Monday, November 30, 2009

President Rajapaksha To Present Extended Version Of His Yester Year Election Manifesto

President Mahinda Rajapaksha is planning to present an  Extended Version of his Election Manifesto of Last Presidential Elections "The Mahinda Chintanaya " for the forthcoming Presidential Elections Government Information Department announced today.Information Department quoting the Transport Minister Dallas Alahapperuma has said that the Presidents Election Manifesto will be presented to the Public after handing over the Nominations on 17th of December.

President Rajapaksha presented his  Manifesto The "Mahinda Chintanaya "(Mahinda Philosophy)During the Presidential Elections in 2005.Sri Lankan Presidential Election is due to be held in 26th of January 2010.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

General Fonseka Selected "Swan" as his Election Symbol

General Sarath Fonseka who is the Common Candidate for the Sri Lankan Presidential Elections said that he selected "Swan" as his Election Symbol.The New Party is due to Form soon to Enable him Contesting for the Elections he further added.

Addressing a Packed Press Briefing in Colombo today General Fonseka further said that he was selected "Swan" as his Election Symbol due to it Representing Cleanness and the Swan can distinguish  Water from Milk..

Although General Fonseka is due to contest for Presidential Elections from a Newly formed Party and a Symbol he is getting the support from the 12 Party Member Joint Opposition Alliance  the United National Front (UNF) and the leftist Janatha Wimukthi Peramuna(JVP).

General Fonseka To Abolish Executive Presidency And Ensure The Living Rights Of The People If Elected

The Common Candidate of  the Joint Opposition For the forthcoming Presidential Elections Retired General Sarath Fonseka today said that If he wins the Elections the first thing he is planning to do is Bringing the 17th Amendment to the Constitution to Abolish the 31 year Old Executive Presidency.Soon after electing as President Parliament will Dissolved to elect a House responsible for people General Fonseka said during a Press Briefing held in Colombo this morning.

He also said that he will removed the Corruption and Waste  from the Administration and leading the Country towards Economic Prosperity."The  Election Manifesto of my campaign including the Economic Proposals to Develop the Country will be presented soon he added.Answering to a Question raised by a Journalist General Fonseka said His hands are Clean and no one can slinging Mud against him or Assassin his Character and he too not going to involve  in such Campaigns against his Opponents.

I will not wear the Military Uniform after electing as President he stressed.

Majority should protect the Rights and Privileges of the Minorities in the Country and the War against the LTTE is not a War against Tamils he further Added.General Fonseka also stressed that he will take necessary steps  to ensure the rights of Living of every Citizen if he elected to Power.

The Presidential Elections is scheduled to be held in 26th of January 2010.

Friday, November 27, 2009

General Fonseka Announced His Willingness To Contest For The Presidency

Retired General Sarath Fonseka who is nominated by the Joint Opposition as their Common Candidate for the  Presidential Elections little while ago announced that He will Contest the forthcoming Presidential Elections.General Fonseka revealed this during his S peach at a Lawyers Meeting currently underway in Colombo.He further said that he will win the Presidential Elections and after his Victory he will work towards abolishing the Executive Presidency.


General Fonseka said that he has no intention to Enter Politics but forcibly pushing to it due to the Disappointed show by the Present Government.He also stressed that if he got a Clear Mandate and Abolish the Executive Presidency will decide the future course of Action according to Peoples Vote he received.


General Fonseka Made these Remarks with the Presence of the Leader Of Opposition  Ranil Wickremasingha,Several Opposition Members and the former Government MP and Lawyer Wijedasa Rajapaksha.


This is the first time General Fonseka Publicly spoken on his Political Interests since he Retirment from the  Chief Of Defense Staff  Post a Week ago.

Sri Lankan Presidential Elections To Held In 26th Of January 2010


Sri Lankan Elections Commissioner Dayananda Dishanayaka today announced that the 07th Presidential Elections of Sri Lanka will held in 26th of January 2010.Handing over of the Nominations for the Election will accepted between 9 A.M to 11 A.M on  17th of December this year.

President Mahinda Rajapaksha who is having  another two years of Power on his first term of Presidency decided to hold Presidential Poll first ahead of the Parliamentary Elections.President Rajapaksha and the Common Candidate of the Joint Opposition Alliance the United National Front(UNF) Retired General Sarath Fonseka are the two main candidates contesting for the Elections.

Air Force MI-24 Attack Helicopter Crashed


An Air Force MI-24 Attack Helicopter has crashed in to a thick Jungle in 5 Kilo Meters North of  the Buttala Area of the  North Central Province this noon while involve in a Training Session and as a result 4 person in Aboard including the Pilot were died according to the Security Sources.

The Crash occured due to a Technical Failiure  Sources further added.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Sri Lankan Defense Ministry To Remove Road Blocks For VIP'S

Sri Lankan Defense Ministry today announced that the Roads will not  be closed for the VIP'S with the effect from today except for  President Mahinda Rajapaksha.Roads were closed in Colombo and other parts in the Country when the VIP'S are traveling  since nearly two decades due to Terrorist threats prevailed in the Country.Pedestrians  faced severe hardships due to these Road Blocks.

 This is the first time that  Government has decided to remove the Road Blocks since the Armed Forces defeated the LTTE in last  May.

UNP And Joint Opposition Is To Back General Fonseka As Common Presidential Candidate


Confirming the rumors of forwarding Retired Chief of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka as the Common Candidate of the Joint Opposition for the forthcoming Presidential Elections The 12 Party Member United National Front (UNF) Leader Ranil Wickramasinha today announced that his Party the United National Party(UNP) will back General Fonseka as the Common Presidential Candidate.

Few Party leaders of the United National Front and some Parliamentarians of the Main Opposition United National Party met with General Fonseka since yesterday in Colombo to discuss the  future activities.The leaders of Opposition Parties Sri Lanka Muslim Congress(SLMC),and National Democratic Front(NDF) are among the Party leaders who met General Fonseka.

Meanwhile the leader of the Peoples Wing of Sri Lanka Freedom Party(SLFP) MP Mangala Samaraweera said that his Party too back General Fonseka as the Common Presidential Candidate.Although General Fonseka is due to contest as the Common Candidate for the Presidency he is expected to contest under the banner of a Small Party of the Opposition Alliance and Political Experts says that The "Lalith Front" may be the choice.However the Party Leaders of the Alliance are now discussing with the Tamil United Liberation Front(TULF) Leader V.Ananda Sangaree to taking their Party Symbol the 'Rising Sun" as the New Political Symbol for General Fonseka.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Seven Essential IV Drugs Are Out Of Stock At Hospitals

Seven Essential Intra Venous Drugs which are Largly use Anti Biotics are out of stock at the Government Hospitals  these days Hospital Sources  revealed today.The Seven Out of Stock Essential Drugs including "C.Penicilin","Cloxacilin","Cefuroxime" and "Acylclovir"are Out of Stock in the Hospitals

Due to the unavailability  of these Drugs in Government Hospitals Doctors are prescribing these Drugs
for  the Patient to buy them  from the Private Sector.

JVP Also Announce General Fonseka As Their Presidential Candidate


The leftist Janata Wimukthi Peramuna(People's Liberation Front) today said that they are invited the Retired Chief Of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka to be their Common Candidate for the forthcoming Presidential Elections.JVP MP Anura Dissanayaka said that the talks with the General Fonseka regarding this is very Successful and his party will not discuss with the Main Opposition United National Party(UNP) who along with 11 other Party member Joint Opposition Alliance decided to present General Fonseka as their Common Candidate for the forthcoming Elections.

According to the MP Anura Dissanayaka any Party can provide their support to their Common Candidate. However General Fonseka who was retired from his Chief Of Defense Staff on last Monday still not make an official announcement on whether to enter  Politics.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Main Opposition Alliance Announced General Fonseka As Their Common Candidate For Presidency


The 12 Member Main Opposition Alliance led by the United National Party the United National Front(UNF) today announced Retired Chief Of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka as their Common Candidate for the forthcoming Presidential Elections.The Leftist Janatha Wimukthi Peramuna(People's Liberation Front) too announced that they too supported the General as a Common Presidential Candidate.

The Announcement on the Common Candidate came after the President informed the Cabinet Ministers this morning that he has decided to hold Presidential Elections  first.General Fonseka is expected to Contest under the Main Opposition Alliance Banner from a Symbol of a Small Party belongs to the Alliance besides the "Elephant" Symbol of the Main Opposition Party the UNP.

The Printing Of The Special Gazette Notification To Hold Presidential Elections Begun

A Special Gazette Notification to  hold  the Presidential Elections first Signed by the President Mahinda Rajapaksha was sent to the Elections Commissioner Dayananda Dishanayaka this Evening Government Sources said.After Receiving the Gazette Notification  ,Elections Commissioner sent it to  the  Government Printer for Print   and the Printing Process of the Notification already begun  Sources further said.

After Issuing the  Special  Gazette Notification ,the Elections Commissioner will announce the Date Of Nominations and the Date of The Elections under the Section 31(5) of the Constitution.

President Decided To Conduct Presidential Elections First

President Mahinda Rajapaksha today informed the Cabinat Ministers  that he is going to conduct a Presidential Elections first ahead of the Parliamentary Elections.He is due to announce a date after consulting the Party Leaders of his Governing Alliance The United Peoples Freedom Alliance(UPFA) this evening according to the Government Sources.

Presidential Elections Date is to be announced through an Official Gazzzete Notification in Midnight today according to the Sources.Another Source said that the Elections Commissioner Dayananda Dishanayaka will announced the Poll Date Tomorrow.

Under the present Sri Lankan Constitution the Executive President holds Six Years in Office and can Conduct a Presidential Elections after completing of Four Years in  office.President Rajapaksha has already completed Four Years in Office.

Health Ministry Interdict Two Pharmacists Over Issuing Of Expired Insulin Injection


Ministry Of Health has decided to Interdict Two Pharmacists attached to the Badullla Teaching Hospital who found guilty for issuing an Expired Insulin Injection to a Female Diabetic Patient on last September.These Pharmacists were interdicted after considering the Recommendations of the Inquiry Report submitted by the Special Investigations Unit of the Ministry Health Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva said today .Ministry already asked the Chief Pharmacist of the Badulla Hospital to Provide Show Cause regarding to the Incident.

The issuing of out dated Insulin Injection occured in 27th of September this year.

Ministry Of Health To Import 30,000 Liters Of BTI Bacteria From Cuba


Ministry of Health has  decided to Import 30,000 Litres of BTI Bacteria from Cuba in the first weak of January Next Year,to  destroy the Dengue Mosquito Lavae Health Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva said today.This Bacteria will use for Air Spray and for Domestic use  according to the Minister.

Addressing a Press Briefing held at the Ministry Of Health this morning the Minister stressed that due to the Local Comapny that undertaken the Production of the said Bacteria  delaying the Production Ministry has decided to Import the Bacteria from Cuba immediately.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Health Ministry To Import Dengue Larvae And Rat Killing Bacterias From Cuba

The Ministry Of Health has been decided to Import Two Bacterias which killed Dengue Mosquito Larvae and Rats from Cuba before the end of Next Month Senior Official of the Ministry said yesterday.The Bacterias decided to Import from Cuba are "BTI"  use to kill Dengue Mosquito Larvae and "Bio Rat".The 200 Million Budget Cost of Importing and using  these Bacterias presented to the Cabinet by the Health Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva was approved recently.

The BTI Bacteria which kills Dengue Mosquito Larvae Is decided to Air Spray in the Selected Areas.


According to the Health Ministry discussions to importing these Bacterias from Cuba are currently underway with the Cuban Embassy Officials in Colombo.Health Minister personally met the Cuban Ambassador last week and during the meeting he express Ministry's willingness to Import these Bacterias to the Country Immediatly.

The Deaths due to the "Dengue" and "Leptospirosis"(Rat Fever) are in increase in Sri Lanka.

All IDP'S In Camps Of Northern Sri Lanka To Give Freedom Of Movement From December

Senior Adviser to the President Mahinda Rajapaksha MP Basil Rajapaksha today announced that the Internally Displaced Persons(IDP)  in the the IDP Camps in Northern Sri Lanka including the High Security Manick Farm will given freedom to move freely with the effect from 01st of December.He made this Announcement after visiting the Manick Farm IDP Camp in Northern Sri Lanka this morning.

The Movement of the Inmates of the Menick Camp was restricted due to the Information received that the LTTE Suspects are also there among the IDP's of the Camp.MP Basil Rajapaksha who is also the President of the Task Force for Rehabilitation and Re Settlement of President Mahinda Rajapaksha said that Government decided to give Greater Freedom for the IDP'S under the Government's Strategy of improving the Rights and Privileges of the IDP'S.

He also said that the All IDP'S in the Camps of Northern Sri Lanka will be resettled by 31st of January 2010.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Ministry Of Health To Import 380,000 H1N1 Influenza Injections From Australia

The Ministry Of Health is decided  to Import a Stock of 380,000 H1N1 Naval Influenza(Swine Flu) Injection Vials with Courtesy of the World Health Organization(WHO) within the Fist Weak of December.These Injection Vials are made in Australia according to the Health Ministry Officials.

These Injection Vials will be given Five Identified Risk Groups who are Prone to Develop Serious Complications such as Infants under the Age of Six Months,Elderly People over the Age of 64 years,Pregnant Mothers,People suffering from Diseases like Heart,Kidney,Diabetes and Lung Infections under the National Immunization Programme.The Patients of other Age Groups suffering from  H1N1 Disease will be given the Injection later if a need arise Ministry Officials further added.

The decision to import H1N1 Influenza Injections was taken due to the increase of the Death rate  related to the Disease increased during last two weeks.Up to last Friday 5 H1N1 Deaths were reported from Kandy,Matara and Anuradhapura Districts.




General Sarath Fonseka Met American Ambassador

Retired Chief Of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka met United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mrs.Patricia Butenis yesterday evening.However the details of that meeting are not yet been revealed.

This meeting came at the time that United States of America tried to question General Fonseka against the Sri Lankan Government during his tour to USA recently.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Ministry Of Defense Informed General Fonseka To Vaccate The Quarters


Ministry Of Defense has been instructed the Retired Chief Of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka to Vaccate the Army Quarters by this Sunday it has been reported.When the General was retired on l;ast Monday Government said that the General can stay at Army Quarters till he has find a New House.

Sri Lanka To Import Swine Flu Vaccine

Sri Lanka is planning to Import Swine Flu Vaccine to the Country with courtesy from   the World Health Organization(WHO) according to the Epidemiology Unit.Officials of  Epidemiology Department and the Ministry Of Health are currently holding discussions with WHO in this regard.

Ministry Of Health decided to import the Swine Flu Vaccine due to the Deaths Reported from Matara,Kandy and Anuradhapura Districts which were related to the Flu. Even this Vaccine is Imported here it will be given to the High Risk Groups vunerable to Develop Complications after getting Swine Flu such as Pregnant Mothers,and Patients with Heart,Kidney  Diabetese and Lung Infectious Diseases.

All Schools In Central Province To Be Closed Early Due To Swine Flu

Central Provincial Authorities  decided to Close All Schools in  Central Province from Next Monday (23) as a Precautionary measure to stop spreading the Swine Flu (H1N1) in the Area.The Circular regarding of Closing Schools is scheduled to be send to All School Heads by tomorrow.

According to the Provincial Authorities this decision was taken after Few Deaths were reported due to the Flu in the Province including School Children.The Year End School Holidays is scheduled to be started from 09th of December and it will now commence from 23rd of this Month.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

President To Inform Ministers On Election Date Tonight


As Government Sources said that the Presidential Elections hold first before the Parliamentary Elections within the  Month Of January President Mahinda Rajapaksha is scheduled to inform the Ministers the Date of the Presidential Elections tonight during the Cabinat Meeting it has been reported.

Meanwhile President last night informed all the District Party Leaders of the Main Governing Party the Sri Lanka Freedom Party(SLFP) to visit house by house in their respective Electorates and making arrangements to issue the National Identity Cards to the Voters who are in the List not having ID'S.



Sri Lankan Government Removed The Security Clearance Imposed On Jafna Civilians

Sri Lankan Government today announced that the Special  Security Clearence which is a must for Jafna Civilians who are reaching Colombo via Land Routes is no longer needed from today onwards.Now the Jafna Civilians can travel to Colombo freely by producing only their National Identity Card or someform  of Identification Paper  Government Information Department quoting the Government said in a Statement.


Due to the Terrorist Threats People in Jafna and Northern Sri Lanka are subjected for a Special Security Clearance in the Past two decades when they are traveling to Colombo the Capital of Sri Lanka.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

President To Decide This Eve In Which Elections Should Hold First


President Mahinda Rajapaksha is scheduled to meet All the Ministers and the Officials of Sri Lanka Freedom Party and the Governing United Peoples Alliance(UPFA)  this evening to consult them and take a decision on  which Elections Parliamentary or Presidential  should hold first.According to the Media Minister and Cabinet Spokesman Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene a formal Announcement of the decision will make later.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Ceylon Petroleum,Water Board And Ports Trade Unions Ended Their Work To Rule


The Ceylon Petroleum,Water Board and Sri Lanka Ports Authority Trade Unions have been stopped their Work To Rule Campaign on this noon and resumed their Work after the Discussions they had with their Management.However the Trade Unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board decided to continue their Work To Rule Campaign which they launched with other Trade Unions in last Wednesday till their Pay hike demand is met.

Sri Lanka Ports Authority Management decided to pay Rs.1000 for their Employees in addition to their Salary and Rs,2000 Allowance.However the Trade Unions of Ceylon Petroleum and Water Board who stopped their Trade Union Action along with Ports Authority Trade unions said that they will begin the Action in future.

Air Force Chief Take Over General Fonseka's Post


President Mahinda Rajapaksha today appointed the Air Force Chief Air Marshal Roshan Gunathilaka to perform the Duties and Functions of the Office of Chief Of Defense Staff in addition to his Current Post.He will take over the Duties from General Sarath Fonseka who has been retired from his post today.

General Fonseka To Decide His Political Future Soon


General Sarath Fonseka who has been retired from the Chief of Defense Staff Post today said that he will decide whether to entering Politics or not in next two days.S peeking at his Farewell Ceremony held in Colombo today General Fonseka said that Politics must be kept out of Army while noted the Absence of three Armed Forces at the Ceremony.He also said that he is now begin a new life as a civilian.General Fonseka Retired from the Army after 40 years of service.After the Farewell Ceremony General Saath Fonseka who is also the former Army Commander visited the War Memorial at the Parliament Grounds and paid tribute to the War Heroes.He also met President Mahinda Rajapaksha this morning.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

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Government Declared Four Services As An Essential Services


Sri Lankan Government has declared Water Supply,Ports,Petroleum and Electricity as an Essential Services with effect from Midnight tonight.The Gazette Notification Regarding the Declaration will be issued Midnight today according to Government Sources.This decision was taken after Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Trade Unions have announced that they will continue the In definite Strike action which they launched on last Friday.

The Petroleum Corporation Trade Unions said that during their Employees were involved in Work To Rule Campaign on last Friday Some People were stormed in to the Oil Refinery in Kollonnawa in Colombo District and threatened these Employees.As a Protest against this incident Petroleum Workers Launched an In definite Strike the Unions stressed.
Employees attached to Petroleum,Water Supply,Ports and Electricity launched a three day Work To Rule Campaign on last Wednesday demanding 22 Percent Pay hike.

Presidential Secretary Said That The Retirement Given To General As He Believes Govt.Lost Faith On Him


Sri Lankan Government today said that the Chief Of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka was given Retirement immediately as he requested after found that he himself believes that the President and the Government lost faith and trust bestowed upon him.

This text was included in the Formal Letter sent to General Fonseka by the Presidential Secretary Lalith Weerathunge on behalf of President Mahinda Rajapaksha.The letter stated that even after retiring from his post General Fonseka will received an adequate Security commensurate the level of threat.

General Fonseka is due to retired from his Post tomorrow(16)after 40 years of Service.

The full text of the Letter that sent to General Fonseka by the Presidential Secretary are as follows.

“I am directed by His Excellency the President to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 12 November 2009 seeking permission to retire from the Regular Force of the Sri Lanka Army.

I have also been directed by His Excellency the President to inform you that in keeping with your wish to proceed on retirement without further delay as you have already over stayed your date of retirement by four years, you will be retired from the Sri Lanka Army with immediate effect. Consequently, you will cease to hold office as Chief of Defense Staff, also with immediate effect.

This decision has been arrived at having giving anxious consideration to the fact that you yourself believe that H.E. the President and the Government have lost the trust and faith bestowed upon you, as the senior most serving military officer in the country.

I have been further directed to inform you that you will also be provided with adequate security commensurate with the level of threat.

In regard to the numerous statements made by you in your letter under reference and Annex A, I’m directed by His Excellency the President to inform you that a further communication will follow setting out the position of the Government.

Malini Received Another International Award


The Queen of the Sinhala Cinema Malini Fonseka won the Best Actress Award at the Levante International film Festival at Italy yesterday night for her Character Portrayed in the Film "Akasa Kusum".The Film was Directed by the Classical Film Director Prasanna Vitanage.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Fifteenth Sri Lanka Freedom Party Convention To Be Held Under an Election Fever


The 15th General Convention Of the main Governing Party the Sri Lanka Freedom Party(SLFP) is scheduled to be held tomorrow in Colombo which will expected to Announce on the Dates of Next Presidential and Parliamentary Elections according to the Government Sources.

This Convention will held under the Patronage of SLFP Chairman and President Mahinda Rajapaksha and all the Parties representing the Governing United Peoples Freedom Alliance(UPFA) are due to attend.

President Rajapaksha Sent Formal Retirement Letter To General Fonseka



Chief of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka has received the Formal Retirement Letter from President Mahinda Rajapaksha this evening in a response to his Resignation Letter asking him to vacate from his post Immediately.The Letter also stated that General Fonseka can have a Farewell Ceremony either tomorrow or on Monday prior to his Retirement.

General Fonseka Hand Over his Resignation Letter to the President Rajapaksha on Thursday Evening seeking his Retirement with effect from 01st of December.However as he already received the formal letter of Retirement it is likely that General Fonseka will resign from his post early next week.

General Fonseka To Vaccate His Post After Receiving An Acceptance Letter


Although Presedent Mahinda Rajapaksha has been accepted his Resignation Letter Yesterday The Chief Of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka said that he will be vaccate his post immediatly after president send him the Formal Letter of Accepting the Letter Officialy and responding the Issues raised in his Letter.

According to the General he still not received any Official Letter from the President by accepting his resignation.General Fonseka handed Over his Resignation Letter on Thursday Eve and Presidential Secretariat yesterday officialy anounced that the President accepted the Letter with immediate effect.

Friday, November 13, 2009

The Resignation Letter Of General Fonseka

Here is the Resignation Letter that Chief of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka sent to the President Mahinda Rajapaksha yesterday evening.

His Excellency the President
Through the Secretary, Ministry of Defense,
Public Security, Law and Order
Presidential Secretariat
COLOMBO
12 November 2009

Your Excellency

REQUEST TO RETIRE FROM THE REGULAR FORCE OF THE SRI LANKA ARMY

1. I, General G S C Fonseka RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc presently serving as the Chief of Defense Staff, was enlisted to the Ceylon Army on 05th Feb 1970 and was commissioned on the 01st June 1971. On the 6th Dec 2005 due to the trust and confident placed on me, Your Excellency was kind enough to promote me to the rank of Lieutenant General and appoint me as the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army in an era when the Country was embroiled with the menace of a bloody terrorism and was in a stalemate state after having toiled for a solution politically or otherwise for over 25 years without a success.

2. During my command of 3 years and 7 months, the Sri Lanka Army managed to eradicate the terrorist movement having apprehended an unbelievable stock of arms and munitions and decisively defeating the LTTE and its murderous leadership. which Your Excellency is obviously aware of. I would not be exaggerating to state that I was instrumental in leading the Army to this historic victory, of course with Your Excellency’s political support, which helped to materialize this heroic action. Though the field commanders, men and all members of the Army worked towards this common goal, it is with my vision, command and leadership that this yeomen task was achieved.

3. I do appreciate the fact that the Country and Your Excellency did recognize my services which led to me being promoted to the first ever serving four star general to command the Army, nevertheless the courses of action which initiated subsequently greatly depressed me which I have enumerated in the Annex hereto.

4. Considering the facts mentioned in the Annex and more, which I am privy to withhold, I am compelled to believe that Your Excellency and the Government has lost your trust and faith bestowed upon me for reasons best known to Your Excellency. Hence as the senior most serving military officer in the Country with 40 years of service, such a situation does not warrant a continuation of my duties any longer, thereby I have the honour to request that I be permitted to terminate my services and retire from the Regular Force of the Army with effect from 01st December 2009.

5. Furthermore I have the honour to request that on retirement Your Excellency would be kind enough to grant me sufficient security which includes trained combat soldiers, a suitable vehicle with sufficient protection (Bullet proof) and escort vehicles for my conveyances due to the fact that I am considered as one of the highest priority targets by the LTTE, which they are yet capable of achieving. Also, I wish to bring to Your Excellency’s kind notice that over 100 men, six escort vehicles and a bullet proof vehicle have been placed at the convenience of the former Commander of the Navy, Admiral WKJ Karannagoda. I presume that such arrangements would be made available to me, considering the threat factor I am facing, which Your Excellency is well aware of.

6. I would also wish to quote an example in the case of the former Indian Chief of Army Staff General A S Vadiya, instrumental in leading the Indian Army in Operation Blue Star against the Sheiks at the Golden Temple, Amristar in 1984, was assassinated whilst on retirement in 1986 purely in revenge of his victories achieved. I do not wish to experience a similar incident as I have already sustained serious injuries after the attempt on my life by a suicide cadre of the LTTE. Thereby, I am compelled to entrust you with my security which is requested for life.

7. Furthermore, I would like to emphasis on a statement made by me during my tenure as the Commander of the Army. In that, I mentioned my dislike to be in command forever and also I would ensure that my successor would not be burden with the task of war fighting, which I abided with. Hence, as I have already overstayed my retirement date by 4 years, I wish to proceed on retirement without further delays.

8. Forwarded for Your Excellency’s kind consideration please.


I have the honour to be
Your Excellency’s
Obedient Servant


G S C FONSEKA RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc
General
Chief of Defence Staff


CONFIDENTIAL
Annex A
12 November 2009


FACTORS AFFECTING MY RETIREMENT FROM THE REGULAR FORCE OF THE ARMY

1. Various agencies misleading Your Excellency by stating a possible coup immediately after the victory over the LTTE which obviously led to a change of command in spite of my request to be in command until the Army celebrated its 60th Anniversary. This fear psychosis of a coup is well known among the defense circle.


2. Appointing an officer pending a disciplinary inquiry who performed duties only as a holding formation commander in the final battle as my successor, disregarding my recommendations to appoint Major General G A Chandrasiri as the Commander of the Army who was the then Chief of Staff and an officer with an exemplary service as the Security Forces Commander in Jaffna for over 3 years. This has already led to a deterioration of the high standards I was capable of introducing to the Army, to my bitter disappointment.


3. Appointing me as the Chief of Defense Staff, though a senior appointment to that of a service commander, with basically no authority, except for mere coordinating responsibilities in a manner which mislead the general public of the country and most members of the Armed Forces. In that the Secretary Defense pushing me to vacate the post of the Commander in just two weeks after the victory and Your Excellency insisting me to hand over duties in less than two months depriving me of my morel obligations in revamping the welfare and providing a sound administration to the men who fought a gallant battle.


4. Further, prior to my appointment I was mislead on the authority vested with the CDS. I was made to understand that the appointment carried more command responsibilities and authority than earlier, but subsequent to my appointment a letter by the Strategic Affairs Adviser to the Secretary Defense indicated that my appointment was purely to coordinate the services and not that of overall command. The letter is attached herewith for Your Excellency’s information. Such actions clearly defines Your Excellency’s and the Governments unwillingness to grant me with command responsibilities which leads to believe in a strong mistrust in me, which is most depressing after all what was performed to achieve war victory.


5. During a subsequent Service Commanders Meeting, the Secretary Defense was bold enough to state an unethical and uncalled statement by mentioning that “if operational control of all three services is granted to the CDS it would be very dangerous”, which indeed was a loss of face to me in the presences of subordinate services commanders.


6. Your Excellency, you too made a statement at the very first security council soon after the 18th of May 09 when the battled was declared over, “that no further recruitment would be necessary” and “a strong public opinion is in the making stating that the Country is in possession of a too powerful army.” It was surprising to hear such a comment from Your Excellency in spite of your repeated praise and boast of the war victory. I personally felt that Your Excellency has commenced mistrusting your own loyal Army which attained the unimaginable victory just a week ago. You again repeated the same statement even after I handed over the command. Over these comments I felt disgusted as we even insulted those who made the supreme sacrifice by such comments.


7. The present Army Commander immediately on assuming duties commenced transferring senior officers who immensely contributed to the war effort during my command tenure including those junior officers working with my wife at the Seva Vanitha Army Branch which was clearly to challenge the loyalty of officers and most discouraging to the officer corps of the Army, with a wrong signal being transmitted on my authority.


8. With a pain of mind it was noted that the same Army which gained victory for the Nation was suspected of staging a coupe and thereby alerting the Government of India once again on the 15th of October 2009, unnecessarily placing the Indian Troops on high alert. This action did tarnish the image and reputation gained by the Sri Lanka Army as a competent and professional organization who was capable of defeating a terrorist group after the Malayan Emergency, in the eyes of the World. This suspicion would have been due to the loyalty of the Sri Lanka Army towards me as its past Commander who led the Army to the historic victory.


9. During my absences from the Country (23 Oct 2009 to 5 Nov 2009) being on overseas leave, the Army Headquarters was bold enough to change the security personnel deployed at the AHQ Main Entrance and the Ministry of Defense emphasizing the withdrawal of the Sinha Regiment troops who were attached to me, as you are aware is my parent regiment and supplementing them with other regimental personnel. The Sinha Regiment troops were good enough to provide security to the Ministry of Defense for 4 years and it is surprising to note how the combat efficiency of the said troops supposed to have dropped overnight as per Secretary Defense opinion. Further the Sinha Regiment troops numbering a mere 4, non combatants, deployed for vehicle checking duties at the AHQ Main Entrance, were replaced by 14 armed Armored Corps personnel, whilst a further two platoons were brought in to prevent the 4 non combat Sinha Regiment personnel performing duties, creating a mockery to the general public including to some foreign missions. This clearly indicates a questionable loyalty of troops good enough for duties for over four years purely due to the fact that the troops were from my Regiment. This also indirectly reflects mistrust on me or an indication that the persons concern wish to keep a tab on my movements and visitors to my HQ/residence which is a clear display of suspicion created on me.


10. Further on instructions of the Secretary Defense, troops from the Gajaba Regiment was brought in to the MOD complex which indicated a divide loyalty within the Army and reasons to believe that the Army now being politicized. This is being encouraged by the Army Commander too who thinks that the Armored Corp troops should over power Sinha Regiment troops.


11. Instigating malicious and detrimental news items and rumors by interested parties including several senior government politicians which led to identify me as a traitor in spite of my personal contribution of the government to change the history of our country.


12. During my absence from the Country, an acting CDS or an officer to overlook duties was not appointed which indicates that the much spoken appointment of the CDS is unimportant to the Government and the National Security Council. If the appointment was of significant important as stated by most, it should have been imperative to appoint somebody to oversee the duties and thereby I am convinced that I have being granted with an unimportant appointment in spite of all the work done.


13. It is with sadness that I note that the ordinary Army which I toiled to transform into a highly professional outfit is now loosing its way. Increased desertions, lack of enthusiasm to enlist (A drop in enlistment rate by 50% is recorded), disciplinary problems on advocating divided commands indicates an unprofessional organization in the offing. During the last two months the members deserted are higher than the recruitment.


14.The plight of the IDPs is also a point of great concern to me. Thousands of valiant soldiers sacrificed their valuable lives to liberate these unfortunate civilians from the brutality and tyranny of the LTTE in order that they could live in an environment of freedom and democracy. Yet, today many of them are continuing to live in appalling conditions due to the lack of proper planning on the part of the government and the IDPs who have friends and relatives elsewhere in the country must be given the choice to live with them until proper demining has been done in their areas.


15.Your Excellency’s government has yet to win the peace in spite of the fact that the Army under my leadership won the war. There is no clear policy to win the hearts and minds of the Tamil people, which will surely ruin the victory, attained paving the way for yet another uprising in the future.


16. The peace dividend the whole country expected at the conclusion of the war has yet to materialize. The economic hardships faced by the people have increased while waste and corruption have reached endemic proportions; media freedom and other democratic rights continue to be curtailed. The many sacrifices the army made to end the war would not have been in vain, if we can usher in a new era of peace and prosperity to our motherland.


President Accepted The Resignation Of General Fonseka

President Mahinda Rajapaksha today accepted the Resignation  Letter of Chief Of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka which was submitted yesterday(12) with immediate effect Presedential Secratariat has been announced.

General Fonseka submitted his Resignation Letter to the President Rajapaksha yesterday seeking to Resigning from his post with the effect from 01st of December.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Sri Lankan War Hero And Chief Of Defense Staff Handed Over His Resignation Letter

Sri Lankan War Hero and Chief of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka today(12) handed over his resignation letter to the President Mahinda Rajapaksha adding fuel to the Rumour spreading that he is to enter politics and contesting the forthcoming Presidential Elections as the Common Candidate of the Joint Opposition Alliance.


However  speeking to the Journalists this evening at the Kalaniya Temple where he was attended a Relegious Ceremony General Fonseka said that he will make an announcement whether he is entering to Politics after giving up his Army Uniform on 01st of December.

The 12 Party Joint Opposition Alliance formed last week led by the main Opposition the United National Party(UNP) has alraeady announced that Major Fonseka as their Common Candidate for the Presidency with the aim of abolishing the Current Executive Presidancy.

Meanwhile The Secretary to the President Mr.Lalith Weerathunga confirmed this evening that General Fonseka Handed over his Resignation letter but denied to express further details on the letter.However it has been reported that General Fonseka who is Former Army Commander led the Military Victory Over the LTTE is seeking retirement from his Post on 01st of December.

General Fonseka also said during his visit to the Kelaniya Temple this evening that during his career he served for the people and even after retiring from the Service he is willing to Continue that.He was attended a Defense Committee Meeting held at Temple Trees today and also had a Lunch with the President Rajapaksha.He was also present at the Official Welcoming Ceremony held this morning in Colombo to Welcome Visiting Military Leader of the Myanmar General Than Schwe .

General Fonseka cut his visit to United States Of America last week and returned to the Country after the United States State Department tried to get a comment from him against the Sri Lankan Government.


Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Government Employees Launched A Work To Rule Campaign

The work at the Ceylon Petroleum,Water,Electricity and the Sri Lanka Ports Autority sectors not seriously affected due to the 3 day Work To Rule Camapign launched by a Joint Trade Union Alliance today.The Trade Unions of these Sectors are demanding Rs, 5000 Salary Increase.

Meanwhile the Government has already promised the Trade Unions a 22 Percent Pay hike with the Effect from November on January which the Trade Unions are refused  to accept.

Matara MOH Office Workers To Quit National Immunization Programme

All the Staff including the Doctors attached to Matara MOH Office at the Southern Province decided not to involve in Vaccination Programmes conducted under the National Immunization Programme as protest of issuing Charge  Sheets for them on  Rubella Death happened in last March at Matara District.

Under this action MOH Staff is decided to stay away from the Vaccination Programme including Polio,Triple and Meninjitis.The Health Ministry Secretary Dr.Athula Kahanda Liyanage issued Charge Sheets for the Matara MOH Staff asking Show Cause on the Death of the 13 year old School Girl who died after administering Rubella Vaccine.

Legendary Actor Henry Jayasena Passed Away

Sri Lankan Legendary T.V ,Drama and Cinema Actor Henry Jayasena was passed away this noon at the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital in Colombo after brief illness.He was 78 years old at the time of his death and he was a very Famous celebrity in Sri Lanka for his contribution to making of the Famous Satge Drama  "Hunuwataye Katawa" which is based on the "Caucasian Chalk Circle" of  Bertolt Brecht.He also portrayed the role of  Asadak in the Play.


He acted so many famous classical Films in 1960's as well as Stage Dramas and Tele Dramas till his death.He was survived by his only son.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Accused Blood Bank Employees Given Concession


The 38 Blood Bank Employees including their Former Director who are charged with issuing Expired Blood Plasma Pherasis and A Pherasis Kits to the Government Hospitals are given another concession this time received an extra one month Period  to give Show Cause on the Charges leveled against them.But under the Law the Accused have been receiving Two Week Period for providing Show Cause for the Charges.

Earlier these Accused Blood Bank Employees only received two week period for the Show Cause but it has extended for another two weeks on their request.Later again they were allowed another One Month Period for the Show Cause which is an unusual kind of practice adapted by the Health Ministry Officials.Already the Four Employees including the Formar Blood Bank Director Dr.Mangalika Bindusara who faced a Service Ban already re instated in their formar Positions.

Petroleum,Water,Electricity And Ports Employees To Launch Work To Rule Campaign From Tomorrow


While the Government agreed for  a 22 Percent Pay Hike to be pay from Next January for the Employees of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation,Water Board,Electricity Board and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority the Trade Unions of these Institutions refused the offer and  decided to go ahead with the scheduled three day Work To Rule Campaign begin from tomorrow(11).

During the Talks held between the Join Trade Unions of the above Institutions and the Treasury Secretary Dr.P.B Jayasundara on yesterday it has been proposed a 22 Percent Pay Hike for these Employees with the effect from this November and to be pay on Next January.However the Trade Unions participated to talks are refusing it and the Talks proved to be failure at the end.The Trade Unions representing Ceylon Petroleum,Water Board,Electricity Board and Ports Authority today announced that they will launch the three day work to rule campaign from tomorrow.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Sri Lanka And Australia Signed An Agreement To Combat Human Smuggling

Sri Lanka and Australia today signed an Agreement in Colombo to Jointly Fight against Human Smuggling.The Agreement signed between the Sri Lankan Officials along with the Visiting Australian Foreign Minister Stephan Smith and the Agreement proposed to set up a National Level Focal Point in Sri Lanka to deal with Human Smuggling.

Medical Superintendant Sent Compulsory Leave On Charge Of Attempted Sexual Harassment


The Medical Superintendent (MS)Of the Alpitiya Base Hospital in Southern Sri Lanka sent Compulsory Leave by the Southern Provincial Health Services Director on Charge of Attempted Sexual Harassment towards  a Young Lady Doctor working in  the same Hospital.The MS who tried to Harassed the Lady Doctor while she was engaged in her Duties at the Hospital on last Wednesday it has been revealed.

The Southern Provincial Health Services Director Dr.Senerath already appointed an  Investigation Team compromising with two Administrative Doctors to investigate on the Incident.The Incident was also informed to the Director General of Health Services Dr.Ajith Mendis by the Southern Provincial Health Authorities.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

First Swine Flu Death Reported From Sri Lanka


The First Swine Flu(H1N1 New Influenza) Death  reported from Sri Lanka was confirmed yesterday. The Patient was a 16 year old Student of a Private School in Kandy and he  died due to Swine Flu on last Wednesday.However the Blood Test Report of the Student only issued yesterday by the Medical Research Institute.

The Student who was suffering from a Lung Infection since childhood was died due to breathing difficulty while he was receiving ICU treatment at the Kandy General Hospital.Both his parents are Doctors attached to a Government Hospital.When he was admitted to the Kandy General Hospital his first Blood Test Report was negative and only through the Second Test that he was found Positive for the Swine Flu.

The first Swine Flu Patient was reported from Sri Lanka in  last June.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Australian Foreign Minister To Arrive Sri Lanka Tomorrow

Australian Foreign Minister Stephan Smith is scheduled to arrive Sri Lanka tomorrow to discuss the Issues of Human Smuggling and the Re Settling Process of the IDP's with Sri Lankan Counterparts.This is the  the First Official visit of an Australian Foreign Minister to Sri Lanka since 2003.

Recently two Boatloads of Tamil Asylum Seekers who were heading towards Australia were disembarked in Indonesia .Australia had refused to accept these Asylum Seekers.

IMF Agreed To Supply $322 Million Loan For Sri Lanka

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund(IMF) today agreed to release the First Installment of the  requested loan of  over $322 Million for Sri Lanka.IMF Executive Board agreed to released the Loan after reviewing Sri Lankan Government's Progress on Implementing the Reforms agreed on last July.

In last July the IMF approved a 20 Month stand by Agreement for Sri Lanka by providing $ 2.6 Billion loan for the Country.This Loan was approved to help the Sri Lankan Government to overcome the effects of International Finnancial Crisis and Supporting the Economy.

Friday, November 6, 2009

State Of Emergancy Passed With Majority Votes

The State Of Emergancy was extended for another Month as it passed by the Parliament on this evening.While 95 Voted for the Emergancy and 17 Voted Against including of the Tamil National Alliance(TNA) and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC)Members.The memebers of the main Opposition United Natonal Party(UNP) were  absent when the Voting took place.

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Handed Over The Observation Report To The EU Report On GSP Plus

Sri Lanka today handover their observations on the European Commissions Report on  GSP Plus to the European Member States.The Report titled "Observations of  the GOSL in respect of the report on the findings of the Investigation with respect to the effective implementation of certain human rights conventions in Sri Lanka" was handed over to the Heads of Missions of the European Commision Member Countries represented here in Colombo by the Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama.

Suger,Dhal And Canned Fish Prices Are Reduced


The Prices of Suger,Dhal and Canned Fish has been reduced with effect from Midnight tonight Consumer Affairs Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today.He announced this Price Reduction at a Press Briefing held in Colombo today.

Putin Hails Crimea Anexation After Election Win

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