Western province school reopening post postponed again
Education Ministry announced that shools from all the provinces except the western province will be re open in next week. Education minister G.L peris approved the reopening of the government schools in March 15. The first stage of first term of the government and government approved other schools was concluded on 25th of February and the reopening date was announced as 15th of March earlier. The second stage of first term is commenced on March 15 for all other provinces except to the western province.
Women’s Day Message of the Sri lankan President
Sri lankan president Gotabhaya Rajapaksha sends his womens day message on the official website of the presidential secretariat. It is as follows; The Sri Lankan society appreciated and respected the woman and her role as a mother, sister, wife and housewife with utmost dignity since ancient times. The way a country treats and accepts women is a social indicator of its true development. Sri Lanka has been exemplary in this respect. It is the woman who builds the foundation of family, the fundamental unit of any community. Woman plays diverse roles throughout her life and she acts as a strong link that binds families, which make up the society, together. Her contribution to the GDP, though not often calculated on monetary value, without doubt remains very high. That is why it has become a social responsibility of every one of us to safeguard and nurture women’s dignity, honour and happiness all the time. Women have gradually been able to occupy a higher representation in a number of areas of economic, social and cultural life in Sri Lanka today. Moreover, she is challenging the man in a number of other fields. These accomplishments stand as an example not only for the woman’s intelligence, courage and commitment but also for the social justice in and maturity of our society. Her representation in the political arena needs to be further elevated. I believe the theme for International Women’s Day 2021, “She; the Country, the Nation and the World” is most appropriate. The national policy framework, “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour” which precisely identifies the role of woman, promises to promote the socio-economic contribution by women. Its eight-fold approach is now being made a reality. I extend my best wishes and congratulations to our Sri Lankan women who celebrate International Women’s Day. Gotabaya Rajapaksa March 07, 2021
Former President compaired Ester Sunday Attack with 9/11 attack in USA
Former Sri lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said that even the USA couldn’t prevent the 9/11 attacks despite of receiving all the intelligent reports before 2 weeks. He said all of these at an opening of a library. Also he states that the terrorism is not only a problem to sri lanka but also to the entire world. Also he states even being the most powerful country in the world US could not prevent the attack on it’s security headquarters (the Pentagon) and the loss of thousands of lives.
Police constable arrested for attempting sexually abuse under age girl
A police constable attached to the Nilaveli police station as been arrested for attempting sexually abuse an under aged school girl. Police said that the girl was 13 years old and her mother was filed a case for the insident.The accused police constable was 35 years old and now interdict from the service. Police is conducting further investigations on the insident.
Govt. MPs Invite Ranil Wickremesinghe To Enter Parliament
Several government MPs have requested former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to enter Parliament soon as the national list MP of the UNP. The discusison had taken place when Wickremesinghe attended a religious ceremony at the Gangaramaya temple. President Gotabhaya Raajapaksa, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and a number of Parliamentarians attended the event. The government MPs have told Wickremesinghe that the latter must re-enter Parliament as the UNP’s representative and the strengthen the party. Wickremesinghe has reportedly responded to them claiming that he prefers to give the opportunity to a younger person. “People wanted me to stay at home. I must listen to them and stay at home. But, there are multiple requests from many parties. We haven’t decided how to proceed on this matter thus far. Let’s wait and see,” Wickremesinghe has said. The UNP is sharply divided over who its national list nominee should be as several ex-MPs of the party have expressed willingness to take up the post.
Sri Lankas First Burial of Covid 19 Victims
Two burials were conducted in Soodupaththinachenai area in Ottamwadi, Batticaloa in the Eastern Province today ( March 5). Army Commander General Shavendra Silva states that five more burials are scheduled to be conducted at the same site today. This is the second burial place approved by the government and Oddamavadi Divisional Secretary announced the granted permission. Also Irakkamam in Ampara was proposed as a burial ground. Acording to the former State Minister Ali Zahir Moulana both of those Pradeshiya Sabha s had expressed their willingness to allocate lands for burial of COVID 19 victims remains. Burials will be coordinated with the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Institute of Geology. Local authorities and community representatives will join the process.
Ramanna and Amarapura Maha Nayaka Thero’s recived the Final report of the Easter attacks commission
Harigupta Rohanadeera Director General of Legal Affairs of the Presidential Secretariat handed over the Copies of the report of Presidential Commission of Inquiry of Easter Sunday Attacks to the Chief Prelate of the Amarapura and Ramanna chapters. Chief Prelate of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Chapter Most Venerable Makulawe Wimala thera and Acting Chief Prelate of the Amarapura Chapter Most Venerable Gangthune Assaji thera recived the copies today( March 5).
Sachithra Senanayake ordered to submit assets and liabilities statement
Former cricketer Sachithra Senanayake ordered to submit a statement of assets and liabilities within 14 days by the police unit in charge of prevention of malpractices in sports. Yesterday ( March 4 ) he appeared before the Special Crime Prevention Unit over an alleged f match fixing attempt in the 2020 Lanka Premier League T20 tournament. He had given a 8 hour of statements according to the reports.He was accused over a media report for approaching a player through a phone call from Dubai to entice in to corrupt practice in the inaugural LPL tournament. ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) and the Sri Lanka Cricket’s anti corruption unit investigated on the complaint. Further investigations will be carried out according to the assets and liabilities.
Jornalist Bandula Jayasekara has passed away
Jornalist Bandula Jayasekara has passed away Veteran journalist Mr Bandula Jayasekara has passed away. He was 60 years of age and was receiving treatment for a chronic disease at the time of his demise. He was the Chief Editor of Daily News and also he worked for The Island and Sunday Leader . He served as a journalist diplomat representing Sri Lanka in Canada, the U S and Australia.
China pledged continue to support Sri Lanka
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Luo Shaohui states that China is Supporting to Sri lanka at United Nations Human Rights Council. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Luo Shaohui said that China will provide assistant to manage and control COVID 19 and also they are going to support the government to develop the tourism industry again in Sri lanka. He made these statements on the official Twitter account of the Sri Lankan embassy in Beijing and that was made during a meeting with Sri Lankan Ambassador to China Dr Palitha kona on Monday. Also they echanged their views on Sino- Sri lanka Free Trade Agreement. China had also expressed their support to Sri lanka during the 46th session of UNHRC in Geneva.And also the Chinese representative to the 46th session of UNHRC states that they sees the resolutions against Sri lanka as a it is an interference to the internal affairs of the country.