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The ‘Jathika Hela Urumaya’ Party has decided to oppose a Senate, which exceeds the power of the Parliament. Mr Nishantha Warnasinghe, National Organizer of the ‘Jathika Hela Urumaya’ says that, according to the ‘Mahinda Chinthana’ policy statement, police and land powers cannot be granted for the, provincial councils. Meanwhile, Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has been [...]
Mr Ranil Wickremasinge, the Leader of the Opposition says that, it’s the ‘Contractors’ of the Rajapaksa government, who are obstructing the process of establishing a fund to repair the Party Headquarters. He has said these, while addressing a rally, held in Colombo. ” Now, the Rajapaksa administration has become a curse for this country. We [...]
Mr B.D.K. Bandara, Operational Manager of the Southern Expressway says that, an income of Rs 4.6 Million was received from the Expressway, on the Independence Day. Mr Bandara further says that, as 14573 vehicles have used the Expressway on that day, this is recorded as the second highest income received and the second highest number [...]
Mr G.W. Kodippli,Commissioner General of Prisons says that, a survey is being conducted at the exhibition stall of the Prisons Department in the ‘Deyata Kirula’ Exhibition to obtain the people’s opinions whether the reimplementing of the death penalty will reduce the wave of brutal crimes prevailing within the society. Since suitable coupons are being provided [...]
United states of America says that,they will send their three high ranking officials to Sri Lanka, prior to the session of U.N. Human right Commission. Therefore, Mr Robert ‘O’ Blake, the Assistant State Secretary for South Asia, Mr Stephen Rapp,an ambassador at-large for International war crimes issues, and Mrs Maria Otero, State Department Under Secretary [...]
‘Saliyagama’ Janasevana Housing Village of Oyamaduwa, Anuradhapura, Which was constructed simultaneously with the ‘Deyata Kirula’ Development Exhibition, was handed over to the public today, with the leadership of President Mahinda Mahinda Rajapaksa. This Housing Village was constructed by the National Housing Development Authority,on the instructions from Mr Wimal Weerawansa, the Minister of Constructions, Engineering Services, [...]
The Sri Lankan Emigration and Immigration authorities have informed the Emigration and Immigration Unit of the Katunayake International Airport to be on the alert, whether a person called Bilal Phillips, an extremist Muslim priest who was alleged for conspiring the blast of the World Trade Center of U.S.A, will arrive at the island through Katunayaka [...]
Colombo roads closed for Navam Perahera. The Colombo Traffic Police says that,the undermentioned roads will be closed for traffic on the 6th and 7th of February for the Navam Perahera of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple. Police also request the public to use alternative roads during this period. Mentioned below are the the roads which are [...]
Mr Anton Wijendra, the convener of the fisheries Organizations, says that,northern fishermen are preparing to hound out the fishermen from the south who migrate the Northern and Eastern Provinces for fisheries activities. Mr Wijendra further says that, the fishermen of the North, who believe that, police and land powers will be granted for the provincial [...]
According to the Prison Department sources, Even though a group of selected prisoners are due to be released on the Independence Day,under a general amnesty, Mr Sarath Fonseka will not be released on that day. Mr Ashoka Hapuarachchi,the Commissioner of Prison says that, since a group of prisoners will be released on the Independence Day, [...]
The first death was reported today morning at 1.40 am. The unfortunate incident took place at Kalutera North. The deceased was 26 of age
Mr Sanath Jayasuriya, a Former Captain of the Sri Lankan Cricket team says that, no player in the team has helped the Former Captain Thillakarathne Dilshan. Mr Jayasuriya has said these , during an interview held with a daily news paper. “Observing the behavior of the players,we can say that, nobody has helped Dilshan. However, [...]
India has reportedly agreed to pay Tehran in gold for the oil it buys, in a move aimed at protecting Delhi from US-sanctions targeting countries who trade with Iran. China, another buyer of Iranian oil, may follow Delhi’s lead.
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Dr Athula Sumathipala, the Hon Director of the Institute for Research & Development (IRD) in Sri Lanka and also a Senior Lecturer at Kings College London delivered the Post Graduate Institute of Medicine Oration this year. The oration titled “Patients with Medically Unexplained Symptoms; Epidemiology to Treatment Development Research in Sri Lanka – Going from Local [...]
Out of the 65 institutions for which representatives were elected in the local government, the JNP fielded candidates for 27 institutions under the UPFA banner and have managed to secure places for 13 representatives. Including the 43 who were selected in the first round it now has in total 56 local government representatives
The Sri Lanka Exports Development Board says that, the “Ayurveda Expo 2011″ exhibition will be commenced on the 15th of July at the BMICH premises. Mr Janaka Ratnayake, the Chairman of the Board, who was participating in a media meeting held at Colombo, said that,this exhibition is being held on the intention of popularizing the [...]
The police is investigating on an incident where a villain has cut and taken away the hind legs of a cow, which was tied to a tree in a scrub near the river at Gurupura area in Ampara. The owner of the cow has made a complaint to the Ampara Police Station saying that, the [...]
The Consumer Affairs Authority has decided to make it mandatory a standard certificate to be obtained to sell tooth pastes and tooth brushes. Mr Rumy Marzook,Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Authority, has said that, since the relevant Gazette was already being published,this ruling will be effected from the 1st of June. Accordingly, selling of any [...]
The 1st Test between the touring Sri Lankan Cricket team and England will be commenced today at Cardiff. The game is due to be started at 3.30 PM Sri Lanka time. Since this is the inaugural test of captaincy for the new skipper of the Sri Lankan team T.M. Dilshan, the English team will play [...]
Chennai Super Kings team who won the first semi finals of the Indian Premier League tournament against the Royal challengers Bangalore team, was qualified for the finals. The Chennai team has won this match by six wickets.
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Mr Joe Lieberman, the U.S. Senator says that, U.S.A. is ready to take war actions against Syria. He further says that,U.S.A. is also ready to provide the rebels with the Medical facilities and the secret information they need. Meanwhile, after Russia and China have vetoed the proposal against Syria,at the U.N. Security Council,Mrs Hilary Clinton, [...]
Mr Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council has said that, Iran will give a strong reply to all it’s enemies on the 11th of February,on the day that, Iran is commemorating the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979. He also indicates that, the period until the 11th of February is an era [...]
The Chief of the Israeli Intelligence says that,Iran has enough nuclear materials to successfully invent not just one, but four nuclear bombs. General Aviv Kochavi the Israeli Intelligence Chief, who has summoned a security meeting has said that, he believes Iran at least need a year to invent such a weapon. According to the latest [...]
According to the media reports from Israel, the U.S. Army is gradually drawing near to the Oman Islands and the U.S. Air Force is camping at the surrounding areas. Army sources indicate that, concrete bombs, which are capable of destroying large areas are being manufactured and distributed from the U.S. camps established near the British [...]
Mr Hugo Chavez, the President of Venezuela has warned that, the banks who refuse to finance the agricultural projects started by the government will be nationalized. President Chavez,mentions that,certain leading banks have failed to fulfill the legal necessities of providing at least 10% of it’s loan grants for the development processes. ” If you cannot [...]
According to Syntech Organization, a referendum will be conducted by Northern Ireland to decide whether the people of Northern Island wish to remain under the British Administration. Scotland, which is a part of Briton for 300 years,also has requested to conduct a referendum to become a separate state. Regarding this request, remonstrations were erupted in [...]
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, has introduced a range of ‘Robin Hood’ type taxes to overcome the economic crisis in the country. According to the media reports,the new 1% tax which is planed to be imposed on the Financial Transactions is due to be activated from next August. ” We hope this tax will generate One [...]
Foreign media indicate that,after ten month silence, demonstrations against Mr Bashar Al Assad, the Syrian President have restarted.Mr Assad was capable of recapturing an area administrated by the rebels by sending the army to the Northern Area,including several cities, which lead to these remonstrations. Meanwhile, fierce battles were erupted in Damascus between the Syrian government [...]
The European Judicial Chief of human rights has criticized the legal amendments which are due to be activated by the British Prime Minister,David Cameron. He has alleged that, the British government is applying pressure to tabloid papers.The European Court has recently turned down several verdicts issued by the British Court. Therefore, powerful judicial reformations are [...]
The Interim Control Board of Libya have approved a new Provincial Administration Council established in the City of Bani Walid, in Libya, which was recaptured by the Gadaffi supporters. The Libyan National Interim Control Board was the political voice of the rebels who have launched a battle to oust Gadaffi from power, and also the [...]