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Speaker warns of food crisis, urges all MPs to unite to overcome it
By Saman Indrajith
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena yesterday warned that there was the possibility of a severe food shortage, which would be far worse than all other crises.
Making a special statement, the Speaker said that economists had warned of a looming food crisis. He appealed to lawmakers to sink their political differences, as the country was facing a critical situation, and come together to find solutions.
“As you know, we are holding this debate at a time when the country is facing the biggest ever economic crisis in its history. Economists have warned that this situation will worsen in the coming days and it would be aggravated by a food shortage. It is my firm belief that we need to decide whether we let the crisis engulf us or explore ways and means of
overcoming it,” the Speaker said. Speaker Abeywardena also said that he knew the fact that MPs were under tremendous pressure. “As the person who is entrusted with the security and safety of the MPs I have instructed security establishment ito take action necessary to ensure security of the MPs,” he said.
“We must understand that the people are facing many problems and they are venting their anger because they are under heavy pressure. We as the representatives of the people should understand their problems and their suffering. Therefore, I call on all of you together to find solutions within the constitutional provisions to come out of this crisis situation,” the Speaker said.
INS Sindhukesari, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo on 03 May 26 to undertake Operational Turnarounds.
The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision with naval traditions.
Throughout its stay in the island, the submarine’s crew is scheduled to participate in a variety of programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, including visits to several tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of the Russian Federation, officially visited the Russian House in Colombo to attend the Sri Lanka–Russia Medical Forum, where members of the Sri Lanka Russia Business Council and graduates from the Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist countries (ASLGSC) attended.
This historic gathering was graced by rectors and representatives from several world-class Russian medical institutions, including Kursk State Medical University, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, and Tver State Medical University, among others.
The forum commenced with an address by Minister Murashko, during which Russian medical graduates in attendance raised pertinent questions regarding medical and pharmaceutical sector opportunities in Sri Lanka.
Levan Dzhagaryan, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, together with Madam Maria L. Popova, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka & the Maldives and Director of the Russian House in Colombo, graced the occasion. Both officials expressed strong support for continued collaboration and future initiatives between the two nations.
The official appointment letters for the members of the newly established “Cricket Transformation Committee” (CTC) were handed over on Monday (04) by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.
The following members received their letters of appointment at the Ministry premises:
Sidath Wettimuny
Thushira Radella
Prakash Schaffter
Ms. Avanthi Colombage
The Ministry also noted that veteran cricketers Roshan Mahanama and Kumar Sangakkara, who are key members of the committee, are currently overseas. Their official appointments will be formalised immediately upon their arrival in Sri Lanka.
The Cricket Transformation Committee has been mandated to oversee the administration and drive structural reforms within Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in accordance with the powers vested in the Minister under the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973.
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