Thursday, May 14, 2015

Major General Jagath C Dias Appointed As New Chief Of Staff Of The Army

Major General Jagath C Dias has been appointed as the new chief of staff of the Sri Lankan Army with effect from 07th of May according to the Army Headquarters.

He is currently serving as the Commander of Security Forces- Mulativu District in the Northern Province.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

THOUGHT OF THE DAY-2 FROM INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES


Around 13 Suggestions From 13 Political Parties Have Been Received By The Presidential Secretariet

Around 13 suggestions from 13 Political Parties have been received by noon today(13) for the 20 th Amendment on Electoral Reforms according to the Presidential Secretariat.


President Maithripala Sirisene has requested from all political parties to submit their suggestions regarding electoral reforms by 12 noon today.

Essential Hypertension Drug "Verapamil " Out Of Stock In Private Pharmacies And Some Govt.Hospitals

An Essential Drug prescribed for Hypertension "Verapamil" is out of stock these days  in all the Private Pharmacies and some government Hospitals causing severe hardships for the patients it has been reported.

The said Hypertension Drug is out of stock at the Medical Supplies Division too medical sources said.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY-1


Pivithuru Hela Urumaya Leader Udaya Gammanpila Has Lodged A Complaint Against President And Prime Minister At Bribery Commission

The leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya  ,Western Provincial Councilor Udaya Gammanpila has today(13) lodged a complaint at Bribery Commission against President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinha regarding promising to offer positions during the Presidential Election Campaign .

According to the Western Provincial Councilor Gammanpila who is known as a key supporter of Former President Mahinda Rajapakshe ,During the Presidential Election Campaign President Sirisena has announced that he would appoint Ranil Wikramasinha as the Prime Minister  once he elected  as President and Under the Presidential Elections Act promising ,issuance and acceptance of positions to ensure victory at the  Presidential Election are an acts of bribe.

Supreme Court Had Issued An Interim Order Preventing The Arrest Of Former Defense Secreatry

Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has issued an interim order today(13) preventing the arrest of former defense secretary Gotabaya Rajapakshe until the final determination of the fundamental rights application  filed at the Supreme Court by him.The next hearing of his petition is scheduled on 06th of October.

The former defense secretary who is also the brother of former president Mahinda Rajapakshe had filed a fundamental rights application seeking an interim order to prevent his arrest and challenging the legality of  Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division which investigating the large scale financial frauds of previous government.

Meanwhile before considering the fundamental rights application filed by former defense secretary today Judge one of the judges belonging to the three judge panel Justice Buwaneka Aluwihare had announced that he will step down from the case due to personal reasons.The remaining two judges Justices Eva Vanasundare and Sisisra De Abrew have gave the decision.

The Former defense secretary has appeared before the bribery commission yesterday to record a statement regarding the allegations leveled against him.

A Sudden Fire Erupted In A Tyre Shop At Armour Street

A sudden fire has broken out at a tyre shop near Armour street in Grandpass this evening (29) causing severe traffic congestion in the area....