Wednesday, May 4, 2011

General Fonseka Says He Is Ready To Face Allegations Leveled By Darusman Committee Against Sri Lankan Armed Forces

Imprisoned Former Army Commander Retired General Sarath Fonseka has today said that he is ready to face the allegations leveled against the Sri Lankan Military by the United Nations(UN) expert panel  appointed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon.

While attending a case filed against him at the Colombo High Court, General Fonseka has said that he is
willing to take the responsibility of facing the allegations made by Moon Committee.

The UN Committee known as Darusman Committee has charged that there was war crimes occurred during the last phase of battle between Sri Lankan Government Forces and the LTTE on 2009 the claim which  was strongly denied by the Sri Lankan Government.

Sri Lanka Private Bus Owners Seeking 15% Bus Fare Hike

The Sri Lanka Private Bus Owners Association has today requested government a 15% increase on Bus Fares due to the recent fuel price hike.

The president of the Association Gamunu Wijeratne has said today that the minimum Bus Fare which is Rs.6 at present should be increase to Rs.8.He requested the government to inform this matter to the national transport commission and taken steps to increase  the Bus Fare .

Putin Hails Crimea Anexation After Election Win

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68601131