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Island wide shortage of salt

March 10, 2016, 12:40 am
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Island wide shortage of salt

The retail marketeers had said that for sometime there had been a shortage of salt in the market.The demand has exceeded the supply over a period of time.As a result a kilo of salt that was sold for Rs30/- is now been sold for Rs 90/-

The wholesale merchants have added that this increase is because
those involved in manufacturing salt have increased prices. As the Hambantota salt producers are showing less interest private producers have commenced salt production in Puttalam area and hence the prices have gone up.They after production do the the distribution also.

The wholesale merchants have attributed this increase also owing to a increase in tax imposed by the government.Owing to the acute shortage of sugar the consumers have faced difficulties owing to shortages of salt in the market.

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Madam still could remember Mahinda( Thursday's cartoon)

March 10, 2016, 12:41 am
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Chandrika issues a special statement on Vimukthi

March 10, 2016, 12:44 am
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Chandrika issues a special statement on Vimukthi


Chandrika issues a special statement on Vimukthi

Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga  and the adviser to the Sri Lanka Freedom Party had added that her son Vimukthi Kumaratunga will never enter politics in this country.

Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga had  added this about her son
Vimukthi Kumaratunga speaking on the world's women's day celebration held at the headquarters of  Sri Lanka Women's Front under the theme resourceful country,and sustainable tomorrow.

While speaking former President Chandrika Kumaratunga had said this:

"I will never request for positions. My son Vimukthi will not come to Sri Lanka to enter politics.I do not say that we should have a family link in politics.But he will come to Sri Lanka to serve the country.But would not enter politics. She cannot see the country getting destroyed in this manner.That is the very reason I came forward to help in the last presidential election.Ultimately it was I who  had to carry all the weight and burden."
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Prime Minister amends tax ....

March 8, 2016, 1:17 am
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Prime Minister amends tax ....

VAT ... 15%

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasingha who made a special statement in parliament today has subjected certain changes once more in some taxes proposed at the last budget.

He mentioned that steps would be taken to increase VAT Tax upto 15% but that no change would be effected in the case of the tax relating to National Upliftment which remains at a 2% value. However
he also announced that essential items would be exempted from the new amendment. He added that these tax amendments are proposed to the parliament after taking into consideration the changes in the global economy and also in order to fill the gap in the budget. He further stated that bringing the VAT tax which was at two values being brought to one value is beneficial for the prevalent economic situation.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasingha who said that the tax would once again be enforced based on capital earnings stated that the tax would be increased from 15% to 17.5. Facilities of tax concessions allowed in relation to telecommunication, fields relating to private education and health too would be removed. He explained that for the purpose of getting over the loan-trap in which the country has got cornered and the present crisis which the world economy faces, these decisions are being taken. This statement was released to parliament by the Premier as an announcement of the Ministry.
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Colombo Big Match Fever

March 9, 2016, 1:10 am
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Colombo Big Match Fever


Visakha, Devi, Sirimavo, S.P.M. and Anula girls ....

get into Royal Big Match truck ...?

Incidents about various fun-involved activities done for the sake of boyish pranks were reported throughout the past few days in and around Colombo schools connected to the Big Match Fever. It was also reported of an instance where police protection was
strengthened in girls' schools to prevent students from invading girls schools.

A somewhat of a heightened incident of these pranks was observed today and a Gossip Lanka reader has had the opportunity of capturing it on the camera. It was a scene where girls of leading Colombo schools too were noted inside a Big Match truck carrying students who made rounds in the city. When enquiring further it came to light that it in fact was boys who were dressed in uniforms of girls in girls' schools. Among those photos are some photos which could not be termed as deriving a form of innocent joy or fun by the male students concerned because of the manner in which uniforms of leading girls' schools were made use of in an anomalous way. It is because other students had resorted to feel the bodies of those who were so disguised as girls. 


http://www.gallery.gossiplankanews.com/news/colombo-big-match-fever.html

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Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera taken into custody!

March 9, 2016, 1:14 am
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Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera taken into custody!


Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera taken into custody!

Popular religious speaker, Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department this morning. The allegation against the thera was that he had illegally kept an elephant calf in his possession and
the thera had explained matters to the media saying that the animal had been left close to the temple by someone on which occasion he had looked after it.

According to the law of this country though a permit should be secured if one wishes to keep an elephant in one's possession, in this case the thera had not acceded to fulfill that requirement. When news was spreading around during the past that Uduwe Thera was to be arrested, the thera had even filed a petition with the Human Rights Commission appealing that he be spared from being taken into custody.

What CID sources said was that an investigation team had gone early this morning to Allen Methiniyarama in search of the thera and he was taken into custody when he was there. The CID has informed that future court proceedings would follow regarding this incident.
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New bill on the amended NIC to parliament

March 11, 2016, 1:02 am
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New bill on the amended NIC to parliament

The amended bill in regard to the issue of the national identity card to the manner of the identity cards are to be issued was handed over to the Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella in
parliament on the 09th instant.

The amended clause for the issue of the electronic national identity card presented to parliament was that the age limit had been lowered to 15 years for the applicants.

From this bill it is proposed that this would help to find the names of persons living in Sri Lanka could be  facilitated.
It is also learned that from this bill all persons living in the country should posses a national identity card.
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Mystery revolves around five burnt bodies found in Dankotuwa

March 11, 2016, 1:06 am
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Mystery revolves around five burnt bodies found in Dankotuwa


Mystery revolves around five burnt bodies found in Dankotuwa

In Buthgampola area in Dankotuwa police division,on a by lane a burnt van had been found,the police media division has revealed.

On receipt of a telephone call to 119 the police had made investigations and had found a number of burnt human bodies also inside the van.

In this regard the officers of the Dankotuwa police have commenced investigations.
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I play the game of cricket for myself

March 11, 2016, 1:06 am
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I play the game of cricket for myself


I play the game of cricket for myself

-- Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga the former captain of 20 - 20 yesterday voiced his opinion saying that he is not in a position to play on behalf of the country and that he always tried to play on his own personal behalf , but that in the end it influenced for a victory for the country. Malinda expressed these words during the
festival held yesterday (08) at the Sri Lanka Cricket Board prior to the Sri Lankan team's departure for the T 20 World Cup. 

What Malinga said on that occasion was that he participated according to his conscience on behalf of the country for 12 years and that he entertains no hopes that he would get a place in the World Cup team. He also added that if by chance he would be offered a chance, he hopes to make maximum use of that opportunity and display his abilities. 

"I hope to play in the first match in the World Cup. Since 14 best players are taking part for the World Cup I don't think that I would be able to enter the team at once. I also may have to sit on the bench and wait till I get the opportunity. If I get a chance ... it's not possible for me to play cricket on behalf of the country as such. I try to clinch wickets on behalf of my ownself. Something that I always think is that if I play cricket in a personal sense, it ultimately creates an influence for the sake of the country. If I get a match .... I hope to display my best. Whether it's for the sake of the country ... or for my sake; that is not relevant to me. If I am to retain my position as a bowler in the team, I should get wickets. If I am not able to get wickets ... I have no intention of remaining in the team. At the end of a match, there should be some wickets recorded under my name. Only then that I have done something for myself. That could influence the country in the end".

Information -- Pethum Shri Wijayarathna   
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I hid my assets and liabilities- Duminda confessors in courts

March 11, 2016, 1:23 am
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I hid my assets and liabilities- Duminda confessors in courts

Before  the Colombo magistrates courts today the former member of parliament Duminda Silva had confessed to courts when the assets and liabilities  case was taken up that he had failed to
submit his related statements for the past three years.He had admitted his failure to submit them and he accepts the he is guilty of the charges framed against him.

Accordingly the Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya had added that the punishment for his charges would be made on April 18th.

The  case had been filed by the commission of bribery and corruption as the former member of parliament Duminda Silva had failed to submit his asset statements for the years 2011,2012 and2013 after investigations were carried out on complaints received against him
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Rathana Sutta chanted at Abeyarama temple live for one hundred thousand times uninterrupted

March 12, 2016, 6:48 am
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Rathana Sutta chanted at Abeyarama temple live for one hundred thousand times uninterrupted

Rathana Sutta chanted at Abeyarama temple live for one hundred thousand times uninterrupted

It is reported that in order that all communities in Sri Lanka would live in harmony,for enhanced strength, to bless all people to have sincere and considerate hearts, to achieve orthodoxy,true doctrine
by  invoking blessings to all citizens living in Sri Lanka, reciting the "Rathana Sutta" on hundred thousand times had begun on the 20th February 2016 at the Narahenpita, Abeyarama temple.

To complete this tedious exercise it is reported that it would take more than 10 months.The chief Incumbent of the Abeyarama temple Venerable Muruttetuwe Ananda thera had confessed that all the Buddhist monks who are deployed for this gigantic exercise in chanting the Rathana Suttaare those who are vegetarians and who are extremely dedicated monks.The chanting of the sutta will be throughout the 24 hours of the day.

The thera had said that any person who is willing could participate in thi very rare event and could obtain details by telephoning this number: 00112584084.It is also reported that for those in Sri Lanka and those living abroad could listen to this live event via the internet as all arrangements have been made.

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Another island wide total blackout

March 12, 2016, 10:26 pm
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Another island wide total blackout

At 2.40 in the afternoon today a total break down in electricity power was reported island wide.


When inquiries were made from the authorities of the Ceylon electricity board the reason for this total failure had been attributed to a breakdown in the Laxapana power plant.

A few weeks ago a similar total blackout was reported and an investigation was carried  out to  ascertain whether it was a sabotage as it was suspected to be.
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A secretary of a powerful minister plays havoc at customs

March 12, 2016, 10:29 pm
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A secretary of a powerful minister plays havoc at customs

It has been reported by the authorities of the Sri Lanka customs that a secretary of a powerful minister had barged into the premises and had demanded that a container lined on for inspection in the high duty and attentive channel be lined for the green channel where low duty and less attentive
for clearance.

The custom officers had confessed that this secretary orders for a day about 25 such containers are made to be checked via the green channel.

All these containers should really would have been channeled along the red channel as that they were subjected to high duty containing attentive goods.

This secretary had added to the higher authorities of the Sri Lanka customs that these importers are businessmen who had helped this government to come to power and hence it is the duty of her ministry to lend a helping hand to them.

When these containers are sent via the green channel very little inspections are carried out and hence the tax component made becomes only minimum was revealed by the high officers in the customs.

It is also reported that the containers with good imported are sent in green channel for reputed companies where they have a clear record for 08-10 years in importing goods with fewer taxes and the related goods imported are classified as less attentive.

In the context of the above a huge amount of money is deprived to the government.

In addition it is also reported that the father of the secretary lady is also importing high tax and  attentive goods and he too is benefited through her infringement.

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Proposals of super benefits to Ministers

March 12, 2016, 10:30 pm
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Proposals of super benefits to Ministers, MP's approved

It has been revealed by the internal sources of the government, that the proposals for superior benefits  for the Ministers and Members of Parliament that were brought forward have been approved by the central committee of the
cabinet.

Some of the proposals that were approved are as follws:

To grant an allowance of rupees fifty thousand a month for the usage of two telephones.

For the office in the respective areas where the MP's and Ministers live a sum of rupees seventy five thousand monthly.

To those Ministers and MP's who live 25 kilometers beyond Colombo be given rupees fifty thousand monthly as rent.

An allowance of rupees two thousand five hundred to be paid on days MP's or Ministers for participating in constitutional council meetings.

For members who participate in advisory board meetings to be paid rupees four thousand for a day while for the chairman a sum of rupees five thousand to be paid.

It is reported reliably the for the allowance paid for the two standard  telephones to MP's and Ministers the government would have to incur a payment of Rs 30-Rs 35 lakhs for a month.In the event a sum of rupees five thousand is paid in reimbursement of the bills the government will have to incur a sum of around Rs 110 lakhs.

These proposals that are to be made to the MP's and Ministers are to be  produced before another committee at the party leaders meeting for approval.

It is reported that after the speaker Karu Jayasuriya returns to the island from overseas these would be tabled before the super benefits could be enjoyed by the MP's and Ministers.
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Resignation of the CEB Chairman postponed

March 14, 2016, 7:40 am
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Resignation of the CEB Chairman postponed

Resignation of the CEB Chairman postponed




The Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board Anura Wijepala had wished to submit his resignation from the post of Chairman of the CEB as for the second time there had been an island wide power
failure, the reason for it could not be established at once.

When it happened the first time the Chairman had promised that it would not happen again and if it did happen he would resign from his post.In this connection the secretary of the ministry Suren Batagoda had received a call from the Chairman on the 13th instant ,yesterday that as promised he would resign.But the secretary had refused to accept the resignation.

It is reported that a meeting has been arranged between the Minister ,the Secretary and the Chairman today and it would be decided by the Chairman what course of action he should take in regard to his resignation.
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Owing to defects at Habarana,Ukuwela and Biyagama the power had failed

March 14, 2016, 7:47 am
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Owing to defects at Habarana,Ukuwela and Biyagama the power had failed


Owing to defects at Habarana, Ukuwela and Biyagama the power had failed

The secretary of the ministry of power and energy Suren Batagoda add announced that the power failure that occurred on the 13th instant had
been owing to defects at two or more places.

The  high tension power line between  Habarana and Ukuwela had become defective had caused a damage to the high tension transformer at Biyagama causing this sudden breakdown.The defect that caused in this manner was to travel to all other power plants and to avoid damages the power had to be disconnected. This had been the cause for the sudden power failure that affected the whole country.

At an instance like this the Norochcholai power plant had to become active.As the Norochcholai power plant too was under repairs the power could not be given.The secretary  Suren Batagoda had added that in the future action would be taken in order that such a breakdown not to happen.

However a committee would be appointed today the 14th instant and the members would meet to discuss this issue further.This was added by a spokesman of the Ceylon Electricity Board.
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Signs of prices of bread to increase

March 14, 2016, 7:50 am
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Signs of prices of bread to increase

Signs of prices of bread to increase




The Chairman of the All Ceylon Bakery Association NK Jayawardena had added that if M/s Sarendib Company also raises the price of wheat like M/s Prima Company the prices of a pound of bread would have to be raised between
Rs 2/50 to Rs 5/- after the 20th instant.

NK Jayawardena had also added that M/s Prima Company had increased the price of a Kilo Gram of wheat by Rs 7/20.However if M/s Sarendib also decide to increase the price for wheat flour then the members of the All Ceylon Bakery Association would have to arrive at this unanimous decision.

The "consumers week" begins for a week from today the 14th instant to the 20th.As promised all members of the All Ceylon Bakery Association will sell  a 400 gram bread at a reduced price of Rs 50/-reducing Rs 4/- from their usual price.

However after the "consumer week", the decision to increase the price of loaf of bread would be taken.NK Jayawardena had also added that the prices of all other bakery products like buns,rolls and other short eats would also be increased accordingly.
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Namal posts on FB "thank you" to all after Yoshitha's release

March 14, 2016, 10:55 pm
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Namal posts on  FB "thank you" to all after Yoshitha's release

After returning home with younger brother Yoshitha Rajapaksa after he was allowed bail, the Member of Parliament Namal Rajapakse had posted on his Face Book page the quote appended below after arriving home:

"It was a hectic  and challenging 44 days.I thank all those who aired their voices and were with us throughout this period".
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Government incapable of supplying even electricity

March 14, 2016, 11:01 pm
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Government incapable of supplying even electricity

Government incapable of supplying even electricity--Wimal

The people have been provided with bitter medicine, while giving sweets to parliamentarians but the government is unable to provide 24 service of electricity. This was added by the leader of the
national Freedom Front Wimal Weerawansa speaking at a media briefing.

Adding further Wimal Weerawansa had said that even during the period of the LTTE this type of power failure was not heard of. In addition a government also cannot provide uniform material to school children and fertilizers to farmers.Thereby this present government has been termed the worst government in the annals of the history in this country.

In this  environment people who love the country would be brought to the Hyde Park  on the 17th instant to show solidarity in this regard was added by Wimal Weerawansa.
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Embilipitiya Sumith's body parts at two locations

March 15, 2016, 5:53 am
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Embilipitiya Sumith's body parts at two locations


Embilipitiya Sumith's body parts at two locations

The case pertaining to the death of Embilipitiya , Sumith Prasanna who was alleged to have been beaten and pushed to death from a  window of the  top floor of a hotel
was taken up today the 15th instant at the Magistrate's courts in Embilipitiya.

On the orders of the Magistrate the body was ordered to be exhumed.But only parts of his body excluding the organs were found.It had been reported that his personal organs have been buried at another location close to his father's grave.Hence the excavation of his body parts at the other location had commenced today, the 15th instant.
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