How the tax increases !

The government has proposed to increase the value added tax from 8 percent to 12 percent.

Announcing the proposed tax revisions to be introduced soon and in the near future, the Prime Minister's Office said that it intends to increase the telecommunication tax from 11.25 per cent to 15 per cent tomorrow.

It is proposed to reduce the personal income tax relief from Rupees. 3 million to Rupees. 1.8 million as tax proposals to be implemented from October 1.

It is proposed to reduce the tax bracket on taxable income from Rupees. 3 million to Rupees. 1.2 million and to impose a tax rate of 4% to 32% on each tax bracket and to make retention tax on employment income mandatory.

It is also proposed to make retention tax compulsory, treat retention tax on interest and dividends as final payments and reintroduce the concession on interest income of Rupees. 1.5 million for senior citizens.

The series of proposals also includes the imposition of a withholding tax on service payments exceeding Rupees. 100,000 per month to individuals such as professionals.

Increase the corporate income tax rate from 24% to 30% and increase the concessional tax rate from 14% to 15%, reduce the registration limit for value added tax from Rs.300 million per year to Rs.120 million per year, Residential condominium It is also proposed to remove the collection tax exemption provided for flats.

Increase the annual tax on gambling operations from Rupees. 200 million to Rupees. 500 million and the annual tax on betting businesses from Rupees. 4 million to Rupees. 1 million to Rupees. 1 million and from Rupees. 50,000 to Rupees. 75,000 when operating without live streaming facilities.

The Prime Minister's Office has also announced the course of action to be implemented from April 1, 2023, stating that dividends paid to a resident by a resident company will be subject to income tax.

Telecom, Board of Investment, Lotus Tower, Port City under the Ministry of Defense !

An Extraordinary Gazette Notification signed by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has been issued determining the number of Ministers and Ministries in the Cabinet of Ministers appointed to date, and the assignment of subjects and functions and Departments, Public Corporations and Statutory Institutions to those Ministers.

According to the Extraordinary Gazette Notification, the Colombo Port City, Economic Commission, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, SLT and its subsidiaries and allied companies, Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company Pvt. gazette under.

Colombo inflation exceeds 39%

Annual point-based inflation, based on the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CPI), continued to rise to 39.1 percent in May 2022.

Inflation in the food category rose to 57.4 percent, while in the non-food category it rose to 30.6 percent.

The officials of the Department of Zoology have informed the Minister of Agriculture, Wildlife and Wildlife Conservation Mahinda Amaraweera that there is no money to provide daily food to the animals in the Dehiwala Zoo and other zoos.

This was stated by the officials of the Department of Zoology at a discussion held at the Wildlife Department 

Officials at zoos say food shortages are causing severe food shortages due to declining foreign tourist arrivals, lower tourist arrivals due to fuel shortages and rising food prices.

Officials say the money allocated by the government in the budget has also been finalized.

The suppliers who supplied food to the zoos are currently owed Rupees. 59 million and need at least Rupees. 120 million for the rest of this year, officials said.

The Minister of Agriculture, Wildlife and Wildlife Conservation Mahinda Amaraweera stated that steps will be taken in consultation with the Treasury to provide the relevant financial allocations.

Lack of food affects children badly! 11 out of 53 children admitted to children's hospital are malnourished!

Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera says that child malnutrition is increasing rapidly due to the food shortage that is arising with the current economic crisis.

He stated that 11 out of 53 children admitted to the Lady Ridgeway Children's Hospital in Colombo in the last few days are suffering from malnutrition.

The specialist said that about 20% of the children admitted to the ward showed signs of malnutrition and that parents should pay more attention to home gardening to prevent this situation and to pay special attention to crops such as manioc which yield in the short term.

The courageous son who carried the burden of the father

The 16-year-old student, Lashan Nisansala, works as a hired hand or takes care of his family.

Lashan lives in Velkotuwa Road, Pattiwela, Galewela, Ratmalagala.

Today, Lashan's family has to quench their hunger once instead of three.

Lashan, who has restricted his schooling to Grade 10, now has a dream to build a home for his family.

But the biggest challenge Lashan is facing is his three-year-old little sister suffering from kidney disease.

Their economic situation has further deteriorated as they have to take her for treatment once a week.

His mother is very worried about Lashan having to shoulder the burden of his family.

"I cook twice a day. I'll eat heel rice in the morning. I cook at noon and at night. I have to make ends meet bringing my son. These days I'm not working.

The front of Lashan's house has completely collapsed due to the recent torrential rains.

By cultivating a little in the garden, Lashan has managed to feed his brothers.

Lashan, who is not a father but has retained the courage and commitment of a father, commented on his life.

I went to work looking after my two brothers, my sister and my mother. I hope to build a house.  

If you want to know more about Lashan, you can contact on 074 026 96 37.

Army Commander - Major General Vikum Liyanage

Major General Vikum Liyanage has been appointed as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.

The relevant letter was handed over by the President to Mr. Vikum Liyanage at the President's House, Fort, Colombo.

Vikum Liyanage, currently the most senior officer in the Army, will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General with the assumption of duties as the Commander of the Army today (June 01).

Educated at Vijaya College, Matale, Vikum Liyanage joined the Sri Lanka Army on October 27, 1986 as a Cadet Officer. Vikum Liyanage, who received his basic military training from the Sri Lanka Faculty of Military Science, Diyatalawa and the Pakistan Army Academy, was posted to the Gajaba Regiment as a Second Lieutenant.

During his 35 years of distinguished career, Vikum Liyanage has held a number of Staff and Adviser posts including Commanding Officer, Commanding Officer, Commanding Officer, Brigade, Corps, Security Forces Command, 4th Gajaba Regiment, USA, India, Pakistan, Indonesia and several other countries. And vocational training courses.

Mr. Liyanage was the Commanding Officer of the 8th Gajaba Regiment of the 57 and 56 Divisions during the humanitarian operation and was instrumental in bringing many victories to the LTTE against terrorism. He has won many medals including Ranavikrama, Warrior Medals, Eastern Humanitarian Operation Medal, Northern and Eastern Operation Medal.

Extreme levels of flood danger were announced in the Kelani, Gin and Nilwala rivers !

The Irrigation Department stated that the water levels in the Kelani, Gin and Nilwala rivers and the Attanagallu Oya are high due to heavy rains.

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology said that due to this a flood situation is likely in the low lying areas along the river in the next 48 hours.

In addition, the people in the low lying areas around Deduru Oya, Maha Oya, Benthara Ganga and Kirama Oya should be aware of the rising water levels in those rivers, the Irrigation Department said.

The southwest monsoon has brought heavy rains to many parts of the country, affecting people's lives.

Meanwhile, the National Building Research Organization has issued a yellow alert for landslides.

The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued.

Flood prone areas are listed .

40 million gold seized from Thalaimannar !

Three suspects were arrested in the Talaimannar area by the Kankesanthurai Sub Prevention Office in the Talaimannar area with nearly 2 kilos of gold worth over Rupees. 40 million, said Customs Spokesman, Deputy Director Sudaththa Silva.

According to information received by the Sri Lanka Navy from the North Central Naval Headquarters from a group of sailors attached to the Thalaimannar Thammenna Base, the consignment of gold was seized off the coast of Talaimannar along with three suspects with an estimated value of Rupees.

The Customs spokesman said that the suspects were residents of Puthukudiyiruppu and Pesalai areas.

The suspects were fined Rupees. 750,000 and the gold was confiscated, Customs spokesman Sudaththa Silva said.

Heavy rain in the central highlands !

Heavy rains are expected in the western slopes of the central highlands.

Nuwara Eliya District Disaster Management Unit Assistant Director Ranjith Alahakoon said that the water levels in Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoirs were rising due to heavy rains and there was a risk of disasters due to the prevailing rains.

The Assistant Director of the Disaster Management Unit urges motorists to drive slowly on the Hatton-Nuwara Eliya-Hatton-Colombo main road as there is a risk of landslides on the main road at several places due to the prevailing inclement weather.

Litro says about the number of gas cylinders to be released tomorrow !

The company says it will distribute 50,000 Litro gas cylinders tomorrow as well.

The company's media spokesman said that gas cylinders were supplied to the Colombo metropolitan area this morning. Mr. Ketheshwaram said.

Meanwhile, gas cylinders have been distributed to Galle, Matara, Kurunegala and Jaffna districts.

Suspect in Atulugama girl's murder further remanded !

The suspect in the murder of 9-year-old Fatima Aisha Akram in Atulugama, Bandaragama has been remanded till tomorrow (June 1).

The suspect was produced before the Panadura Magistrate's Court today (May 31).

The suspect was arrested yesterday (May 30) and police were taking steps to detain him for questioning.

Date of Judgment in the case against Prasanna Ranatunga

Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Tilakaratne today (May 31) ordered that the case filed against three suspects, including former minister Prasanna Ranatunga and his wife Morin Ranatunga, for allegedly threatening a businessman and extorting Rupees. 64 million. Did.

The evidence of the plaintiff and the defendant in this case had been concluded earlier and the date for the judgment was fixed accordingly.

Between April 6, 2015 and June 2, 2015, a businessman by the name of Gerard Mendis was threatened with evasion of Rupees. The case was filed in the High Court by the then Attorney General during the previous government, including the then Chief Minister of the Western Province, Prasanna Ranatunga, his wife Maureen Ranatunga and Naresh Farik.

Naresh Farik, who has been named as the third accused in the case, has now fled the country and the court had decided to proceed with the case without him.

Attorney General instructs to file charges against Gnanasara Thera

The Attorney General has directed the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena, Ven. .

The Crime Prevention Division had commenced this investigation against Ven.

The recommendation was issued by the Attorney General in response to allegations that Ven.

Senior Counsel Shiraz Noordeen appeared for the plaintiff while Attorney-at-Law Premanath C. Mr. Dolawatta appeared before the court.

Accordingly, the Magistrate adjourned the case till November 14.

This is how the power will be cut from June 2 to June 4

The Public Utilities Commission says it has approved a power cut from June 2 to June 5.

Accordingly, there will be a two-hour power cut on June 2 and June 3, and an hour-long power cut on June 4.

The Public Utilities Commission further stated that although the power cut was allowed on June 5, there will be no power cuts on that day.

Request in writing from seven countries to provide fertilizer to Sri Lanka..!

The Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera says that discussions are underway to import 65,000 metric tons of fertilizer from India.

Addressing a media briefing today (May 31), the Minister said that Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda will also take action in this regard.

"We urge the farmers to wait for the fertilizer and not to go to the paddy fields believing that they will get the fertilizer."

He said that steps are being taken to distribute organic manure to paddy farmers and discussions are underway to obtain chemical fertilizers at a high level.

Mr. Mahinda Amaraweera further stated that he has so far requested in writing from seven countries to provide fertilizer to Sri Lanka.

CID orders arrest of Duminda Silva

The Supreme Court today (May 31) ordered the CID to arrest former parliamentarian Duminda Silva immediately.

The Supreme Court issued the order following an interim order suspending the decision to release him under a presidential amnesty with immediate effect.

The Supreme Court has also issued an interim order restraining the former parliamentarian from traveling abroad and handing over his passport.

The order was issued after considering a petition filed by former parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra and her mother Sumana Premachandra and three others in the Supreme Court.

The petition was taken up before a bench of Justices Yasantha Kodagoda, Preethi Padman Surasena and Achala Wengappuli.

Supreme Court issues interim order suspending Presidential pardon granted to Duminda Silva

The Supreme Court has issued an interim order suspending the presidential pardon granted to Duminda Silva.

Accordingly, the Supreme Court has directed the CID to implement the order.

The Supreme Court has also ordered the court to seize his passport.

On June 24, 2021, Rupees. Duminda Silva was released on a presidential pardon.

Duminda Silva and five others were sentenced to death on September 8, 2016 for the shooting death of four persons, including Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra.

Duminda Silva, Anura Thushara de Mel, Chaminda Ravi Jayanath alias Dematagoda Chaminda, Sarath Bandara and Priyantha Janaka Bandara were sentenced to death.

The verdict was announced as a 2/1 split verdict, with a three-judge panel deciding to sentence the convicts to death.

Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra and four others were killed in a shootout on October 8, 2011 in the Walpola area in Mulleriyawa.

Rising river levels: Risk of floods and landslides in several areas !

The Disaster Management Center says that there is a risk of floods in the low lying areas along the Nilwala River and the Kelani River due to the heavy rains prevailing throughout the island.

Its Deputy Director Pradeep Kodippili said that the water level of the Gin River had also risen due to the rains that fell in the upper catchment areas of the Gin River last night.

He added that further showers are expected in the North Western, Western and Central Provinces.

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for eight districts due to inclement weather.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department states that there will be a slight increase in the amount of rain and wind in the island today (May 31) and in the next few days.

A series of sensitive photos of a group of students holding an umbrella and sitting for an exam in a classroom in the middle of heavy rain is currently circulating on social media.

According to the relevant social media reports, a group of students who are sitting for the GCE Ordinary Level examination this time are sitting in such a helpless condition.

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) says that the leakage of rain water from this building is a violation of the human rights of the candidates.

However, it has not yet been confirmed what the school is.

Joseph Stalin, General Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers' Union, said that students would have to face a lot of pressure to write the exam by raising their umbrellas in the rain.

Some say it was an experience faced by a group of students who wrote the GCE Ordinary Level examination this year, while others said it was an event a year earlier.

However, it goes without saying that this is an extremely stressful experience for children who sit for an exam, regardless of the time.

If anyone knows what this school is, let them know. 

Civil Aviation Authority issues warning to Sri Lankan airlines !

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has advised airlines to bring in enough fuel for flights arriving in Sri Lanka until their final flight or to refuel at another airport.

This was stated by the Director of the Civil Aviation Authority Rehan Wanniyappa in a telephone interview with Bloomberg.

He has stated that there is a shortage of aviation fuel in Sri Lanka and that the situation will have to be managed.

According to Bloomberg, other airlines flying to Sri Lanka, including Emirates, are carrying more fuel than they need.

Bloomberg reports that Sri Lankan Airlines planes are also flying to Chennai and Dubai in southern India to refuel their long-haul flights.

A spokesman for Indian Oil said there had been an increase in refueling of international flights arriving and departing from Colombo at South Indian airports.

This is just a precautionary measure and will not disrupt the operations of the airport and the airline. Chandrasiri told Bloomberg.

Meanwhile, the Civil Aviation Authority has taken steps to change the recruitment of staff for the duties until further notice.

Accordingly, with effect from yesterday (May 30), the staff will be required to report for duty only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

On those days from 08.30 am to 04.15 pm the employees have to perform their duties from the office.

Also, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 08.30 am to 04.15 pm the staff is required to work from home and the public is requested not to visit the Civil Aviation Authority offices on those days.

The speech made by the Minister of Agriculture about what is going to happen to rice due to the decisions of the President !

There is a shortage of rice in the country and there is a need to import a large quantity of rice this year, said the Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera.

“There is a shortage of rice. At present the Minister of Trade is taking steps to import rice. There is a need to bring in large quantities of rice this year. ”

He was speaking at a media briefing today (May 31).

However, he stated that a plan is being drawn up to stop the import of rice from next year and to produce the required rice locally.

At present 338,000 metric tons of rice has been imported and more will have to be imported in the future, the Minister said.

Also, the Paddy Marketing Board has procured 40,000 metric tons of rice and sold it to the CWE. Mr. Amaraweera further stated that arrangements will be made to distribute through supermarkets.

Shashi Weerawansa released on bail

Shashi Weerawansa, who was convicted of obtaining an informal diplomatic passport by submitting false information to the Department of Immigration and Emigration, has been released on bail.

That was when her appeal (May 31) was taken up before Colombo Chief Magistrate Nandana Amarasinghe.

Defendant Shashi Weerawansa was produced before the court by the prison.

Shashi Weerawansa was sentenced by the Colombo Magistrate's Court on Friday (May 27) to two years in prison and fined Rs. 100,000 for possessing an illegal diplomatic passport.

Accordingly, Shashi Weerawansa's lawyers filed an appeal against this last Friday.

Chaminda Perera, a resident of 233/16, Ratnayake Mawatha, South Thalangama, Battaramulla, had lodged a complaint with the CID on January 23, 2015.

Unauthorized possession of Sri Lanka Passport No. D3642817 in the jurisdiction of Colombo between 13th September 2010 and 26th February 2015 without legal authority (No. 16 of 1993, No. 42 of 1998 and No. 31 of 2006 (2006). The CID had filed two cases against her in 2015 alleging that she had committed an offense punishable under Section 45 (1) of the Immigration and Emigration Act No. 20 of 1948 as amended by the Acts.

Gazette from the President mentioning the scope and functions of the Ministries !

An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued stating the scopes of the Ministries.

The relevant gazette notification has been issued by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.

Accordingly, the subjects, functions, departments, corporations and statutory bodies under the care of the various Ministers are mentioned in it.

The relevant gazette further states that all subjects, functions and departments, public corporations and statutory bodies which were not specifically assigned to a particular Minister are still in the custody of the President.

Ranil's decision on 5 tax bills to earn government revenue lost by the previous government !

Cabinet approval has been given to amend the Inland Revenue Act, the Value Added Tax Act, the Telecommunication Tax Act, the Betting and Gambling Tax Act and the Financial Management Act.

Cabinet approval has been granted to instruct the Legislative Draftsmen to amend the relevant Acts with a view to increasing government revenue.

The proposal was made by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies.

The Government has decided to reduce the rates of Value Added Tax, Personal Income Tax, Corporate Income Tax and reduce the tax base of Value Added Tax and Personal Income Tax by introducing a relaxed tax policy at the end of 2019. Revenue has declined.

At the same time, the decision has led to a widening budget deficit and public debt as a percentage of GDP.

Taking this situation into consideration, the relevant proposal has been made by the Prime Minister.

To provide relief to the people and to maintain public services Rs. 695 billion supplementary estimate !

Cabinet approval has been granted to submit a supplementary estimate to Parliament to provide the necessary funds to continue the essential public service without interruption.

Accordingly, the required allocation of Rupees. 695 billion will be made under the Budget Support Services and Emergency Responsibility projects of the Department of National Budget.

The relevant proposal has been submitted to the Cabinet by the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

At the beginning of 2022, the government introduced a relief package for Samurdhi recipients, estate people, retirees and public servants to minimize the hardships faced by the general public due to the adverse economic conditions.

Funds will be allocated from this supplementary estimate for that as well.

The woman who owned the restaurant at the Dematagoda railway track has been murdered

A woman was murdered yesterday (May 30) morning inside a restaurant at the Dematagoda railway track.

According to the police, the woman was running a restaurant at the Dematagoda railway track.

The women is a 48 year old resident of Maligawatta, Colombo 10.

The murder has been reported to the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court and an autopsy is to be conducted.

The body is being kept at the Colombo National Hospital morgue.

Dematagoda Police are conducting further investigations to arrest the suspects.

There will be a slight increase in the amount of rain and wind in the island today (May 31) and in the next few days !

The Meteorological Department states that there will be a slight increase in the amount of rain and wind in the island today (May 31) and in the next few days.

Showers or thundershowers at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.

Mm in some places in these areas. There may be more than 100 showers.

Showers or thundershowers at times in the Anuradhapura district too.

Showers or thundershowers at a few places in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the evening or night.

Winds will be moderate at times in the western slopes of the central hills and in the northern, north-central and north-western provinces and in the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts. The Meteorological Department said that strong winds of 40-50 kph are expected.

Long-running family feud kills brother and sister !

A brother and a sister of the same family have been killed in the Mullegama area in Nawagattegama.

Police said the killings were the result of a long-running family dispute.

The wife's elder brother has come to settle a dispute between the couple and the husband has assaulted him with a sharp weapon.

He also beat his wife to death at the time, police said.

The victims were a 32-year-old man and his 25-year-old sister.

The suspect was also admitted to the Puttalam Hospital with injuries and is being treated under police protection, police said.

We will not even be able to imagine the fate of the country if Basil Rajapaksa, who is in power in Pohottu, becomes President

Wijayadasa Rajapaksa, Minister of Justice says that the opinion of the Malwathu Asgiriya Maha Viharaya Maha Sangha is that the people should discuss whether to bring a new constitution after the 21st amendment or to make a major amendment to the constitution.

He said that this was also the view of the government and that it was important to pass the first proposed 21st Amendment to the Constitution.

Mr. Rajapaksa made this statement after a discussion with several monks of the Committee headed by the Deputy Secretary of the Malwathu Chapter, Ven. Pahamune Sumangala Thero.

Minister Wijayadasa Rajapaksa also said,

“The youth who are engaged in the people's struggle are gaining some victories. Through that a great transformation has taken place in the country. If a change is made beyond that, it will have to be done within Parliament within the framework of the Constitution. We hope to transfer a considerable amount of the powers of the President to Parliament through the 21st Amendment to the Constitution.

Although the 19th Amendment provided for this, the 20th Amendment abolished it. As a result there was a collapse of the regime.

Inferior people give birth to inferior offspring and, thus, propagate their inferiority. We hope that the 21st Amendment will once again protect that lost independence and address the strong demands of the people of the country.

I took over the ministry not to protect the President or the ministers, but to protect the people.

At this critical juncture I took responsibility on behalf of the people. Law enforcement agencies should be made independent.

Although several Tamil Nadu politicians have expressed their views on the recapture of Kachchativu Island, the decisions are being taken by the Central Government of India.

I am confident that the central government will not comply with such a decision. When appointing state ministers, it should be given to those who are suitable and not to those who ask. There are people who tried to push this country into an economic abyss. If they have committed fraud and corruption, the law will be strictly enforced.

Although commissions have been active in the recent past, they have not functioned independently. The Twentieth Amendment abolished both the Procurement and Audit Commissions. This means that corruption does not matter. Not only the ruler but also the ruler must obey the law.

I say then and today that Gotabhaya Rajapaksa is a failed man without political maturity. If he is a successful person he will never run the government but will not call us and give us ministries. But there is a problem here. Basil Rajapaksa is still in power in Pohottu.

If Gotabhaya Rajapaksa is somehow removed and Basil Rajapaksa becomes President, we will not even be able to imagine the fate that will befall the country.

As Malwatta Mahanayake Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera has refused to meet politicians, the Minister took action to visit the Ven.

Fishermen also stop their industry due to lack of fuel

It is said that 2,000 fishing boats fishing off the coast from Mullivaikkal to Kokilai in Mullaitivu have been without fuel for about 20 days.

About 2,000 fishing boats have been registered for refueling off the coast from Mullivaikkal to Nayaru and from Nayaru to Kokilai, but the problem has been compounded by a lack of fuel so far.

Fishermen are registered to refuel 400 fishing boats at the Puthukudiirippu petrol station, 800 boats at the Mullaitivu petrol station and 800 boats at the Nayaru filling station.

Mullaitivu fishermen are also suffering due to the sale of fuel for fishing vessels at exorbitant prices and the Mullaitivu fishermen are requesting the authorities to provide fuel for the fishermen immediately.

Due to the lack of fuel, all daily fishing activities have come to a standstill.

Mullaitivu fishermen say that the Mullaitivu fishing industry will collapse if they do not get fuel in the next few days as the economy of the fishermen has collapsed and they are facing many problems.

Kantale farmers mining in paddy fields !

It is reported that a group of farmers in Kantale who are fed up with farming have started digging in their paddy fields while cultivating their paddy fields.

Farmers in the Potan Katuwa, 10 Ela Yaya, Agbopura and Divulgaswewa yayas under the Kantale Wewa are cultivating paddy for their own consumption.

Farmers have been asking for permits to mine gem mining, a way of earning dollars, as they have been given annual permits to mine gems on these lands for some time but have also stopped doing so for about two years.

These farmers say they have no faith in the current government's crackdown, and that they do not have enough money to cultivate paddy fields due to shortages in the country's oil, fertilizer and diesel prices and high prices, and have not even been able to save the gold they had by mortgaging their crops last season. They further state that they are in a desperate situation.

He was speaking to Indika Paranavithana of the Kantale Business Farmers' Association.

“No one in our business got even 40% of the harvest last season. After the harvest was disposed of by machines and fertilizers, loans could not be repaid. That is why people are afraid to touch farming this season. Now the government is not even paying compensation. So he has chosen the easiest way for these people to have children.

This is also a good way for the country to earn dollars. In the past, gem merchants from almost all parts of the island flocked here. Because gems appeared everywhere in Kantale. Gem mining was stopped due to lack of permission for that industry. As licenses are currently issued by the Gem and Mining Bureau, we request that the authorities look into the matter and issue permits to farmers. ”

Sapugaskanda technical error: Obstruction to restart !

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera says that a minor technical fault has occurred at the Sapugaskanda oil refinery.

The Minister said this in a Twitter message.

The technical officers of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation are currently working on the matter, said Mr. Kanchana Wijesekera in a Twitter message.

The Sapugaskanda oil refinery was closed on March 20.

Kanchana Wijesekera had said in a Twitter message last Friday that it would resume in six days.

Gota - The Bribery Commission is re-filing a case against Johnny who was withdrawn during the Mahinda regime

The Bribery Commission today (30) filed another case in the Colombo High Court against three suspects, including former Minister Johnston Fernando.

The other defendants in the case are CWE. Eraj Fernando, a former chairman of the company, and Mohamed Shakeer, a former acting director, have been named.

Acting Minister of Trade from January 01, 2010 to September 31, 2010 The Bribery Commission has re-filed indictments against Johnston Fernando and other accused, alleging that the company had incurred a loss of Rs.

The Bribery Commission had filed a case in the Colombo Magistrate's Court against Johnston Fernando and other accused during the previous government.

However, the Bribery Commission withdrew the allegations after considering the preliminary objections raised by the defendants that the three commissioners had not given their written approval to the cases.

Accordingly, the Magistrate had ordered the release of Johnston Fernando and the other accused from the charges.

The Bribery Commission then announced that it would take legal action against Johnston Fernando.

However, those cases were not re-filed under the previous Gota-Mahinda Rajapaksa government and the re-filing took place after a considerable period of time.

Forty-five people have been named as witnesses in the case.

Udaya Gammanpila on 'How to save Parliament from ravens' !

Udaya Gammanpila, Member of Parliament says that everyone should put aside RanilGoHome and GotaGoHome and work to overcome this crisis.

He told the media that he had agreed to give financial power to the Parliamentary Committee to oversee it and expressed his support for it.

Commenting on this, Mr. Udaya Gammanpila further stated,

"We accept that the power of parliament is in the hands of crows. Through the 21st Amendment to this Parliament, Parliament will be able to liberate the country from the clutches of crows. Whoever is in power should put aside party politics and get everyone to support them and get out of the ditch. After landing we have to go for a parliamentary election. Let the people decide at the election who is wrong and who is good and who is bad. ”

He further stressed that by next month, people will be dying due to lack of medicines and no food.

State Pharmaceutical Corporation and Medical Supplies Division to COPE Committee tomorrow !

The State Pharmaceutical Corporation and the Medical Supplies Division have been summoned before the Committee on Public Finance (COPE) tomorrow (May 31).

Accordingly, the two institutions will meet tomorrow (May 31) at 2 p.m. To be called at 10.00.

It has been decided to summon the COPE Committee to inquire into the current performance of the relevant institutions.

Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon is on leave for 14 days

Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province Deshabandu Tennakoon has gone on a 14 day leave from today (May 30).

Accordingly, DIG DJ. IGP CD Palihakkara appointed Mr. Wickramaratne has acted.

The appointment is valid for 14 days from today (May 30).

All parties should support '21 '

Dallas Alahapperuma, Member of Parliament for all parties and allies, calls for the 21st Amendment to the Constitution to rebuild public confidence and restore the current economic crisis.

This was stated by Dullas Alahapperuma in a Twitter message.

He noted that Sri Lanka's progress had been hampered by constitutional amendments being made with individual and political interests in mind.

Dullas Alahapperuma's Twitter message states that the proposed constitutional amendment is a good start to reverse what has happened in the past.

Shashi Weerawansa's bail application postponed

Shashi Weerawansa's lawyers have filed a bail application for the release of Shashi Weerawansa tomorrow (May 31).

Colombo Chief Magistrate Amarasinghe has also issued a notice to the Attorney General asking him to explain his position on the request.

Shashi Weerawansa was sentenced by the Colombo Magistrate's Court on Friday (May 27) to two years in prison and fined Rs. 100,000 for possessing an illegal diplomatic passport.

Accordingly, Shashi Weerawansa's lawyers filed an appeal against this last Friday.

Ms. Weerawansa's lawyers had requested for her release on bail pending the outcome of the appeal and the final verdict.

Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawala had ordered that the appeal be called today (May 30).

6 killed in road accidents !

A motorcycle collided with a bicycle near the junction of Dadalla and Jayantha Mawatha on the Galle-Colombo road and collided with a concrete pillar.

The motorcyclist, the cyclist and the cyclist who were injured in the accident were admitted to the Karapitiya Hospital and later succumbed to their injuries.

The deceased has been identified as a 22 year old resident of Moratuwa.

The body is being kept at the Karapitiya Hospital morgue while the cyclist and motorcyclist are receiving treatment at the Karapitiya Hospital.

Meanwhile, a motorcyclist was killed in a head-on collision between a SLTB bus and a motorbike coming from the opposite direction at Piyin Wanguwa on the Sripura-Sinhapura road yesterday (May 29) evening.

The deceased has been identified as a 45 year old resident of Sri Pura.

The driver of the bus has been arrested and Sripura police are conducting further investigations.

A tipper truck traveling from Matara to Tangalle in the Gandara Police Division has collided with a motorcycle traveling from the Galgane Road by road to the main road.

The motorcyclist who was seriously injured in the accident has died after being admitted to the Matara Hospital.

The deceased has been identified as a 40 year old resident of Devinuwara.

The driver of the tipper truck has been arrested in connection with the accident.

The driver of a van traveling from Kandy to Colombo has veered off the road and collided with a culvert in the Dummaladeniya area on the Colombo Kandy Road in the Warakapola Police Division.

The driver of the van and 11 others who were injured in the accident were admitted to the Warakapola Hospital and one of the passengers died.

The deceased has been identified as a 52 year old resident of Batuwatta, Ragama.

Investigations have revealed that the driver of the van had fallen asleep in the accident.

Meanwhile, a motorbike traveling from Bibila to Badullagammana had veered off the road and collided with a power pole on the Bibila-Badullagammana by road in the Bibila Police Division yesterday (May 29) evening.

The motorcyclist and the cyclist who were seriously injured in the accident died after being admitted to the Bibila Hospital.

The victims were aged 17 and 31 and were residents of Bibile.

Bibila Police are conducting further investigations.

Schoolboy drowns !

A schoolboy who was bathing in the Pulliadithurai lagoon in Valachchenai has drowned.

Police stated that the student died after being admitted to the Valachchenai Hospital.

The deceased has been identified as a 15 year old resident of Miraoda.

The body is being kept at the Valachchenai Hospital morgue.

One of the 10 students who were swimming in the Pulliadithurai lagoon yesterday (May 29) evening has drowned, police said.

Valachchenai police are conducting further investigations.