President Had Ordered To Stop Deforestation And Clearing The Lands Surrounding Wilpattu National Park

A Section Of The Wipattu National Park

President Maithripala Sirisena has today(09) ordered to halt the deforestation and clearing the lands that surrounding the Famous Wilpattu National Park.President has also instructed the authorities to take legal action against those who are involved in deforestation and clearing land surrounding the national park.

During last few days The  Bodu Bala Sena Organization has continuously accused that the Minister Rishard Badurdeen is engaged in clearing the forest in Wipattu to settle Muslim People there.However the Minister has denied of any involvement on the issue and challenged that  if someone proves he has been involved on this he will be resigned from his ministerial post.

Meanwhile President Sirisena has also instructed the secretary of the Environment Ministry to probe on the complaint.Per the instructions of the president sirisena the  Ministry Of Environment has decided to investigate on the deforestation and clearing the lands near Wilpattu Parthe ministry sources have said.

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Corruption- MP Sajin Vaas Has Been Informed To Be Appeared Before CID On Monday

The MP of the opposition United Peoples Freedom Alliance(UPFA) Sajin Vaas Gunawardene has been informed to appear before the Criminal Investigations Department(CID) on Monday(11)  to provide a statement regarding certain missing  vehicles belonging to the Presidential Secretariat.

The CID has questioned the MP Gunawardene on last February over corruption charges leveled against him including earning luxurious assets and properties during the previous government.He was also charged of purchasing luxurious vehicles including helicopters.

Former Chief Operating Officer Of RADA Was Remanded Regarding Cheating Money From Tsunami Housing Funds

The Police Special Investigations Unit has today(09) arrested and remanded the former Chief Operating Officer of  Sri Lanka Reconstruction and Development Agency (RADA) Saliya Wikramasuriya over an allegation leveled against him on cheating Rs.169 million from Tsunami Housing Funds.He was remanded until 12th of May by the Colombo Fort Magistrate after produced him before the Magistrate Court.

The money that the former Chief Operating Officer of  RADA has cheated have been received to build houses for the people in North and East who lost their homes due to the Tsunami that struck ed Sri Lanka on 2004.

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Consumer Affairs Authority Has Launched An Island wide Inspection On Alcohol Levels Included In Liquor

The Consumer Affairs Authority has launched an island wide inspection on checking the percentage of Alcohol included in all the Liquor Varieties  according to the Chairman of the Authority Rumi Marshook.This inspection was launched due to the large number of complaints received by the Consumer Affairs Authority that in some liquor varieties the Alcohol Percentage included are above or below  the percentage mentioned on the label he has said.

Usually the percentage of Alcohol included in liquor is between 22.8% to 48.5% .

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Presidential Guard Headed By Sri Lankan Army Was Dissolved

The Presidential Guard Established under the Sri Lankan Army by the former President Mahinda Rajapakshe has been dissolved with the effect from 30th Of April according to the Army.All the Army Personal attached to the Guard reassigned to their previous military units Army sources said.

The dissolving  of Presidential Guard headed by Army will not affect the President Maithripala Sirisena's security the sources further said.

Police Financial Crimes Division Has Summoned Former Sports Ministry Secretary Over Financial Irregularities

The Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division has today (08) summoned the former Secretary Of The Ministry Of Sports Major General Nanda Mallawaarachchi regarding the allegation leveled against him over the financial irregularities occurred in the Sports Ministry.

Major General Mallawaarachchi was also the first secretary of  Ministry Of Law and Order.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY -2 FROM WORDS OF WISDOM

Around 200 Sri Lankans Living Abroad Were Granted Dual Citizenship Within Last Week-Immigration Emigration Controller

Sri Lanka Immigartion and Emigration Department has granted dual citizenship for  200 Sri Lankans who are  reside in  nine countries including in Europe and America within last week according to the Department Sources.Those who have fulfilled required qualifications were granted the Dual Citizenship the sources have added.

Granting Dual Citizenship's for Sri Lankans living  abroad was suspended by the previous government four years ago.However the present government has began granting dual citizenship for Sri Lankans since 30th of April.

The Immigartion And Emigration Controller M.N  Ranasinha has said that there are a large number of Sri Lankans living  abroad that applied for Dual Citizenship and they too will be
 given a chance to get the dual citizenship in near future.

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Fomer Minister Basil Rajapakshe And Two Others Further Remanded

The imprisoned former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapakshe and two other suspects who were charged for misusing of state funds belonging to Divi Naguma Programme  have further remanded until 20th of May by the Kaduwela Magistrate this morning.

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JVP Filed A Complaint To The Bribery Commission Against Former Defense Secretary

The leftist Janatha Wimukthi Peramuna(JVP) has today(06) filed a case at the Bribery Commission against the former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapakshe by charging the former defense secretary of misusing Rs.130 million through a project incited to renovate three bus stands in Amapara(Eastern Province).

In the Complaint made to the bribery commission JVP has claimed that the money allocated for renovating bus stands has been deposited at a bank account belonging to the Former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapakshe.

While denying the  latest charges against him the former defense secretary gotabaya rajapakshe has said that the latest complaint against him was a part of the  campaign that launched to destroy his reputation.He has vowed that he will take a legal action against the JVP for trying to destroy his image.

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Former President And His Former Ministers Expecting Response Of The President Sirisena On Five Key Topics

The much talked about discussion between President Maithipala Sirisena and former President Mahinda Rajapakshe was held this evening at the President's Office in Parliamentary Complex and the Former President's Delegation which attended the discussion has discussed on five key topics with the president sirisena including the naming of  a Prime Ministerial Candidate from Sri Lanka Freedom Party(SLFP)  for the forthcoming General Elections the general secretary of  SLFP MP Anura Priyadarshana Yapa has said.

According to the SLFP General Secretary the other topics that were discussed between the delegations of President and Former President during the discussion are  Nominations Of The Elections,The activities of the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division ,The terms of the local governmental bodies and the possibility of SLFP contesting under the United Peoples Freedom Alliance at the elections.

The former President's delegation is expecting the response of  President Sirisena on  topics that were discussed today according to the delegate members of  Rajapaksha Faction. 

Former Trade Minister Transferred To Welikada Prison From Kegalle Prison

The Former Trade and Cooperatives Minister Johnston Fernando who was remanded until 11th of May by the Kurunagala Magistrate has been transferred to Welikada Prison from the Kegalle Prison this evening.

He was charged for Misappropriations at Lanka Sathosa Limited.

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Former Trade Minster Johnston Fernando Was Re Remanded Until 11th Of May

The imprisoned former Trade and Cooperatives Minister Johnston Fernando who was produced before the Kurunagala Magistrate Court this morning was re remanded until 11th of May by the Kurungala Magistrate.He was earlier remanded by the Colombo Chief Magistrate yesterday (05).

The former Trade Minister was arrested by the Police Finance Crimes Investigations Division yesterday evening over the allegations leveled against him on not providing money for the goods worth Rs.5 million he bought from Lanka Sathosa Limited.His former coordinating secretary is also in remand at present for the same allegation.

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Former Trade Minister Johnston Fernando Was Remanded Until Tomorrow(06)

Former Trade  Minister Johnston Fernando who was arrested this evening on fraud allegations leveled against him was remanded until tomorrow(06)  by the Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya  after the former minister was produced before the Colombo Magistrate Court. 

Magistrate Pilapitiya has also  instructed the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division to produce the Former Minister to the Kurunagala Magistrate Court for next hearing.The Former Minister Fernando was arrested this evening after the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division had summoned him over the allegations leveled against him on misappropriations at Sathosa Lanka Limited.

Former Minister Johnston Fernando Was Arrested On Fraud Charges

Former Trade Minister Johnston Fernando was arrested by the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division this evening on an allegation leveled against him when he was the Minister  on not paying Rs.5 million for the supplier for purchasing goods to Sathosa Limited.

The former minister was arrested after summoned him for 5 hours at the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division headquarters.He is due to be produced before the Hulftsdorf Court this evening.

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Former Economic Develeopment Minister Basil Rajapakshe And Two Other Suspects Were Re Remanded For Fraud Allegations

Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapakshe and two other suspects who were produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate Court this morning regarding the allegation on misusing state funds belonging to the Divi Naguma Programme have been re remanded until 07th of May by the Kaduwela Magistrate Dammika Hemapala .

The request made by the lawyers of  suspects to allow them to be admitted to the merchants ward of the Colombo National Hospital until 07th of May was turned down by the Magistrate.The magistrate had instructed the lawyers of the suspects to make a request regarding admitting to a ward to the medical officer in charge of the Prisons Hospital.

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Imprisoned Former Economic Development Minister And Two Of His Officials Are To Be Produced Before The Courts Tomorrow(05)

The  former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapakshe and the  other two former officials who were attached to his Ministry who were imprisoned on 22nd of April  regarding the misusing of over Rs.700 million state funds belonging to the "Divi Naguma" Programme are scheduled to be produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate Court tomorrow(05) according to the sources.

The former minister and two of his officials namely former secretary to the Economic Development Ministry Dr.Nihal Jayathilake and the director general of Divi Naguma Programme R.A..K Ranawake were imprisoned until 05th of May by the Kaduwela Magistrate Court after the Police Crimes Investigations Division had arrested and produced them before the courts .However as three of them were complained on chest pain they were admitted at the Prison Hospital in Welikada and later transferred to the Merchant Ward of the Colombo National Hospital which they are currently in.

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Two Hundred Thirteen Alms Giving Centers Were Instructed To Rectify Their Lapses And Four Were Shut Down-PHI Union

During yesterday's  inspection of Wesak Alms Giving Centers(Dansal) established throughout the Country  the Public Health Inspectors(PHI'S) have instructed 213 Alms Giving Centers with lapses to rectify  them and shut down 4 centers which had prepared meals and drinks in an unhygienic  way according to the Government Public Health Inspectors Union.

Around 6361 registered Wesak Alms Giving Centers are functioning throughout the island both yesterday and today and  out of them 3893 Centers were inspected by the public health inspectors during yesterday(03) the union has said.

A Meeting Between President And His Former Counterpart Is To Be Held On Wednesday

A meeting between President Maithripala Sirisena and the  former President Mahinda Rajapakshe to settle their differences is scheduled to be held in Colombo this Wednesday(06) according to the State Minister of Housing and Samurdhi Dilan Perera.

During this meeting the pair will be discussed on the the future path of  Sri Lanka Freedom Party(SLFP) which is   chaired by  President Sirisena at present ,avoiding  the SLFP  split in to two factions and the ways  that SLFP  should face the forthcoming general  and provincial council elections the state minister has said.

There are rumors that the SLFP which is currently in the opposition is to be split in to two factions as a group of SLFP MP'S wants  to name the  former President Mahinda Rajapakshe as  SLFP'S Prime Ministerial Candidate in the forthcoming general elections which the present president has refused.

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Female Passenger Died And 22 Others Injured Due To A Bus-Tiper Collision

A female passenger has died and 22 others were injured due to a C.T.B Bus-Tiper collision occurred this  morning at Mahiyangana-Polonnaruwa road.Drivers of the both vehicles are among those injured according to the Police.

Dehiattakandiya Police have investigating on the incident.

Sri Lankan Army Personal Treated Nearly 2000 Nepali Earthquake Victims So Far-Major Dias

The Sri Lankan Army Personal who are currently engaged in relief work at  earthquake site in Nepal have so far treated nearly 2000 victims including 500 surgical treatment the leader of the Sri Lankan Relief Team Major General Maithree Dias has said.The army personal are now reaching the remote villages in Nepal which affected by the earthquake  through repairing the damaged roads Major Dias has revealed.

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A Group Of Prisoners To Be Released To Mark Wesak Poya Day

To mark the Wesak Full Moon Poya Day 1400 Prisoners are to be  released from today (03) on wards  under a  general amnesty according to the Department Of Prisons.The department has taken steps to release Prisoners representing all the prisons throughout the island it has been stated.

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Consumer Affairs Authority Requested Private Hospital Owners To Include Drugs And Devices Prices In Patient's Bills

The Consumer Affairs authority has requested the Private Hospital Owners to mention  the exact prices of the Drugs and Devices that are  used when treating the patients in  the Patient's Bills in order to avoid charging higher prices from the patients.

The Authority had made this request following the complaints received by them from the Patients and Medical Practitioners that the private hospitals are charging higher prices for these drugs and devices
..Under the section 28 of the Consumer Affairs Authority Act it is a right of the every citizen to receive a bill for the goods they are purchasing   the Authority sources have said.

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Around 298 Alms Giving Centers(Dansal) Have Been Registered In Colombo City For This Wesak

Around 298 Wesak Alms Giving Centers (Dansal)due to be functioned both today(03) and tomorrow(04) withing the Colombo City have been registered at the Public Health Department -Colombo on the 30th of April according to the Chief Medical Officer of the Colombo Dr.Ruwan Wijemuni.Out of these Alms Giving Centers 95 are due to serve rice while other centers are due to serve noodles,soft drinks,tea.coffee and coriander  Dr.Wijemuni has said.

The Public Health Inspectors attach to the Colombo Public Health Department are made preparations to inspect every Alms Giving Center  functioning in Colombo City both today and tomorrow to check the standards of the food and drinks they are serving to the public he has stressed.

"WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY AND PEACEFUL WESAK"

A colorful wesak pandal

Sri Lankan Buddhists around the globe are celebrating Wesak Full Moon Poya Day today(03) which marks the Birth ,Enlightenment and the Nibbana(Demise) of the Lord Buddha the founder of the Buddhism.

To mark this year's  Wesak Full Moon Poya Day a large number of Wesak Alms Giving Centers(Dansal) ,Colorful Lanterns and Pandals have established throughout the country both today and tomorrow.This week is named as the Wesak Weak by the government.

"I WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL THE BUDDHIST FRIENDS WHO ARE READING MY BLOG POSTS A VERY HAPPY AND PEACEFUL WESAK FESTIVAL".

THOUGHT OF THE DAY-2 FROM WORDS OF WISDOM

Alms Giving Centers(Dansal) Established Throughout The Island To Mark Wesak To Be Inspected

The Colombo Public Health Department and the Public Health Inspectors Union have decided  to inspect the Alms Giving Centers(Dansal) that established  in Colombo and other parts of the   country  both tomorrow(03) and on Monday(04) to mark Wesak Festival of the Buddhists .The aim of this decision is to ensure the safety and hygiene of the food and drinks that due to be served the  public through these centers.

The Colombo Public Health Department has already registered all the alms giving centers due to be functioned during Sunday which is the Wesak Full Moon Poya Day( the day that the  Lord Buddha's Birth,Enlightenment and Nibbana(Demise) have Occurred)and the day after(Monday).

The Alms Giving Centers which proved to be thproviding unhygienic food to the public will be punished under the Food Safety Act the Colombo Chief Medical Officer Dr.Ruwan Wijemuni has said.Most of the Alms Giving Centers are established in Colombo City limits according to Dr.Wijemuni.

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Police Have Yet To Trace The Attackers Of Former FUTA President

The Police have yet to trace the unidentified group of individuals that assaulted the former president of the Federation Of University Teachers Association (FUTA) Dr. Nirmal Ranjith Dewasiri yesterday near the Lalith Athulathmudali Stadium in Kirulapona(Colombo) it has been revealed.However Police have already launched an investigations on the assault according to the Police Spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunasekera.

Dr.Dewasiri was attacked by an  unidentified group of  individuals when he went to witness the may day rally conducted by the opposition parties belongs to the United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA) held at Lalith Athulathmudali Stadium yesterday evening.

Meanwhile Dr.Dewasiri who was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital last night following the attack has been discharged this morning.

By issuing a press statement The President of the Lanka Teachers Union Joseph Stalin has said today that the individuals that attacked Dr.Dewasiri are hired by the former president Mahinda Rajapaksha,

US Secretary Of State Praised The Government's 100 Day Programme

The US Secretary Of State John Kerry who arrived in Sri Lanka this morning for a two day official visit had met President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wikaramsinha this evening and held talks on bi lateral issues the government sources have said.

During the meeting with the President ,the US Secretary Of State Kerry has praised the progress achieved by the Sri Lankan Government on it's  100 day programme . Also the secretary of state had promised the president that USA will give any assistance to Sri Lanka  to continue
the activities of 100 day programme.

At the meeting President Sirisena had thanked the USA for providing   economic aid  continuously to Sri Lanka during past few  years.President had also requested the US Secretary Of State to provide US aid  to train the officers of Sri Lankan Bribery Commission and Criminal Investigations Department(CID) regarding  combating of fraudulent activities   which the Secretary Of State Kerry has accepted.

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US Secretary Of State John Kerry Arrived In Sri Lanka For A State Visit

The US Secretary Of State John Kerry had arrived Sri Lanka this morning for a two day official visit.He was welcomed by the Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera and the deputy foreign minister Ajith P Perera at the Katunayake International Air Port.

During his visit the US Secretary of State is due to hold bilateral  talks with Sri Lankan Leaders.On the arrival  he has said that USA will hepl Sri Lanka to restore democracy in the country.

Foreign Minister Managala Samaraweera has said that the visit of the US Secretary Of State John Kerry symbolizes the return of the Island Nation to the center of international affairs.

This is the first time a US Secretary Of State had arrived  in  Sri Lanka after
 2005.

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Former President Of University Teachers Association Dr.Dewasiri Was Assaulted

The former president of the Federation Of University Teachers Association(FUTA) Dr.Nirmal Ranjith Dewasiri has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital this evening following an attack by a group of individuals occurred near the laith athulathmudali stadium in Kirulapona where the may day rally of some parties belongs to the United Peoples Freedom Alliance(UPFA) is  underway.

Dr.Dewasiri was one of the key supporters in the   President Maithripala Sirisena 's Presidential Campaign.

Former JVP Leader Has Begun A Fast At Independance Square

The former Leader of the leftist Jantha Wimukthi Peramuna(JVP) Somawansha Amarasinha has begun a fast this morning at Independence Square in Colombo-07 by demanding an action regarding the alleged coup attempt said to be launched by the former President Mahinda Rajapakshe and hos associates during the announcing of Presidential Election Results on 09th of January.

The foreign minister Mangala Samaraweera has already complained on the alleged coup attempt to the Criminal Investigations Department(CID) requesting an inquiry.

The former JVP Leader Amarasinha who has resigned from the party recently has said that several people who are aware of the said coup attempt are willing to assist the investigations on the matter.There's a risk of repeating the same incident during the forthcoming general elections also and it will become a threat to the life of
President he has further said.