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Kuliyapitiya student's fundamental rights petition quashed

March 15, 2016, 6:54 am
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Kuliyapitiya student's fundamental rights petition quashed

Kuliyapitiya student's fundamental rights petition quashed




The fundamental rights petition that was filed by the mother of the Kuliyapitiya in supreme courts for depriving her child been admitted to a school citing bogus  spreading  of HIV  was quashed by the
judges when the case was called up today for hearing.

The President's counsel appearing for the state had informed that the related child had got admission to a school and hence there is no need to continue with the fundamental rights petition filed.

Under these circumstances the Judges of the supreme courts had decided to terminate the proceedings as the child has been admitted to a school.

As it was made known via the media the child had got admission to Trinity College Kandy through the interference of the Trinity College OBA.
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Minister Akila removes DG of NIE from chair

March 15, 2016, 7:57 am
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Minister Akila removes DG of NIE from chair

On the instructions of the Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, the Director General of the National Institute of Education Professor Gunapala Nanayakkara had been removed from
his position with immediate effect.

The closest reason for this decision according to the trade union sources of the NIE is that the staff attached to the National Institute of Education had together had protested the day before yesterday  against the secretary to the ministry of education.

The trade union sources had regretted  the fact that Professor Gunapala Nanayakkara had been attached to the National Education Institute  in Otawa city of Canada and had drawn a huge salary.Had come to his motherland to render a service to the  motherland.But owing to political matters he had to face this unfortunate incident
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Hosts India loses to New Zealand in the ICC WC T/20 curtain raiser

March 15, 2016, 8:09 am
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Hosts India loses to New Zealand in the ICC WC T/20 curtain raiser



Hosts India loses to New Zealand in the ICC WC T/20 curtain raiser

In the curtain raiser of the ICC World Cup T/20 between the hosts India and New Zealand played in
Nagpur New Zealand were able to win by a margin of 47 runs.

India fresh from the Asia Cup triumph and playing a T /20  match having won  their seven last matches were shocked with this loss. The pitch which favoured spin which the spin trio of New Zealand Nathan Santner,McCullum and Sodhi proved unplayable for the formidable Indians

New Zealand's Santner the left arm leg spinner captured 4 for 11 was named the "Man of the Match".

The ESPN Cricinfo scoreboard could be viewed from below:

Hosts India loses to New Zealand in the ICC WC T/20 curtain raiser

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True husband goes to police with wife ....

March 10, 2016, 5:53 am
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True husband goes to police with wife ....

because of illicit husband's viber chat!

A couple of husband and wife whose dispute was settled on an issue the husband was indulging in the Facebook and constantly using the viber facility had later got involved in a dispute that the wife herself had got involved in a viber-
romance with the issue finally ending up in police, as reported from Pannala. It was understood that this family issue was settled for the second time after the Pannala Police Children and Women's Unit mediated and had explained matters as to how viber should be utilised in the proper manner and that a mother who of course has children need not have any particular importance over such a thing. The incident as reported, is as follows: 

This wife's husband had returned home from service in the army on vacation and on each such occasion instead of spending much time with her and the children had been involved with his mobile phone which had aroused her suspicion about her husband in a serious manner and had therefore created family conflicts frequently. Later on a complaint made by the wife who had approached the police had ultimately settled the problem. In the process the husband himself had bought a smart phone with facilities for his wife who scarcely possessed any know-how about the technical handling of the mobile phone; while the husband had gone as far as installing viber and Facebook procedures and had even given a training in it to the wife before leaving for duties.

However when he happened to return home once more on vacation he had come to know that another male had been chatting with her in the midnight; which then resulted in a fresh flareup. It was in this instance that a complaint was made to police this time with the husband getting involved with his wife in a conflict once more. According to the complaint, Pannala Police Women's and Children's Unit who summoned both parties, after questioning about relevant matters had explained that there is no necessity of the Facebook and the viber for a mother who was approaching old age and she had been advised to lead a life of fidelity towards the husband, caring for the children.

After matters were explained, the said wife accepted her faults and proceeded to take steps to see to herself that such things would not be repeated in future and that since viber is not something necessary for her that she would immediately refrain from it. Finally, after asking forgiveness from her husband the couple had left the premises.

Information -- Giriulla, Ovin Kaushalya
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How Ranil is on lookout about gold found in North ....

March 10, 2016, 6:12 am
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How Ranil is on lookout about gold found in North ....

and how it vanished!

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasingha yesterday (09) expressed in parliament as to what happened to the 40 kilos of gold found in the North by the army during the previous regime.  The Premier also commented on a stock of close upon 150 kilogrammes of gold items that were deposited in banks managed by the LTTE Organisation, gold items that had been mortgaged and also hidden at various places in the North. The Prime Minister went on to say that necklaces, ear rings,
bracelets, rings and pendants that have been discovered by the army and that 30 kilogrammes of that had been handed over to the Central Bank and also that another 80 kilos are still in the possession of the army. He further exclaimed that the gold items found by the army has been valued by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority and that the stock of gold handed over to the Central Bank is estimated at a value of over Rs. 13 crores and 18 lakhs.

When the time came for MPs to question the Prime Minister directly, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa of the JVP posed him a question regarding the above facts revealed by him. On this occasion, Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, Chief Organiser of the Opposition who intervened and asked questions from the Prime Minister and he had this to say:

"You stated that the army found 150 kilos of gold. 80 kilos are in the possession of the army while 30 kilos are in the Central Bank. What happened to the balance 40 kilos?"

Prime Minister: "There's a contradiction here. Shall look into this matter and inform the parliament".

Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka: "This gold belongs to people in that area .... it was property they had mortgaged to the bank. Are steps being taken to hand over this gold to those people?"

Prime Minister: "We can look into this matter. There are Tamil MPs who know about this, in parliament. Mr. Sarath Fonseka is in the assembly. President Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa at this time is in the assembly".

In this instance some MPs of the UPFA began to make some disturbance.

Prime Minister: "Why are you'll upset? Of course the other MPs don't make a stir like this. Shall look into as to what happened to this 40 kilos of gold".

Information -- Ajith Alahakoon, Kushan Subasingha
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Because of the power cut Maithri and Ranil in the dark (Wednesday's cartoon)

March 15, 2016, 10:14 pm
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Pottu Amman is not dead is alive in Tamil Nadu hiding

March 15, 2016, 10:16 pm
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Pottu Amman is not dead  is alive in Tamil Nadu hiding

During the Vanni operation it was confirmed that the head of the intelligence unit of the LTTE Shankar Pottuamman was killed.However now it had revealed that he had escaped to to South India and now is hiding in Tamil Nadu.

It has been revealed that he by the name of "Kuruti" he is living  with his wife and child.It had been confirmed that Pottu Amman was killed in the battle at Nandikaldal.But his body could not me recovered by the forces personnel.

The name of Pottu Amman had surfaced when the seven year commemoration of the Vanni operation had taken place. The previous government had failed to supply sufficient information about Pottu Amman death to Indian authorities

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Former member of Weligama MC

March 15, 2016, 11:19 pm
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Former member of Weligama MC, Yamuna Kanthi abducted


Former member of Weligama MC, Yamuna Kanthi abducted

It is reported that the former Member of the Weligama Municipal Council, 40 year old Yamuna Kanthi Punchihewa has been abducted.

It is reported that three people had come in a car to her tourist hotel had abducted her in the car that they came in pointing knifes at her. They had
frightened the employees in the hotel.Two of them had been tied and locked up in a room in the hotel.

She had been a member of the UPFA and then joined the UNP. She is a mother of two children and is supposed to own two tourists hotels.The police has not yest been able to break into this abduction. But are conducting searches.
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Eagle died after being electrocuted ...

March 11, 2016, 8:43 am
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Eagle died after being electrocuted ...


Eagle died after being electrocuted ...

because there was a serpent inside its belly ... we let it go 

- arrested suspects say

Habaraduwa Police in Galle was able to take into custody two persons on suspicion regarding an
incident where a rare bird, an eagle was killed and was purposely slaughtered, which incident was published as a photograph across the social media.  The police in fact was curious in finding out who the onlookers were who were apparently entertained over the incident where an eagle was skinned for probable reasons of consumption were so displayed through a photograph published across the internet. On a tip off received from the public, the police raided the place concerned.

The police say that the eagle had been killed in the Kadolana Reserve close to Kaduruwa Bambigala Bridgecovering Habaraduwa Police area. On investigations conducted last morning  (10) at the location where the eagle was killed, the eagle's beak, feathers, parts of its body and the knife used in the killing were found. It was revealed that the two suspects taken into custody in this connection were residents from Kaduruwa area. There are four other persons connected to this incident; however they had fled the area. Habaraduwa Police are conducting investigations to get at them. The police were able to locate the bike on which they had come.

On the occasion when two suspects taken into custody were being taken to the said place yesterday (10) where the eagle was killed, what they said was that when the eagle had died after being electrocuted they had found the bird in Kadolana Reserve. They further had said that they had skinned it; but because they found a serpent inside the stomach of the bird, they had dropped ideas of consuming its flesh and had released it to Bambagala Lake. However what the police say is the suspects had killed the bird, according to investigations carried out.

Of the two persons arrested, one is a driver while the other is a labourer. Since the eagle is a rare type of bird of a protective nature, the police say that skinning such a bird is the work of people of the cave era. The police also mentions that action would be taken against them under the offence of killing a bird of protection and for purposes of consumption. The two suspects so arrested were produced before Galle Courts yesterday (10) and Additional Magistrate of Galle, Mr. Kesara Samaradiwakara ordered that they be remanded till 24th of this month.




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Seya's murderer Saman Jayalath ...

March 15, 2016, 9:48 am
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Seya's murderer Saman Jayalath ... sentenced to death!


Seya's murderer Saman Jayalath ...

sentenced to death!

The verdict on the murder and rape of Kotadeniyawa Seya Sandewmi child which created a sensation all over the country was pronounced today (15). In this connection, I.P. Saman Jayalath who was taken into custody in relation to the crime was sentenced to 60 years in
prison and imposed a death penalty as well.

Judge Mrs. Champa Janaki Rajaratnam while imposing this judgement said that Saman Jayalath was confirmed as being guilty to all counts relevant to him. A 17 year old schoolboy, a father of one child and someone called Kondaya were all charged on suspicion in the early stages over the murder of Kotadeniyawa Seya Sandewmi child and later on in the end the police said that the crime was committed by Kodaya's brother, Saman Jayalath. Subsequently he expressed in front of courts, as a special confession that he was responsible for the murder and he was brought before courts today as someone who pleaded guilty to the said offence.

This case was being heard continuously from January 25th and in the end Seya's parents who lost their daughter and were subjected to numerous slander and abuse ultimately were able to find solace in justice. The child Seya Sandewmi was abducted last year on September 11th and her dead body was found near a lake close to her house.
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The Face Book clique who sling mud on politics would be brought to book

March 16, 2016, 9:36 pm
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The Face Book clique who sling mud on politics would be brought to book

The Face Book clique who sling mud on politics would be brought to book - General Secretary




The General Secretary of the United Peoples Freedom Alliance and Minister of Fisheries and water resources Mahinda Amaraweera had pledged that all those persons who sling mud at politicians and
political parties  on Face Book pages would be brought to book very soon.

The Minister had added this while speaking at a media conference held at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party headquarters at Darley Road on the 16th instant. The Minister had said that if someone stands by one's side it is posted in the Face Book.

He added that there are about 40 to 50 people who are paid and employed  by certain persons to sling mud at Politicians and political parties.Very soon the names of the clique would be surfaced for the general public to know  who they are.

Each day they create all fake news to sling mud at politicians and political parties.
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Power disrupting game is now enough, get ready to go home

March 16, 2016, 9:51 pm
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Power disrupting game is now enough, get ready to go home - Ranil




Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe had added that in the event the total blackouts would continue in the same vein some of the higher personnel in the Ceylon Electricity Board would be sent home.In
this regard as a Prime Minister appointed by the people would have to take steps to punish the irresponsible persons occupying higher positions in the CEB.

The Prime Minister had said this at a meeting he has had with a group of young Members of Parliament of the United National Front.These young Members of Parliament had cautioned  the Prime Minister to take action against these officers who act in dictatorship manner at the Ceylon Electricity Board to betray the people like those members in the government medical officers association.

Prime Minister had given a patient hearing to the acceptable views of the young Members of Parliament  had added that he would not allow certain engineers of the CEB who take commissions to disrupt the smooth activities of the board like some members of the GMOA stern action would be  taken against them and all attempts would be taken to prevent such  disruptive acts.
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A stock of "Babul"imported targeting school children nabbed at BIA

March 16, 2016, 9:53 pm
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A stock of "Babul"imported targeting school children nabbed at BIA

A stock of "Babul"imported targeting school children nabbed at BIA




A large stock of "Babul" with were mixed with drugs targeting to be sold to school children were nabbed by the heath division of the Bandaranaike International Airport. The customs unit at the BIA had revealed that this large stock of "Babul"had been imported from countries like Maldives,India,
Pakistan and Kuwait,sent in a normal manner as parcels.

This stock of "Babul" imported is against the provisions in the Food Act.The stock of "Babul" thus recovers was valued at rupees one billion.

The consultant physician Palitha Maheepala, the director general of the health services had inspected the stock of "Babul" on the 16th instant.

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Dhammika Rantunga served summons for threatening the media

March 17, 2016, 5:33 am
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Dhammika Rantunga served summons for threatening the media

For the incident of threatening a media personnel the Chairman of the Ports Authority Dhammika Ranatunga had been served summons on the 17th instant to appear in court on the 24th March by the Chief Magistrate
of the Colombo Magistrates courts.

This is after a complaint had been made by the judiciary Rupavahini  staff cameraman Subramaniam Gunaratnam to the Keselwatta police station.The details of the complaint had been notified to the Chief Magistrates courts and summons had been issued after a careful study of the complaint by of the Chief Magistrate.

On the 16th instant when Dhammika Ranatunga had gone to Magistrates courts to hear the case of his younger brother Nishantha Ranatunga this incident had taken place when the Judiciary staff reporter of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini corporation had attempted to video Dhammika Ranatunga.What had happened was Dhammika Ranatunga had not allowed the cameramen to video him,instead he had argued with him and had taken live pictures of the cameraman from his own mobile phone.He had said that the cameramen had no write to video him.This incident had been camplained to the Keselwatta police by the staff cameraman attached to the judiciary of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini corporation, Subramaniam Gunaratnam

Dhammika Ranatunga is the eldest of the Ranatunga brothers.
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Sri Lanka defeats Afghanistan by 6 wickets

March 17, 2016, 8:36 am
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Sri Lanka defeats Afghanistan by 6 wickets

In the ICC World Cup  T/20 clash between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan,played under lights at the Eden Gardens Kolkatta.Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 08 wickets with 07 ball to spare.

Afghanistan who batted first scored a formidable 153 for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20
overs.Sri Lanka chasing a target of 154 runs scored 155 runs for the loss of only 04 wickets with 07 balls to spare.

Opener Thilakeratne Dilshan carried his bat through the innings scoring an unbeaten 83 runs with 8 fours and 3 sixes to be adjudicated as the "Man of the Match"

The ESPN Cricinfo scoreboard could be viewed from below:

Sri Lanka defeats Afghanistan by 6 wickets

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Siyambalapitiya has rotated power barrels by himself (Friday's cartoon)

March 17, 2016, 10:10 pm
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The government murdered Sobitha Thera as he became an opponent

March 17, 2016, 11:13 pm
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The government murdered Sobitha Thera as he became an opponent - Uduwe Thera




Venerable Uduwe Dhammaloka thera when participating in the case for keeping a baby elephant in his possession illegally had accused the  government for suppressing Buddhist monks in this country.

At that instance the Thera had said that Ven.Sobitha Thera did not pass away but was murdered by
the government as he became an opponent of the government.Uduwe Dammaloka Thera had said further that after the death of Sobitha thera an investigation into the cause of death was even not held.
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Abducted Yamuna found from a room in a hotel

March 18, 2016, 12:16 am
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Abducted Yamuna found from a room in a hotel


Abducted Yamuna found from a room in a hotel

The former member of the Weligama Municipal Council , 40 year old Gardiya Punchihewa Yamuna Kanthi who was abducted on the night of the 15th instant o]from her hotel in Kapparotota,Weligama had been found from a hotel room in Polonnaruwa by the
Polonnaruwa police.

The Polonnaruwa police had arrested two suspects and the jeep belonging to Yamuna Kanthi.The Weligama Police had brought Yamuna Kanthi  the suspects and the jeep to the Weligama Police station on the 17th instant.

The suspects had been arrested by the Weligama police.While Yamuna Kanthi had been admitted to hospital for a medical examination.

In Polonnaruwa the head quarters inspector of the Polonnaruwa police station MSM Jarool, Sub Inspector Kariawasam, Police constables Asoka (5053), Nalinda ( 35316) ,Police driver Akalanka (18626) had assisted together in locating the jeep of Yamuna Kanthi.

The police personnel in Weligama are making arrangements to produce the suspects before the Weligama magistrate shortly.
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I was deceived,but I am also a normal human being- Umayangana

March 19, 2016, 3:30 am
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I was deceived,but I am also a normal human being- Umayangana


I was deceived,but I am also a normal human being- Umayangana

The famous Tele actress Umayangana Wickremasinghe had got married in the past period and then had abandoned her marriage and had returned to live with her parents again.Quoted below are some excerpts from an
interview she has had with the Rivira newspaper:

Q: How does the activities at home take place?

A: "When mother had been living it was she who did most of the work at home.I just helped her.Mother expired about two years ago. Now the burden has fallen on me and father and younger brother help me in home activities.

Looking where I am now I am happy in the position I am on in.In life there are no regrets with my present stand in life .In this regard I have no regrets at all."

Q: What are your future plans?:

A: I am planning to form a production Company.I have commenced small activities with my younger brother and a friend of mine..These activities have been successful.In the future hope to expand the activities."

Q: Are there any stages in your life where you had failed?

A: "It is like this.For any person in life there are victories, loses. happiness ,worries  etc that are encountered.It is the same for me. I am also a normal human being.I am a staunch Buddhist.Follow the precepts of Buddhism and take all decisions after careful consideration.Hence I have to regrets for the decisions taken".
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Power cuts again if no rain in May

March 19, 2016, 9:58 am
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Power cuts again if no rain in May

During last  week the authorities of the Ceylon Electricity board has to reluctantly though have power cuts.However the fear the people had after
been inconvenienced was cleared as on Friday it was announced that the power cuts would not be made.

The Norochcholai power plant has now commenced to function smoothly.In the future the rest of the coal power plants would not be able to supply power to the entire island,if the catchment areas would not receive sufficient rain.

The General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board MC Wickremasinghe had added that If the inter monsoon rains are not received as anticipated the power cuts would have to be made again.

However the deputy minister of power and energy had promised that a chaotic situation would not arise as the CEB will function according to the expertise advise of foreign personnel.
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