Nurses on strike
Eighteen health unions affiliated to the Nursing Paramedical Services have commenced a continuous strike from this morning (07). The health unions point out that the strike will be launched from 7 am today based on several demands including wage anomalies. The strike will not involve cancer hospitals, children’s hospitals, maternity hospitals and kidney hospitals, but will not affect emergency and life support services.
A clash between traditional Muslims and Wahhabi Muslims because of inviting Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero to a mosque
A clash has erupted between traditional Muslims and Wahhabi Muslims over issues of inviting the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena, Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero to a mosque. The clash had taken place on the 4th at a mosque in the Dummala Suriya area in Nikaweratiya. Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the clash. An Independence Day celebration was held at this church on the occasion of National Independence Day under the patronage of Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero. Clashes broke out between the two groups after the ceremony and one person injured in the clash has been admitted to the hospital. An Independence Day celebration was held at this church on the occasion of National Independence Day under the patronage of Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero. Clashes broke out between t the two groups after the ceremony and one person injured in the clash has been admitted to hospital.
Should country go for an immediate lockdown; Special explanation from Army Commander Shavendra Silva
Army Commander Shavendra Silva says that in the face of the spread of the corona virus, all people should adopt health and safety measures and act responsibly. He added that there were no plans to impose travel restrictions in the country again. He made the remarks in response to a media query as to whether he was restricting his travels with the spread of the corona virus.
An army team leaves Sri Lanka for an operation in Lebanon
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Vikum Liyanage presided over the congratulatory ceremony for the departing troops of the 13th Brigade Operation UNIFIL (UNIFIL) in Lebanon at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake. The squadron consists of 10 officers and 115 other ranks. As the first phase, 08 officers and 67 other ranks left for Lebanon on 05th this month. As the commanding officer of that team Led by Lieutenant Colonel SMDN Samarakoon RWP, Senior Officer, Sri Lanka Infantry. This team is from the Sri Lanka Army including Engineering Corps, Signal Corps, Infantry Regiment, Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Commando Regiment, Special Forces, Engineering Services Regiment, Service Corps, Medical Corps, Ordnance Corps, Electrical and Mechanical Corps, Police, Navy Representing officers and other ranks. The specialty of this group is that for the first time, one female officer and seven female soldiers representing the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Brigade have joined the United Nations Interim Task Force (UNIFIL) operation in Lebanon. Currently, the 12th Battalion of the Sri Lanka Lions Regiment is engaged in this operation and the UNASA has commended them on several occasions for their dedicated service.
They took revenge after I stopped Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s mother’s vehicle line so I fled to England with my Family – Former OIC Ajith Dharmapala
Former OIC Ajith Dharmapala states that he had taken revenge after he stopped the vehicle line of Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s mother’s He says that he was avenged for the incident and was transferred to Talaimannar and later fled to England with his family in 2008. He made these comments in an interview on the youtube channel.
The Sri Lankan origin Miss International UK is back in Sri Lanka
Miss Evangeline Elchmanar, the first non-white woman to win the Miss International UK pageant, has arrived in Sri Lanka. She was born to Sri Lankan parents and represented the city of Birmingham and won. She will be representing the United Kingdom at the 60th International Miss Universe pageant in October this year. This is one of the three biggest pageants of Miss Universe and Miss World. The main purpose of her visit to Sri Lanka is to join hands with the Sri Lankan tourism industry and contribute to the promotion of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom. Since she has been involved in charity since she was a child, her main initiatives in Sri Lanka include building houses for the poor, funding various school projects, raising awareness against domestic violence, raising awareness on women’s empowerment, and standing up against climate change. Awareness-raising, promoting sustainable living and organic culture, etc. Evangeline’s father was a businessman in Batticaloa and her mother was a resident of Galle.
Mahela came forward for the baby elephant
Another video of a wild elephant calf being harassed is circulating on social media these days. Former Sri Lanka Cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene has also posted a special note on his Twitter account regarding the incident. It states that action should be taken as soon as possible to prevent such incidents.
Mr. Arundika Fernando is the matermind of many misconducts including stabbing a monk
Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Thero says that Mr. Arundika Fernando is committing hundreds of thousands more offenses than the son of Mr. Arundika Fernando who is currently in remand custody. He says that there is no other district in Sri Lanka where crime, crime and misconduct take place as much as the Puttalam district. He also said that Arundika Fernando was the pioneer of all these malpractices. He also alleged that a Buddhist monk living in the Puttalam district had been stabbed last week, but that Arundika Fernando had prevented the arrest of the culprits. These views were expressed at a press conference held in Colombo.
A new revelation about the conflict at Ragama Medical Faculty
The Government Medical Faculty Student Parents’ Association reveals that a clash had arisen in the dormitory due to an attempt by a group of thugs including the son of Arundika Fernando to abduct a fourth-year student of the Ragama Medical Faculty. The Government Medical Faculty Students ‘Parents’ Association clarified the facts regarding this conflict situation today. Meanwhile, at a press conference today, the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) alleged that there was an attempt to cover up the incident with the temporary resignation of Arundika Fernando from the post of Minister of State. The Kelaniya University Students’ Union and the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) staged a torchlight procession in front of the Ragama Medical College last night to protest against the attack on medical students.
The Winter Olympics begin in grand style
The 16th edition of the 24th Winter Olympics kicks off today in Beijing, China. The tournament, which runs until February 20, will feature 3,000 athletes from 91 countries competing for 109 gold medals. Also, for the first time in Olympic history, two robots exchanged an underwater Olympic torch at a special event at the Winter Olympics.