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Former Minister Basil Rajapakshe And Three Other Officers Were Remanded Further Until 27th Of May

The Imprisoned former Minister Of Economic Development MP Basil Rajapakshe and three of his former officers were further remanded until 27th of May by the Kaduwela Magistrate today(20).

The Kaduwela Magistrate has ordered to remand the former minister along with the former secretary to the Economic Development Ministry Dr.Nihal Jayathilake,The Director of Divi Naguma Programme R.R.K Ranawake and the Regional Director of Divi Naguma Programme Bandula Thilakasiri over the misusing of public funds belonging to the divi naguma programme after they were produced before the court this morning.

Former Minister Rajapakshe who is also the younger brother of former president Mahinda Rajapakshe was transferred to the Cardiology Unit Of Colombo National Hospital yesterday from the Merchant Ward after he  complained of a minor chest pain. 

Around 127 Protesters Were Arrested For Involved In Unlawful Protest Near Jaffna Court Complex-Police

Around 127 persons have been arrested this evening for involved in unlawful protest near Jaffna Court Complex,damaging public property and assaulting police officers according to the police.

The tense situation has occurred near Jaffna Court this morning when  the suspects of the rape and murder case of a girl in Kayts(Northern Province) were brought to the court.People gathered there behaved violently and they were also damaged public property as a protest against the suspects.

Police have used tear gas to dispersed the protesters.The

Protesters were involved in a clash with the Police Officers as well and four police office were sustained injuries as a result.

Police have arrested Nine persons for kidnapping,rape and murder of a 18 year old school girl in Kayts who was kidnapped whilest on her way to school. .All suspects were produced before the court today.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY-2

Around 1508 Estimated HIV Positives Living In Sri Lanka Yet To Be Identified-UNAIDS Rep.In Sri Lanka

The UNAIDS has estimated that around 3240 Persons living with HIV/AIDS are there in Sri Lanka  the UNAIDS Representative in Sri Lanka Dr.Dayanath Ranathunge has said.Out of these persons living with HIV/AIDS around 1732 have been identified and 1508 yet to be identified he has revealed.

Addressing a media seminar on HIV/AIDS held at UNAIDS Office in Colombo this morning Dr.Ranathunge has said that UNAIDS Office in Sri Lanka has targeted to eliminate HIV/AIDS from Sri Lanka by the year 2030 and HIV/AIDS Preventive Programmes are planned to achieve that target.

Sri Lanka is the number one country in South and South East Asia Region that completely prevent transmitting HIV/AIDS Virus from mother to child and last year alone around 8 HIV Infected Mothers gave birth to  Children without transmitting the virus to their 
  infants he has stressed.This success is achieved due to the free effective HIV Drugs and medical treatment given to  HIV Infected pregnant mothers  through the Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Control Programme of Sri Lanka Dr.Ranathunge has further said.

Annual War Hero Commemorating Ceremony To Be Held Tomorrow(20)

The Annual War Hero Commemorating Ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Cenotaph(Ranawiru Movement)in  Sri Jayawardenepura,Kotte tomorrow(20) under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena.

More than 2500 family members of the fallen war heroes 100 each per district are due to be participated this ceremony according to the Ministry Of Defense.This Annual War Hero Commemorating Ceremony is being  organized by the Raa Viru (War Heroes) Authority under the auspices  of Ministry Of Defense .

The War Victory Ceremony organized by the Government to commemorate the War victory achieved   by Sri Lankan Armed Forces in 2009 by defeating LTTE Rebels was held in Matara Today.

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Imprisoned Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapakshe Has Been Transferred To Cardiology Unit Of National Hospital

The imprisoned former Minister of Economic Development MP Basil Rajapakshe who is due to be produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate Court tomorrow(20) has been transferred to Cardiology Unit of Colombo National Hospital today from the merchant's ward due to a chest pain according to the Hospital Sources.

The Former Minister who is also the younger brother of former President Mahinda Rajapakshe has been admitted to the Cardiology Unit after he was complained on  minor chest pain the sources said.

He was remanded until tomorrow(20) by the Kaduwela Magistrate on 07th of May and  he was in  merchants ward since he was ordered to be remanded.He along with former secretary to the Economic Development Ministry Dr.Nihal Jayathilake and the Director of Divi naguma Programme R.R.K Ranawake have been remanded over an allegation leveled against them on misusing the Public Funds over Rs.700 million belonging to the Divi Naguma Programme.

All the three accused are due to be produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate Court tomorrow.

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Speaker Has Adjourned Parliamentary Sessions Until Tomorrow Due To A Tense Situation

The Speaker Chamal Rajapakshe has adjourned the Parliamentary Sessions until 1 p.m tomorrow(20) due to a  tense situation occurred amongst MP'S during  today's session.

A tense situation has occurred in  the Parliament this evening after the opposition MP's urged the government to take  no confidence motion against Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendren for debate .Speaker has earlier suspended  the sessions for 10 minutes and again for 15 minutes soon after re commenced the sessions  due to the tense situation.

Police Have Arrested Two Persons With A Fake One Million US Dollar Note

Police have arrested two persons along with a fake One Million US Dollar Note at Anuradapura Bus Stop this morning.The suspects who were arrested have known as involved in selling fake foreign currency notes since long time.

The Two Suspects are due to be produced before the Anuradapura Magistrate Court tomorrow)19).

THOUGHT OF THE DAY-2

Former President Has Commemorated The War Victory In Colombo

While government is due to commemorate the war victory tomorrow(19) the former President Mahinda Rajapkshe along with  the group of provincial politicians and  Cinema And Tele  Drama  Artistes have commemorated the War Victory in 2009 at the Viharamaha Devi Open Theater in Colombo today(18).

The Former President has inaugurated the commemoration  by lighting a  lamp which especially designed  for the occasion.

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Despite The Ban Of Commemorating LTTE Some Villagers In North Have Commemorated Tamil Victims

Although Government has banned commemorating LTTE in the Northern Province Tamil Community of some villages in North have today (18) openly commemorated the war dead for the first time in five years on the day which is  sixth anniversary of ending three decade old civil war in Sri Lanka.

During a commemoration of war dead in Mullivaikkal Village in the North  today a large number of Tamil People lit lamps and gave offerings of  flowers on behalf of the Tamil Victims of war it has been reported.

The villagers were able to commemorate war dead in some way this year due to lifting of the  ban by the present government regarding commemorating Tamil Victims of the war.

Colombo High Court Has Discharged All Charges Leveled Against Finance Minister Karunanayake Over Money Laundering

The Colombo High Court has today(18)discharged all charges leveled  against Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake regarding the violation of  Central Bank Regulations and Exchange Control Act.

The Attorney General has indicted Finance Minister Karunanayake on depositing Rs.390 Million in his private bank account which had later used to purchase shares of an another bank by violating the Central Bank Regulations and Exchange Control Act .

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Cabinet Sub Committee Report On 20th Amendment To Be Handed Over To The President Today(18)

The report of the Cabinet Sub Committee appointed to look into the 20th Amendment on electoral reforms is scheduled to be handed over to the President Maithripala Sirisena this evening.

All Political Parties have been submitted their proposals to the 20th Amendment last week and the final draft is scheduled to be presented to the Cabinet this Wednesday .

Government has earlier stated that after the cabinet approval the 20th Amendment Draft Bill will present to the Parliament soon .

Opposition MP'S Handed Over A No Confidence Motion Against The Finance Minister

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A no confidence motion signed by more than 100 MP'a mainly from the opposition against  Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake has been handed over to the speaker Chamal Rajapakshe this evening at t Parliament according to the Parliament Sources.

Minister Karunanayake has requested the Opposition last week to file the no confidence motion they are planning against him immediately and he has no issue on it.

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Court Of Appeal Extended The Stay Order Against Baanning Of Full Face Helmets

The Court Of Appeal has today(18) extended the stay order against the banning of wearing full face helmets by the Motorcyclists until 02nd of July.

The Police have earlier decided to implement a ban of using full face helmets due to the increased number of crimes occurred in the country have done by using those helmets.


The petition filed at Courts Of Appeal against the banning of full face helmets argued that if the full face helmet ban will be implemented it would greatly inconvenience the Motor Cyclists throughout the island.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY-2

A Man Went Missing While Bathing At Galle Face Beach

Galle Face Beach

A 30 year old man resided in Colpetty has gone missing this morning while bathing with a group at Galle Face Beach according to the Police.Navy and Army are conducting the search operations to find the man who has gone  missing the Police have said.

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Two Police Officers Were Killed And Three Others Injured Due To Van-Tipper Truck Collision

Two Persons were killed and three injured when a Van collided with a Tipper Truck at Ududumbara on Kandy-Mahiynagana Main Road early this morning.

The Two who were killed on the accident were Police Officers  a Sub Inspector and a Police Constable attached to the Galaha Police Station who were returning in the van from a funeral house at Ududumbara Area.Three Injured Police Officers
who  were also in the Van have admitted to the Kandy General Hospital.

The Driver of the Tipper Truck was arrested regarding the accident.

Government Assured It Will Not Allow Any LTTE Commemorative Event In Northern Province

The Government has today (17) announced that it will not allow any group to hold LTTE Commemorative Events in Northern Province.

Government's announcement came after the Mulathivu Magistrate Court has issued a stay order yesterday banning holding of  any LTTE Commemorative Event in Mulathivu District(In Northern Province) for 14 day period with effective from tomorrow.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY-2

Sri Lanka To Request From Middle Eastern Countries To Increase The Wages Of Sri Lankan Workers

Sri Lankan government has decided to request from Middle Eastern Countries to increase the wages of Sri Lankan Workers working in those countries.

The wages that Sri Lankan workers are receiving in Middle Eastern countries at present  not sufficient enough when comparing to the high cost of living prevails in those countries According to the Minister of Foreign Employment and Promotions Thalatha Athukorale.

Minister Athukorale has stressed the importance of increasing  minimum wages of Sri Lankan workers in the Middle Eastern Countries when she meet the Saudi Arabian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka recently.

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