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    Opposition leader donated Hospital Equipment in Hambantota

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    Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that the queue era and the ration era are once again being created in the country.

    He points out that day by day the government is pushing the people into oppression, unrest and unfortunate fate.

    The only thing that is happening from time to time is changing the heads (people) of positions, he said.

    He said that although the government is working to move towards a closed economy, what they should have managed is the macroeconomic variables and giving ​a financial boost to the people of this country.

    He said that although there should be a complete change in the economic policy of this country, the present government is implementing a sham and the government has started a musical chair competition to change ministers.

    The Leader of the Opposition said that the country is now bankrupt and that the present government has no ability to rebuild the country through this bankruptcy.

    He was speaking at the 26th phase of the ‘Jana Suwaya’ social service program in Debarawewa, Tissamaharama today (11).

    Samagi Jana Balawegaya donates Rs. 35 lakhs (Rs. 3,500,000) to the Tissamaharama Base Hospital as the 26th Phase of the ‘Jana Suwa’ CSR Project aimed at creating a healthy country in line with the ‘Wipakshayen Husmak’ program.

    Accordingly, the Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa donated 4 essential tools, Image Plate and Cassete, PRIME T 2 Image Digitizer, FCR Prima Console, DRYPIX IMGER 4 included in FUJI COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM to Dr. Prabath Weerasiri, Specialist Surgeon, Tissamaharama Base Hospital.

    This is a donation made by the Leader of the Opposition with the intervention of Hambantota District Parliamentarian Dilip Wedarachchi and all the organizers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya electorate in that district.

    When the Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa visited the Ranasinghe Premadasa Pirivena in Debarawewa, Tissamaharama on August 13, an official of the Tissamaharama Debarawewa Hospital who was present at the scene reminded the Leader of the Opposition of the need for the aforesaid hospital equipment.

    This shortcoming was rectified today in accordance with the assurance given by the Leader of the Opposition on that day to meet the needs of the relevant hospitals.

    The Samagi Jana Balawega Parliamentarians, Organizers, Members, Foreign Branches of the party, local and foreign supporters and the “Janasuwaya” Project are working together to implement the “Wipakshayen Husmak” program to provide health relief to the people affected by the Corona disaster.

    In the previous 25 rounds, Samagi Janabalawegaya provided hospital equipment worth Rs. 749 lakhs (Rs. 74,994,000).


    Ajith Nivard to resign from ministerial position

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    State Minister of Finance Ajith Nivard Cabraal has announced that he will resign from the post of State Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament next Monday (13).

    He is due to resign to become Governor of the Central Bank.

    Navy intercepts foreign vessel with 336 kilos of heroin

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    A successful operation led by Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with Sri Lanka Police and other intelligence services in international waters south of Sri Lanka, led to the seizure of a foreign fishing vessel carrying over 336kg (including the packages) of heroin worth over Rs.3100 million gross street value.

    The drug transferring vessel together with 07 foreign nationals aboard was brought recently to Colombo harbour, where Defence Secretary, General (Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne and Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne were also present to inspect the apprehended haul of narcotics.

    A couple of days earlier, Sri Lanka Navy Intelligence and State Intelligence Service carried out a similar operation based on information received from a coordinated intelligence operation. That operation made way to take hold of about 290kg and 200g stock of heroin, attempted to be smuggled into the island by sea and apprehension of 05 suspects and the multi-day fishing vessel being used for the illegal act.

    Sri Lanka expresses solidarity to the US Government on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 attack

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    Today, 11 September 2021, marks 20 years since the terrorist attacks perpetrated on the United States of America (USA) causing loss of life and limb to many innocent people from the USA as well as many other nationalities, a statement from the Foreign Ministry said.

    The statement said the Sri Lankan Government expresses its solidarity to the people and Government of the United States of America as they commemorate a very painful episode in the country’s contemporary history. Sri Lanka also wishes to pay tribute to the many victims and survivors of the dastardly attacks.

    As a country that has for long suffered from terrorism and successfully overcame its challenge on Sri Lankan soil, the Government of Sri Lanka also wishes to reiterate the need for all countries to unite in eliminating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

    70,000 arrested for violating Quarantine Laws

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    According to the Police Headquarters, 69,288 persons have been arrested for violating the quarantine curfew and quarantine law.

    639 persons have been arrested for violating the quarantine rules during the last 24 hours ending at 6.00 am today (11), the Police Headquarters said.

    During that time 40 vehicles were taken into police custody.

    Vaccination is your best shot – 295 Vaccination Centers open today (11) across 21 districts

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

    Vaccination of people between the age of 20-29 is carried out only on Galle, Colombo, Kalutara and Gampaha.

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

    Presidential pardon for Ranjan !?

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    Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has said that he expects former parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake to be pardoned by the President on the day after the National Prisoners’ Day.

    He further said,

    “September 12 is National Prisoners’ Day.

    On that day, I hope that our dear Ranjan Ramanayake, a pro-people artist as well as a pro-people politician, will be released under a presidential pardon. I hope the President will pay attention to that. ”

    Meanwhile, former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has sent a letter to President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa on the 6th requesting a presidential pardon for Ranjan Ramanayake.

    Decision on GCE OL results

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    The Minister of Education Dinesh Gunawardena said that a decision will be taken within a few days regarding the release of the results of the GCE Ordinary Level 2020 Examination.

    The reasons for not being able to release the results of the GCE Ordinary Level examination have been identified, said Dinesh Gunawardena.

    The Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Education was present in Parliament today and the Minister of Education expressed these views while participating in it.

    Mr. Gunawardena said that a decision will be taken in the future regarding the assignment of graduates who are attached to the education offices to the teaching service and the development officers who have been recruited to the public service.

    Prime Minister Rajapaksa Arrives in Bologna for G20 Interfaith Forum

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    Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Bologna, Italy, this evening (10th Sep 2021). The Prime Minister and the delegation were welcomed at the Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport by Italian officials and officials from the Sri Lankan Embassy in Italy.

    Prime Minister Rajapaksa is in Bologna to attend the G20 Interfaith Forum 2021, having accepted an invitation to deliver the keynote address during the Opening Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. This year’s theme of the Forum is “Peace Among Cultures, Understanding Between Religions.”

    Other official engagements during the Prime Minister’s visit will include several high-level meetings on the sidelines of the Interfaith Forum. The Prime Minister is currently scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi, the President of the European Parliament David Sassoli and the President of Slovenia Borut Pahor.

    100 percent cash deposit margin will stabilize exchange rate

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    The Central Bank of Sri Lanka introduced a Margin Deposit Requirement against the importation of selected non-essential/non-urgent goods. The policy is expected to support the ongoing efforts to preserve the stability of the exchange rate and foreign currency market liquidity, particularly by discouraging excessive imports of speculative nature.

    The 100% cash deposit margin was emplaced on goods that were imported excessively over the first seven months of 2021. Telecommunication device (mobile phones and fixed telephones) imports stood at US$ 250 million in January – July period of 2021, while US$ 268.4 million and US$ 247 million were spent annually in 2020 and 2019 respectively. Due to the excessive importation of mobile phones carried out by importers in the first seven months of the year, there is sufficient supply for the remainder of the year.

    The policy discourages the importation of certain goods that were speculatively over purchased and others deemed non-essential/non-urgent. The reduced pressure on the foreign currency market will increase the stability of the exchange rate set by the central bank. This will allow Sri Lanka to import essential goods such as fuel, wheat, sugar and other food items at a cheaper rate reducing the burden on households.

    The daily requirement of Oxygen for Covid patients has significantly decreased

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    The daily requirement of oxygen for Covid patients receiving treatment in government hospitals has been significantly reduced, said the Ministry of Health Eliya Rambukwella.

    A few weeks ago, Kovid patients who were treated at the hospital needed about 140 tons of oxygen a day, but that number has dropped sharply in the present, the Health Minister said.

    Keheliya Rambukwella said that the oxygen level of the patients infected with Covid has decreased due to the non-exacerbation of the disease and the decrease in the number of patients admitted to the hospital.

    Meanwhile, the amount of oxygen produced in Sri Lanka is 80 tons per day and if the patients need more than that, the government has taken steps in the past to order from countries such as India, Singapore and China, Mr. Rambukwella said.

    Economic Centers remain open except Poya days

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    Commander of the Task Force on Prevention of the Spread of Covid-19, Shavendra Silva has announced that economic centers island wide will be open daily except on Poya Day.

    Accordingly, these economic centers will remain open from today even on the days when the curfew is in effect.

    Chamal is infected with Covid

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    Minister Chamal Rajapaksa has been infected with the Covid virus.

    He is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.

    Chamal Rajapaksa has been under quarantine in recent days due to being an associate of a Covid infected person. It has been confirmed that the Minister was infected after an antigen and PCR test done due to showing Covid symptoms.

    President to attend 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

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    President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to attend the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly to be commenced on September 21 in New York.

    This is the President’s first address to the United Nations General Assembly and also the first foreign conference to take part outside of the country. The President is expected to hold bilateral discussions with several Heads of State on a number of areas including economic, education and agriculture during the visit.

    Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris, Principal Advisor to President Lalith Weeratunga and Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage will accompany the President during the visit.

    The President has decided to undertake the visit with a least number of delegates in line with his principle and after taking into consideration the current situation in the country.

    Sri Lanka promotes tourism in Germany

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    Consul General of Sri Lanka to Frankfurt Madurika Joseph Weninger addressed the annual Diplomatic Council Summer Celebrations on 26 August, 2021 as Chief Guest. The event was held at the exclusive Villa Bonn in Frankfurt am Main by the Diplomatic Council Founders Secretary General Hang Nuguyen, and Executive Chairman Andreas Driptke.

    The Summer Celebration was graced by the captains of industry from Germany’s southern region, Diplomatic Council members and the Hessian Honorary Consuls as well as Regional Trade leaders.

    The Consul General speaking to the large and distinguished gathering highlighted the beauty of Sri Lanka and its rich cultural heritage. She outlined that Sri Lanka is one of the diverse biological hotspots in Asia, having 26 national parks to explore, many of which are home to extraordinary wildlife. She also said that Sri Lanka being a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious nation of hospitable people celebrates many cultural festivities.

    The Consul General spoke of direct connectivity and that the national carrier Sri Lankan Airlines operates twice weekly from Colombo to Frankfurt am Main. She also outlined that Tourists can visit approved tourist sites under the safety of a bio-bubble.

    Lockdown extended till Sept 21

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    The Covid prevention task force decided to extend the cure t lockdown till 4.00 am on September 21-, presidential spokesman Kingsley Ratnayake tweeted.

    Delta variety is responsible for 95.8% of existing Covid-19 infections in SL

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    The Delta variety is responsible for 95.8% of existing Covid-19 infections in Sri Lanka, according to a new study by the Allergy, Immunology Cell Biology Unit of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

    Therefore, it is important to look at the prevalence of different SARS-CoV-2 strains in different parts of Sri Lanka in making relevant policy decisions regarding COVID-19 control.

    Researchers from the Alumni, Immunology and Cell Biology Unit of the Department of Immunology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, including Dr. Neelika Malavige, Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, of the Unit of Immunology and Molecular Medicine, conducted 8818 samples of 6 samples from 9 provinces of Sri Lanka. Has been done.

    This has been confirmed by 618 samples derived from 881 samples taken from 9 provinces of Sri Lanka by the researchers Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, Prof. Neelika Malavige of Department of Immunology, Molecular and Molecular Medicine, Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

    After examining the prevalence of various SARS-CoV-2 strains, researchers at the unit confirmed this.

    Of these, 592 were found to be delta varieties and 25 were found to be alpha covid varieties.

    Based on the samples obtained, the delta prevalence in different parts of Sri Lanka ranges from 84% to 100%.

    Joe Biden announces a new Rule

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    The U.S. Department of Labor is preparing an emergency law requiring all companies with 100 or more employees in the United States to have their employees vaccinated or to undergo a Covid test at least once a week.

    U.S. President Joe Biden has said that some companies are already taking this step and that some companies are asking the government to legislate in this regard.

    Biden said United Airlines, Disney, Tysons Food and even Fox News are already implementing the move.

    He added that this is a measure to protect vaccinated workers from non-vaccinated workers.

    Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves for Italy

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    A delegation led by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa left the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake this morning (10) for a diplomatic visit in Italy.

    During the visit, the Hon. Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Inaugural Session of the G20 Interfaith Forum Italy-2021.

    The visit will also include several other high level diplomatic meetings. Foreign Minister Hon. (Prof) G. L Peiris and Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. Gamini Senarath also accompanied the Prime Minister.

    A house from PM to Dinesh the Paralympic Champion

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    Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has instructed Secretary to the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing Sirinimal Perera to provide a new home to Dinesh Priyantha Herath, who set a new world record at the Paralympic 2020 Javelin Throw in Sri Lanka and won a gold medal for Sri Lanka.

    The Prime Minister in his capacity as the Minister of Urban Development and Housing has instructed to expedite the provision of the relevant house through a housing project implemented by the Urban Development Authority, the Prime Minister’s Media Unit announced.

    Accordingly, the Secretary to the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing Sirinimal Perera has instructed the Chairman of the Urban Development Authority Udaya Nanayakkara to identify a house from a suitable housing project and make arrangements to provide the relevant house.

    Vaccines can increase Immunity – Head over to one of the 357 Centers open today (10) and get Vaccinated

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

    Vaccination of people between the age of 20-29 is carried out only on Galle, Colombo, Kalutara and Gampaha.

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

    Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris calls for enhanced economic cooperation with Iran

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    Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris has sought greater economic cooperation with Iran, including enhanced bilateral trade, investment and the possibilities of cooperation in new sectors, such as tourism and energy. The Minister made this request when the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hashem Ashjazadeh called on him at the Foreign Ministry on 08 September 2021.

    In his opening remarks, Foreign Minister Peiris highlighted the long standing friendly relations between Sri Lanka and Iran which have a proud legacy of two ancient and great civilizations. In recent years, bilateral relations have been reinvigorated by the exchange of high level visits that have contributed to closer cooperation and coordination, both at the bilateral level as well as in the international arena.

    The Foreign Minister conveyed the Sri Lanka Government’s appreciation for the steadfast support extended by the Islamic Republic Iran during the Human Rights Council sessions held in Geneva and at other multilateral fora.

    Ambassador Ashjazadeh extended his warm felicitations to Minister Peiris on his appointment as the Foreign Minister and assured the firm commitment and support of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the expansion of bilateral cooperation with the Government of Sri Lanka.

    Sri Lanka’s preparation for the T20 World Cup

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    The Twenty20 Cricket World Cup will be held from October 17 to November 14 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

    Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that two warm-up matches will be played against Oman before the tournament. Accordingly, the Sri Lankan team will leave for Oman on October 03.

    The first match against Oman will be played on October 07 and the second match will be played on October 09.

    In addition to the two matches, the Sri Lanka Cricket team will take part in two practice matches before the World Cup on October 12 and 14, according to Sri Lanka Cricket.

    Sri Lanka will play their first match of the World Cup against Namibia. That match will be played on October 18 and the next will be on October 20 against Ireland. Both matches will be played at the Sheikh Stadium in Abu Dhabi and the third match will be against the Netherlands on October 22 in Sharjah.

    Schools can soon begin after the Vaccination – Keheliya Rambukwella

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    Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella says that it has been decided to provide Covid vaccines to students in grades seven to thirteen studying in schools in the country.

    The Minister further stated that about four million doses of the vaccine are required to administer the Covid vaccine to those children between the ages of 12 and 18.

    Keheliya Rambukwella says that schools from grade 7 to grade 13 can be reopened soon after the vaccination.

    Udith Lokubandara has been appointed as the Secretary to PM

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    Former Member of Parliament Udith Lokubandara has been appointed as the Secretary to the Prime Minister.

    Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa handed over the letter of appointment to Udith Lokubandara at Temple Trees this morning (09).

    Udith Sanjaya Lokubandara is the eldest son of veteran politician Wijamu Lokubandara.

    Udith Lokubandara was elected to Parliament in 2009 representing the Badulla District and represented the 7th Parliament until 2015.

    Mr. Udith Lokubandara has served as a Member of the Consultative Committees in several Ministries and also served as the Monitoring Minster of the Ministry of Defense and Urban Development.

    He also served as the Private Secretary to the Fifth Executive President Mahinda Rajapaksa after the 2015 election. He is a past pupil of Lyceum International School, Nugegoda.

    Udith Lokubandara studied Economics at the University of London and holds a Diploma in Marketing from the London Chamber of Commerce and worked as a Chartered Marketing Management Professional.

    CBSL imposed new restrictions on Non Essential goods Importation

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    The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has imposed new restrictions on the import of non-essential goods.

    Accordingly, when importing 623 non-essential items, the importer is required to deposit the total value of the imported stock in a commercial/mercantile bank.

    These conditions apply to non-essential items, including mobile phones, televisions, fans, home appliances, fish, cheese, fruit, toys, and clothing.

    The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has also instructed commercial/mercantile banks not to provide loan facilities to importers of such goods.

    If an importer imports a consignment of goods, the new conditions make it mandatory to deposit the total value of the consignment in Sri Lankan Rupees in any commercial/mercantile bank.

    The Central Bank of Sri Lanka also states that importers who do not deposit money in the total value of a bank will not be allowed to import these goods.

    These conditions are also imposed as a measure to limit the cost of imports in order to save foreign exchange in the country.

    WHO requests to postpone the Third Dose

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    The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested to extend the ban on booster shots until the end of 2021.

    Its head, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says that while rich countries are passing their vaccination targets, some poor countries are not even close to achieving those goals.

    Therefore, in order to prevent a shortage of vaccines and to reduce the vaccine imbalance, the third dose should be postponed, he said.

    90% of high-income countries have exceeded the 10% target for Covid-19 vaccination.

    And more than 70% of countries have reached the 40% target.

    He says not a single low-income country has achieved that goal.

    The resignation letter of the Governor of the Central Bank is Ready

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    It is reported that the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Prof. W. D. Mr. Lakshman is due to resign from the post in the near future.

    A spokesman for the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said that all arrangements had been made to send the resignation letter of Prof. Lakshman to the President.

    Following the resignation of Prof. Lakshman as the Governor of the Central Bank, will be elevated to a higher post in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to Central Bank sources.

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