Former President's Personal Physician Has Given A Statement To FCID Regarding Allegation Leveled Against Him

The personal pysicican of former President Mahinda Rajapakshe ,Eliyantha Lindsay White has given a statement to Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division(FCID) this morning regarding the allegation leveled against him over the ownership of his house at Mirihana(In Colombo District).

The former president's personal physician who is also a healer and used herbs for treatment was  known as only treating for VIP' besides treating former president during the previous regime. 

Latest Suspect Arrested Over The Five Year Old Girl's Rape And Murder Case Committed He Has Done The Crime

The fourth suspect arrested on Last Saturday(03)regarding the rape and murder of five year old Seya Sadewmini of Kotadeniyawa Area has revealed he is responsible for rape and murder of the girl according to Criminal  Investigation Department(CID).

The CID has informed  Minuwangoda Magistrate this morning on the latest information revealed by  suspect who is also the elder brother of "Kondaya" who was arrested and remanded by CID a week ago after he has taken  responsibility of the crime .

After condifering the facts Minuwangoda Magistrate had ordered to remanded the elder brother of "Kondaya" until 19th of October."kondaya" who is the main suspect of the girl's murder was also remanded earlier until 19th of October.

Earlier first two suspects including 17 year old school boy who were arrested regarding murder of the girl have been released by Minuwangoda Magistrate after their DNA not matched the DNA found from girl's body.

The five year old Seya Sadewmini was found sexually molested and starngled to death near house in Kotadeniyawa Area on 13th of September a day after she was missing from her house.

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Inspector General Of Police Had Transferred Six SSP'S With Immediatte Effect

The Inspector General Of Police N.K Ilangakoon (IGP) had transferred Six  Senior Police Officers (SSP'S)including two senior superintendents of Police with immediate effect.

Under these transfers the IGP has transferred The director of Special Police Bureau SSP T.C.A Danapala to Tangalle (In Southern Province)Police Division ,SSP M.H  Maso who was attached to State Intelligence Service as new director of Special Police Bureau,OIC of Welipanne Police Station  A.A.K.S Adhikari to Puttalam Division,Kahawatta Police OIC SSP L.P Rajamathri to Welipanna Police ,Weligama Police OIC SSP O V R P Olugala to Kahawatta Police and Chief Police Superintendent W.A,H.N Jayathilake of Presidential Security Division to Weligama








 

"ON THE MOUNTAINTOP' A FAMOUS PAINTING OF YESTERYEAR NORWEGIAN ARTIST HANS DAHL(1849-1937)

 
THIS COLORFUL LANDSCAPE PAINTING  WAS DONE BY YESTERYEAR NORWEGIAN PAINTER HANS DAHL.HE WAS SPECIALIZED ON PAINTING SURROUNDING LANDSCAPES.

Malaria Is Not Yet Fully Eliminated From Sri Lanka-Dr Dewani Ranaweera

Although Malaria in Sri Lanka is now in an elimination level ,still dozens of Malaria Patients have been reported from the country annually according to the Consultant Community Physician of Anti Malaria Campaign Dr.Dewani Ranaweera.

This year alone 26 Malaria Patients have been reported from the island Dr.Ranaweera has said."But when comparing to neighboring countries ,The spreading of Malaria in Sri Lanka is at low level and this should continue up to the elimination of the disease" she has stressed.

Malaria comes here through the local and foreign tourists who have visited Malaria hit countries like India and Myanmar in Asia and African Countries Dr.Ranaweera has further said.

During this month Sri Lanka is due to apply to get WHO(World Health Organization)certification for  eliminating Malaria" she has added.

 

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CID Arrested Another Suspect Over The Rape And Murder Of Five Year Old Girl

The Criminal Investigation Department(CID)  have arrested another suspect regarding the rape and murder of five year old Seya Sadewmini of Kotadeniyawa Area.

The suspect was produced before  Acting Minuwangoda Magistrate Priyanthi Liyanaarachchi today(03) and the acting magistrate has been allowed the CID to detain the suspect for 72 hour period for questioning.

The Prices Of Cigarette ,Beer And Hard Liquors Have Been Increased With Effect From Today

The prices of Cigarettes,Beer and Hard Liquors have been increased with effect from today(03) according to the Ministry Of Finance.

According to the new price increase the price of a Gold Leaf Cigarette has been increased by Rs.3 and the price of a Soft Beer (Alcohol less than 5%) has been increased by Rs.40 per liter  from Rs.150 to Rs.190  and the other Beer including Alcohol level more than 5% has been increased by Rs.60 from Rs.185 to  Rs.245.

The excise duty of molasses and  Local Coconut Arrack will be increased by Rs.110 from Rs.1485 to Rs.1595 per proof liter and accordingly the price of a Coconut Arrack may be increased by Rs.60.

The excise duty of country made foreign liquor has been increased by Rs.160 from Rs.1700 to Rs.1860 and accordingly the price of a country made foreign liquor bottle may be increased by Rs.125.

POPULAR YESTERYEAR SONG SUNG BY SRI LANKAN SINGER LATE H.R JOTHIPALA

Kokmaduwa-Imaduwa Section Of Southern Expressway Has Opened Again

The kokmaduwa-imaduwa section of Southern Expressway which closed down twice since last night due to the bad weather has been opened for motorists from this evening again.

firstly the Kokamaduwa- Imaduwa section of Southern Expressway was closed down last night due to the bad weather prevailed at that time and  the risk of an earth slip near 114 kilo meter post of the expressway.Then again that section was opened for motorists since this morning and few hours later  the section was closed down.

However as the weather  improved the kokmaduwa -imaduwa section of Southern Expressway has been opened again this evening for motorists.

Kokmaduwa-Imaduwa Section Of Southern Expressway Has Been Closed Due To Bad Weather

 




The section between Kokmaduwa and Imaduwa near 114 kilo meter post of Southern Expressway has been closed this morning second time since yesterday (01) due to the risk of an earth slips according to Road Developemnt Authority(RDA).The section was closed last night also due to bad weather and it was reopned around 6.30 a.m this morning.

However due to the bad weather prevails in the Kokmaduwa-Imaduwa section of Southern Expressway has been again closed down this morning.

Earlier the Disaster Management Center has issued warning to motorists using Southern Expressway to be on alert as there's a risk of an earsthslip near 114 kilo meter post of the expressway.

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Dengue Update-During First Nine Months Of This Year 20,457 Dengue Patients And 36 Dengue Deaths Have Been Reported-National Dengue Control Programme

During first nine months  (January to September) of this year 20,457 Dengue Patients and 36 Dengue Deaths have been reported from the Island according to the Director Of National  Dengue Control Campaign Dr.Hasitha Thissera.

Addressing a press briefing of Ministry Of Health held yesterday(01) at Government Information Department in Narahenpita(In Colombo District) Dr.Tissera has said  majority of the Dengue Patients  reported  this year up to now were from Colombo District with 6517 Patients.Out of the 36  dengue deaths reported this year 15 were reported from Colombo District Dr.Tisssera has stressed.

During the national mosquito control week which held last month around 567, 000 premises were inspected and 21.21% of these premises were identified as risky places which dengue mosquitoes can breed  and 2.87% were identified as dengue mosquito breeding places.

.During the forthcoming North Eastern Monsoon Rainy Season the spreading of Dengue may have increased in most parts of the country and people should be on alert on this situation the National Dengue Control Progtamme Director has further said.

OLD OPERA HOUSE IN HELGEANDSHOLMEN( STOCKHALM ) (1892) PAINTED BY YESTERYEAR SWEDISH PAINTER ANNA PALM DE ROSA(1859-1924)

THIS FAMOUS PAINTING WAS PAINTED BY YESTERYEAR SWEDISH ARTIST ANNA SOFIA PALM DE ROSA WHO WAS POPULAR FOR HER WATERCOLORS OF STEAMERS AND SAILING SHIPS AS WELL AS SCENES OF STOCKHOLM.

US Sponsored Resolution On Sri Lanka Adapted In UN Human Rights Council Summit in Geneva

The US Sponsored Resolution on Sri Lanka-L29  ,entitled as   "Promoting Reconciliation,Accountability and Human Rights In Sri Lanka was adapted today(01) without a vote by consensus at the United Nations Human Rights Council Summit held in Geneva,Switzerland.

This Resolution was co sponsored by the Sri Lankan Government with 25 additional co sponsors including USA and UK .The resolution encourages the establishment of Sri Lankan Judicial Mechanism to investigate the allegations of violations,abuse of human rights  and violations of an International Humanitarian Law.

The proposed mechanism of US backed Resolution will include commonwealth and other foreign judges,authorized prosecutors, investigators and defense lawyers.

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Disaster Management Center Has Advised Motorists Travelling Through Southern Expressway To Be in Alert On An Earth Slip

Southern Expressway

The Disaster Management Center(DMC) has today (01)advised the motorists travelling through Southern Expressway to be on alert as there's a risk of an earth slip near the 114 Kilo Meter Post between Galle and Matara(In Southern Province).

Motorists travelling through Southern Expressway between Galle and Matara are advised to pay attention to the sign boards .

State Pharmaceuticals Corporation Destroys Rs.300 Million Worth Drugs Annually -Health Minister

The State Pharmaceuticals Corporation(SPC) destroys around Rs.300 Million worth Medicinal Drugs annually as the  validity of which has expired according to Minister Of Health ,Nutrition And Indigenous Medicine Dr.Rajitha Senaratne.

These medicinal drugs which are identified as non essential drugs imported for government hospitals and State Owned Pharmacies(Osu Sal) are  being expired at the stores Dr.Senaratne has said."We are trying to correct this situation as a large sum of money annually wasted for importing these non essential drugs over the past years.However still the officials of SPC haven't done anything to correct this situation "He has stressed.

Health Minister has revealed these facts  at a press briefing held today(01) in  Government Information Department - Narahenpita(In Colombo District).

THE FORGOTTEN THREE GOLDEN RULES OF A RELATIONSHIP

1) DON'T DO TIT FOR TAT WITH YOUR PARTNER/FRIEND AS IT'S NOT A PART OF THE RELATIONSHIP.

2) DO NOT CHEAT OR LIE ONE ANOTHER.

3) IF SOMEHOW YOU BREAK A PROMISE MADE TO YOUR PARTNER /FRIEND CORRECT THAT AND DO NOT TRYING TO PLAY WITH  FEELINGS .

CID Has Requested Minuwangoda Magistrate To Drop Charges Against First Two Suspects Of Five Year Old Girl's Murder

The Criminal Investigation Department(CID) has today(01) requested the Minuwangoda Magistrate to drop  charges against the first two suspects who are in remand in connection with rape and murder of five year old Seya Sadewmini of Kotadeniyawa as the DNA found in girl's body does not match with these suspects.

The DNA Test Reports of the two suspects of the case ,a 17 year old school boy and another resident in kotadeniyawa area have been handed over to the Minuwangoda Magistrate yesterday(01).

The DNA Test Report of the main suspect of  girl's murder "Kondaya" who is in remand has not yet issued.

Meanwhile the case filed against the first two suspects of  girl's rape and murder  is due to be summoned at Minuwangoda Magistrate Court tomorrow(02).