Tuesday, June 30, 2015

President Sirisene Did Not Want To Name Former President Rajapakshe As Prime Ministerial Candidate-Presidnet's Media Unit

Former President Rajapakshe
Although agreeing to give nomination for the former President Mahinda Rajapakshe to contest under  United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA) ticket for the forthcoming parliamentary election  ,President did not want to name the former president as Sri Lanka Freedom  Party's (Which is the largest  party belonging to the UPFA chaired by president sisrisene)Prime Ministerial Candidate according to the President's Media Unit.

The Media Unit has announced that President Sirisene had still not found a suitable candidate to be declared as the  Prime Ministerial Candidate of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party for the forthcoming election  amongs t  any of the applicants   who were already applied to contest under the Sri Lanka Freedom Party ticket including former president .

The former president was informed on  President's decision regarding the naming of prime ministerial candidate by opposition leader Nimal Siripala De Silva yesterday(30) .

Meanwhile president's decision to offer nomination for the former president to contest forthcoming parliamentary election under the UPFA Ticket is a clear decision to avoid breaking of both UPFA and the largest party of the UPFA the Sri Lanka Freedom Party according to the Political Analysts.

The Former President is due to announce his decision on contesting for the forthcoming election by today (01) at a press briefing to be held at his House in Madamulana,Hamnathota( Southern Province).

National Drug Regulatory Authority Policy Act To Be Implemented With Effect From Today(01)

The much awaited National Drug Regulatory  Authority Policy Act which was passed in Parliament on 19th of  March will be implemented with effect from today (01) according to the Health Sources.The Gazette Notification regarding the forming  of  National Drug Regulatory Authority under the Act   was issued yesterday(30) the sources have added.

The proposed  National Drug Regulatory Authority will be controlled by a Board headed by Professor Lal Jayakody and comprising of 13 intellectuals  including doctors and professors .

Under the National Drug Regulatory Authority Policy Act the right of patients on  purchasing safe and  good quality  drugs under generic name for reasonable prices  will be assured according to Government Pharmacists Union which was actively involved in making amendments to the National Drug Regulatory Authority Act.

The Act was first approved by the Cabinet on 2005 but the recent governments failed to implement it due to the influence of Multi National Drug Companies.

The founder of National Drug Policy was a Sri Lankan Professor Senaka Bibile who was also the founding chairman of State Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC).Sri Lanka  needs around 80 essential drugs which should be available in state run hospitals  according  to the Pharmacists Union.


President Agreed To Give Nominations To Former President From UPFA-Opposition Leader

The opposition Leader Nimal Siripala De Silva has today (30) informed  former President Mahinda Rajapakshe that the  President Mauthripala Sirisene has agreed to give nominations for the former president from  United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA)to contest forthcoming parliamentary election .

However the President not agreed to name former president as prime ministerial candidate sources said. 

During a meeting held between the opposition leader and  former president in Kandy this noon,the opposition leader Nimal Siripala De Silva has brief the President's decision regarding giving nominations for former president.The President is due to  inform  the UPFA Leaders on decisions taken at the meeting between opposition leader and former president this evening.

Earlier President Sirisene has confirmed that the former president will not receive nominations from UPFA   to contest forthcoming parliamentary election .President Sirisene is the current chairman of
UPFA.

Monday, June 29, 2015

THOUGHT OF THE DAY


Sri Lankan Male Was Arrested With Rs.16.9 Million Worth Foreign Currency Notes At The Air Port

Sri Lanka Custom Officers have arrested a Sri Lankan Male last morning at the Katunayake ,Bandaranaike International Air Port for attempting to smuggle Rs.16.9 million worth foreign currency out of the country.The Foreign Currency Notes were concealed inside suspect's luggage according to the custom officers.

The suspect who is resident in Colombo Suburbs was arrested while he was at the Air Port's Departure Lounge  to board the flight to Kuala Lampur in Malaysia.

POEM OF THE DAY -" A FRIEND FOR LIFE " BY JULIE HEBERT

A friend for life,
Is someone who,
Gives all they can,
And is true to you.

A friend for life,
Is someone with,
A brain for knowledge,
And knows every myth.

A friend for life,
Is someone who likes,
All the same things,
Like me and my yikes.

A friend for life,
Is someone who,
Will always be there,
For me and you

JVP Has Urged The Government To Postpone The Parliamentary Election To First Week Of September

The leftist Janatha Wimukthi Peramuna(JVP) has urged the government to postpone the forthcoming Parliamentary Election which is scheduled to be held on 17th of August to first week of September so it will not affect the Students who are sitting for this year's GCE Advanced Level Examination.

The JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said today(29) that nearly 200,000 Advanced Level Students who are sitting for this years A/L Examination scheduled to be held on two phases in this August due to the election  have questioned how can they concentrate on their studies amidst Rallies,Loud Speakers and Processions related to the Election.

If the government has dissolved the Parliament soon after the passing of 19th Amendment  the Election would have been completed by now.

Foreign And Local Investors Have Invested In 42 Large Scale Investment Projects Of Sri Lanka This Year- BOI

The Foreign Investors have  invested Rs.6.849 Billion in Sri Lankan Investment Projects during last six months according to the Sri Lanka Board Of Investment.(BOI)Local Investors have invested Rs.17.734 Million in projects the Board Of Investment has said.

Under this both Foreign and Local Investors have  invested in  approximately 42 large scale investment projects including the fields of small Hydro Power Plants,Housing Construction Schemes,Apparel Industry and  Tourist Hotels the  BOI has announced.

Sunday, June 28, 2015

THOUGHT OF THE DAY


PAFFREL To Invite Around 50 International Election Observers To Monitor The Election

The local Election Monitoring Group ,Peoples Action For Free And Fair Elections(PAFFREL) has decided to invite around 50 International Election Monitors to monitor the forthcoming Parliamentary Election scheduled to be held on 17th of August.

As the forthcoming election will be competitive due to the contesting of Major Political Parties the presence of Foreign Election Monitors will help to control activities of Election Day in certain level PAFFREL has said.

The discussions are going on to invite the Election Monitors from European Union,Commonwealth Union ,Asian Network for Free Elections in Thailand  and National Democratic Institute and other US Groups PAFFREL has announced.

Former President Rajapakshe To Announce His Decision Regarding Contesting At Forthcoming Parliamentary Election On Tuesday

The former President Mahinda Rajapakshe will announce his decision on this  Tuesday (30) regarding whether he would  contest or not at the forthcoming Parliamentary Election .

Although a section of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party(SLFP) and other parties belonging to  United Peoples Freedom Alliance(UPFA) is Supporting the former president in his  bid to become Prime Ministerial Candidate of the UPFA in forthcoming election ,President Maithripala Sirisene has confirmed recently that he is not interested to nominate  former President as the UPFA's Prime Ministerial Candidate or to give him nomination to contest under the UPFA Ticket at the election.

Meanwhile a meeting was held today(28) in Colombo between Former President Rajapakshe and several former parliamentarians representing UPFA  who are supporting the Former President regarding his future it has been reported.

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Postal Voting Applications To Be accepted From 03rd Of July To 14th Of July

The Applications on Postal Voting for the forthcoming Parliamentary Election will be received between 03rd of July to 14th Of July according to the Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya.

President Maithripala Sirisene had dissolved the Parliament with effect from midnight yesterday( 26) eight months ahead of the scheduled date.The Parliamentary Election is scheduled to be held on 17th of August .

Friday, June 26, 2015

POEM OF THE DAY-"IF I CAN STOP ONE HEART FROM BREAKING "BY EMILY DICKINSON

If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.

Mount Lavinia District Court Has Issued An Enjoining Order To Restraining Holding GMOA Election

The Mount Lavinia District Court has today(26) issued an enjoining order to restraining holding the election of  Union that  representing majority of doctors in the island Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) which is due to be held tomorrow(27).

The Court has issued the enjoining order after considering  facts on certain irregularities related to election which included in a petition filed by a group of doctors at the court by challenging the holding of GMOA Election.The group of doctors that filed the petition has stated that there's a certain irregularities occurred related to
the election involved by the present office bearers of GMOA..

General Election To Elect New Parliament Is Due To Be Held On 17th Of August

The General Election to appoint a new Parliament is scheduled to be held on 17th of August according to the Government Sources.President has dissolved the Parliament with effect from midnight today(26).

According to the Gazette Notification printed by the Government Printer regarding the General Election the Parliamentary Election will be held on 17th of August and the newly elected Parliament is schedule to convene on 01st of September.

The nominations for the general election are due to accept between 06th to 15th of July.

Earlier the Government has announced that President Sirisene will dissolve the parliament after the passing of 20th amendment on new electoral reforms.

President To Dissolve The Parliament With Effect From Midnight Today(26)

 President Maithripala Sirisene is scheduled to dissolve the Parliament with effect from  midnight tonight government sources have said.

The Government Printer has already received the Gazette Notification regarding dissolving the Parliament from Midnight today(26) the sources have added.

The Governing United National Party(UNP) has continuously requested  the President to dissolve the Parliament during last few weeks by stating that it's the only way to stop the opposition's effort to undermining the government activities

Thursday, June 25, 2015

POEM OF THE DAY-"THE SHINE " FROM ANITAPOEMS.COM

Life is something we all share,
Just like oxygen, in the air.
The way we live it, is up to us,
With a negative or with a plus.
Life is something, we should cherish,
We never know, when we'll perish.
Live each and every single day,
Smell the flowers, stop and play.
Life is something, we've been blessed,
Choice is yours, choose your quest.
Follow your passions, and you'll be fine,
With the right attitude, you will shine.

Parliament Will Not Be Dissolved Until The Passing Of 20th Amendment- Cabinet Spokesman

Inside Of Sri Lankan Parliament 
The Parliament will not be dissolved until the passing of 20th Amendment on new electoral reforms the Minister of Health And Indigenous Medicine and the Cabinet Spokesman Dr.Rajitha Senaratne has said today(25).

Addressing the media to brief on the Cabinet decisions today Dr.Senaratne has ruled out the possibility of dissolving the Parliament this week as predicted by local media by stating   that passing the 20th Amendment like 19th Amen
dment is  main aim of  government at the moment.

Colombo High Court Had Sentenced An Army Soldier To Death After He Was Found Guilty for Killing 15 Civilians

The Colombo High Court has today(25) sentenced to death a Sri Lankan Army Soldier who was found guilty for the  killing of 15 civilians at  Mirusuvil Village in  Jaffna 15 years ago.The killings occurred when 8 of the displaced refugees in Mirusuvil Village returning the village to inspect their property.


When the refugees have arrived the village five Army Soldiers including the one who  was sentenced to death, Staff Sargent Sunil Ratnayake have arrested 15 villagers and murdered them according to the sources.

The Attorney General had filed charges against five Army Soldiers for the killings however the evidence available against four of the accused army soldiers was  not sufficient enough to link them to the murders. the sources have added.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

POEM OF THE DAY


Supreme Court Has Granted Leave To Proceed Petitions Filed Against Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division

The Supreme Court has today(24) granted leave to proceed the petitions filed at the court by three petitioners challenging the establishment  of Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division.

Professor Carlo Fonseka ,Elle Gunawansha Thero and former minister Basil Rajapakshe have been filed these petitions.Former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapakshe has too filed a fundamental application at Supreme Court by challenging the legality of establishing the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division. 

THOUGHT OF THE DAY



New Ambassadors For Nine Countries Have Been Appointed

The government has today(24) appointed Nine new Ambassadors to Nine South American,European ,Middle Eastern and Asian Countries.

According to the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Sri Lankan Government has been nominated 33 new Ambassadors to fill the vacant Ambassador Posts overseas but only Nine Countries have approved the nominees up to now and the rest of the nominees are pending approvals from respective countries.

The nine approved nominees for the vacant ambassador posts are ,General Jagath Jayasuriya to Brazil, General Daya Ratnayake to Pakistan ,Kshenuka Seneviratne to Thailand,Y.K.A Rohanajith to  Iran,A.M.I Sadiq to Netherlands ,G.Selvaraj to Israel  ,W.M Karunadasa to Qatar,H.A.V Dissanayake to Vietnam and R.D Rajapakshe to Sweden.

Except the ambassadors to Pakistan,Brazil and Qatar all other new ambassadors are career foreign service personal according to the spokeswoman of the Foreign Affairs Ministry Mahishini Kolonne.These new ambassadors are due to take up their positions after completing of orientation programme and other formalities she has said.






Director General Of Health Services To Implement A Programme To Avoid Spreading HIV/AIDS Among st School Children

The Director General Of Health Services Dr.Palitha Mahipala has told today (24) that he will take a suitable action to implement a progarmme to avoid spreading HIV/AIDS among st School Children after discussing the matter with  Director of National Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Control Programme and other doctors attach to the programme,

Responding to a question raised by a Media Personal during a press briefing held this morning at Epidemiology Unit to brief the current situation of the Influenza H1N1 spreading in most parts of the country Dr.Mahipala has  told that he is not aware on the HIV/AIDS Threat towards  school children.

The Director of National Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Control Campaign Dr.Sisira Liyanage has told yesterday that there is a great risk of spreading HIV/AIDS Virus among st School Children of the age group 14-19 due to the unprotected sexual behavior they are involved in.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

POEM OF THE DAY-"LOVE AFTER LOVE " BY DEREK WALCOTT

The time will come
when, with elation,
you will greet yourself arriving
at your own door, in your own mirror,
and each will smile at the other's welcome,

And say, sit here. Eat.
You will love again the stranger who was yourself.
Give wine. Give bread. Give back your heart
to itself, to the stranger who has loved you

all your life, whom you ignored
for another, who knows you by heart.
Take down the love letters from the bookshelf,

the photographs, the desperate notes,
peel your own image from the mirror.
Sit. Feast on your life.


Two Hundred Female Workers Of An Apparel Factory Hospitalized Due To Food Poisioning

Around 200 Female Workers attach to a Apparel Factory in Awissawella(In Colombo District) have been Admitted to Awissawella Base Hospital last morning due to a food poisoning.These female workers fallen sick on Tuesday morning after consuming their lunch provided by the employer on Monday it has been reported.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY


An Indian National With Rs.5.18 Million Worth Foreign Currencies Arrested At Katunayake Air Port

The Sri Lanka Custom Officers have today (23) arrested an Indian National  at the Katunayake ,Bandaranaike International Air Port who attempted to smuggle Rs.5.18 million worth Euro and Sterling  Pound Notes  out of the country.

The Custom Officers have found 28,000 Euros and 4000 Sterling Pounds worth around  Rs.5.188 Million in the possession of the suspect.The suspect was arrested while he tried to fly Chennai ,India.

Around 100 HIV Positives Have Been Identified From Sri Lanka During Past Five Months

Around 100 New HIV/AIDS Positive have been identified from Sri Lanka during January to June this year according to the National STD/AIDS Campaign .The majority of these HIV Positives are  in the age group 25-49 and     65% of the Positives were males the Campaign sources said.

The HIV Infection among st School Children and Sex Workers are on the increase it has been revealed.

HIV Infection Among st School Children Of The Age Group 14-19 Is On The Increase -National STD/AIDS Campaign Director

The HIV Infection among st Sri Lankan School Children of the age group 14-19 is on the increase according to the Director of National Sexually Transmitted Diseases /AIDS Campaign Dr.Sisira Liyanage.The main reason behind the increased number of HIV Infection among st School Children is unprotected sexual activities Dr.Liyanage has stressed.

During last year(2014) 22 School Children infected with HIV/AIDS Virus have been identified  and during past five months of this year around 23 HIV Infected School Children have identified he has revealed.

"This is a very unfortunate incident and if the School Authorities allowed the medical staff of STD/AIDS Campaign to educate the School Children on HIV/AIDS few years back this disaster should have been avoided" Dr.Liyanage has said.The STD/AIDS Campaign had few years ago  requested School Principles to allow them to conducting HIV/AIDS Awareness Programmes for school children inside school premises but the Principles and the education ministry officers then continuously refused to  allow conducting these   programmes inside schools  citing the ethical and cultural barrier factors.

However the present Education Ministry Authorities have granted permission lat month for the STD Campaign to hold such programmes in schools for school children to make awareness on HIV/AIDS." Our aim is to protect the future generation of School Children from HIV/AIDS" the STD/AIDS Campaign Director has stated.

" Since early this month  an Island Wide HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign among st school children has commenced from Colombo Schools Dr.Liyanage has further added.



Monday, June 22, 2015

POEM OF THE DAY- IF I COULD CATCH A RAINBOW


Two Day Debate On 20th Amendment To Begin Tomorrow(23)

The Parliament is schedule to take up an adjournment debate on 20th Amendment  Tomorrow(23) and the Wednesday(24) as requested by several parties according to the Leader Of The House MP Lakshman Kirielle.

The Leader Of The House has said that many party leaders including MP'S Vasudeva Nanayakkare,Dinesh Gunawardene ,Professor Thissa Vitharane and Minister Rauff Hakim had requested a two day debate on the 20th Amendment.

However the Opposition Leader MP Nimal Siripala De Silva and the chief opposition Whip MP John Seneviratne had objected to this debate MP Kirielle has said.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY


Director General Of Health Services Has Instructed The Food Authorities To Inspect All Varieties Of noodles In The Market To Check Lead And MSG Levels

The Director General Of Health Services Dr.Palitha Mahipala has today(22) instructed the food authorities to inspect all varieties of Noodles available in local market to see whether a higher amount of "Lead" and "Mono sodium Glutamate" known as MSG Chemical compound using as a food additive contains in Noodles.

Under the instructions of Director General Of Health Services the food authorities have already sent the samples of all varieties of Noodles available in local market including popular brand "Maggie Noodles" to the Industrial Technology Institute to conduct laboratory tests according to the food inspectors.

Health Authorities have suspected that some noodles manufacturers may have using higher amount of Lead and MSG when manufacturing the noodles which is very harmful for humans.

A large number of Maggie Noodles Packets have been destroyed by the Indian Health Authorities last week after they were found as containing higher amount of MSG.

If any of the local branded noodles are found as containing higher amount of Lead and MSG levels
 through the tests they will be immediately removed from the market Food Inspectors have said.

Former Sports Minister Was Questioned By Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division Over A Financial Irregularity

The former Minister Of Sports MP  Mahindananda Aluthgamage was questioned today(22) by the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) over the allegation leveled against him on financial irregularity occurred at the Sports Ministry amounting over Rs.39 million while he was in office.

The Bribery Commission too investigating on a complaint received against the former sports minister aluthgamage and instructed the Immigration And Emigration Department to impound the Passport of him  due to pending investigation.

Sunday, June 21, 2015

THOUGHT OF THE DAY


Sri Lankan Navy Arrested 26 Indian Fishermen And Trawlers In Sri Lankan Seas

The Sri Lankan Navy have arrested 26 Indian Fishermen along with three fishing trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan Waters of  Seas in Northern Point Pedro it has been reported.The arrested Fishermen and fishing trawlers were brought to Kankasanthurai  Harbour today and they are due to hand over to the officials of Department  Of Fisheries And Aquatic Resources.

POEM OF THE DAY- "WHO EVER LOVED" BY CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE


It lies not in our power to love or hate,
For will in us is overruled by fate.
When two are stripped, long ere the course begin,
We wish that one should love, the other win;

And one especially do we affect
Of two gold ingots, like in each respect:
The reason no man knows; let it suffice
What we behold is censured by our eyes.
Where both deliberate, the love is slight:
Who ever loved, that loved not at first sight? 

Jathika Hela Urumaya Party Condemned The Government On Organizing A Diaspora Festival In Colombo

The Jathika Hela Urumaya(JHU) Party has today(21) severely condemned the Government on it's decision to hold a Tamil Diaspora festival in Colombo.According to the Media Spokesman of the JHU Nishantah Warnasinghe the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has allocated over US Dollars 3.2 million  to hold the Diaspora Festival .

Tamil Diaspora is known as the main funders of the terrorist group LTTE which fought with Sri Lankan Armed Forces over two decades for a seperate homeland in Northern Sri Lanka.

The Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera has last week said in Parliament that the foreign ministry  is keen to organize a Diaspora Festival here later this year to encourage the Diaspora Community to contribute the activities in Sri Lanka.

Prime Minister Has Begun Talks With Minor Parties On 20th Amendment

The Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe  has begun talks with minor parties regarding the 20th Amendment to the Constitution which was included in Gazette recently the government sources have said. Prime Minister has concluded the first round of talks with minor parties on the Amendment today(21) at Prime Minster's official residence "Temple Trees".

Minor Parties including the Tamil National Alliance(TNA) have  decided to oppose the 20th Amendment to the Constitution  which includes the new electoral reforms and  scheduled to be presented to the Parliament shortly.

The minor parties are of  the view that  through the new electoral reforms introduced by the 20th amendment their parties will face injustice and therefore proposed to amend the new electoral reforms,

Saturday, June 20, 2015

POEM OF THE DAY-"THE ARROW AND THE SONG" BY HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW


I shot an arrow into the air,
It fell to earth, I knew not where;
For, so swiftly it flew, the sight
Could not follow it in its flight.

I breathed a song into the air,
It fell to earth, I knew not where;
For who has sight so keen and strong,
That it can follow the flight of song?

Long, long afterward, in an oak
I found the arrow, still unbroke;
And the song, from beginning to end,
I found again in the heart of a friend

Jaffna Youth Was Arrested At Katunayake Air Port When He Attempted To Fly Canada Through A Fake Visa

A 27 year old Jaffna Resident was arrested this morning by the Criminals Investigations Department(CID) at Katunayake International Air Port  when he was attempted  to fly  Canada through a passport with fake Canadian Visa.

When the suspect was arrived the Air Port around 12.30 this morning to board the UL-494 Flight to fly Canada through Japan ,the Immigartion Emigration Officials at the Air Port have found that his passport was including a  fake Canadian Visa .Later
the Katunayake CID Officers have arrested the suspect after they were informed on him.

The suspect is due to produce before the Negambo Magistrate Court.

Chinese National Who Tried To Smuggle 23 Kilos Of "Wallapatta" Out Of The Country Was Detained

The Civil Aviation Authority officers have arrested a Chinese National this morning at Katunayake International Air Port who tried to smuggle a stock of rare origin t" Wallapatta "  which also known as "Gyrinops Walla" worth Rs.472,000 out of the country .

The Officers have found a stock of Wallapatta weighing 23 Kilos and 600 Grammes concealed inside his luggage when it was  checked.

The 44 year old suspect had arrived Katunayake International Air Port early this morning to leave Thailand from Thai Air Ways Flight.

The Suspect was handed over to the Sri Lanka Customs to conduct further investigations on the incident,.

"Wallapatta" is a rare origin tree which use to make expensive  perfumes.

Friday, June 19, 2015

THOUGHT OF THE DAY


Consumer Affairs Authority Has Arrested 1500 Bottles Of Hydrogen Peroxide

The Consumer Affairs Authority has today arrested around 1500 bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide High Solution which were illegally issued to the market by a Drug Company based in Malabe(In Colombo) Area .The Hydrogen Peroxide is using to treat the wounds ,however on the labels pasted on arrested bottles it was mention as it can be use as a mouth wash as well as a drug which can apply for ear infections .

The said drug is harmful for humans and Consumer Affairs Authority therefor appealed to the public to be on alert on that drug.The authority has also instructed the manufacturers of the said drug to remove all stocks of Hydrogen Peroxide Bottles which were issued to the local pharmacies .

POEM OF THE DAY- "TIME TOGETHER" BY LEON MARIE

All our time together as the days pass us by,
is not easy for me without you by my side......
I promise not to feel this pain and learn to smile,
'Coz i know that we'll make it through til the end of time...


Four Persons Died After Falling In To A CessPit At A House In Rambukkana

Four Persons including a Woman and Three Men have died after falling  in to a Cess Pit at a House in Parape,Rambukkana(Out Side Colombo) today(19).The deceased woman had fallen in to the Cesspit first and the three men had fallen in to it after they have tried to rescue the woman it has been reported.All the four deceased have died due to inhaled in a toxic gas inside the Cesspit.


All four bodies of the deceased are lying  at Rambukkana Hospital and the
 postmortems are due to perform at Kegalle Hospital.

Around 56 Garment Factory Workers With Food Poisioning Symptoms Were Hospitalized

Around 56 Garment Workers attach to a factory in Katunayake Investment  Promotion Zone were hospitalized this morning after they had fallen ill suspected as due to a food poisoning.The factory workers fallen ill after consumed their break first meal provided by the employer it has been reported.

The workers who fallen ill and shown food poisoning symptoms were admitted to the Ragama Teaching and Minuwangoda Hospitals for treatment
.

The Katunyake Police is conducting further investigations on the incident.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

POEM OF THE DAY- ENCOURAGEMENT

Government Professions Supplementary To Medicine To Launch An Island Wide Strike After 30th Of June

The Professions Supplementary To Medicine (PSM'S) attach to government hospitals have decided to launch an island wide strike after 30th of June by demanding to pay the DAT (Disturbance,Availability and Transport)Allowance to all PSM'S attach to government hospitals run by provincial councils.

All government PSM'S attach to the government hospitals run by the central government were paid the Rs.3000 DAT Allowance with their salaries last month ,however the provincial councils not paid the allowance to PSM'S attach to provincial councils according to Joint Confederation Of Professions Supplementary To Medicine.

The executive committee of the Joint Confederation is schedule to meet on 30th of June to decide the strike date .

THOUGHT OF THE DAY


Sri Lankan Air Lines Flight From Paris To Colombo Has Made A Safe Landing At Katunayake Air Port After experienced A Turbulent Weather

A Sri Lankan Air Lines Flight which carried 193 passengers on board  from Paris to Colombo has made a miracle landing this morning at the Colombo,Katunayake International Air Port after experienced a turbulent weather condition in  mid air on it's way to Colombo  .

The Sri Lankan Air Lines direct flight from Paris to Colombo was experienced a disturbance in Mid Air due to the turbulent weather condition and the flight managed to landed safely at the Katunayake Air Port due to the experience and professionalism of the  chief pilot in
the plane the Sri Lankan Air Lines has announced.The passengers were unaware of the difficulty faced by the plane in mid air on it's way to Colombo the Air Lines said.

After the flight was made a safe landing in Colombo four of the cabin crew members in flight underwent a medical examination it has been reported.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

THOUGHT OF THE DAY-2


English ,Sinhalese And Tamil Versions Of The 20th Amendment Draft Bill Due To Be Published Tomorrow(18)

The English,Sinhalese and Tamil versions of the 20th Amendment to The Constitution which was approved by the Cabinet recently are due to  be published by tomorrow (18) according to the Government Printer Gamini Fonseka.The all three versions of the amendment due to be published in this week's Gazette Notification as a supplement he has stated.

The English version of the  20th Amendment can be downloaded through  the site www.documents.gov.lk

THOUGHT OF THE DAY-1


Colombo Fort Magistrate Has Refused The Bail Application Of Imprisoned MP Sajin Vaas-He Was Remanded Until 24th Of June

Imprisoned Opposition MP Sajin Vaas Gunawardene who was arrested by the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division for the charge of misusing several vehicles belonging to the Presidential Secretariat during previous government had been refused  bail by the Colombo Fort  Magistrate today(17) and  he was ordered to be remanded until 24th of June.

MP Sajin Vaas had produced a  bail application today after he was produced before the Colombo Fort  Magistrate Court .He was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigations Division on 31st Of May.

Special Commodity Levy On Dhal Has Been Reduced And On Oil Has Increased

The government has reduced the special commodity levy imposed on Dhal and increased the same levy imposed on Oil except Coconut Oil with immediate effect.Under this Special Commodity Levy  on Dhal has been reduced from Rs.5 to 25 cents per Kilo Gramme and the levy on Oil has been increased by Rs.90 to Rs.110 per Liter .


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Putin Hails Crimea Anexation After Election Win

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