Minister Of Law And Order Thilak Marapana Has Resigned From His Ministerial Portfolio

The Minister of Law And Order Thilak Marapana has resigned from his Ministerial Portfolio this morning due to the allegations over   statements he made at the Parliament recently in favor of  controversial Avant Garde Floating Armory Issue.

Former Minister has tender his resignation as Minister Of Law And Order to the President Maithripala Sirisena this morning  by saying as there is an on going investigation over the Avant Garde Floating Armory he will resign from his Ministerial Portfolio to pave the way for an impartial inquiry on the issue.

MP Marapana who was also the former legal adviser of Avant Garde ,was heavily criticized by several Cabinet Ministers and Civil Society Leaders after he made a statement regarding Avant Garde Floating Armory by stating Police have tried to gain points from present government through making false allegations against Avant Garde Security Services Private Limited which run the Floating Armory.

Several Cabinet Ministers and Civil Society Leaders have also complained to the President Maithripala Sirisena on Controversial Behavior of Former Minister Marapana.

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Obesity Among Sri Lankans Is On The Increase -Sri Lanka Medical Association

Obesity among Sri Lankans has been increased from three folds during the last two decades according to a new medical survey the Sri Lanka Medical Association(SLMA) has said.

Due to the Higher Consumption  of Fat,Suger,and Flour the Obesity among Sri Lankans is on the increase the Medical Association has revealed, According to the results of the said medical survey around 15% Children live in Urban Areas and 25% of the population live in Rural Areas of the country are suffering from Obesity which leads several non communicable diseases like Diabetes,High Blood Pressure,Cholesterol and Heart Diseases .

Some of the Misleading Food Advertisements telecast and broadcast through the local electronic media too made a huge impact of spreading Obesity among children and youth in the country SLMA has said.

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Around 126 Indian And 36 Sri Lankan Fishermen Are Due To Be Released By Tomorrow(09)

Around 126 Indian Fishermen in Sri Lankan Custody will be released tomorrow(09) in view of Hindu Festival "Deepavali" which falls on this Tuesday(10) according to Minister Of Fisheries Mahinda Amaraweera.

Indian Government too due to release around 36 Sri Lankan Fishermen tomorrow  who are in their custody the Minister has said.

Both Sri Lankan and Indian Authorities have arrested these fishermen while fishing in each others territories.

FAMOUS YESTERYEAR LANDSCAPE PAINTING OF YESTERYEAR GERMAN ARTIST THEMISTOKLES VON ECKENBRECHER(1842-1921)

THIS ATTRACTIVE LANDSCAPE PAINTING WAS DONE BY YESTERYEAR GERMAN LANDSCAPE AND MARINE PAINTER THEMISTOKLES VON ECKENBRECHER.

A Large Scale Fraud Has Been Committed When Supplying Fuel To Vessels Called At Hambanthota Port-Minister Ranathunge

Hambanthota Port

A Large Scale fraud has been committed when supplying fuel to Vessels called at the Port Of Hambanthota(In Southern Province) During previous government according to Minister Of Ports And Shipping Arjuna Ranathunge.

Due to this large scale fraud the Government has lost a sum of more than US Dollars 19 Million the Minister has said.

An Investigation is already underway to identified the culprits behind this fraud the Minister Ranathinge has further added.