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A vessel carrying 2,000 metric tons of gas has arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning (06), says Litro.

The Australian team has been named for the first Twenty20 cricket match against Sri Lanka tomorrow (7).Three key fast bowlers and key spinner Ashton Agar have been named in the squad.Experienced players David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith as well as Mitchell Stuck and Josh Hazelwood have been recalled to the Australian squad.The first two matches of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and Australia will be played tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. It will be held at the Premadasa Stadium.The relevant squad is below,

A discussion between the secretaries of recognized political parties and the Election Commission is scheduled to be held today (06).The Elections Commission stated that the meeting will be held to discuss the certification of the 2022 Electoral Roll, the constitutional documents of the political parties and the current social and political situation in the country.It is stated that the Election Commission has informed all political parties in writing to participate in this discussion.

The armed men entered St. Francis Catholic Church in the town of Owo during a Sunday service. They fired into the congregation and then kidnapped a priest as well as some other church-goers.Nigeria has experienced an upsurge in violence in recent months.Kidnappings and attacks have been reported across the vast country.No figures for the numbers killed or abducted in Sunday’s violence have been confirmed.(BBC)

Minister of Tourism, Harin Fernando In an effort to restore tourism in Sri Lanka, members of the Indian film industry are visiting the country.Minister Fernando has examined the prospect of marketing Sri Lanka as a tourist destination for Indian visitors.He has also addressed the potential of filming Bollywood films in Sri Lanka.

A fire and a huge explosion have killed at least 49 people and injured hundreds more at a storage depot near the city of Chittagong, Bangladesh.Hundreds of people had arrived to tackle the fire when a number of shipping containers exploded at the site in Sitakunda.It is thought that chemicals were stored in some of the containers.Industrial fires are common in Bangladesh, and are often blamed on poor safety regulations.Many of the injured are said to be in a critical condition and the number of people killed is expected to rise.Hospitals in the area are overwhelmed, with crowds of people…

The price of Laugfs domestic LP gas cylinders has been increased.12.5 kg: Rs. 6,850 5 kg: Rs. 2,740

Mohamed Uvais has been chosen as the next Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO). Uvais formerly served as Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Company and will step down in December 2021. Uvais is also the brother of former Justice and Finance Minister Mohamed Ali Sabry.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has nominated a successor for outgoing party member Harin Fernando’s position. Former Minister Nimal Perera has been chosen as Wattala’s SJB Organizer.This decision comes after Hari’s decision to obtain a ministorial positionunder newly appointed PM despite the SJB’s stand in this change.Further to this SJB will be taking disciplinary actions on Harin frenando and Manusha Nanayakkara regarding

As the diesel shortage in the country continues, private buses will reduce routine operations by 50% from tomorrow (6).Responding to a query, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijeratne said that despite assurances by the Transport Ministry and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), private buses – which make up the majority of public transport – would be unable to source an adequate volume of fuel to carry out routine operations.Further to their request on making moves to provide adequate fuel for the busses. The CPC has not responded to them in any matter.