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UNP Leader urges to reveal alternatives if IMF approach not possible (VIDEO)

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UNP Leader urges to reveal alternatives if IMF approach not possible (VIDEO)

The country is in dire straits amid the prevailing dollar deficit, warned Leader of the United National Party (UNP) MP Ranil Wickremesinghe, making a special statement today (28).

Businesses in particular are collapsing, jobs are being lost, the middle class is deteriorating and farmers are stranded, he pointed out, urging the government that immediate solutions should be sought.

Despite the pandemic situation, many countries around the world have demonstrated economic progress during 2020 – 2021, the UNP Leader went on, adding that the government, therefore, should immediately be seeking the assistance of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Should the government decide not to, alternate options must be revealed, Wickremesinghe added.

The people are angry and are suffering from a food scarcity, he reminded.

National Safety Day Celebration (PHOTOS)

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National Safety Day Celebration (PHOTOS)

This year’s National Safety Day was organised with the participation of a limited number of people at the district level islandwide, in adherence to the health guidelines due to the Covid-19 situation.

The event was held in front of the Paraliya Tsunami Memorial in Thelwatta, Galle with the participation of the Tri-forces, the Police and the Public.

Religious observances were held to pay their last respects to the victims of many disasters including Tsunami. Those died of the Tsunami tragedy and others were commemorated from 9.25 am to 9.27 am.

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SLPP loses 2022 Budget at Ja Ela Urban Council

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SLPP loses 2022 Budget at Ja Ela Urban Council

The Budget of 2022 for the Ja Ela Urban Council ruled by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) tabled by its Chairman has been defeated at a majority vote.

Only five members of the Ruling Party, including the Chairman, voted in favour of the Budget, and 10 members in opposition.

Accordingly, the 2022 Budget has been defeated by a majority of five votes. It was noteworthy that five SLPP members also voted in opposition to the Budget.

Previously, the budgets of several SLPP-led local government bodies had also been defeated.

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Outdoor concerts banned amid Covid allowed to continue

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Outdoor concerts banned amid Covid allowed to continue

Outdoor concerts, which were suspended due to the Covid-19 situation, will be allowed to continue. Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne has issued instructions to all Police stations in this regard.

The concerts ought to be held in compliance with the Health Guidelines adhered to a specific time-frame.

Accordingly, outdoor concerts will be allowed on Mondays and Thursdays until 10 p.m. These concerts are allowed on Fridays and Saturdays until 1am and on Sundays until 12.30pm.

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Private bus owners against unfair bus fare revision (VIDEO)

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Private bus owners against unfair bus fare revision (VIDEO)

Anjana Priyanjith, Secretary General of the All Ceylon Private Bus Owners’ Association, stated that they would only agree to a revision of bus fares which would protect the Private Bus Industry, the private bus owners could comply with and would pay better wages to bus employees.

In an alternate option, a diesel subsidy could be provided, Priyanjith emphasised, adding that otherwise the minor revision of bus fares set into motion from tomorrow cannot be complied with.

Should the government not increase the minimum bus fare by Rs. 20, further interventions will be made in receiving the diesel subsidy, he added, warning that they are not hesitant to intensify a trade union action in this regard as well.

Priyanjith went on saying that the State Minister of Transport has no power to predict the bus fares in the event that the price of bread is predicted by the bakery owner and the price of plain tea by the hotel owner.

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Grace period of 03 months to settle US$200 million debt from Bangladesh

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Grace period of 03 months to settle US$200 million debt from Bangladesh

The Central Bank of Bangladesh has agreed to grant a grace period of three months to settle the US$ 200 million debt obtained under the Exchange Scheme.

The grace period has been granted as per a request made by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Bangladeshi media revealed.

The debt, received in three instalments, was obtained to alleviate the exchange crisis suffered by the CBSL.

An interest of 02 per cent will have to be paid in settling the debt to Bangladesh.

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Saurav Ganguly tests positive for COVID-19

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Saurav Ganguly tests positive for COVID-19

The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been admitted to a city hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, the cricket board sources said on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

Ganguly is double vaccinated and has been travelling extensively, taking part in all professional activities.

The 49-year-old was rushed to a hospital late on Monday night as a precautionary measure after his RT-PCR test returned positive.

“He was taken to Woodlands Nursing Home last night. He has been given medication and is currently stable,” a BCCI source, who is keeping track of Ganguly’s health, said.

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Revision of bus fares effective from tomorrow

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Revision of bus fares effective from tomorrow

The National Transport Commission stated that the report on the revision of bus fares will be handed over by the Secretary to the Ministry of Transport today (28). The report is inclusive of a number of factors, including rising fuel prices, said Nilan Mirando, the Commission Director.

The report proposes to increase the minimum bus fare by Rs. 02 and other charges by 08 per cent.

State Minister of Transport Dilum Amunugama stated that the bus fares will be revised from tomorrow (29) based on the report prepared by the Commission.

The bus unions demanded a fare rise due to the fuel price surge and proposed to increase the minimum bus fare by Rs. 20. The minimum bus fare, however, will increase up to Rs. 16.

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The power to determine the complete quality of gas provided to the Standards Institution (VIDEO)

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The power to determine the complete quality of gas provided to the Standards Institution (VIDEO)

The power to determine the complete quality of gas provided to the Standards Institution (VIDEO)

Measures have been taken to give the Sri Lanka Standards Institution the power to determine and monitor the quality of gas and related equipment.

State Minister of Consumer Protection Lasantha Alagiyawanna stated that the relevant gazette notification will be issued soon.

The Minister of State said that no government agency had inquired into the quality of gas after 1960 and the request made by the Consumer Affairs Authority a few weeks ago to give that power to the Standards Institution had been referred to the Controller of Imports and Exports.

Accordingly, the relevant letter has been issued by the Controller of Imports and Exports to the Sri Lanka Standards Institution, said Alagiyawanna.

It is better to resign if you cannot maintain the unity of the cabinet – President

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It is better to resign if you cannot maintain the unity of the cabinet – President

President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa says that all Ministers representing the Cabinet should be present regarding decisions taken collectively in the Cabinet. The President says it would be more appropriate to resign from the Cabinet and criticize the decisions taken by the Cabinet if it is not possible to stand up for the protection of the collective.

He has stated this in response to a question raised by a journalist during a discussion with the heads of media institutions.

However, the President has stated that he will not take any action to remove ministers who hold different views without protecting their collective responsibilities.

Cabinet Ministers Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila and Vasudeva Nanayakkara made various statements criticizing the Cabinet’s decision to enter into an agreement with an American company regarding the Yugadanavi power plant.

In addition, various ministers have recently criticized certain decisions taken by the Cabinet.

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