is expected to offer customers enhanced connectivity and travel options across North America and Europe.

    This strategic partnership would allow the placement of the SriLankan Airlines’ code on American Airlines’ flights to US cities Miami and New York via the Airline’s European points in London and Paris; Dallas-Fort Worth via the Airline’s hubs in Paris and Frankfurt; and Los Angeles and Chicago via the Airline’s hub in London. Of these US cities, Dallas-Fort Worth is a new addition to the SriLankan Airlines’ route network, as existing codeshare agreements with Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have afforded the Airline’s passengers flight options to the rest of the cities via Doha and Abu Dhabi respectively up to now. The SriLankan Airlines route network covers 121 cities in 55 countries with the addition of Dallas-Fort Worth.

    Customers of SriLankan Airlines are now able to conveniently book flights to these US cities via Europe across the Airline’s sales channels. SriLankan recently resumed flights to Paris and Frankfurt incommensurate with the Airline’s commercial strategy to renew its presence in European markets. The Airline is committed to expanding its network with the addition of new online destinations, as well as through several recent and planned codeshare partnerships with other airlines. 

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    Richard Nuttall, Acting Chief Executive Officer/Chief Commercial Officer of SriLankan Airlines stated, “We are pleased to reinstate our codeshare partnership with American Airlines as SriLankan Airlines continues to expand its operations in Europe. This will introduce multiple new sectors and flight options to our growing network and allow our customers the option of convenient connections to several cities in North America via London, Paris or Frankfurt.”  Anmol Bhargava, VP Global Alliances & Partnerships of American Airlines commented, “We are delighted to re-start our codeshare cooperation with Oneworld partner, SriLankan Airways, to better serve customers traveling between Sri Lanka and the United States.”

    SriLankan Airlines is an award-winning airline with a firm reputation as a global leader in service and was the first carrier in the South Asian region to receive the ‘Diamond’ rating from the Airline Passengers Experience Association (APEX) and SimpliFlying, a standard received for the extra safety measures and comprehensive hygiene precautions adhered to since the onset of the global pandemic.

    Passengers intending to travel with SriLankan Airlines could book their tickets from the Airline’s ticket offices in Colombo, Galle, and Kandy or through their preferred travel agent. For more information kindly contact SriLankan Airlines Global Contact Centre on +94117771979 or visit www.srilankan.com

    Schools were busy today

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    After the teaching activities in the government and affiliated schools started as usual, the students were seen attending the schools with great enthusiasm.

    Many schools today had vaccination programs, including vaccinating children over 12 years of age.

    According to school sources, the teaching activities were carried out as usual while the Covid vaccination are being given.

    Meanwhile, sources from the Ministry of Education stated that the attendance of students and teachers in schools today was very successful.

    Sri Lanka’s imports have increased to USD 21.6 billion in ’21

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    The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Ajith Nivard Cabraal has alleged that people who complained that Sri Lanka would not be able to pay its international sovereign bonds due on the 22nd are now shouting that it should not be paid when it is ready to pay.

    Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s imports have increased from US $ 19.9 billion in 2019, US $ 16.1 billion in 2020 to US $ 21.6 billion in 2021, he said.

    SJB Bulathsinhala campaigner Kithsiri Kahatapitiya dies from Covid

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    Kithsiri Kahatapitiya, the organizer of the Bulathsinhala seat organizer of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya has passed away while receiving treatment for a Covid infection.

    He had been receiving treatment at the Kotelawala Defense Faculty Hospital for about 20 days and passed away last night.

    Kithsiri Kahatapitiya, a former Leader of the Opposition in the Western Provincial Council, was 60 years old at the time of his death.

    He is a father of two.

    The last rites will be performed at the Warakagoda Crematorium today.

    Delta + Omicron = Deltacron – Found in Cyprus

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    A Covid-19 strain combining delta and omicron has been found in Cyprus.

    According to Leondios Costericis, professor of biology at the University of Cyprus and head of the Biotechnology and Molecular Virology Laboratory, “There are currently omicron and delta co-infections and we found this strain, which is a combination of the two.”

    The discovery was named “Deltacron” due to the identification of omicron-like genetic signatures within the delta genomes, he said.

    He and his team have identified 25 such cases and the statistical analysis shows that the relative frequency of the combined infection is higher among patients hospitalized due to Covid-19 as compared to non-hospitalized patients.

    The sequences of the 25 Deltacron cases were sent to GISAID, the international database that tracks changes in the virus, on Jan. 7.

    Sapugaskanda resumes on 26th

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    The Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery will resume operations on January 26, the Ministry of Energy said.

    A consignment of crude oil is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on the 23rd of this month, according to the Ministry of Energy.

    Accordingly, steps will be taken to restart the Sapugaskanda refinery.

    The Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery was temporarily closed on January 3 due to difficulties in purchasing crude oil due to the prevailing foreign exchange crisis in the country.

    However, the Ministry of Energy assures that even if the Sapugaskanda refinery is temporarily closed, there will be no fuel shortage in the country.

    Wannila Aththo’s view on ‘One country, One Law’

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    Tribal leader Uruwarige Wannila Aththo has expressed his views before the Presidential Task Force on ‘One Country, One Law’.

    The Presidential Task Force on ‘One Country, One Law’ is currently conducting a public consultation focusing on the Uva Province.

    The Presidential Media Unit stated that the views of the Indigenous people were sought at the Indigenous Village in Mahiyanganaya on the 6th and that the Tribal Leader Uruwarige Wannila Aththo had given his views and suggestions to the Presidential Task Force on behalf of his community.

    He said he believed the President had the strength to establish “one country, one law” and wished him the best of luck in overcoming any obstacles.

    The program was launched on January 08 at the Badulla District Secretariat.

    Speaking to the Task Force, Ms. Hasheena said that she was married in accordance with Islamic law and that the Badulla Kathi had unjustly divorced her husband without any notice.

    Presidential Media Unit stated that she mentioned, because there is no one to talk to about the injustice done to Islamic women and no one cares about themselves, it is very important that the “One Country, One Law” program be implemented.

    Representatives of several generations who took the lead in the Uva Wellassa War of Independence and were deprived of land rights by the British rulers commented that the country’s land law was still not being fairly enforced and that their families who took the initiative to save the country from foreign invasions and consequently lost property and lives after independence and pointed out to the task force that no justice had been done so far.

    The rights of other people living in the country are not enjoyed by the Tamil people in the plantation areas and all parties should pay attention to this. Representatives of several plantation organizations have told the Task Force that the land issue is also a major issue facing the people in the plantation areas, the Presidential Media Unit said.

    Rajakeeya Panditha Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, Chairman of the Presidential Task Force for “One Country, One Law”, and a group of members including Prof. Shanthinandana Wijesinghe, Senior Lecturer Sumedha Weerawardena, Attorneys at Law Sanjaya Marambe, Eranda Navaratne, Pani Wewala and Secretary of the Task Force Jeewanthi Senanayake attended the event.

    Here’s the list of 95 Vaccination Centers open Today (10) covering 12 Districts

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    The list of Vaccination Centers open/operating today is attached herewith.

    Please recheck with PHI in the area before going to the centers as there could be slight changes (additions / Reductions).

    Port city walking path opened

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    The Port City Marina Promenade, a 500m public walking path, has been declared open at an event marking the 65th diplomatic anniversary between China and Sri Lanka Sunday, January 09.

    The opening of the Marina Promenade was announced during a ceremony graced by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who wrapped up a two-day official visit to the country.

    The public can access the Port City Marina Promenade from tomorrow (January 10) onwards between 9.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. by foot. The entrance is located in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

    Accompanied by a delegation of 18 officials, Mr. Wang Yi arrived on the island last night, via a special flight chartered by a Chinese carrier.

    President requests another loan from China to pay debts

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    President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has requested Chinese Foreign Minister and Member of the State Advisory Council Wang Yi to focus on the possibility of restructuring debt repayments as a solution to the economic crisis caused by the Covid pandemic.

    Addressing a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (09), the President said that if a concessionary trade loan scheme could be obtained for imports from China, it would enable the industries to run smoothly.

    The President thanked on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka and the people of Sri Lanka for the material and financial assistance received from China in the face of the Covid epidemic.

    The President also thanked the Chinese Government for its continued support in providing Sinopharm vaccines to Sri Lanka for the successful implementation of the Covid vaccination program.

    Sri Lanka has been opened to tourists under the new generalization. The President requested Wang Yi to assist in attracting Chinese tourists to Sri Lanka while keeping them in a bio-bubble.

    Mr. Wang Yi invited the President to visit China and expressed confidence that this would happen in the near future.

    Chinese Foreign Minister visits Sri Lanka to further strengthen 65 years of diplomatic relations between China and Sri Lanka.

    Compensations for crop damage in the Maha season will be paid during this month

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    The Agriculture and Agrarian Insurance Board state that the farmers who lost their crops during the Maha season will be compensated before the end of this month.

    Its chairman, Premachandra Epa, said that 150,000 farmers would be compensated.

    The amount allocated for this is Rs. 1,500 million, he said.

    Accordingly, compensation of Rs. 40,000 per acre will be paid.

    “The compensation will be paid for paddy, potato, chilies, and big onion cultivations”, said Premachandra Epa.

    He also said that the compensation will also be paid for the crops that have been insured.

    Compensation for plantations will be credited to farmers’ bank accounts.

    Gamini Ambalangoda’s life left the stage

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    Veteran stage and teledrama actor Gamini Ambalangoda passed away today (9).

    Mr. Ambalangoda, who fell ill due to an accident in 2016, was 66 years old at the time of his death.

    He joined the field of aesthetics by performing in the stage play ‘Singala Gosthare’ and later contributed to many popular stage dramas such as ‘Swarnapali’, ‘Rajagahe Nadagama’, ‘Rookada Rajje’ and ‘Dikthala Kalagola’.

    He has also acted in a number of teledramas including ‘Adaraniya Purnima’ and ‘Adara Wasanthaya’.

    Desmond de Silva has passed away

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    Veteran singer Desmond de Silva has passed away.

    He was 77 years old at the time of his death.

    Desmond de Silva has died in Melbourne, Australia.

    Around the country, he was extremely popular with a number of songs such as ‘Yanna Rata Wate’, ‘Chuda Manike Balala’, ‘Irene Josephine’, ‘Suwandak Danewi’, ‘Banjo Rabane’, ‘Sumihiri Paane’.

    He is also the lead singer of Hector Dias’ cover song ‘Nilvan Muhudu Theere’ which recently captured the hearts of the people.

     

    Power cuts for two and a half hours daily

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    The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has informed the Ministry of Power and Energy that there will be power cuts for at least two and a half hours a day in the future due to the current power crisis.

    CEB has informed the Ministry of Power and Energy that such a power cut will occur due to the loss of 115 megawatts of power to the national grid from the deactivation of the Kelanitissa power plant and the restriction on the import of fuel and coal required for power generation.

    A spokesman for the CEB said the plan was to cut off power to two and a half hours a day for about two and half hours daily during peak hours from 6 pm to 9 pm.

    Meanwhile, the Ceylon Electricity Board will have to pay Rs. 90 billion for fuel borrowed from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. The spokesman added that if the fuel supply is not restored due to the non-payment of the loan, the power generation will be in further crisis.

    He said the current shortage of dollars would restrict the import of coal and the Norochcholai coal power plant would be unable to generate power in the future.

    Therefore, the country will have to face a severe power crisis in the future, he said.

    A train derailed in Haliela

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    A train traveling from Badulla to Kandy has derailed in the Haliela area.

    Due to this, the train services on the Kandy route have been disrupted.

    Order to shut ‘Gateway to Hell’

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    Turkmenistan’s president has ordered the extinguishing of the country’s “Gateway to Hell”, a fire that has been burning for decades in a huge desert gas crater.

    Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov wants it put out for environmental and health reasons, as well as part of efforts to increase gas exports.

    But Canadian explorer George Kourounis examined the crater’s depths in 2013 and discovered that no-one actually knows how it started.

    According to local Turkmen geologists, the huge crater formed in the 1960s but was only lit in the 1980s.

    Many believe it formed when a Soviet drilling operation went wrong in 1971.

    In 2018, the president officially renamed it the Shining of Karakum.

    “We are losing valuable natural resources for which we could get significant profits and use them for improving the well-being of our people,” the president said in televised remarks.

    He instructed officials to “find a solution to extinguish the fire”.

    There have been numerous attempts to end the fire, including in 2010 when Mr Berdymukhamedov also ordered experts to find a way to put out the flames.

    The crater is one of Turkmenistan’s most popular tourist attractions.

    Here’s the list of 74 Vaccination Centers open Today (09) covering 11 Districts

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    The list of Vaccination Centers open/operating today is attached herewith.

    Please recheck with PHI in the area before going to the centers as there could be slight changes (additions / Reductions).

    Agri. minister’s latest announcement

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    The Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage says that if any fertilizer provided by the government is used, compensation will be paid for crop damage.

    He has also said today that the media has erroneously stated that all fertilizers provided by the government should be used in order to obtain compensation for crop damage.

    On the 2nd, the Minister of Agriculture had stated that compensation would be paid only for those who used the 04 types of fertilizer provided by the government.

    75 foreign monks arrived for the Sri Pada Pilgrimage

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    75 Buddhist monks from 4 countries arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (7) for the Sri Pada pilgrimage.

    They have come from India, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Nepal.

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