A Couple Was Killed Due To A Three Wheeler-Bus Collision

A married couple was killed due to a Three Wheeler-Bus collision occurred this morning according to the police.This accident was occurred on  Malwatta,Nittambuwa Area in Colombo-Kandy Main Road.

Sri Lankan Ambassador To Nepal Had Appealed Sri Lankans Not To Visit Lumbini Until Further Notice

Due to the wave of public protests prevails in Nepal these days the Sri Lankan Ambassador to Nepal W.M Seneviratne had appealed the Sri Lankans not to visit Lord Buddha's Birth Place Lumbini (In Nepal) until further notice.

The Sri Lankan Ambassador had also requested all Sri Lankans who are planning to visit Lumbini  to contact the following numbers of  Sri Lankan Embassy in Nepali Capital Kathmandu prior to their visits.The numbers are 0097 714720623 and 0097 714720213.

Four People who were engaged in violent demonstrations held in Sothern Plains against the proposed new constitution of Nepal have been shot dead by the Police on Wednesday.

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Four Armed Robbers Have Robbed Rs.1.5 Million In Cash From A State Bank In Hanwella

Four Armed Robbers who entered a State Owned Bank branch situated in Hanwella ( In Colombo District)this evening have robbed Rs.1. 5 million in cash and fled away according to Police.The robbers who were armed with guns arrived  from two motor bikes and entered the bank building by wearing helmets it has been reported.

After entering the bank building  robbers have attacked the security guard who was there inside the bank at that time and snatched his fire arm before the robbery.The injured Security Guard was admitted to Kosgama-Salawa Hospital for treatment.

"AUTUMN AT ARGENTEUIL"(1873) -A FAMOUS OIL PAINTING OF FRENCH ARTIST CLAUDE MONET

ARTISTS CAN DO WONDERS THROUGH COLOR COMBINATIONS.THIS FAMOUS OIL PAINTING DONE BY FRENCH ARTIST CLAUDE MONET PROVED THAT.A VERY COLORFUL AND LIVE PAINTING INDEED.

Colombo Public Health Department Has Identified 26 Premises In Colombo With Dengue Breeding Places

On the first day of the National Mosquito Control Week which commenced today(10) the Colombo Public Health Department has inspected 3222 Houses,Institutes and Schools within Colombo City limits during the day and found 26 premises with dengue breeding places according to the Chief Medical Officer of Colombo Dr.Ruwan Wijemuni.

Another 254 premises have been identified as risky places which can breed dengue mosquitoes he has stressed.

The Colombo Public Health Department has decided to take legal action against  26 premises found with dengue breeding places.

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Three Civil Society Representatives Have Been Nominated For The Constitutional Council

The Three Civil Society Representatives have been nominated  for the Constitutional Council today(10).The three members are Dr.Radhika Kumaraswamy,Dr.A.T Ariyaratne and Shibly Aziz.

These three Civil Society Representatives are due to be appointed to the Constitutional Council during next few days with the approval of Parliament the sources said.

Cabinet Ministers Patali Champika Ranwake and Wijedasa Rajapakshe were appointed to the Constitutional Council earlier as the representatives of President and Prime Minister respectively.JVP MP Vijitha Herath has been also nominated for the Council

The Council which comprising seven members is due to establish Nine Independent Commissions including the Police Commission and monitoring the affairs of the commissions.

Four Presdiential Security Division Personal Were Killed Due To A Defender -Private Bus Collision

Four Police Personal attached to the Presidential Security Division (PSD) have been killed and Six others injured this morning when the Defender Vehicle they were traveled in collided with two Private Buses at Yagodamulla in Minuwangoda (In Western Province)Area.Out of the four victims two have died at the spot and other two died after admitted to the Gampaha Hospital with fatal injuries.

The Defender Vehicle which the PSD Personal were traveled in collided with two buses on the road when the Defender tried to overtake one bus according to the Police.Ten PSD Personal who were in the  Defender were on their way to a funeral house when they met with
the accident  Police have said.

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Air Port Customs Have Arrested A Sri Lankan Who Attempted To Smuggle Rs.Millions Worth Gold Pieces To The Country Hidden In His Rectum

The Air Port Customs Officers have arrested a Sri Lankan National at the Katunayake Bandaranaike  International Air Port early  yesterday(09) morning when he attempted to smuggle nearly  1 Kilo Grammes Of Gold  Pieces to the country worth more than Rs.4 .6 million .The Gold Pieces weighing 925.7 Grammes  were found concealed in his rectum according to  the custom officers.

The custom officers have arrested the 59 year old suspect who is a Colombo Resident after  returned from Bangkok , Thailand .

After an initial inquiry the Air Port Customs have forfeited the  Gold Pieces and  fined a penalty of Rs.300 ,000 from the suspect.

POPULAR FEMALE FIGURE ABSTRACT PAINTING OF YESTERYEAR SRI LANKAN ARTIST LTP MANJUSRI

THIS ABSTRACT PAINTING WAS DONE BY FAMOUS YESTERYEAR SRI LANKAN PAINTER LTP MANJUSRI.HE HAS ALSO DONE SOME MEMORABLE PAINTINGS INSIDE BUDDHIST TEMPLES AND THE FAMOUS ONE WAS THE PAINTINGS HE HAS DONE IN GOTHAMI VIHARAYA(TEMPLE) IN BORELLA(IN COLOMBO).

EVEN IN THE MODERN ERA SRI LANKA IS HAVING VERY TALENTED ABSTRACT ARTISTS  AND SOME LIVES OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY..

"Do Not Expect A Government Change Until 2020' President Sirisene Told Newly Appointed State And Deputy Ministers

President Maithripala Sirisene has told the newly appointed State and Deputy Ministers of the Unitary Government not to expect a government change until 2020 by stating the present government is strong and stable.

"Due to the stability of this government no one will be able to topple or weaken it" the president has stated.

President Sirisene has made these remarks at the swearing in ceremony of  forty one state and deputy ministers held at Presidential Secretariat this evening.

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Forty One New Deputy And State Ministers Have Been Sworn In

Forty One New Deputy and  State Ministers of the government have been sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisene short while ago at a function held at Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

The 22 new deputy ministers and 19  state ministers   were selected from the governing United National Party and United Peoples Freedom Alliance.

The List of the new  deputy and state ministers -



 Deputy Ministers
 
1. Sumedha G. Jayasena - Sustainable Development & Wildlife
2. Susantha Punchinilame – Public Administration and Management
3. Ameer Ali – Rural Economic Affairs
4. Lasantha Alagiyawanna – Megapolice and Western Development
5. Indika Bandaranaike – Housing and Construction
6. Dulip Wijesekara – Postal Services and Muslim Affairs
7. Lakshaman Wasantha Perera – Plantation Industries
8. Nishantha Muthuhettigama – Ports and Shipping
9. Faizal Kasim – Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine
10. Dunesh Gankanda – Disaster Management
11. Dr. Harsha de Silva – Foreign Affairs
12. Ashoka Abeysinghe – Transport
13. Arundika Fernando – Home Affairs
14. Ranjan Ramanayake – Social Empowerment & Welfare
15. Ajith P. Perera – Power and Renewable Energy
16. Nimal Lansa – Tourism Promotion and Christian Affairs
17. Anoma gamage – Petroleum and Petroleum Gas
18. Eran Wickramaratne – State Enterprise Development
19. Tharanath Basnayake – Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure
20. Karunarathna Paranawithana - Local Government and Provincial Councils
21. Mohamed Haris - Sports
22. Siripala Gamalath - Foreign Employment 



   State Ministers


 1. A. H. M. Fowzie – National Integration and Reconciliation
2. Dilan Perera – Highways
3. T. B. Ekanayake – Lands
4. Priyankara Jayaratne – Law and Order & Prison Reforms
5. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena – Finance
6. Ravindra Samaraweera – Labour and Trade Union Relations
7. V. Radhakrishnan – Education
8. Palitha Range Bandara – Skills Development & Vocational Training
9. Dilip Wedaarachchi – Fisheries & Aquatic Resources
10. Niroshan Perera – National Policy and Economic Affairs
11. Ruwan Wijewardene – Defence
12. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah – Rehabilitation and Resettlement
13. Mohan Lal Grero – University Education
14. Sujeewa Senasinghe – Development Strategy and International Trade
15. Wasantha Senanayake – Irrigation and Water Management
16. Vijayakala Maheswaran – Child Affairs
17. Wasantha Aluwihare – Agriculture
18. Sudarshani Fernandopulle – City Planning and Water Supply
19. Champika Premadasa – Industries and Commerce

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Special Commodity Levies Imposed On Imported Potatoes And Sugar Have Been Increased

The Special Commodity Levies imposed on Imported Potatoes and Sugar have been increased By Rs.10 and Rs.12 per Kilo Gramme respectively according to the Ministry Of Finance.These Special Commodity Levies are due to be increased with effect from midnight tonight.

The Finance Ministry has decided to increase the Commodity Levy imposed on Potatoes because Potato Crop of local farmers  reaching the market these days the Ministry Sources have said.

Although the Special Commodity Levy imposed on imported sugar has been increased it will not affect the prices of  Sugar in  the local  market sources have added.