GMOA Claimed That The Majority Number Of Indian Docs In Sri Lanka Are Not Qualified

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has today claimed that the majority of visiting Indian Doctors who are serving in Private Hospitals of the country are not qualified Doctors.Stating the need to review the educational qualifications of these Doctors who are visiting Sri Lanka freely before giving  permission to serve in Private Hospitals.

Addressing a Press Briefing held in Colombo today GMOA Secretary Dr.Chandika Epitakaduwa has said today that there are around 100-200 Doctors currently working in Private Hospitals of Sri Lanka.If the Health Authorities fails to take any action against these low qualified Indian Doctors GMOA will take stern action against it Dr.Epitakaduwa has stressed.

President Says Certain Individuals Trying To Mislead People In Jaffna

President Mahinda Rajapaksha has said today that certain individuals are  trying to mislead the people in Jaffna by making  false statements while  their children living in foreign countries.Addressing a public gathering in Kayts in Jaffna Peninsula today targeting the forthcoming Local Government Elections  President stressed the need to take country forward without being deceived by false claims.

President Rajapaksha has also addressed the people in Tamil Language as well on the current development projects launched in North and East after ending decades old war in the Country.

TNA Threatning To Pull Out From The Elections Campaign In North -East

The Tamil National Alliance(TNA) has said today that they will pull out from the forthcoming local government elections scheduled to be held later this month if the harassment against the Party Members continues during their election campaign in North and East.

Former TNA Parliamentarian M.K Sivajilingem has said that their Party has faced severe difficulties while conducting their Election Campaign stating that it has brought to the notice of the Elections Commissioner.TNA has also requested the Elections Commissioner to bring Foreign Election Monitors observe the situation.

Hemasiri Fernando Appointed As The New Vice President Of Asian Olympic Council

Mr.Hemasiri Fernando Has been appointed as the Vice President of the Asian Olympic Council during it's Annual General Meeting held in Tokyo,Japan today.He was elected to the post uncontested.

He is also the current Chairman Of the National Olympic Committee and  Vice President of the Commonwealth Olympic Federation.

Police Arrested An Estate Superintendent Over The Murder Of Sri Lankan Actress

The Police has arrested an Estate Superintendent  this eve with connection for  the murder of former Cinema Actress Vinu Wettamuni.The said Actress was murdered by an unidentified person  February this year.

The Police also found a deeds belongs to the Actress from the Suspects House and suspects that a land issue may have been the cause of her death.

Former National Cricketer Romesh Ratnayake Has Appointed As Sri Lankan Cricket Coach

Former Sri Lankan All Rounder Romesh Ratnayake has been appointed as the New Sri Lankan Cricket Coach for the forthcoming Tour to Australia.He will full fill the Vacancy created by Australian Coach Stuart Law who was the  Coach for Sri Lankan Team's  recently concluded England Tour.

Law has left the team to takeover the Coaching of Bangladeshi National Cricket Team.

President Rajapaksha Has Condemned Mumbai Terror Attacks

President Mahinda Rajapaksha has condemned today's  Terrorist Attack in Mumbai and condoles the families of the victims.

 A series of explosions occurred in Mumbai during the rush hours today have killed around 17 people and injured 81 people according to the news reports.