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Kim Kardashian robbed of $ million 11 at gun point in Paris

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 Kim Kardashian robbed of $ million 11 at gun point in Paris


Kim Kardashian robbed of $ million 11 at gun point in Paris

Kim Kardashian the very popular American television star and lustful actress had  left for  an intimate Fashion Week reception and dinner in the Marais section of Paris.

With her sister Kourtney Kardashian, she posed
for some paparazzi waiting outside. Along with a bodyguard, they entered a dark van with tinted windows and drove off.

About two and a half hours later, French officials said Kim Kardashian  was robbed at gunpoint of jewelry worth at least or nearly $10 million. She was alone in a luxurious apartment in the Eighth Arrondissement, nearly two miles from the dinner, when two men burst in, tied her up and gagged her, then escaped with at least three accomplices, officials  had said.

The crime stunned fans of Kim Kardashian, who has millions of followers on Twitter and Instagram. Her husband, the singer Kanye West, abruptly walked off the stage of a concert in Queens when he learned of the crime. It also focused unwanted attention on France, where tourism has plummeted following a series of major terrorist attacks.

Crucial details remained unclear on Monday, including why Kim Kardashian was alone and why she was carrying such valuable jewelry. But police officials and the mayor of Paris vowed to get to the bottom of the crime and to reassure their citizens, and foreigners, that the French capital was safe to visit.


Poignant, a spokesman for a police officers’ union, said the men locked Kim Kardashian in a bathroom after tying her up with tape. Along with the jewelry, which included a ring, they made off with cellphones and a wallet that contained credit cards. Three of the men left on foot, and two on bikes, he said. The men had targeted their victim — they forced the concierge to tell them where Kim Kardashian was staying, and tied his hands.


"Sinhale" Bikkhu to police urging to arrest Wigneswaran who is provoking Communism

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"Sinhale" Bikkhu to police urging to arrest Wigneswaran who is provoking Communism


"Sinhale" Bikkhu to police urging to arrest Wigneswaran who is provoking Communism

Accusing the Chief Minister of northern province  CV Wigneswaran for allegedly participating in the 'Eluge Thamil" protest which was provoking the different communities and also flouting the country's constitution and laws, a Buddhist monk had
handed over a petition to the police headquarters urging to arrest the Chief Minister by taking him to courts.

It is reported that the Bikkhu who had presented the petition is the President of the "Sinhale' National Front Ven.Agulugalle Siri Jinanada thera.

Investigations on opening and remitting to accounts at HSBC for Sri Lankan's in Maldives

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 Investigations on opening and remitting to accounts at HSBC for Sri Lankan's in Maldives


Investigations on opening and remitting to accounts at HSBC for Sri Lankan's in Maldives

The Sunday Times newspaper had reported that the officials of the HSBC by granting international commercial loans have flouted the exchange control regulations

In the year 2013 the Sri Lankan government had allowed Companies in Sri Lanka have been
permitted to obtain international commercial loans up to $ million 30.In this regard an investigation is to be carried out it is learnt.

Under this pretext it is learnt the HSBC via their HSBC branch in Maldives had opened accounts for Companies and provided them with the opportunity to obtain foreign exchange.These transactions are not in adherence to the Central Bank's controller of exchange regulations.This is aiding the foreigners to deposit money in foreign currency. 

Wigneswaran flees lifting his sarong after stone and broomstick attack (Tuesday's cartoon)

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Wigneswaran flees lifting his sarong after stone and broomstick attack (Tuesday's cartoon)

























Ruwan who was shocked by mother's demise ... loses his speech

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 Ruwan who was shocked by mother's demise ... loses his speech


Ruwan who was shocked by mother's demise ... loses his speech

Many viewers came to know tele-actor Ruwan Wickramasingha because of the tele-drama Chathurya. Ruwan's mother happened to pass away last week. At the time of her death she was 73 years of age. Ruwan was the youngest in a family which comprised of 4 brothers and sisters and as a result of the shock sustained and the emotional impact
created over his mother's demise he was unable to talk for several days. His mother was a most close character to Ruwan who is still a bachelor. It is quite some time ago since his father had died and the death of his mother who was always by his side as his companion was something he was unable to bear up.

On the request of his mother her body was directed to the Ayurveda Medical College and no special funeral ceremony was held on her behalf.

Ruwan spoke about it in this manner: "I still can't believe that my mother left me. Can't even talk. It's like I have been left desolate in a desert. My whole life has stopped. Everyone in the family loved mother equally. But mother had a special fondness for me because I was the youngest. It's about my marriage that she mostly thought of. Recently I had introduced the girl with whom I am friendly with. My mother is happy about her. But not being able to have our marriage before mother passed away is a sorrowful thing. Mother died on the 25th and we handed over her body to the Ayurveda Medical College according to her last wishes.  Her demise is still like a dream ..."

Mihin Lanka taken over by Sri Lankan Airlines

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 Mihin Lanka taken over by Sri Lankan Airlines


Mihin Lanka taken over by Sri Lankan Airlines

With affect from the 30th of October all flights of Mihin Lanka would be terminated and the ownership to be handed over to the Sri Lankan Airlines,This has been decided by  the authorities of Mihin Lanka.The Chief Executive officer of
Mihin Lanka has informed to all flying institutions in this regard.

This decision has been taken in order to make our flight industry more efficient and to reduce expenditure.

The Mihin Lanka airline was established during the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa era to have flights to India, Middle East, and Seychelles.But the Mihin Lanka had been experiencing loses from the inception.But the former President had been pumping funds from every budget towards the loses.

Traffic Controllers at BIA on work to rule-flights delayed

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 Traffic Controllers at BIA on work to rule-flights delayed


Traffic Controllers at BIA on work to rule-flights delayed

The traffic controllers at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake have commenced a work to rule campaign from the 03rd instant.As a result all flights have been delayed today.

All flights had been delayed by  half and hour in taking off.The work to rule campaign has been
commenced in regard to their salary anomalies.However urgent flights  would not be delayed owing to the work to rule campaign.

The  officials of the Flight Controller's Union had added that the work to rule campaign would be continued until their demands are met.

Even after completion of investigations Shiranthi is not arrested owing to a deal--Anura Kumara

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 Even after completion of investigations Shiranthi is not arrested owing to  a deal--Anura Kumara
Even after completion of investigations Shiranthi is not arrested owing to  a deal -- Anura Kumara

At a media briefing held yesterday the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna Anura Kumara Dissanayake had said that despite all investigations pertaining to corruption and  irregularities committed by the former first lady, Shiranthi Rajapaksa spouse of the former
President Mahinda Rajapaksa she is not arrested owing to part of a  secret deal that exist  between the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe and and Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The JVP leader had further quipped that even the investigations involving irregularities and corrupt activities of Basil Rajapaksa ,Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and other family members have not been exposed also  as a part of the said secret deal.

Anura Kumara Dissanayke had also said that  for keeping  more than one passport by forging documents pertaining to the investigations conducted against the leader of the National Freedom Front Wimal Weerawansa also have been suppressed as a result of  the secret agreement  with the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe.


Complaint that Nestea contains washing powder chemical!

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 Complaint that Nestea contains washing powder chemical!


Complaint that Nestea contains washing powder chemical!

The National Association for Protection of Consumer Rights has made an allegation that suspicion has emerged about chemicals contained in an instant drink of tea patronised by consumers in Sri Lanka in a big way. It is with regard to the product of Nestea instant tea packets produced by
Nestle Company.

In most restaurants as well as in certain restaurants held during festival occasions Nestea machines have been installed and when compared to the ordinary procedure of preparing tea it is possible to prepare instant tea by mixing hot water to the powder in these packets in a more facile manner.

What the National Association for Protection of Consumer Rights argue is that the chemical known as trisodium phosphate has been added in preparing Nestea and that it incidentally is used for washing purposes. They point out that the said chemical is used with the motive of preventing tea from clotting and for the purpose of retaining the final product in a more attractive manner. They further draw attention to the fact that the World Health Organization (WHO) has mentioned that by using this chemical for consumer purposes it would result in causing kidney diseases. Therefore the WHO recommends that this chemical should be removed from food items, the Association points out. Even the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has recommended that using more than 70 mm. of trisodium phosphate per day is detrimental to the human body.

Under these circumstances the Chairman of National Association for Protection of Consumer Rights Mr. Ranjith Withanage informs that as to why the local consumer is using this product if the chemical concerned is inimical to the human body and it is the duty of those who voice their opinion on poison-free food and prevention of kidney diseases to create an impact and take steps to ban this product.


Lion Brewery Company raises head consequent to flood lashing with tax concessions

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Lion Brewery Company raises head consequent to flood lashing with  tax concessions

Sri Lanka's popular brewery Company factory located in Biyagama was terribly handicapped when the floods from the Kelani river in May this year damaged the factory premises which caused a fall in the manufacturing process.As a result of the floods a number of machinery had been
extensively damaged .

The Company pays taxes to the tune of rupees billion twenty five yearly. Hence in order to raise their head the Treasury had given a three month tax holiday which is a worthy helping hand it is reported.However the inland taxes for the all other beer manufacturing companies remains unchanged.

In this regard the Treasury has allowed them to be exempted from import taxes and corporate taxes.

Telling a lie according to situation is not wrong according to Buddha Dhamma -- Ven. Mirisse Gunasiri Thera

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 Telling a lie according to situation is not wrong according to Buddha Dhamma -- Ven. Mirisse Gunasiri Thera

Telling a lie according to situation is not wrong according to Buddha Dhamma -- Ven. Mirisse Gunasiri Thera

According to Buddhist scriptures, telling a lie is a sin. But in practical life there are countless instances where Buddhists are called upon to indulge in lying. It's unspecific whether any sin would occur from it. An opinion expressed by the Late Ven. Mirisse Gunasiri Thera in this connection appears
below.

"Lieing has a dual interpretation as a minor mistake and a great mistake. If the harm or evil brought about by trying to cover up something is great and the meaning or benefit is less ... one should refrain from under all circumstances in uttering such lies. If something is covered up and the repercussion resulting is less ... such lies are considered minor mistakes. If a person's life is saved as a consequence of the lie uttered by the other party; it appears that in such an instance there is an apology for that lie.

Long, long time ago when Prince Saddhatissa crept inside the Maha Vihara in order to save his life, Prince Gemunu asked whether Saddhatissa came there and if those who were present there had replied in the affirmative ... it would have ended in a terrible consequence. Because of that lie an innocent life escaped death. It is stated in history about the national and religious decline which occured as a result of telling the truth to Rajasingha who asked for a solution from the Maha Sangha for having killed his father. If at all a clever reply which suited the occasion was given just as much as the bhikkus of Maha Vihara did ... that massive destruction would have been averted. Therefore, employing an act of falsehood in a decisive instance such as rescuing a life could not be considered as that bad".

Student in Grade 8 succumbs after falling from a guava tree

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 Student in Grade 8 succumbs after falling from a guava tree


Student in Grade 8 succumbs after falling from a guava tree

On day before yesterday the 03rd instant a 13 year old schoolboy had succumbed to his injuries at around 5.30 pm when he had fallen from a guava tree  in his dwelling after he had climbed to pluck guava fruits.The incident has been
reported by the Agrapatana police.

The young boy Gunaseelan Abilasan who had succumbed is a resident of Shantha Regulas  tea estate in Lindula is  a student of Lindula Meraya Tamil Vidyalaya.After coming home from school this student had climbed the guava tree to pluck guava fruits when the tree  had collapsed causing him grievous injuries.

He had been taken to the Nuwara Eliya hospital.But he had succumbed before admission to the hospital.Further investigations are carried by the Agrapatana police.

The postmortem was to be held at the Nuwara Eliya hospital on the 04th instant. 





Mahela pilots a walk to raise funds for a cancer hospital

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Mahela pilots a walk to raise funds for a cancer hospital

A fund is to be collected from the public to erect a cancer hospital  in the vicinity of the Karapitiya hospital in Galle.

n this in order to raise funds a walk has been organised from Jaffna to Dondra on the 06th instant for a period of 28 days.Former cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena had requested the public to cooperate
and join in this worthy exercise.

Mahela Jayawardena has added that on a previous after a similar walk the funds collected had been utilized to construct a cancer hospital in Tellippalai. For this project a sum of about Rupees 700 million is estimated out of which Rupees 150 has already been collected.He had said that the balance sum is anticipated to be collected in this manner.


 This project has been organized by the ministry of health and Mahela Jayawardena is taking a key role in its advertising.It is anticipated that this walk would receive the fullest cooperation from the public.

It was the intention of construction a Hope cancer hospital in Maharagama in the name of Mahela some years ago.But owing to the tsunami catastrophe the donors who had promised to contribute had diverted the funds towards the tsunami developmental activities.Hence the Hope project could not be got underway.

Grade 5 Scholarship results released

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 Grade 5 Scholarship  results released


Grade 5 Scholarship  results released

The results of the grade 5 scholarship examination that was held in August this year have been released this afternoon.

The results have been published in the internet under web sitewww.doenets.lk.

It is reported that via dialog and mobitel mobile phones also the results could be viewed.

In the case from dialog mobiles one has to type EXAM  followed a blank   then Examination index NUMBER and SEND   a  sms to 7777 .In the case of mobitel mobiles one has to type EXAM then a blank then the Examination index Number and SEND a sms to 8884.

If anyone needs to clarify the Principal of the school could be contacted before the 04th November.It is reported that 360,000 students have sat the examination.The highest marks and details of the students would be notified tomorrow.

To accomplish competency an entreaty to gods in Parliament premises

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 To accomplish competency an entreaty to gods in Parliament premises

To accomplish competency an entreaty to gods in Parliament premises

A special Hindu pooja had been arranged at the Parliamentary premises at Sri Jayewardenapura Kotte yesterday the 04th instant with the participation of the head Guru of the Kotahena Shivan kovil Guru Jeyashankar Thurukkal and his team.

This pooja was organized essentially to request to acquire wealth, mind set and more courage and
mental strength to the members of parliament and the staff of the parliament office.and mental strength from god Saraswathi,Lakshmi and Durga.

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya had participated in this ceremony as the chief guest.


With increasing threats Wigneswaran seeks more security

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 With increasing threats Wigneswaran seeks more security


With increasing threats Wigneswaran seeks more security

The Member of Parliament the general secretary of the of the Tamil National Alliance Mavei Senadiraja has urged the  the opposition leader R Sambandan  to quickly offer a full guard to the Chief Minister of Northern Province CV Wigneswaran .

This is because CV Wigneswaran has attributed to the
fact that southern communal factions are attempting to  take his life on the pretext of the LTTE.This he had conveyed via aletter to the leader of the opposition. Mavei Senathiraja has revealed that if Wigneswaran is subjected to death threats it is a huge issue.Hence by writing  and complaining to the President Maithripala Sirisena and the Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara they intend obtaining protection to him and to expand his security unit.

In addition Mavei Senathiraja has requested to find the factions who have threatened him and to arrest them and be punished.

Advanced Level students were to celebrate World Children's Day with liquor

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 Advanced Level students  were to celebrate World Children's Day with liquor


Advanced Level students  were to celebrate World Children's Day with liquor

It has been reported from a certain school in the Mavanella education division in order  to  have a function on the World Children's Day students in the higher classes have collected money from the students in the lower classes.

It had been suggested that each student should
contribute a sum of Rs 50/- towards the expenses for the programme organized by the school authorities on that day.This had been said to the students in Grade 6 by the students in Grade 12 as ordered by the Principal..They have asked them to bring the money on the following day..

When this was made known to the  class teacher he had informed the Principal.The principal had called the senior students and then it had revealed that the funds were to be collected to have a liquor party.

The Principal had thoroughly warned the group of students and had said if an incident like this reported again he would summon the parents and will issue leaving certificate in red letters.The Principal had said this is the first and last time, warned them severely.

It has been reported that this group of students are those  who are already addicted to drugs.

The legs of prisoners hospitalized to be fettered

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 The legs of prisoners hospitalized to be fettered


The legs of prisoners hospitalized to be fettered

It is reported by the Prison department authorities that the legs of  all prisoners and suspects who are  hospitalized owing to illnesses are to be  fettered.They would be exempted from this only if recommended against it by medical
advice.

The reason for this has been attributed to the fact that these prisoner patients on many instances had fled the hospitals they were warded in without the knowledge of the prison guards.

The media spokesman of the prison department Thushara Upuldeniya had added when inquiries were made on this matter that owing to this new fetter arrangement the escape of the prisoners after hospitalization is now at a low ebb.

In the previous year 2015 as inmates were not fettered statistics have revealed that 154 prisoners ha fled from hospitals they were warded in.

Lunch sheets and 'regiform' boxes prohibited-instead leaves

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 Lunch sheets and 'regiform' boxes prohibited-instead leaves


Lunch sheets and 'regiform' boxes prohibited-instead leaves

In order as a step to minimize environmental pollution laws have been enacted to  completely prohibit the use of polythene sheets and  rigifoam boxes that are used in markets.These laws have been given the green light by the President.

This has been conveyed by the  Director of southern province central environmental authority HS
Premachandra. This was said at a meeting held at the auditorium of the  Galle divisional secretariat.

As an initial step the manufacture,distribution and  marketing of wrapping paper (lunch sheets) and 'regifoam' boxes have been completely banned.

It is reported that when such materials are banned it is natural for the businessmen to resort to alternate ways.For example in India from leaves of trees they have designed a plate like structure  which could be used for two weeks before they decay.

Likewise in our country also there are environment friendly alternatives. Our people do not think of such devices was what the authorities of the central environmental authority believe.

Of course it is reported that only polythene that are over 20 microns thickness  could be used for lunch packets.In this regard the authorities of the central environmental authority will raid places where inferior and polythene s below 20 micron thickness are sold.

Instead of the 100 day carrot a 1500 day potato ( Wednesday;s cartoon)

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Instead of the 100 day carrot a 1500 day potato ( Wednesday's cartoon)



















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