The Mrs Sri lanka for Mrs World beauty pageant should be held again and it is illegal – Chula Padmendra
The Mrs Sri lanka for Mrs World beauty pageant should be held again and it is illegal – Chula Padmendra Popular model Chula Padmendara says that the Mrs Sri lankabeauty pageant should be held once again. She says that Chandimal Jayasinghe, who organized the Mrs Sri lanka for Mrs World beauty pageant held at the Nelum Pokuna Theater recently, had less experience and knowledge about it as the pageant has a large scope connected with the fashion industry. She says that although she raised her voice regarding some of the incidents that took place during the pageant, no one listened to her. She says this in an interview with a youtube channel.
“President scolds and threatens me” – Wijedasa Rajapaksha
Wijayadasa Rajapaksa, Member of Parliament for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna held a media briefing at his residence today (April 16) morning saying President Gotabhaya Rajapaksha scolds and threatens him. He said that President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa had called him this morning and made baseless allegations. He further said that President call him in a bad manner using unsutable threatening words that are not suitable for a president to use. Also he added that he also had to use those kind of words as to reply that call. He further added that he had already lodged a complaint with the IGP and feared for his and his family members life.
STF opens fire at cab speeding past checkpoint; Pedro, Jaffna
A group of sand smugglers attacked STF soldiers anddefied an order to stop at the checkpoint and Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel at a road checkpoint in Point Pedro, Jaffna have opened fire at a cab this morning(April 16) ; Nelliady Police said. Then the two persons aged 23 and 26 suspects to be travelled in the cab have been admitted to Point Pedro hospital in the Vadamarachchi Mulli area in the Nelliady area in Jaffna. A group of sand smugglers who had arrived in a cab had tried escape despite roadblocks on a road and Police Special Task Force (STF) soldiers had tried to stop the cab when a suspect had assaulted a police officer with a shovel and tried to escape. The Police Spokesman said the Point Pedro Police has launched an investigation into the incident.
Landslide warning for three districts ; NBRO
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) issued landslide warnings for three districts including Kandy, Matale and Kegalle districts today (April 16) Residents in those areas were advised to be watchful on sudden appearance of water sprouts, cracks on walls and on the soil because these may be signs of impending landslides.
Four killed in lightning strike while working in fields
Four people had died in lightning strikes in several places in the country during past 24 hours. Three people were died in a lightning strike in the Thannimurippu area in Mullaitivu and a 32-year-old man was killed in a lightning strike in the Kalawanchikudi area in Batticaloa. yesterday (April 15) afternoon. They were struck by lightning while working in a field; police said. Meanwhile, six persons were hospitalized after being struck by lightning in the Vandarumulai area in Batticaloa including four men and two women.
Basil Rajapaksa is the unofficial President of this country; Wijedasa Rajapaksa
Basil Rajapaksa is the unofficial President of this country; Wijedasa Rajapaksa Member of Parliament for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna said. Now Gotabhaya Rajapaksa is not taking any decision in this country and he is playing the role of a puppet; He further added. Today, all decisions in this country are taken by Mr. 20% alias Basil Rajapaksa and President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa is only a handmaiden of Basil Rajapaksa ; He said He said these while speaking to the media at the Sri Abhayaramaya in Narahenpita yesterday.(April 15)
Police had seized 13 police with 128kg ice since April 10
Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has arrested a total number of 13 suspects including two women with 128 kg of ice (Crystal methamphetamine) since April 10 ; police spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said. Public who are willing to provide tip-off to eradicate drug menace from the country can contact the police information centre using emergency telephone No. 1997; police spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana further added He also said, based on the successful tip-off, the police will reward the person who gave the information.
A male head without a body found in the Nilwala river
It is reported that a male head has been found floating in the Thotamuna area in the Nilwala river in Matara. The police had found the head separateed from the body according to a received information last night. (April 15)The head was found badly damaged; Police said The identity of the deceased has not yet been revealed. Matara Police are conducting further investigations on the case.
Port City calls for a referendum
The Chief Justice has decided to consider the special petitions filed against the Colombo Port Economic Zones Special Commission Bill before a five-judge bench on the 19th April. Accordingly, the petitions will be produced before five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya comprising Buwaneka Aluvihare, Priyantha Jayawardena, Murdu Fernando and Janak de Silva. The petitions were filed by UNP President Vajira Abeywardena, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, JVP Politburo Member Wasantha Samarasinghe, IT Professionals Association President G Kamal Renuka Perera, Center for Policy Alternatives and its Executive Director Pakyasothy Saravanamuttu. The petition is challenging the Government’s proposed Port City Economic Commission bill. if it is to become law the bill must be passed by a two-thirds majority in Parliament and by a referendum the petitioners ask the Supreme Court in their petitions.
Airman Roshan Abeysundara Promoted
The Sri Lanka Air Force swimmer; Airman Roshan Abeysundara who swam from Thalaimannar to Dhanushkodi and breaking the Asian long distance swimming record, has been promoted to the rank of corporal. He was promoted Abeysundara to the next rank to appreciate his record breaking achievement by the Air Force Commander Sudarshana Pathirana. He completed the swim from Thalaimannar to Dhanushkodi in India and back in just 28 hours, 19 minutes and 43 seconds and covered a distance of 59.3 km.