The Minister of Media Lakshman Yapa Abewardana today (11) described the stance of the joint opposition to put forward a common candidate as an attempt to show the ‘younger sister’ and offer ‘elder sister’ to the bride broom.
Referring to a statement made by opposition leader Ranil Wickramasinghe who has sought the position of holding an election under a care taker Government, Minister Abewardena in a lighter vein cracked, ‘Ranil is trying to stage the famous "Suba saha Yasa" drama a second time.He said the people have seen that drama enough and do not want a repetition.The Minister made these statements at press conference held at the Ministry of Mass Media and Information.
News.lk
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Workers force military to retreat
Sailors of the Sri Lankan navy sent to take over work in the Colombo port have been forced to go back by workers on trade union action.
Spokesman for the Suhada Port Workers Union Lal Bangamuwage told BBC Sandeshaya that the navy was sent to the harbour in order to stop workers from working to rule.
"The navy came to the tug boat section and forced workers to work," he said.
Spokesman Bangamuwage said, when notified by the membership, trade union officials had to intervene to stop the navy disrupting the work to rule.
He added that the trade unions have made a complaint to the police against the western region naval commander for threatening those on trade union action.
Workers in the public sector launched a three day work to rule campaign for higher pay due to them.
State power, water, oil and port workers stopped working outside assigned duties and set working hours from Wednesday after negotiations broke down as the government refused to meet their demands.
BBC
Spokesman for the Suhada Port Workers Union Lal Bangamuwage told BBC Sandeshaya that the navy was sent to the harbour in order to stop workers from working to rule.
"The navy came to the tug boat section and forced workers to work," he said.
Spokesman Bangamuwage said, when notified by the membership, trade union officials had to intervene to stop the navy disrupting the work to rule.
He added that the trade unions have made a complaint to the police against the western region naval commander for threatening those on trade union action.
Workers in the public sector launched a three day work to rule campaign for higher pay due to them.
State power, water, oil and port workers stopped working outside assigned duties and set working hours from Wednesday after negotiations broke down as the government refused to meet their demands.
BBC
Jobs for 17,000 graduates
Taking public administration to grassroots:
The Government has decided to provide employment to over 17,000 unemployed graduates, Finance and State Revenue Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said yesterday.
dailyNews
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Russia interested in 'Sri Lanka oil'
The Russian federation has expressed interest in oil exploration in Sri Lanka.
Visiting Russian Foreign Minister Servey V Lavrov expressed interest in oil exploration in the Mannar bay and the rehabilitation of the Sapugaskanda oil refinery, Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Mr. Lavrov, a former diplomat who has worked in Colombo and a Sinhala speaker, is the first Russian Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka since diplomatic relations were established in 1957.bbc
Economists hail bank rate reduction
Economists hail bank rate reduction
The Government decision to lower the interests by State banks aims to channel the credit liquidity to the private sector enterprises and to stimulate the private sector, economists told the Daily News yesterday.
The Government decision to lower the interests by State banks aims to channel the credit liquidity to the private sector enterprises and to stimulate the private sector, economists told the Daily News yesterday.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Minister refutes UNP Leader’s claims........
Minister refutes UNP Leader’s claims:
Donor funds used properly
Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said the Government has ensured that the funds disbursed by the donor countries and lending agencies are properly utilised for the country’s development. He said the country has received over US$ 772 million up to September 15 and the Government is hopeful that this figure will rise to US$ 1,350 million by December. dailynews
Donor funds used properly
Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said the Government has ensured that the funds disbursed by the donor countries and lending agencies are properly utilised for the country’s development. He said the country has received over US$ 772 million up to September 15 and the Government is hopeful that this figure will rise to US$ 1,350 million by December. dailynews
Country lost Rs. 16 billion........
Country lost Rs. 16 billion:
UNF sold CB gold for a song
Media Minister Lakshaman Yapa Abeywardena yesterday said Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe should take the responsibility for selling over 200,000 troy ounces belonging to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to his friends at US$ 300 per ounce between 2002 - 2003 during the UNF regime. dailynews
UNF sold CB gold for a song
Media Minister Lakshaman Yapa Abeywardena yesterday said Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe should take the responsibility for selling over 200,000 troy ounces belonging to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to his friends at US$ 300 per ounce between 2002 - 2003 during the UNF regime. dailynews
Thursday, September 10, 2009
UN criticises Sri Lanka expulsion ........
UN criticises Sri Lanka expulsion
The UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon, has criticised the Sri Lankan government's decision to expel a UN children's agency spokesman.
The government accused the spokesman of spreading Tamil Tiger propaganda.
Mr Ban's office said he strongly regretted the decision and would raise the issue with President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the earliest opportunity.
The spokesman, James Elder, regularly updated the media on the plight of children caught up in the war.
The Tamil Tigers were defeated by the army earlier this year.
"The secretary-general strongly regrets the decision of the Sri Lankan government to expel Mr Elder," Ban's office said in a statement.
The UN chief "expresses his full confidence in the work of the United Nations in Sri Lanka, which includes making public statements when necessary in an effort to save lives and prevent grave humanitarian problems".
Mr Ban said that the UN was "working impartially to assist the people of Sri Lanka and the government should be supporting and co-operating with its efforts."
Mr Elder, communications chief for Unicef in Sri Lanka, was told on Sunday to leave the country within two weeks. He has worked in Sri Lanka since July 2008 and his -bbc-sinhala
The UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon, has criticised the Sri Lankan government's decision to expel a UN children's agency spokesman.
The government accused the spokesman of spreading Tamil Tiger propaganda.
Mr Ban's office said he strongly regretted the decision and would raise the issue with President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the earliest opportunity.
The spokesman, James Elder, regularly updated the media on the plight of children caught up in the war.
The Tamil Tigers were defeated by the army earlier this year.
"The secretary-general strongly regrets the decision of the Sri Lankan government to expel Mr Elder," Ban's office said in a statement.
The UN chief "expresses his full confidence in the work of the United Nations in Sri Lanka, which includes making public statements when necessary in an effort to save lives and prevent grave humanitarian problems".
Mr Ban said that the UN was "working impartially to assist the people of Sri Lanka and the government should be supporting and co-operating with its efforts."
Mr Elder, communications chief for Unicef in Sri Lanka, was told on Sunday to leave the country within two weeks. He has worked in Sri Lanka since July 2008 and his -bbc-sinhala
Channel 4 video: .........
Channel 4 video:
Local elements will be exposed soon
Transport Minister Dullas Allahapperuma yesterday said the local elements who were involved in the production of the video footage that was telecast on Channel 4 television will be divulged soon.dailynews
Local elements will be exposed soon
Transport Minister Dullas Allahapperuma yesterday said the local elements who were involved in the production of the video footage that was telecast on Channel 4 television will be divulged soon.dailynews
Govt to intervene .....
Govt to intervene
Plantation Industries Minister D.M. Jayaratne told Parliament yesterday the Government will intervene to sort out the crisis in the estate sector, if Trade Unions and plantation companies fail to reach an agreement on the pay hike issue of plantation workers. -dailynews
Plantation Industries Minister D.M. Jayaratne told Parliament yesterday the Government will intervene to sort out the crisis in the estate sector, if Trade Unions and plantation companies fail to reach an agreement on the pay hike issue of plantation workers. -dailynews
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Libyan Leader.....
Libyan Leader Colonel Muammar al-Khaddafi rests his arm on the shoulder of President Mahinda Rajapaksa while viewing the combined armed services parade in Tripoli on September 1 to mark the 40th anniversary of the Libyan Revolution. Pictures by Sudath Silva
Excise raids from January to August 2009....
Excise raids from January to August 2009:
Govt nets Rs 100m
Sri Lankan illicit liquor distillers, wholesale and retail dealers, banned drugs and tobacco abusers and consumers together paid more than Rs. 100 million to the State coffers in fines, within the first seven months of this year. They were apprehended in more than 26,000 raids launched by the Sri Lanka Excise Department.dailynews
Govt nets Rs 100m
Sri Lankan illicit liquor distillers, wholesale and retail dealers, banned drugs and tobacco abusers and consumers together paid more than Rs. 100 million to the State coffers in fines, within the first seven months of this year. They were apprehended in more than 26,000 raids launched by the Sri Lanka Excise Department.dailynews
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Bio-pirates threaten Customs officials .........
Bio-pirates threaten Customs officials
Sequel to foiling an attempted export of water plants:
The Sri Lanka Customs ‘BioDiversity Protection Unit head Samatha Gunasekera yesterday said , he and his Unit’s officers on duty at Air Cargo Export Terminal at at the Bandaranaike International Airport have been faced with threats to their lives after foiling an attempt to export a consignment of unauthorised water plants from Sri Lanka . dailynews
Sequel to foiling an attempted export of water plants:
The Sri Lanka Customs ‘BioDiversity Protection Unit head Samatha Gunasekera yesterday said , he and his Unit’s officers on duty at Air Cargo Export Terminal at at the Bandaranaike International Airport have been faced with threats to their lives after foiling an attempt to export a consignment of unauthorised water plants from Sri Lanka . dailynews
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Nearly 170 ex-Tiger child soldiers sit A/L exam.........
Nearly 170 ex-Tiger child soldiers sit A/L exam
Nearly 170 former LTTE child soldiers sat the GCE Advanced Level in Vavuniya yesterday as a result of the Government's humanitarian operations to free the North and East people from the clutches of LTTE terrorism, Examinations Department sources said.dailynews
Nearly 170 former LTTE child soldiers sat the GCE Advanced Level in Vavuniya yesterday as a result of the Government's humanitarian operations to free the North and East people from the clutches of LTTE terrorism, Examinations Department sources said.dailynews
Presidential or General Election.....
Presidential or General Election:
UPFA can get two-thirds majority
The UPFA is quite capable of achieving the two thirds majority at a future General election or Presidential election, Agriculture and Agrarian Services Development Minister and SLFP General Secretary Maithreepala Sirisena told a press conference in Colombo yesterday.dailynews
UPFA can get two-thirds majority
The UPFA is quite capable of achieving the two thirds majority at a future General election or Presidential election, Agriculture and Agrarian Services Development Minister and SLFP General Secretary Maithreepala Sirisena told a press conference in Colombo yesterday.dailynews
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Nearly 170 ex-Tiger child soldiers sit ALs......
Nearly 170 ex-Tiger child soldiers sit ALs
Examination continues until September 5 :
Ten exam centres for IDPs in Vavuniya:
Nearly 170 former LTTE child soldiers sat the GCE Advanced Level in Vavuniya yesterday as a result of the Government’s humanitarian operations to free the North and East people from the clutches of LTTE terrorism, Examinations Department sources said. The Advanced Level Examination 2009 commenced in 1,827 examination centres yesterday.dailynews
Examination continues until September 5 :
Ten exam centres for IDPs in Vavuniya:
Nearly 170 former LTTE child soldiers sat the GCE Advanced Level in Vavuniya yesterday as a result of the Government’s humanitarian operations to free the North and East people from the clutches of LTTE terrorism, Examinations Department sources said. The Advanced Level Examination 2009 commenced in 1,827 examination centres yesterday.dailynews
Police apprehends bomb vehicle - Mannar......
Police apprehends bomb vehicle - Mannar
An explosive laden van prepared for a suicide mission was apprehended by the Police this morning, 11 August, along with 20 claymore mines at Mannar.
The claymore mines had already been fixed to the vehicle (Hiace van) when it was apprehended in general area Uppukulam, Mannar, sources added.
Three suspects have already been taken into custody and handed over to the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) for further interrogations. According to Plice sources, two suspects are residences of Mt'Lavinia while the other is from Mannar-defence.lk-pix-Dinamina
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
1,263 IDP candidates to sit exam .......
1,263 IDP candidates to sit exam
The GCE Advanced Level Examination starts today with 242,091 candidates sitting the examination. The GCE A/L examination will be held until September 5.
Among candidates are 198,755 school candidates and 43,336 private candidates sitting at 1,827 examination centres throughout the island. dailynews
The GCE Advanced Level Examination starts today with 242,091 candidates sitting the examination. The GCE A/L examination will be held until September 5.
Among candidates are 198,755 school candidates and 43,336 private candidates sitting at 1,827 examination centres throughout the island. dailynews
New Archbishop tells world community......
New Archbishop tells world community:
Don’t isolate Sri Lanka
New Colombo Archbishop Rt. Rev Dr. Malcom Ranjith yesterday requested the international community not to isolate the country as such action would aggravate the sufferings of the people. -dailynews
Don’t isolate Sri Lanka
New Colombo Archbishop Rt. Rev Dr. Malcom Ranjith yesterday requested the international community not to isolate the country as such action would aggravate the sufferings of the people. -dailynews
Monday, August 10, 2009
Polls results: Victory of policies to stabilize democracy - President .......
Polls results: Victory of policies to stabilize democracy - President
"The ability to hold elections no sooner terrorism was defeated and thus providing the opportunity for democratic expression to the people of Vavuniya and Jaffna, is also seen as a victory of our policies to stabilize democracy", said H.E the President Mahinda Rajapaksa today (Aug 9).
He made this comment in a communiqu‚ issued on the outstanding victory achieved by the United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) in the elections held yesterday(Aug 8) to the Uva Provincial Council and the Jaffna Municipal Council. "It is seen by me as a victory for all who love our motherland" President Rajapaksa further asserted. dailynews
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