Deputy Leader Of Main Opposition Karu Jayasuriya To Contest For The Party Leadership

Deputy Leader of the main opposition United National Party (UNP) MP Karu Jayasuriya has stated today (05) that he decided to contest for  leadership of the Party during forthcoming working meeting .He said through a Press Release issued today  that he has  decided to contest for the Party Leadership Due to the vast number of invitations received during past few weeks  from  Buddhist Clergy,Other Religious Leaders ,Branch Unions of the Party,Civil Organizations,Supporters and well wishers .

Deputy Leader Jayasuriya has further said that he cannot refused the invitations received by vast number of people and he will contest for leadership just to unite the divided UNP and not going after the posts of the Party."Even we have discussed the lapses of the party with Party Leader and Opposition Leader Ranil Wikramasinha the out come was negative  " he has stressed.

Meanwhile the Opposition Leader and UNP Leader Ranil Wickramasinha has said today during a press briefing held in Colombo that he has not informed on the decision of MP Jayasuriya .

Three Killed Due To A Three Wheeler -Train Collision

Three Persons belongs to the same family Father,Son and Daughter were killed today (03) when the three wheeler they were traveling in was hit by a Train at a railway crossing in wellawaya,kurunagala.
The two children who got killed due to the accident were on their way to  tuition classes according to the Police.

Sri Lanka's first ever Pediatric Headache Clinic Opened Tomorrow

Sri Lanka's first ever Pediatric Headache Clinic is scheduled to be inaugurated tomorrow evening at Lady Ridgway Children's Hospital in Colombo.The members of Sri Lanka Association of Neurologists, and Pediatric Union are due to participate this event.

Meteorology Dept.Warned Fishermen On Bad Weather

The Meteorology Department has advised local fishermen today to beware of the rough seas with strong winds at seas in Trincomalee,Batticloe,Ampara ,Hambanthota,Galle and Matara.

Heavy Showers were experienced in most parts of the country today assisted with some strong winds.

The Second Reading Of 2012 Budget Proposals Passed

The Second Reading of the 2012 Budget Proposals was passed at the Parliament this evening with a majority of 91 votes.During the vote 151 MP's voted in favor of the Budget while 60 MP's voted against it.

The Rock Situated At Entrance Channal Of Hambanthota Harbor Was Blasted

The Rock situated at the entering channel of newly constructed Hambanthota International  Harbor(Southern Province) was blasted at a cost of US Dollars 35-40 million and now the pieces of blasted rock are being removed from the area according to the Harbor spokesman.The blasted rock was prevented  berthing of large ships at the Harbor.

The Harbor Officials are expecting to clear the operations on removing  rock pieces withing three weeks time enabling larger ships,container carriers and mammoth oil tankers to enter the Hambanthota Harbor.The rock was blasted by China Engineering Company.The main opposition parties have revealed for the first time last year that there was a rock at  Hambanthota Harbor which prevents the entering of Ships to Harbor.

Police Dispersed JVP Protestors Through Tear Gas and Water Canons

The Police used tear gas and water canon to dispersed a group of Leftist JVP (Janatha Wimukthi Peramuna) Supporters belongs to Socialists Youth Union who gathered at  Lake House Roundabout when they tried to  marched to wards the Ministry Of Finance .The protestors were marched to opposed the Budget Proposals and demanding job opportunities for an unemployed graduates while carrying some placards  with them.


The protestors have exchanged stones with  Police as they were prevented by  entering the Ministry.