Monday, May 23, 2011
75 Residents In Colombo City Received Notices On Dengue Mosquito Breeding
The Colombo Municipal Department has last Saturday issued notices for 75 Residents in Central Colombo and Hulftsdorf areas who are found as responsible for maintaining Dengue Mosquito Breeding Places in their backyards.Legal Action will taken against these residents if they are unable to clean up their places withing one week according to the Colombo Chief Medical Officer Of Health(MOH) Dr.Pradeep Kariyawasam.
During the house to house inspection launched within Colombo City limits on last Saturday Officials have inspected around 1350 Houses which 650 houses are found as home to Mosquito Breeding.
Sri Lankan Star Boxer Manju Announced His Retirement
Sri Lanka's Star Boxer Manju Wanniaracchi who won a Gold Medal in the Commonwealth Games held in New Delhi India last year(2010) has officially announced his retirement from Boxing Ring today through his coach.
The Gold Medal won by Manju has taken back by the organizers after he was found positive for the Banned Substance when his urine sample got tested.Although the Boxing Authorities here have decided to appeal against the decision , The Sri Lankan sports officials have said that they accepted the verdict given by the commonwealth authorities.
The Gold Medal won by Manju has taken back by the organizers after he was found positive for the Banned Substance when his urine sample got tested.Although the Boxing Authorities here have decided to appeal against the decision , The Sri Lankan sports officials have said that they accepted the verdict given by the commonwealth authorities.
Former Army Commander General Fonseka Said He Had Never Made Any Statement Against Country And Army
Imprisoned former Army Commander Retired General Sarath Fonseka has said today(23) in Colombo High Court that he had never made any statement opposing the Country nor the Army.
Speaking at the White Flag Case filed against him General Fonseka spoke on his 36 year service including a description of various army operations he had taken part with when the Judge Panel called him to the stand today.
Speaking at the White Flag Case filed against him General Fonseka spoke on his 36 year service including a description of various army operations he had taken part with when the Judge Panel called him to the stand today.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Majority Of New University Entrants Arrived For Leadership Training Programme
Majority of the new University entrants had today arrived for the Military Bases island wide to participate the three week leadership training programme scheduled to commenced tomorrow(23) according to the Higher Education Ministry Sources.The Ministry Sources have said that by this eve around 80 percent of the students who are selected for the Universities arrived at respective Military Bases selected for this Programme .
These students were arrived with their parents despite the appeal of few political parties to the students parents for not to send their children for this training what they called as a Military Training.However Both the Higher Education Ministry and the Minister S.B Dissanayake denied the accusations and said that the aim of this programme is to develop positive thinking and good attitudes among the New University Entrants.
These students were arrived with their parents despite the appeal of few political parties to the students parents for not to send their children for this training what they called as a Military Training.However Both the Higher Education Ministry and the Minister S.B Dissanayake denied the accusations and said that the aim of this programme is to develop positive thinking and good attitudes among the New University Entrants.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Sri Lankan Embassy In Oslo To Track The Developments Of Nediyawan Case
The Ministry Of External Affairs has asked the Sri Lankan Embassy in Oslo to keep track of the developments on probe against LTTE leader Perinpanayagam Sivaparan allias Nediyawan who was detained by Norway few days back.
Nediyawan was detained and produced before the Court in Oslo where he was summoned for the allegations that the LTTE extorted Tamils in abroad by threatening to harm their relatives in Sri Lanka.Nediyawan who is a Norwegian Resident is believed as the current leader of LTTE following the death of former leader Valupillai Prabhakaren last year.
Nediyawan was detained and produced before the Court in Oslo where he was summoned for the allegations that the LTTE extorted Tamils in abroad by threatening to harm their relatives in Sri Lanka.Nediyawan who is a Norwegian Resident is believed as the current leader of LTTE following the death of former leader Valupillai Prabhakaren last year.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Higher Education Ministry To Conduct Leadership Training Programme For University Students
The Leadership Training Programme organized for New University Entrants will go a head as scheduled from 23rd of May onwards despite the strong opposition against the government organized workshop the Minister Of Higher Education S.B Dassanayake has said today.
Norway Based LTTE Leader Nediyawan Got Arrested
The Dutch Authorities including a Dutch Judge and five Dutch Defense Attorneys are now in Norway to question Nediyawan who is a Norwegian Resident claimed as the leader of the LTTE.He is to be questioned for two days according to the Media Reports.The Dutch Authorities came to Norway to question Nediyawan on an investigations on terrorist finance case in Netherlands, where seven Tamil tigers got arrested last year.
During the Police operations a Chief Accountant of the LTTE and the the leader of LTTE in Netherlands too got arrested.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Public Health Inspectors Warned 650 Dan Sal Organizers On Preparing unhygienic Food
The Public Health Inspectors Association has identified around 650 Alms Giving Centers known as "Dan Sals" set up island wide on behalf of the "Wesak" day Celebrations yesterday, on preparing unhygienic food for distributing among the public.The Public Health Inspectors were raided around 1120 "Dan Sals" throughout the island yesterday and found more then 50 percent of this total that is around 650 Dan Sals were prepared unhygienic food for consumption.
The Public Health Inspectors have already warned those 650 Dan Sal organizers on preparing an unhygienic food.
The Public Health Inspectors have already warned those 650 Dan Sal organizers on preparing an unhygienic food.
First Sri Lankan Female Chief Justice Sworn In
Sri Lanka's first female Supreme Court Judge Dr.Shirani Bandaranayake has sworn ed in as the first Sri Lankan female Chief Justice before President Mahinda Rajapaksha this morning .
The 53 year old Dr.Bandaranayake has sworned in as the new Chief Justice following the mandatory retirement of former Chief Justice Asoka De Silve in May 2011.Dr.Bandaranayake had previously served 11 times as acting Chief Justice according to the legal sources.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Former Sri Lankan Cricket Captain Sangakkara To Deliver Collin Cowdry Lecture At Lords
Former Sri Lankan Cricket Captain Kumar Sangakkara has become the first international activate cricketer to deliver the Collin Cowdrey Lecture at Lords in England on 04th of July as he is invited to deliver the Lecture.This lecture which is inaugurated in 2001 is delivered in the memory of former England Cricketer Collin Cowdry.
Sangakkara has also become the first Sri Lankan to deliver the Cowdry Lecture at lords and the lecture was scheduled to held a day after the Sri Lankan Cricket Team played a one day international in lords against the hosts England.The former Sri Lankan Cricket Captain Sangakkara is the youngest ever cricketer to deliver the lecture following the former Australian Cricketer Adam Gilchrist who delivered the lecture in the year 2009.Former English Cricketer Geoffry Boycott,Former Pakistani Captain Imran Khan and South African Activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu were amongst the famous people who delivered this lecture in the past.
Announcing the selection of Sangakkara to deliver this years Collin Cowdry lecture the MCC President Christopher Martin-Jenkins has said: that Sri Lanka have been so consistently successful in world cricket and it is very appropriate that a distinguished cricketer from this beautiful country should be giving the MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdry lecture.
Sangakkara has also become the first Sri Lankan to deliver the Cowdry Lecture at lords and the lecture was scheduled to held a day after the Sri Lankan Cricket Team played a one day international in lords against the hosts England.The former Sri Lankan Cricket Captain Sangakkara is the youngest ever cricketer to deliver the lecture following the former Australian Cricketer Adam Gilchrist who delivered the lecture in the year 2009.Former English Cricketer Geoffry Boycott,Former Pakistani Captain Imran Khan and South African Activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu were amongst the famous people who delivered this lecture in the past.
Announcing the selection of Sangakkara to deliver this years Collin Cowdry lecture the MCC President Christopher Martin-Jenkins has said: that Sri Lanka have been so consistently successful in world cricket and it is very appropriate that a distinguished cricketer from this beautiful country should be giving the MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdry lecture.
Buddhists Around The Globe Celebrates "Wesak "(The Birth,Enlightment And Passing Away Of Lord Buddha) Today
Buddhists in Sri Lanka and around the globe are today(17th) celebrating the"Wesak Poya" marking the Birth,Enlightenment(Nirvana) and Passing Away(Parinirvana) of the Lord Gautama Buddha .According to the Buddhist Calender the Wesak Full Moon Poya Day falls today .
To mark the Wesak Buddhist Devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world made and Display Pandals and Lanterns showing the life events of Lord Buddha and decorated their houses and streets with colorful decorations.A Large number of Alms Giving Centers (Dan Sal) are set up in Colombo and other cities around the island both today and tomorrow the day after the Wesak to offer various kinds of meals including Rice,Tea,Coffee,Noodles,Ice Cream ,Soups free of charge for those visiting to see Wesak celebrations.
I wish My Blog Readers " A HAPPY WESAK"
To mark the Wesak Buddhist Devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world made and Display Pandals and Lanterns showing the life events of Lord Buddha and decorated their houses and streets with colorful decorations.A Large number of Alms Giving Centers (Dan Sal) are set up in Colombo and other cities around the island both today and tomorrow the day after the Wesak to offer various kinds of meals including Rice,Tea,Coffee,Noodles,Ice Cream ,Soups free of charge for those visiting to see Wesak celebrations.
I wish My Blog Readers " A HAPPY WESAK"
Monday, May 16, 2011
External Affairs Minister G.L Pieris Left India To Discuss On Darusman Report
The External Affairs Minister Professor G.L Pieris has left India for an Official Visit today to make awareness among India Leaders on the United Nations Darusman Report on alleged war crimes against Sri Lanka .
During this visit the Minister is scheduled to brief the Indian Leaders on Sri Lankan Stand of the Darusman Report and to discuss several bi lateral issues.Minister Pieris will meet Indian Foreign Minister S.M Krishna and several other officials during the visit according to the government sources.
During this visit the Minister is scheduled to brief the Indian Leaders on Sri Lankan Stand of the Darusman Report and to discuss several bi lateral issues.Minister Pieris will meet Indian Foreign Minister S.M Krishna and several other officials during the visit according to the government sources.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Another Child Died After Consuming A Soft Drink
A child reside in
weliwita,Karandeniya area was died after consuming a soft drink before
admitting to the hospital according to police sources.The child was
vomited and then fainted after consuming the soft drink and died while
being rushed to the hospital the sources said.
This child was the fourthvictim died this year after consuming a soft drink.The child's body now lying in the Karapitiya Hospital(In Southern District) mortuary awaiting a post mortem examination.Hospital Authorities have sent some organs of the child to the government analyst and Medical Research Institute for further investigations.
This child was the fourthvictim died this year after consuming a soft drink.The child's body now lying in the Karapitiya Hospital(In Southern District) mortuary awaiting a post mortem examination.Hospital Authorities have sent some organs of the child to the government analyst and Medical Research Institute for further investigations.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Norwegian Diplomatic Staff In Colombo Secretly Aided 12 LTTE Rebels -Norwegian Paper Afterposten
According to the Norwegian Paper "Afterposten" the Norwegian Diplomatic Staff in Colombo aided these rebels to purchase flight tickets,Driving some to the Air Port and issuing of visas with a short notice both from immigrants and those who are escaped from Sri Lanka..
While the Norwegian Opposition calling this move as quite unusual and "bordering on activism" by claiming this will strained the Norway's relationship with Sri Lanka the Norwegian minister of International Development Erik Solheim has defended the practice by saying that there is a long tradition in Norway for helping those people are at risk.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Government To Employ 30,000 Graduates And OL/AL Qualifiers
Government to employ 30,000 Graduates and Ordinary /Adavanced Level qualified applicants with effect from 01st of August this year Cabinat Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has announced during today's Cabinet Briefing.
Accordingly 15,000 graduates and equal number of O/L and A/L qualifiers scheduled to be recruited to the Sri Lankan Development Service.
Accordingly 15,000 graduates and equal number of O/L and A/L qualifiers scheduled to be recruited to the Sri Lankan Development Service.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
3O Killos Of Rotten Kottu Roti were destroyed
The Public Health Department Of the Colombo Urban Council yesterday raided 15 Hotels in the Slave Island in Colombo and arrested 30 killos of rotten kottu rotty and destroyed them according to the Public Health Department officials.
During the raid Another 35 samples of unhygienic food too taken in to custody by the officials and sent them to the laboratory for further tests the Colombo Chief MOH Dr.Pradeep Kariyawasam has said.
During the raid Another 35 samples of unhygienic food too taken in to custody by the officials and sent them to the laboratory for further tests the Colombo Chief MOH Dr.Pradeep Kariyawasam has said.
President Named Four Officials To the Bribary And Civil Services Commissions
President Mahinda Rajapaksha has today named Four officials and members of the Commission to Investigate Allegations On Bribery And Corruption And the Civil Services Commission.
The Retired Supreme Court Judge Jagath S Balaptabandi has been appointed as the head of Bribary And Corruption Commission while Professor Dayasiri Fernando has been named as the head of the Civil Services Commission.
The Retired Supreme Court Judge Jagath S Balaptabandi has been appointed as the head of Bribary And Corruption Commission while Professor Dayasiri Fernando has been named as the head of the Civil Services Commission.
Retirement Age Of State Enterprise Employees Extended To 57 Years From 55 Years
The retirement age of State Enterprise Employees has been extended to 57 years from 55 years with effect from 01st of May this year the The Policy And Research Unit of the Presidential Secretariat has announced today.
According to this decision an Employee in a State Enterprise can be in the service till age of 57 without seeking a service extension.This new retirement age only applied for those employees in state enterprises whose retirement age has been specifically determined through a Parliamentary Act according to the Research Unit of the Presidential Secretariat.
Also the state employees who have reached the age of 55 are permitted to retire voluntarily.If an employee retired voluntarily from the state service he/she will received the benefits of Employees Provident Fund(EPF) and the Employees Trust Fund (ETF) the sources said.The circular regarding the new law has already issued by the Treasury Secretary.
According to this decision an Employee in a State Enterprise can be in the service till age of 57 without seeking a service extension.This new retirement age only applied for those employees in state enterprises whose retirement age has been specifically determined through a Parliamentary Act according to the Research Unit of the Presidential Secretariat.
Also the state employees who have reached the age of 55 are permitted to retire voluntarily.If an employee retired voluntarily from the state service he/she will received the benefits of Employees Provident Fund(EPF) and the Employees Trust Fund (ETF) the sources said.The circular regarding the new law has already issued by the Treasury Secretary.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Alleged Financial Misappropriation And Match Fixing On Sri Lankan Cricket Interim Committee Has Summoned
The Committee On Public Enterprises (COPE) has yesterday summoned the Sri Lankan Cricket Interim Committee on Financial Misappropriations and Match Fixing allegations.The chairman of the COPE Senior Minister Dew Gunasekera has said that the summoning of Sri Lankan Cricket is due to the recent media exposures against the activities of the Interim Committee.
According to the sources the Sri Lankan Cricket Interim Board lost more than Rs.2 Billion since the present Interim Committee headed by former national cricketer D.S De Silva took over the administration.
According to the sources the Sri Lankan Cricket Interim Board lost more than Rs.2 Billion since the present Interim Committee headed by former national cricketer D.S De Silva took over the administration.
Government Hospitals Faced Hardships Due To Short Drug Supply And Poor Quality Drugs
The Government Doctors informed the Government Medical
Officers Association(GMOA) that there is a short Drug Supply in
Government Hospitals at present and the Drugs supplied too is not in
good quality and due to this both patients and doctors facing
difficulties.
GMOA Spokesman has said that such a situation arise due to the non availability of a National Drug Policy .Last year alone the Health Ministry had spent around Rs.15 billion for supplying Drugs to government hospitals but due to low quality and and a short supply of drugs it proved that the expenditure was totally a waste he further added.
During last few months the GMOA had raised the issue at the discussions held in the Ministry in several occasions but not received a positive response in this regard according to the GMOA Spokesman.The only solution for tackling this drug shortage and low quality drug problem is the implementation of National Drugs Policy he stressed.
GMOA Spokesman has said that such a situation arise due to the non availability of a National Drug Policy .Last year alone the Health Ministry had spent around Rs.15 billion for supplying Drugs to government hospitals but due to low quality and and a short supply of drugs it proved that the expenditure was totally a waste he further added.
During last few months the GMOA had raised the issue at the discussions held in the Ministry in several occasions but not received a positive response in this regard according to the GMOA Spokesman.The only solution for tackling this drug shortage and low quality drug problem is the implementation of National Drugs Policy he stressed.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Sri Lankan Health Minister To Meet Indian Home Minister And Discuss On Eraant Indian Drug Suppliers
Sri Lankan Health Minister Maithrepala Sirisena is to meet Indian Union Home Minister Gulam Nabi Azaad during this Month in New Delhi to discuss implementing a Joint Mechanism on Indian Drug Companies who are supplying Sub Standard Drugs and delaying the supply of Drugs to Sri Lankan Government Hospitals.
According to the Health Ministry Sources the two ministers are due to hold this discussion at state level.Few weeks back the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Ashoka K Kantha had met Health Minister Maithrepala at the Health Ministry to discuss on these errant Indian drug suppliers and it has been reported that the Indian high commissioner even asked the health minister to inform the details of these drug suppliers to Indian government for legal action.
However the Health Ministry has not taken any legal action on these errant drug suppliers up to now and only charged the surety bond deposited by those suppliers.
According to the Health Ministry Sources the two ministers are due to hold this discussion at state level.Few weeks back the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Ashoka K Kantha had met Health Minister Maithrepala at the Health Ministry to discuss on these errant Indian drug suppliers and it has been reported that the Indian high commissioner even asked the health minister to inform the details of these drug suppliers to Indian government for legal action.
However the Health Ministry has not taken any legal action on these errant drug suppliers up to now and only charged the surety bond deposited by those suppliers.
Cinamon Gardens Became Mosquito Breeding Ground Of The Colombo City
According to the Colombo Public Health Department 66 percent of the Mosquito Breeders of the Colombo are from Cinnamon Gardens known as occupied by highly rich people.The Public Health Department had issued 184 Notices who are running Mosquito Breeding Places in Colombo City during their raid carried out in last Saturday and majority of the notices issued to the residents and institution owners in Cinnamon Garderns Chief MOH of the Colombo City Dr.Pradeep Kariyawasam has said.
According to Dr.Kariyawasam around 75 Dengue Patients were reported during the first nine days of this month and one Death was reported in the Modara Area today.
According to Dr.Kariyawasam around 75 Dengue Patients were reported during the first nine days of this month and one Death was reported in the Modara Area today.
Sports Minister To Ensure Safety Of Hashan If He Can Revealed The Match Fixers
If the former Sri Lanakan Cricket Captain Hashan Thilakaratne can revealed the names of those persons who involved in Match Fixing here with proof ,government will ensure saftety of Hashan Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has said today.
Earlier Hashan Thilakaratne had requested CID to ensure his safety to enable him to revealed the names of local match fixers.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Parliament Proceedings To Show Live On T.V
Friday, May 6, 2011
Former Cricket Captain Hashan Requested Police Protection To Revealed On Match Fixers
There were some death threats received by him and therefore he asked a protection to revealed the names of the people who were involved in match fixing as an eye witness according to the sources.He was questioned by the CID on last Tuesday as well after the Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has ordered the IGP Mahinda Balasuriya to probe in to allegations made by Hashan.Hashan claimed that the match fixing is spreading like a cancer in the local cricket scene since 1992 .
Government To Supply Fertilizer Subsidy For All Crops
The Government has decided to supply fertilizer subsidy for all crops with effect from midnight tonight the secretary of the Ministry Of Coconut Development has announced today.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Supreme Court Informed Parliament On The Validity Of Private Pension Scheme
While United States Destroy A Single Terrorist, Sri Lanka Fully Eradicate The Terrorism-Minsiter Rambukwella
The Cabinet Media Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has said
today that the United States has only succeeded destroying a Single
Terrorist as Sri Lanka has completely eradicated the terrorism from the
Island two years back.
Addressing the Weekly Cabinet Briefing held in Government Information Department in Colombo Minister Rambukwella has said that the Government is prepared and confident on handling any issue that may arise as a result of the Controversial UN Report against Sri Lanka.He stressed that the government has adequately and sufficiently responded to the UN Report.
Addressing the Weekly Cabinet Briefing held in Government Information Department in Colombo Minister Rambukwella has said that the Government is prepared and confident on handling any issue that may arise as a result of the Controversial UN Report against Sri Lanka.He stressed that the government has adequately and sufficiently responded to the UN Report.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
General Fonseka Says He Is Ready To Face Allegations Leveled By Darusman Committee Against Sri Lankan Armed Forces
Imprisoned Former Army Commander Retired General Sarath Fonseka has today said that he is ready to face the allegations leveled against the Sri Lankan Military by the United Nations(UN) expert panel appointed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon.
While attending a case filed against him at the Colombo High Court, General Fonseka has said that he is
willing to take the responsibility of facing the allegations made by Moon Committee.
Sri Lanka Private Bus Owners Seeking 15% Bus Fare Hike
The Sri Lanka Private Bus Owners Association has today requested government a 15% increase on Bus Fares due to the recent fuel price hike.
The president of the Association Gamunu Wijeratne has said today that the minimum Bus Fare which is Rs.6 at present should be increase to Rs.8.He requested the government to inform this matter to the national transport commission and taken steps to increase the Bus Fare .
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
While Advising Hospital And School Canteens To Stop Selling Sugary Foods And Drinks Health Ministry Canteen Sells Them
Although the Ministry Of Health has directed the authorities to remove wheat flour based short eats like patty and rolls as well as sugary foods Cakes and Dough Nuts from the canteens in Government Hospitals and Schools due to the increase of Diabetes,High Blood Pressure and Obesity among youth ,The Canteen of the Ministry it self openly selling these flour and sweet products for the Ministry Officials it has been revealed.
The Canteen of the Health Ministry has seen selling the Sugary Dough Nuts,Rolls,Patty ,Cakes,Milk Toffees and even Sugary Drinks like Instant Tea and Coffee for the officials.
While praising the timely decision of restricting the selling of Sugary Food and Drinks for the public in the view of preventing Non Communicable Diseases in the society the health workers are questioned the Ministry Authorities on not applying the same method to the Ministry Canteen.
The First Rabies Death In Colombo After Two Years Reported
The First Rabies Death after a lapse of two years was reported from the Colombo City last week according to the Chief Medical Officer In the Colombo City Dr.Pradeep Kariyawasam.The victim who is a 62 year old resident in Maligawatta Flats was bitten by a stray dog at Kotahena in the Colombo suburbs and he got the disease afterwards he has stressed.
The victim was died at a Government Hospital while recieving treatment.
Former Cricket Captain Hashan Thilakaratne To Revealed The Names Involved In Match Fixing
Former Sri Lankan Cricket Captain and Western Provincial Council Member Hashan Thilakaratne has make a special statement today and backed his previous allegations on Match Fixing against some Sri Lankan Cricketers and said that he will revealed the names of those involved in Match Fixing at the right time and not hesitate to inform this on even to the cricket's governing body the International Cricket Council(ICC).
He also said that a certain number of people are trying to silence him but as he loves Sri Lnkan Cricket and will go ahead and revealed the names who are responsible for match fixing .Hashan has taken 05 minutes to make this special statement on match fixing allegations in front of around 100 journalist today which he predicted match fixing is happening in Sri Lanka since 1992 and spreading it in the local cricket scene like a cancer .
Monday, May 2, 2011
Hashan To Make A Special Statement On Match Fixing Tomorrow
Former Sri Lankan Cricket Captain Hashan Tiakeratne is to be make a special announcement on his earlier statement on Match Fixing Allegations by 9 a.m tomorrow.He will make this special announcement at the Western Provincial Council in Colombo 07.
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