Thursday, October 31, 2019
Presidential Candidate Sajith Premadasa Has Issued His Election Policy Statement
President
ial Candidate of the New Democratic Front Minister Sajitha Premadasa has launched his Policy statement for the forthcoming Presidential elections during a function held at Kandy this morning (31).
after handing over the first copy of his policy statement to the Chief incumbent of Asgiriya chapter .Warakagoda thero ,Minister Premadasa has stressed that he will review all the agreements signed by government with foreign countrirs .
1. Affordable prices and a high-quality life: Affordability of housing, education, healthcare, transportation and telecommunications, and improving wages Tor the private sector through high-quality jobs
2. Shelter for all: A home-owning society by 2025 and freehold land for permit holders
3. Universal pre-school for all: We will immediately extend tree education to pre-schools
4. Universal higher education: A university degree, a professional qualification, or vocational training for every school leaver
5. Universal healthcare: Free medicine, tests and care, with no hidden costs. A free medical check-up for all over 35 and increased benefits for pregnant mothers
6. Accountable leadership: A cabinet of ministers who are free of corruption and conflicts of interest. No relations will be given Government appointments
7. Zero tolerance on drugs and corruption: Swift legal proceedings and no parole or pardon for convicted drug traffickers
8. Zero tolerance on religious extremism and violence: Everyone will be free of fear in their homes and places of worship
9. Atoughand smart national security strategy: A National Security Council will be established by law, and the right people will be put in the right places
10. Dignity for the public sector: Scholarships for international exposure and legal assistance for public servants to defend their actions made in an official capacity
11. Government for the people: Documents, permits and licenses will be available online, or within a day
12. Financial markets: A new national development bank and a competitive tax regime to accelerate investments to Port City
13. Inspiring women: The Women's Charter will be implemented, 25% minimum quotas will be introduced for Provincial Councils, Parliament and the National List whilst ensuring safe public transport for women
14. Empowering small businesses: All businesses with a monthly sale of less than 4 million rupees, will be exempted from paying VAT
15. Empowering the farmer: Free seed paddy and fertilizer through farmer cooperatives
16. Environment and energy: Environmentally- acceptable community-centered solutions for the human-elephant conflict, effective waste management, and a switch to 100% renewable energy by 2040
17. Encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation: A Rs. 10 Billion National Venture Capital Fund and a Rs. 10 Billion National Innovation Fund
18. A market-ready youth population: 'Centers of Excellence' at each Divisional Secretariat level to improve communication, language, technology and soft skills of the youth
19. Appreciation of migrant workers: Subsidized home loans, an increased duty-free allowance and legal assistance at embassies
20. Public transport: A multifaceted public transport policy through bus modernization, railway electrification, Light Rail Transit and a smart traffic management system
Download the election manifesto of the New Democratic Front at http://bit.ly/2NrwAK4
A Warrant Has Issued To Arrest Former JMO Ananda Samarasekare Over Thajudeen's Murder Case
The case was filed against Former Chief Judicial Medical Officer Professor Samarasekare over hiding evidence of Thajudeen's murder case.
Professor Samarasekare is the third suspect of the Thajudeen case .Second suspect of the case Former Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Anura Senanayake had informed the court through his lawyer that he will not be able to appear before court due to a surgary.
The case has been postponed u ntul
A Person Had Fallen Into A Canal In Moragahahena And Dissapeared
A 49 year old person had fallen in to a
Canal "Maha-Ela"in Koralaima area at Mohottigoda ,Moragahahena and dissapeared last night(30).
The dissapeared had been identified as a resident of Mohottigoda area .
Navy personal had launched a search operation to findout the missing .
The dissapeared had been identified as a resident of Mohottigoda area .
Navy personal had launched a search operation to findout the missing .
Two Persons Arrested With A Stock Of Cannabis In Hambanthota
Officers attached to Southern Naval Command and Special Police Task Force Personal in Gonnoruwa area had arrested two persons whilst transporting 815 Grammes of Cannabis in a Three Wheeler during a search operation carried out at a road near Hambanthota Hospital yesterday (30).Two suspects who are of the ages 48 and 64 years and residents of Kataragama and Hambanthota areas respectively were handed over to the Hambanthota police along with the stock of cannabis taken in to custody in possession of the suspects and the Three wheeler for further investigations ..
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
State Minister Wasantha Senanayake Has Challanged The UNP Leadership To Remove Him From His Ministerial Portfolio
State Minister Of Foreign Affairs Wasantha Senanayake who is under threat of suspending his Party membership of governing United National Party (UNP) according to Party Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, has challenged the Party Leadership yesterday (30) that If can remove him from his Ministerial Portfolio .State Minister Senanayake has stated during a press briefing held yesterday (30) at Slave Island ,Colombo that he will never resign from the Ministerial Portfolio he holds at present .
UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has stressed last Tuesday (29) that State Minister Wasantha Senanayake will be removed from the party and his State Ministerial Portfolio too will be removed as soon as possible over violating discipline of the Party and attending a rally of Presidential Candidate of Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna Gotabaya Rajapakshe .
Minister Wasantha Senanayke had also joined the illegal Government formed by former President Mahinda Rajapakshe during October Last year under the blessings of President Maithripala Sirisena .Since then he became famous for changing parties for his own benefit according to Political circles .
A Person Was Arrested With 360 Mili Grammes Of Heroin Yesterday (30)
Police Officers attached to Organized Crimes Prevention Unit of the Tangalle Police Division had yesterday )30) arrested a 47 year old Person with 360 mili grammes of Heroin in possession at Hambanthota Fisheries Harbor whilst involving in Narcotic smuggling . The suspect who is a resident of Mayurapura ,Hambanthota was arrested in previous occasion too it has been revealed .
He is due to be produced before court .
Hospital Services Paralysed Due To A Sudden Strike Of PSM's
Hospital services including issuing drugs in OPD Pharmacies ,,Laboratory tests,Radiography Tests including Scan and X ray and Dengue control activities in the field had paralyzed this morning (30)due to an Island Wide one day token strike launched by Proffessions Supplementary to Medicine (PSM) and para medical officers demanding solutions for three of their service demands.
The strike which started at 8 a.m this morning is scheduled to be ended tomorrow(31) morning at 8 a.m.
PSM's and Para Medical officers have launched this strike demanding solutions for three service demands including granting seperate wage catagory for Graduate PSM's amd. Nurses .
Although Health Minister has promised to provide solutions for these demands earlier ,up to now nothing has happened according to PSM's and Paramedical officers .
The strike which started at 8 a.m this morning is scheduled to be ended tomorrow(31) morning at 8 a.m.
PSM's and Para Medical officers have launched this strike demanding solutions for three service demands including granting seperate wage catagory for Graduate PSM's amd. Nurses .
Although Health Minister has promised to provide solutions for these demands earlier ,up to now nothing has happened according to PSM's and Paramedical officers .
A Wild Elephant Was Collided With A Police Jeep -Angry Elephant Attacked The Jeep
The Wild Elephant had suddenly crossed the road and collided with the Jeep and the angry Elephant had attacked the Jeep it has been revealed .
No one was hurt due to the incident .Two female Police Officers and a Male Police Officer were travelling in the Jeep at the time of the incident .
Residents of the area have later chased away the Elephant to the Jungle .
Southern Province Governor Ordered To Close All Schools In Hambanthota And Mulatiyana Tomorrow(31)As Well
Southern Province Governor Hemal
Gunasekare has today (30)ordered the Provincial Authorities to close down all schools in Hambanthota District and Mulatiyana Education Zone in Matara District tomorrow (31)as well due to the landslide and flood threats occureed as a result of heavy showers .
Southern Province Governor has made this order after completing an inspection tour in dissaster hit areas of Hambanthota and Mulatuyana today (30).
All schools in Hambanthota District and Mulatiyana Education zone had been closed today (30)according to the order of Southern Province governor .
Many roads in Hambanthota District and Mulatiyana are still under water as heavy showers prevailing in .
Southern Province Governor has made this order after completing an inspection tour in dissaster hit areas of Hambanthota and Mulatuyana today (30).
All schools in Hambanthota District and Mulatiyana Education zone had been closed today (30)according to the order of Southern Province governor .
Many roads in Hambanthota District and Mulatiyana are still under water as heavy showers prevailing in .
Nilwala River Is Overflowing
Transport activities in many villages from Akuresssa to areas including rotumba ,pasgoda and panakaduwa areas had disrupted as a result it has been reported .
The river is overflowing and passed it's spill level of 5.8 meters and the water level has reached 6.04 meters by this morning aa a result of heavy showers prevailing there since last week.
A 38 Year Old Person Had Sentenced To Death Over Keeping 9.06 Grammes Of Heroin In Possession
Colombo High Court Judge Gihan
Kulatunge had today (30)sentenced a 38 year old person to death over keeping 9.06 Grammes of Heroin in possession and smuggling them.
The accused who had found guilty over the charges was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division on 17 th of May 2017 at Rajagiriya with 9.06 Grammes of Heroin in possession .
The accussed is a resident of Bandaranayakapura area in Rajagiriya and Attorney General had filed indictments against him in court .
The accused who had found guilty over the charges was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division on 17 th of May 2017 at Rajagiriya with 9.06 Grammes of Heroin in possession .
The accussed is a resident of Bandaranayakapura area in Rajagiriya and Attorney General had filed indictments against him in court .
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
UNP Has Suspended The Party Membership Of State Minister Wasantha Sensnayake
Governing United National Party(UNP)
has suspended the party membership of State Minister MP Wasantha Senanayake with immediatte effect according to UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam .
The State Minister portfolio of MP Wasantha Senanayake is also due to be removed from him shortly it has been announced .
The undue behaviour of State Minister Senanayake shown in the past and present by changing parties and betraying party policies caused this action it has been reported .
The State Minister portfolio of MP Wasantha Senanayake is also due to be removed from him shortly it has been announced .
The undue behaviour of State Minister Senanayake shown in the past and present by changing parties and betraying party policies caused this action it has been reported .
Voting Period Of The Presidential Election Has Been Extended By One Hour
National Election Commission has
decided to extend the voting period of the forthcoming Presidential Election scheduled to be held on 16 th of November by one hour according to the Commissioner General of National Election Commission Saman Shri Ratnayake .
Accordingly the voting period of the Election will be extended 7 a.m to 5 p.m instead of 4 p.m as earlier scheduled he has stressed .
This decision has been taken after discussions held with all political party representatives thinking the voters will need more time to cast their votes as the poll card is longer then previous ones due to the higher number of candidates contesting the election .
The Gazette Notification regarding the extension of voting period is scheduled to be issued midnight tonight(29).
Accordingly the voting period of the Election will be extended 7 a.m to 5 p.m instead of 4 p.m as earlier scheduled he has stressed .
This decision has been taken after discussions held with all political party representatives thinking the voters will need more time to cast their votes as the poll card is longer then previous ones due to the higher number of candidates contesting the election .
The Gazette Notification regarding the extension of voting period is scheduled to be issued midnight tonight(29).
A Female Had Been Sentenced Life Imprisonment Over Keeping Heroin In Possession And Smuggling Them.
A 36 year old female had been
sentenced rigorous life time imprisonnment by the Colombo High Court Judge Sashi Mahendren over keeping 6.33 Grammes of Heroin in possession and smuggling them.
The accused female was arrested by the Anti Narcotic Bureau on 01st of October 2012 at Obesekarapuea ,Rajagiriya with 6.33 Grammes of Heroin in possesion .
Attorney General has filed indictments against her over keeping Heroin in possession and smuggling them .
The accused female was arrested by the Anti Narcotic Bureau on 01st of October 2012 at Obesekarapuea ,Rajagiriya with 6.33 Grammes of Heroin in possesion .
Attorney General has filed indictments against her over keeping Heroin in possession and smuggling them .
Southern Province Governor Has Ordered Authorities To Close All Schools In Hambanthota District And Mulatiyana Tomorrow(30)
All schools in Hambanthota District
(Southern Province)and Mulatiyana Education Zone in Matara District have been ordered to close down tomorrow(30)by the governor of Southetn Province Hemal Gunasekare due to landslide and flood threats occurred as a result of heavy showers prevailing there.
Southern Province governor has today (29)ordered provincial Education authorities to close down all schools in Hambanthota District and Mulatiyana Education Zone tomorrow .
Due to the heavy showers prevailing ,all main roads ,By roads ,Low land areas and houses in Hambanthota District are being submerged it has been reported.
Southern Province governor has today (29)ordered provincial Education authorities to close down all schools in Hambanthota District and Mulatiyana Education Zone tomorrow .
Due to the heavy showers prevailing ,all main roads ,By roads ,Low land areas and houses in Hambanthota District are being submerged it has been reported.
Monday, October 28, 2019
Two Year Old Indian Boy Sujith Wilson Who Trapped In A Borewell For Three Days Dies
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nd
tv.com/india-news/2-year-old-tamil-nadu-boy-trapped-in-borewell-for-3-days-dead-reports-news-agency-pti-quoting-offici-2123839%3famp=1&akamai-rum=off
Heavy Showers Submerged Many Areas In puttalam
Due to the heavy showers prevailing in
most areas in Puttalam District including wannathivu and Rathmalyaya areas had been submerged following the overflowing of many rivers in the district it has been repóorted .
As a result of heavy showers 04 sluice gates of Thabbowa Reservoir had been opened as water level reached it's spill level .
In Southern province transport activities had been disrupted as the rough sea waves and sand flowing to the Galle-Matara road today (28).
Trincomalee District too received heavy showers since few days according to reports .
As a result of heavy showers 04 sluice gates of Thabbowa Reservoir had been opened as water level reached it's spill level .
In Southern province transport activities had been disrupted as the rough sea waves and sand flowing to the Galle-Matara road today (28).
Trincomalee District too received heavy showers since few days according to reports .
Airport Security Arrested A Sri Lankan Attempted To Smuggle Gold
Security officers attached to
Katunayake Airport have arrested a Sri Lankan who had attempted to smuggle a stock of Gold weighing 01 Kilo and 198 Grammes to Chennai India at the departure lounge of the Katunayake Airport last Sunday evening (27).
Security officers have recovered the stock of Gold hidden in the luggage of the suspect during a search .The suspect had arrived in Airport to fly Chennai ,India from a Indian Airways flight it has been revealed .
The suspect Mohommad Anwer along with the stock of Gold had been handed over to the Airport Customs for further investigations .
Security officers have recovered the stock of Gold hidden in the luggage of the suspect during a search .The suspect had arrived in Airport to fly Chennai ,India from a Indian Airways flight it has been revealed .
The suspect Mohommad Anwer along with the stock of Gold had been handed over to the Airport Customs for further investigations .
A Person Was Arrested With 6000 Illegal Foreign Cigarette Sticks
A person was arrested by the Special
operations Unit of the Colombo Excise Department with 6000 foreign Cigarette sticks smuggled in to the country from Dubai without paying taxes at Galoluwa area in Minuwangoda yesterday (27).
The suspect was later released on bail and scheduled to be produced before Excise Commissioner General shortly to charge a fine it has been revealed .
The estimated value of the stock of Cugarette Sticks taken in to custody in possession of the suspect is around Rs.300,000 it has been revealed .
A Female Was Killed And 10 Others Injured Due To Jeep-Van Collision
A 45 year old Female had been killed
and 10 others had been injured and hospitalized after a Jeep travelling from Anuradhapura to Trincomalee colliding with a Van arrived in from Trincomalee near Ambagahawela Junction in Mihinthale this morning (28).
The injured including five persons travelled in Van and six persons travelled in Jeep including the driver had been admitted to the Anuradhapura General Hospital for treatment where a critically injured female had succumbed to her injuries .
Mihinthale Police have arrested the Jeep driver in connection with the accident .
Ella-Wellawaya Road To Be Closed Further -Rocks Fallen To The Road And Those Are At Risk Of Falling To Be Removed
The decision has been taken due to the risk of falling rocks within the 20 to 25 Kilo Meter area of Ravana Ella further to the road it has been revealed .
According to the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) the rocks that had fallen to the Ella -Wellawaya road last week had fallen from a height of 150 feet and there's a great risk of falling rocks in that area further .A permanant solution should be found for this problem NBRO officials had stressed during the meeting .
Officials of Road Development Authority are due to begin removing the fallen rocks from the Ella -Wellawaya Road tomorrow(29)and the District Secretary Damayanthi Paranagana had advised the Road Development Authority hand over the duty of removing large rocks in the mountain area which are at risk of falling according to reports .
Earlier auhorities have closed down the Ella -Wellawaya road last friday until saturday morning after rocks had fallen to the road following a landslide occurred in the area .
Sunday, October 27, 2019
A Heroin Smuggler "Kudu Dilipa" Was Arrested By STF
- Special Police Taskforce Personal have
arrested a large scale Heroin smuggler and organized criminal Dilip Tharanga allias "Kudu Dilipa 'during a search operation carried out at his residence in Nagahamulla area ,Kolonnawa last Saturday(26) with a foreign made revolver ,An air pistol and three swords in possession .
The 29 year old suspect has a court case pending regarding keeping heroin in possession .He is due to be produced before the Courts .
A Person Was Killed After Colliding With A Motorccycle
A 65 year old person was killed after
colliding with a Motorcycle whilst crosssing the road through pedestal crossing infront of Dharmadutha Buddhist center at Galewela on Thrincomalee -Ambepussa road last Saturday evening(26).
The deceased has been identified as a resident of ihala bambawa area in Galewela .
Police have arrested the Motorcyclist over the incident .
The deceased has been identified as a resident of ihala bambawa area in Galewela .
Police have arrested the Motorcyclist over the incident .
Ambulance Driver And His Assistant Were Critically Injured After An Ambulance Had Fallen A Precipice
The Ambulance driver and his assistant
had been critically injured and hospitalized after the Ambulance belonging to the Agarapathana -Dayagama Pradesheeya Sabah which they were travelling in toppled down a 150 feet deep precipice at Nanu-Oya -Bangalahatha area today (27) .
The incident occurred whilst the Ambulance was on the way Pradesheeya Sabah after transporting few patients to Nuwara-Eliya General Hospital from dayagama in wee hours of this morning .
Ambulance driver was unable to control the Van when he attempted to rescue a wild animal crossing the road and as a result the Ambulance had fallen down the precipice it has been revealed .
had been critically injured and hospitalized after the Ambulance belonging to the Agarapathana -Dayagama Pradesheeya Sabah which they were travelling in toppled down a 150 feet deep precipice at Nanu-Oya -Bangalahatha area today (27) .
The incident occurred whilst the Ambulance was on the way Pradesheeya Sabah after transporting few patients to Nuwara-Eliya General Hospital from dayagama in wee hours of this morning .
Ambulance driver was unable to control the Van when he attempted to rescue a wild animal crossing the road and as a result the Ambulance had fallen down the precipice it has been revealed .
Sea Water And Samd Flowimg To The Galle -Colombo Road
Sea water and sand flowing to the Galle
-Colombo main road from Thelwatte and Kahawa areas due to the rough seas prevailing in these days it has been reported .
Due to this situation motorists and pedestrians are facing enormous difficulties according to reports .
Officials of the Road development Authority along with the police officers are currently removing the sand flown to the road from a backo mechine .
Meanwhile Meteorology Department has annoumced that 150 mili meter rain wil be experienced in North ,Eastern ,North Central and Uva provinces as well as in Hambanthota District.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Remembering One of the world's, largest Train Accidents reported from Sri Lanka In 2004
Tsunami memories:What happened in Paraliya in 2004.
-
The Commonwealth Business Forum has inaugurated today (12) by president Mahinda Rajapaksha at Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo with the par... -
A Motor Bicycle Rider was critically Injured and Hospitalized due to another underworld type shooting incident occurred at Delgaha Junction...
