Thursday, August 21, 2008

Minister Mervyn Surrendered to the courts and released on bail


Sri Lanka's Labour Minister Mervyn Silva Surrendered to the Courts this morning through his lawyers.But later he was released on Bail.Colombo's Additional Magistrate Ordered Rs.50,000 surety and Rs.500,000 Cash Bail for the release of the Minister.Additional Magistrate last Monday ordered Inspector General Of Police to Arrest the Minister and three others in the connection with assaulting of the Sirasa T.V Cameraman recently.
Meanwhile Media Unions Launched a Protest Campaign in front of the Fort Railway Station this noon against the IGP who failed to arrest Minister Silva regarding the assaulting case of the Sirasa T.V Cameraman.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Three other Hospital Blood Banks are under Investigation on Expired Blood Kits



Health Ministry Begun an Investigation on three Provincial Blood Banks which are said to be received the Expired Plasma pherasis and a.pherasis Blood Kits from the National Blood Bank at Narahenpita. Blood Banks at Anuradhapura,Kandy and Kamburugamuwa are under Investigation in this regard Health Ministry Sources revealed. Health Ministry is still Investigating on the expired Plasma Pherasis and A. Pherasis kits found at the National Blood Bank and the Blood Bank of the Colombo National Hospital.These Blood Kits are use to produce Plasmas and removing the Blood Platelets from the Blood .

Susanthika Failed to enter the 200 meters final


Sri Lanka's Sprint Queen Susanthika Jayasinghe failed to enter the finals of the women's 200 meters at Beijing Olympics Today.She clocked 22.98 seconds and finished seventh in the semi finals workout few hours ago.Susanthika won Bronze Medal at the Sydney Olympics in year 2000 for the 200 meters known as her Pet Event.She even skipped in taking part of 100 meters at the Beijing Olympics to concentrate this event.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Five policemen interdicted over the ranjan's assault reinstated their service


Five out of the six policemen who were interdicted over the assaulting of UNP'S Chief Ministerial Candidate for the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Mr. Ranjan Ramanayaka have been reinstated pending Investigations Police Sources said.

Colombo Magistrate ordered to arrest Minister Mervin and 3 others


Colombo's Additional Magistrate today (18) ordered IGP to arrest the Labour Minister Dr. Mervin Silva and three others immediately in connection with the assaulting of Sirasa Media Crew.Sirasa media crew were assaulted by the minister and his aides when they were covering the opening ceremony of the newly built Kelaniya Bridge recently.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Usain Bolt won men's 100 meter gold medal with a world record time





Usain Bolt of Jamaica becomes the fastest man on earth after winning 100 meters Olympic gold on Saturday which he won with a world record time 9.69 seconds at the Beijing Olympics .21 year old Bolt becomes the first Jamaican to win 100 meter gold Medal in Olympics.

Six policemen interdicted over the assaulting case of ranjan ramanayaka


Six policemen were interdicted for mishandling the case of assaulting the opposition united national party's chief ministerial candidate for the Sabaragamuwa provincial council Mr.Ranjan Ramanayaka police sources revealed.Mr.Ramanayaka was assaulted last wednesday at palmadulla while returning from a election rally.he accused that the supporters of the ruling united peoples freedom alliance were responsible for this attack. He and two other unp candidates who were traveling with him sustained injuries and complaint has been lodged regarding this incident with the ratnapura police. around 7 vehicles damaged due to this attack.

Cement Prices Dropped By Rs.50

 The Cement Companies had reduced the price of 50 KG Cement bag  by Rs.50 with effect from today(01) . With this price reduction the price o...