Speaker Rejected To Give MP Ravi Karunanayake An Opportunity To Make A Special Statement On Bond Scam Report

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya had today (24) rejected to give an opportunity to the former Finance Minister MP Ravi Karunanayake to make a special statement in  Parliament regarding the information contains on him  in Central Bank Bond Scam report  based on standing orders.

Speaker had rejected the request of the MP Karunanayake as it was not a question on   Privileges and said that he can give another date for the statement.

Speaker Jayasuriya has also informed MP Karunanayake that he has no question  over giving the special statement of the MP To the media.

Debate On Bond Scam And Serious Fraud And Corruption Reports To Be Held On 20th And 21st Of February

The Party Leaders have decided to hold the debate on Central Bank Bond Scam and Serious Fraud and Corruption Commission reports on 20th and 21st of February 2018 it has been announced today(24).

The decision was taken at  a All Party Leaders meeting  held today at the Parliament under the patronage of Speaker Karu Jayasuriya .

During the meeting it has been decided to convene a special All Party Leaders Meeting during next week under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena to discuss on the Bond Scam and Serious Fraud and Corruption Commission reports.

Just ONE HOUR Of Social Media A Day Is Enough To Ruin Your Sleeping Pattern, Study Warns

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5304209/Just-ONE-HOUR-social-media-ruins-sleep.html

Indonesian President Joko Widodo Has Arrived In Sri Lanka

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has arrived in Sri Lanka this noon(24) for a two day Official Visit as per an invitation made by President Maithripala Sirisena.

During his visit the Indonesian President is due to hold bi  lateral talks with Sri Lankan President and Prime Minister and due to sign several Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between the two countries.

Fresh look at cancer shows smoking, obesity top causes

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/fresh-look-cancer-shows-smoking-obesity-top-causes-n822836

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A Heroin Smuggler Was Sentenced To Death By Colombo High Court

Colonbo High Court has today (23)sentenced a Heroin Smuggler who was arrested on 03rd of July 2014 with

5138 Grammes of Heroin in his possession to death.

The suspect Ismail Akbar allias "Master"who is a resident of Valachchena area was arrested in Rajamalwatte,Modara and later Attorney General had filed a lawsuit against him over smuggling and keeping Heroin in his  possession.

The accused involved  in distributing Heroin which transported from India to Sri Lanka by boats within Colombo area.