Police Narcotics Division today arrested 55 Kilo Grammes of "Brown Suger" hidden inside Potatoes and stored in a Container at the Colombo Harbour.
According the Police Narcotics Division they have arrested the Pakistani Businessman who sent this Container to Sri Lanka while he was reside in a Hotel in Colombo.Police also arrested a Sri Lankan Businessman and two of his supporters in connection with this drug racket.
Police believed the worth of these Drugs is more than Rs.2.5 million.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Health Minister Attacked Sri Lankan Ambassadors Abroad-Urged The Need To Change Them
Health Minister Maithrepala Sirisena has said today that it is the time for Sri Lankan Government to decide whether to change Sri Lankan Ambassadors who are appointed to Foreign Countries at present or not due to their lack of efficiency and laziness."It has been proved that most of these Foreign Ambassadors went abroad to have fun and due to their personal commitments rather then to fulfill the duties vested to them by the Sri Lankan Government " he stressed.
Addressing a Function held at the Health Ministry premises this morning to accept Rs.33 million worth Medical Equipments donated by Australian Government to Sri Lanka, Minister has said that if Sri Lankan Ambassadors done their duty well Sri Lanka is now in a highest position in an International Level.
Most of the Sri Lankan Ambassadors now attached to Foreign Missions in Eurpean Countries are there to enjoy the perfect weather conditions prevails there and they should have prevent the protests held in London by the LTTE Supporters opposing SrI Lankan President's visit there if they fulfill their duties he further added.
Nearly 160,000 Displaced And 400 Houses Completly Damaged Due To Rainy Weather
Due to the floods caused by rainy weather prevails in the country these days nearly 160,000 people have been displaced so far according the Disaster Management Center.Disaster Management Center sources has said that 5 people died and 10 injured due to the accidents occured following the floods.
Nearly 11,000 displaced are now located at 59 centers situated Island Wide.Nearly 400 houses were completely damaged and 5000 houses partly due to the rainy weather.
Nearly 11,000 displaced are now located at 59 centers situated Island Wide.Nearly 400 houses were completely damaged and 5000 houses partly due to the rainy weather.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Inter Univrersity Students Federation Convener Granted Conditional Bail
Colombo High Court today granted conditional bail to the imprisoned convener of the Inter University Students Federation Udul Premarathna and advised him to refarin from pasting students posters and attending rallies.
While granting Rs.50,000 cash and Rs.500,000 peronal bail Colombo High Court barred him of attending activities in the Students Movement and warned that if he found violating this order will arrest and remand him again.
While granting Rs.50,000 cash and Rs.500,000 peronal bail Colombo High Court barred him of attending activities in the Students Movement and warned that if he found violating this order will arrest and remand him again.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Nursing Staff Of Selected Hospitals To Stage A One Hour Walk Out Tomorrow
Nursing Staff of all General,Teaching and Basic Hospitals Island wide is to stage an one hour walk out from their services between 11.30 a.m to 12 noon on tomorrow(09) and hold a "satyagraha"(Fasting) campaign in front of these Hospitals according to the Government Nursing Officers Union.
According the Union President Saman Ratnapriya Nursing Staff launching this trade union action demanding solutions for 07 of their service demands including giving the 25 percent allowance entitled for academic staff to Nurses as well and giving Nursing Staff a 5 day working weak.
Meanwhile the largest Nursing Trade Union of the Country the Public Services Nurses Union President Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero has said that their Union will not participate the said trade union action tomorrow.
According the Union President Saman Ratnapriya Nursing Staff launching this trade union action demanding solutions for 07 of their service demands including giving the 25 percent allowance entitled for academic staff to Nurses as well and giving Nursing Staff a 5 day working weak.
Meanwhile the largest Nursing Trade Union of the Country the Public Services Nurses Union President Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero has said that their Union will not participate the said trade union action tomorrow.
Sri Lanka To Boycott Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony To Support China
Sri Lanka joined hands with 19 other countries including China to boycott the Nobel Peace Prize cermeony due to held this friday(10th) in Oslo,Norway according to the External Affairs Ministry sources.The Nobel Peace Prize of this year is won by the jailed Chinese disident Liu Xiaobo.
With the inclusion of Sri Lanka Twenty Countries including China decided to boycott the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony to support Chinese Boycott of the event.According to the sources 58 Countries who are having High Commissions in Oslo are invited for this event.
With the inclusion of Sri Lanka Twenty Countries including China decided to boycott the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony to support Chinese Boycott of the event.According to the sources 58 Countries who are having High Commissions in Oslo are invited for this event.
Parliament Suspended For 10 Minutes
Parliamentary session was suspended for 10 minutes this morning following a tense situation occured after Government Minister Susil Prem Jayanth raised a question again on Deputy Leader of the main opposition United National Party Karu Jayasuriya's statement he made for a weekend news paper regarding alleged war crimes.
Around Thousand Para Medics Launched A Protest In Front Of Health Ministry
Around 1000 para maedics held a protest campaign in front of the Health Ministry in Colombo today for three hours and suspended it after the Director General Of Health Services Dr.Ajith Mendis promised them to solve seven of their demands soon.The convener of the Para Medics Front which represents nine catagories of Para Medics Mr.Najith Sumanasena has said that they will commenced a stern trade union action if their demands are not met by the Health Officials within two weeks time.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Around 15,000 Cancer Patients Reported From Sri Lanka Annually- 25 Percent Are Breast Cancers
Around15,000 Cancer Patients are reported from Sri Lanka annually and 25 percent ofthese patients are suffering from Breast Cancer according to the National Cancer Control Programme sources.The 5000 deaths occurred annually due to the Breast Cancer can be prevented if these Cancer identified in the early stages according the Programme.
Five PSM Catagories To Hold A Protest Tomorrow
Five categories belongs to Professionals Supplementary to Medicine(PSM) are to conduct a protest campaign in front of the Ministry Of Health in Colombo at 10 A.M tomorrow morning demanding solutions for their service demands.Government Pharmacists,Radiographers,Medical Laboratory Technologists(MLT's),Occupational Therapists and the Physiotherapists are scheduled to participate this protest.
Eight Opposition MP's Handed Over A Motion To The Speaker On Govt. Allegations
Leftist Leader Wickramabahu's Supporters Were Attacked
Some supporters of leftist leader Wickramabahu Karunaratna who made a controversial speech at the Tamil Diaspora meeting in London were attacked by a group today when they went to Katunayaka International Air Port to great his arrival.Mr.Karunaratna arrived the Island this evening and lodged a complaint to the Police afterward regarding the incident.
Sri Lanka's Diarrheal Deaths Minimized To Zero Thanks To "JEEVANI"
The annual deaths occurred due to Diarrhea is zero in Sri Lanka after the Island Nation has introduced the "JEEVANI" Oral Dehydration Solution in 1985 according to the Consultant Epidemiologist of the Epidemiology Unit Dr.Sudath Pieris.
Addressing a Media Seminar held in Colombo today regarding the Weak on Water Safety Dr.Pieris has said that before the introduction of "JEEVANI" 5000 Diarrhea deaths have been reported annually.The" JEEVANI "solution is recognized as a perfect solution for Diarrhea by the World Health Experts.
Addressing a Media Seminar held in Colombo today regarding the Weak on Water Safety Dr.Pieris has said that before the introduction of "JEEVANI" 5000 Diarrhea deaths have been reported annually.The" JEEVANI "solution is recognized as a perfect solution for Diarrhea by the World Health Experts.
WHO Decided To Set Up A Health Professional Training Center In Sri Lanka For South East Asia
World Health Organization(WHO) has decided to setting up the proposed Training Center For Health Professionals in South East Asian Nations at National Health Institute in Kalutara( Out side Colombo).According the Health Ministry sources the National Health Institute will developed as the Training Center soon with the blessings of WHO.
The South East Asian Director of WHO Dr.Shamlee Pliyan bang chang met the Sri Lankan Health Minister Maithrepala Sirisena this morning to discuss on forming of the proposed Training Center.
Government Handed Over A Proposal To Invesitigate On Opposition MP Dr Jayawardena
Chief Government Whip and the House leader handed over a proposal to the speaker Chamal Rajapaksha this morning requesting to appoint a sub committee to investigate on MP of main opposition United National Party(UNP) Dr Jayalath Jayawardena to see whether he has acted against the state.
78 MP's were signed the proposal which was presented by the Chief Government Whip Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and House Leader Nimal Siripala De Silva.Government MP'S charged MP Dr Jayawardena for backing of the Demonstration held in London last week by LTTE Supporters against the arrival of President Rajapaksha .
78 MP's were signed the proposal which was presented by the Chief Government Whip Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and House Leader Nimal Siripala De Silva.Government MP'S charged MP Dr Jayawardena for backing of the Demonstration held in London last week by LTTE Supporters against the arrival of President Rajapaksha .
Monday, December 6, 2010
British Defense Secretary To Deliver Lakshman Kadiragamer Memorial Lecture On 18th
British Defense Secretary Dr.Liam Fox is scheduled to deliver the Lakshman Kadiragamer Memorial Lecture held to commemorate the former Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary who was assassinated by LTTE ,in Colombo on 18th of December.The visit of the British Defense Secretary is already confirmed despite the confusion arise in the country over cancellation of President Mahinda Rajapaksha's speech at Oxford Union last week.
Ministry Of Health To Purchase 29 Varieties Of Drugs Made Locally For Govt.Hospitals From Next Year
The Ministry Of Health has decided to purchase 29 varieties of Drugs produced locally by the State Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Corporation(SPMC) for Government Hospitals next year.According the Ministry Sources 26 varieties of Tablets and 3 varieties of Capsules are among the drugs the Ministry is going to purchase from SPMC.
The aim of this decision is to reduced the drug shortage occurred in Government Hospitals time to time the Health Ministry sources has said.Health Minister Maithrepala Sirisena is in the view that the government should purchase 50 percent of the 69 drug varieties produced locally by SPMC sources added.
Meanwhile the Ministry Of Health planned to import 14,600 items of Drugs,Surgical Items and Laboratory Chemicals for Government Hospitals next year.
The aim of this decision is to reduced the drug shortage occurred in Government Hospitals time to time the Health Ministry sources has said.Health Minister Maithrepala Sirisena is in the view that the government should purchase 50 percent of the 69 drug varieties produced locally by SPMC sources added.
Meanwhile the Ministry Of Health planned to import 14,600 items of Drugs,Surgical Items and Laboratory Chemicals for Government Hospitals next year.
Three Govt.Ministers Want To Bring No Confidence Motion Against Another Opposition MP
Three Government Ministers criticized the statement made by the Deputy Leader of main opposition United National Party(UNP) Karu Jayasuriya to a weekend news paper by saying Sri Lanka should probe on the alleged war crime charges and stressed that the Government will bring a no confidence motion against him.
Speaking at a press briefing held in Parliament today the Minister of Construction and Engineering Wimal Weerawansha has said that the Government will bring the motion soon against Opposition MP Jayasuriya.
Addressing the briefing Minister of Petroleum Susil premjayanth has said that the whole country should stand against the MP.
Speaking at a press briefing held in Parliament today the Minister of Construction and Engineering Wimal Weerawansha has said that the Government will bring the motion soon against Opposition MP Jayasuriya.
Addressing the briefing Minister of Petroleum Susil premjayanth has said that the whole country should stand against the MP.
Health Minister Requested The Support Of Both Govt.And Opposition MP's On Drug Policy
Health Minister Maithrepala Sirisena has requested the support of both Government and Opposition MP's for implementing the proposed National Drug Policy within next year. While speaking on the Budget of Health Ministry at the Parliament today the Minister has stressed that it will not an easy task to implement the Drug Policy and said that he will implementing the policy with revisions suits today to improve the quality of Drugs import to sri lanka according to the vision of late professor Senaka Bibile.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Prime Minister Says No Democratic Nation Should Stay Silence Over The London Demonstrations
Prime Minister D.M Jayaratna said today that no democratic nation in the world should stay in silence with regarding the incident happened to Sri Lankan President in London where the LTTE Sympathizers demonstrated against his visit at the Air Port last week.He also stressed that the double stranded of some western countries on terrorism should be revealed to the world.
Floods Displaced 62,000 People Island Wide
Due to the floods experienced in several parts of the country two people have been died and around 62,000 people were displaced according the Disaster Management Center.The two deaths were reported from Matara and Welimada areas .
Rain and Floods also damaged around 188 houses island wide and 1237 houses partially during last few weeks.According to the Disaster Management Center 6244 displaced persons were now locate in 56 camps situated Island wide.
Rain and Floods also damaged around 188 houses island wide and 1237 houses partially during last few weeks.According to the Disaster Management Center 6244 displaced persons were now locate in 56 camps situated Island wide.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Two Sluice Gates Of Victoria Reservoir Opened
Two sluice gates of the Victoria Reservoir opened today due to the heavy showers prevails today.This is the first time that these gates were opened automatically since the year 2005.
According to the authorities all gates of Victoria Reservoir will open if the heavy showers continues during the coming days .
According to the authorities all gates of Victoria Reservoir will open if the heavy showers continues during the coming days .
Government To Import Chicken And Eggs For Festive Season
Government to import Chicken and Eggs to the country for this festive season to keep the prices of these food items stable according to the Minister of Co operatives and Internal Trade Jhonston Fernando.
Several Roads In And Off Colombo Flooded
Several Main Roads in and off Colombo were flooded due to the heavy showers prevails today almost whole day.According the Police Emergency Unit the Roads Thunmulla Junction,Cemetery Roundabout(Borella),Armour Street,Kirulapona ,Ayurveda Junction and Robert Gunawardena Road were flooded following the heavy showers.
Friday, December 3, 2010
President Rajapaksha Returned To Island
President Rajapaksha To Return Home This Eve
President Mahinda Rajapaksha is due to return to the country this eve from London.According to the Government sources Government Ministers and Parliamentarians are arranged arousing welcome for the President at Katunayake International Air Port in Colombo.
Opposition Leader Proposed The Speeker To Appoint A Committee To Inquire MP Jyalath Jayawardena
The opposition leader Ranil Wikramasinha today proposed the speaker to appoint a committee to inquire whether the opposition MP Dr Jayalath Jayawardena is involved in protest held at London against Sri Lankan President.Opposition Leader has further said that If he is found not guilty in this inquiry government should release him with all the allegations they made against him.
The chief government whip Minister Dinesh Gunawardena too agreed with the proposal.
Minister Weerawansha And Supporters Protest Infront Of British High Commission In Colombo
The leader of the National Freedom Front and Minister of Construction and Engineering Wimal Weerawansha and his supporters today marched towards the British High Commission in Colombo and hold a protest there to opposed the British government's failure to provide security for the visiting Sri Lankan President when he arrived London.
Manwhile the consular division of the high commission is reportedly as closed today for public.British High Commission in Colombo yesterday said that the British government has nothing do with the cancellation of the speech of sri alnkan president at oxford union as it is a private affair.
Manwhile the consular division of the high commission is reportedly as closed today for public.British High Commission in Colombo yesterday said that the British government has nothing do with the cancellation of the speech of sri alnkan president at oxford union as it is a private affair.
Controversial Opposition MP Made A Special Statement In Parliament While Government MP's Interfere
Opposition MP Dr.Jayalatah Jayawardena who faced an assault from the hands of top Government Ministers yesterday made a special statement in Parliament today and said that he is not a representative of Tigers and was not involved the protests held by certain Tamil Group in Heathrow Air Port in London against the visiting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksha on 29th of November.
He stressed that the day which protest held he was in Itlay and not in Britain.Commenting on the allegations and assult made against him by Government Ministers Dr.Jayawardene has said he will pray that no MP will face such a false accusations and violation of human rights in the future,
When Dr Jayawardene made his speech several government MP's tried to interfere his speech which was prevented by the speeker chamal rajapaksha.The speeker advised several government Mp's and said if they continue this behaviour will not hesitstent to remove them from the house for a week.
He stressed that the day which protest held he was in Itlay and not in Britain.Commenting on the allegations and assult made against him by Government Ministers Dr.Jayawardene has said he will pray that no MP will face such a false accusations and violation of human rights in the future,
When Dr Jayawardene made his speech several government MP's tried to interfere his speech which was prevented by the speeker chamal rajapaksha.The speeker advised several government Mp's and said if they continue this behaviour will not hesitstent to remove them from the house for a week.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Parliament Proceedings Postponed For 10 Minutes As Three Government Ministers Attempt To Assault Opposition MP
Following the cancellation of President Rajapaksha's Speach at Oxford Union three Government Ministers attempted to assault the MP of the main opposition United National Party(UNP) Dr.Jayalath Jayawardena today at the Parliament charging that the MP is behind the protests held at Heath row Air Port on 29th of November when President arrived London.
The protests were organized by pro LTTE groups in London it has been reported.
Ministers Chief Government Whip Dinesh Gunawardena,Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and Jagath Pushpakumara were tried to assault the opposition MP which was prevented by other MP's.
Due to the tension occurred Parliament proceedings postponed by 10 minutes.
Oxford Union Canceled The Sri Lankan President's Speech Citing Security Reasons
Oxford Union has canceled the speech of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksha scheduled to be delivered in Wednesday Night at Oxford University citing
security reasons due to the protests conducted by Pro LTTE supporters in London.
The Oxford Union has announced yesterday the cancellation of the scheduled speech of Sri Lankan President.President Rajapaksha arrived London on 29th of November to address the Oxford Union.
President was due to address the Union in November but canceled the event at that time due to the swear in ceremony of the President's second term of office held in 18th of November.
security reasons due to the protests conducted by Pro LTTE supporters in London.
The Oxford Union has announced yesterday the cancellation of the scheduled speech of Sri Lankan President.President Rajapaksha arrived London on 29th of November to address the Oxford Union.
President was due to address the Union in November but canceled the event at that time due to the swear in ceremony of the President's second term of office held in 18th of November.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Sri Lanka Remains As A Low Prevalent Country In HIV/AIDS-But Risk Factors Are Everywhere
World AIDS Day falls today(01).According the Sri Lanka's National STD/AIDS Control Programme 1285 HIV Infections were reported since the reporting of first AIDS Patient from the country in 1987.Out of these HIV Infections 332 got AIDS.
There are 46 HIV Infected infants in the Country who got the virus through their mothers.It has been reported that 90 percent of these mothers infected from the virus through their husbands.According to the reports it has been estimated that there are around 3000 HIV Infected people who are above the age of 15 years and 35 Children who are under the age 15.When comparing to other South East Asian Countries Sri Lanka still having a low prevalence on spreading HIV/AIDS but their are high risk factors prevails in the local society which may have cause spreading of the disease Doctors stressed.
There are 46 HIV Infected infants in the Country who got the virus through their mothers.It has been reported that 90 percent of these mothers infected from the virus through their husbands.According to the reports it has been estimated that there are around 3000 HIV Infected people who are above the age of 15 years and 35 Children who are under the age 15.When comparing to other South East Asian Countries Sri Lanka still having a low prevalence on spreading HIV/AIDS but their are high risk factors prevails in the local society which may have cause spreading of the disease Doctors stressed.
Ministry Of External Affairs To Avoid Commenting On Materials Published In Wiki Leaks
The Ministry Of External Affairs has said today that the Ministry
does not wish to comment publicly on Privileged Communications of a
Foreign Government put in the Public Domain by Wiki Leaks however added
that if the contents reveal any material related to Sri Lanka's
interests these will be taken up through Diplomatic Ch annals
The press release issued by the Ministry today has stated that the Ministry of External Affairs will not condone the act of the putting the privileged and .confidential information in a Public Domain in an illegal manner.However the Ministry is in the process of obtaining the contents of the documents allegedly pertaining to Sri Lanka put in the Wiki Leaks Web Site the release further stressed.
The press release issued by the Ministry today has stated that the Ministry of External Affairs will not condone the act of the putting the privileged and .confidential information in a Public Domain in an illegal manner.However the Ministry is in the process of obtaining the contents of the documents allegedly pertaining to Sri Lanka put in the Wiki Leaks Web Site the release further stressed.
One Person Killed And 16 Injured Due To A Grenade Blast At Nuwara Eliya Police Station
One person killed and 16 including 14 Police Officers were injured due to a Grenade Blast occurred in Nuwara Eliya Police Station(Hill Country) to day.
A suspect who was arrested by the Police men with 16 gram mes Marijuana blasted the Grenade near the Police Station gate when he was stopped by Police Officers while trying to escape.The Suspect was killed from the blast.
According to the Police Spokesman the suspect was arrested today and brought to the Police Station and there he threatened to blast the Grenade inside his pocket and ran.At that time Two Police Officers who guarded the gate tried to stop him and the suspect blasted the grenade.
A suspect who was arrested by the Police men with 16 gram mes Marijuana blasted the Grenade near the Police Station gate when he was stopped by Police Officers while trying to escape.The Suspect was killed from the blast.
According to the Police Spokesman the suspect was arrested today and brought to the Police Station and there he threatened to blast the Grenade inside his pocket and ran.At that time Two Police Officers who guarded the gate tried to stop him and the suspect blasted the grenade.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Wiki Leaks Report Says Sri Lanka's Bid To Host Commonwealth Heads Of State Summit Turned Down Due To HR Concerns
According to the Wiki Leaks revelations on Sri Lanka it stated that Commonwealth Political Director Amitav Banarji has said in June 2009 that the Sri Lanka's offer to host the next Commonwealth heads of summit was turned down due to Human Rights concerns.
Banarji has reported as saying that the Human Rights Situation in both during and after the Military Offensive had been raised informally and off the record by UK during last Commonwealth Ministerial action group meeting.
Banarji has reported as saying that the Human Rights Situation in both during and after the Military Offensive had been raised informally and off the record by UK during last Commonwealth Ministerial action group meeting.
President Rajapaksha To Meet British Defense Secretary Liam Fox
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksha who left for United Kingdom yesterday due to meet higher officials in British Government including Defense Secretary Liam Fox during his visit there.
President Rajapaksha is in UK on an invitation of the Oxford University officials and scheduled to address Oxford Union on Thursday(02).
President Rajapaksha is in UK on an invitation of the Oxford University officials and scheduled to address Oxford Union on Thursday(02).
High Court Postponed Hearing The Bail Application Of University Student Activist
Colombo High Court today postponed the court hearing on bail application submitted by the Convener of Inter University Federation Udul Premarathna till 24th of January.Udul is remanded on the allegations of damaging valuable properties belongs to University Grants Commission Building in Colombo 07 last month during a students protest.
High Court Decided To Postpone The Trial On High Corp
Colombo High Court has decided today to postponed the hearing of Hi Corp Court Case against Imprisoned former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka till the Supreme Court issue their verdict on whether the court martial is a valid court or not.
General Sarath Fonseka who is in Welikada Prison was produced before the courts today by prison officials.
The Supreme Court is due to hear the trial on court martial in 06th of December.
General Sarath Fonseka who is in Welikada Prison was produced before the courts today by prison officials.
The Supreme Court is due to hear the trial on court martial in 06th of December.
US Embassy In Sri Lanka Criticized The Wiki leaks Revelations On Sri Lanka
While criticizing the Wiki leaks web site for revealing secret documents of American State the United States Embassy in Sri Lanka said that the United States Government will take relevant measures to prevent leaking of state security matters in future.
US Embassy issued an official statement regarding the leakage of secret documents of American state after it has been revealed that more then 3000 secret documents belongs to US state on Sri Lanka too published in controversial Wiki leaks web site.
The statement also stressed that these revelations of Wiki leaks web site is an uncompleted statement onUS foreign policy.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Health Ministry To Reduce The Long Queue Of Heart Patients In Colombo National Hospital
Health Minister Maithrepala Sirisena has said today that to reduce the long queue of Heart Patients waiting list at the Colombo National Hospital some patients in the list are transferred to Karapitiya (in Southern Province) and Sri Jayawardenapura (Colombo suburbs) Hospitals for heart surgery.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Sri Lanka And Pakistan Signed Four Bi Lateral Agreements
Sri Lanka and Pakistan signed 4 Bi lateral agreements yesterday in Colombo with the presense of visisting Pakistani President Asif Al Zaradari and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksha.
The two presidents hold two hour talak at the Presdients Office in Colombo prior to signing these agreements.The signed agreements are on Visa concessions for .Employers,Agricultural,Administration and Arts
The two presidents hold two hour talak at the Presdients Office in Colombo prior to signing these agreements.The signed agreements are on Visa concessions for .Employers,Agricultural,Administration and Arts
Two People Died And FIve Injured Due To Rainy Weather
Two People died and Five were injured in past few days due to heavy showers along with strong winds prevails in the country since two weeks.Also nearly 54,000 people affected due to the flood condition prevails in several parts of the country caused by rain.
According the Disaster Management Center Around 61 houses were completely destroyed and 25 houses were partially destroyed due to the rain.The worst affected are Monaragala,Gmapaha,Puttalam,Mannar,Jaffna and Vavuniya Districts.
Meanwhile the National Building Research Organization has said that there is a high risk of land slides in many areas in the country if the rain continues in coming days.
According the Disaster Management Center Around 61 houses were completely destroyed and 25 houses were partially destroyed due to the rain.The worst affected are Monaragala,Gmapaha,Puttalam,Mannar,Jaffna and Vavuniya Districts.
Meanwhile the National Building Research Organization has said that there is a high risk of land slides in many areas in the country if the rain continues in coming days.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Nearly 1000 Families Re Settled In Valikkalam Of Northern Sri Lanka
Nearly 1000 families were re settled in Valikkalam in Northern Sri Lanka today which was earlier a High Security Zone.Sri Lankan Army removed the High Security Zone to re settle the original owners of the land in the area according to Military.Government Ministers including EPDP Leader Douglas Devananda were present at the occasion.
Senior Minister Tissa Vitharana Unhappy On Salary Increment Of Govt.Servants
The Senior Government Minister Professor Tissa Vitharana today told in Parliament that he is disappointed over the Salary Increment given under the 2011 Budget Proposals for the Government Servants and insisted that at least Rs.2500 Salary Increment should have given.
Speeker Warned Govt. MP Carder On Using Obscene Language
The Speaker Chamal Rajapaksha warned MP Abdul Carder who recently crossed over to the Government from the Main Opposition United National Party(UNP) to avoid using obscene language when addressing others in Parliament after he used an obscene language against MP Mangala Samaraweera this morning.Speaker has also instructed MP Carder to take back the comments he made.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Sri Lanka's Debt For Year 2010 Is Rs.4,347,500 Million
Sri Lanka's Debt for the year 2010 is Rs Million 4,347,500 the chief Government Whip Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has said in Parliament today.Out of this debt Rs.2,544,200 million belongs to local loans and Rs.1,803,300 million are from foreign loans.
Minister Gunawardena revealed these facts as a reply to the question raised by Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake regarding the foreign debt of the country.
Pakistan President Al Zardari To Arrive Sri Lanka Tomorrow
The President of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan Asif Al Zardari is due to arrive Sri Lanka for a four day official visit tomorrow morning.He is visiting Sri Lanka on an invitation of President Mahinda Rajapaksha.
University Students Federation Convener Furher Remanded
Colombo Chief Magistrate today ordered to further remand of the imprisoned convener of the Inter University Federation Udul Premarathne till 10th of December.He and 21 other students of Inter University Federation were charged for entering and damaging the properties of University Grants Commission Building in Colombo last month.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
No Price Hike In Fuel Next 12 Months
The Petroleum Development Minister Susil Prem Jayantha has said today that there will be no price increase of petroleum in next 12 months.Speaking to the media after assuming duties in his ministry today the Minister has said that government will stop purchasing fuel from global market and looking to buy fuel from friendly neighbor countries.
Another Minister And Three Deputies Sworn In To Day
A Senior Minister and three Deputy Ministers were sworn in before President Mahinda Rajapaksha at the Temple Trees this eve bringing the total number of Ministers in present cabinet to 61 and Deputy Ministers to 34.Accordingly MP Milroy Fernando sworn in as the Minister of Social Welfare and MP's Neomal Perera as Deputy Minister of External Affairs, Sarath Kumara Guneratne as Deputy Minister of State Resources and Enterprise Development and Wijaya Dahanayake as Deputy Minister of Public Administration.
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