ITAK keeps out of campaign to have a Tamil candidate for Presidential polls
ITAK keeps out of campaign to have a Tamil candidate for Presidential pollsNewsThe Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has opted to stay out from the call to have a Tamil candidate at the upcoming Presidential elections. They were not part of signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Tamil parties and civil organisations on Monday in Jaffna to field a Tamil candidate. Former northern Chief Minister C. V. Vigneswaran who heads the Tamil People’s Alliance , Dharmalingam Siddharthan -leader of the People’s Liberation Organisation Tamil Eelam (PLOTE), Selvam Adaikkalanathan – leader of the Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization (TELO) were among the key politicians currently in Parliament who signed the MOU. N. Srikantha led Tamil National Party and Suresh Premachandran led Eelam People's Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF) were the others who signed the MOU. The ITAK is considered the strongest party in Parliament representing the north and the eastern provinces.
Source:Sunday Times
July 23, 2024 01:55 UTC
Kalalaya celebrates 75 years with ‘Natya Saga’
Kalalaya celebrates 75 years with ‘Natya Saga’ View(s):The Sri Lanka Tamil Women’s Union will celebrate the platinum jubilee of Kalalaya (Temple of Dance) School of Dance & Music founded by the Union 75 years ago on September 1, 1948, with ‘Natya Saga’ – a progamme of dance forms of the country and the unity of communities. Choreographed by ’Natya Kalamani” Dr. Nirmala John, the Bharata Natyam teacher at the Kalalaya, the grand show will take place on Sunday, July 28, at the Bishop’s College Auditorium, Colombo 3. The annual ballets and dance performances put on the boards by Kalalaya were cultural events which enhanced the organisation’s reputation as a premier institution for dance in Colombo. Kalalaya, reached its heyday under famous gurus like Kamala Johnpillai, Sukhundu Dutt, Shesha Palayakara, the Sunderalingams, Neela and Satyendra. - Indira Sathasivam(The writer is a Trustee, Sri Lanka Tamil Women’s Union)Share This Post FacebookTwitterEmail × Send Email to FriendSend Please enter valid email WhatsappDeliciousDiggGoogleStumbleuponRedditTechnoratiYahooBloggerMyspaceRSS
Source:Sunday Times
July 22, 2024 20:16 UTC
Former MP Hirunika Premachandra granted bail
Former MP Hirunika Premachandra granted bailNewsFormer parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra, who was given a three-year rigorous prison sentence in June this year, has been released on bail by the Colombo High Court today (22). Colombo High Court Judge Amal Ranaraja granted bail to Ms. Premachandra following the hearing of the former MP’s bail application. On June 28, the Colombo High Court sentenced Ms. Premachandra to three years of rigorous imprisonment for her role in the 2015 kidnapping and assault of a youth in Dematagoda using a Defender. After considering the evidence brought forth by the victim, Amila Priyankara, who claimed that on December 21, 2015, he was kidnapped and beaten by a gang of individuals who arrived in a black Defender jeep in Dematagoda, the Colombo High Court passed the sentence on the former MP. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
July 22, 2024 07:27 UTC
New bureaus to be introduced to strengthen primary healthcare sector, says Health Secretary
New bureaus to be introduced to strengthen primary healthcare sector, says Health Secretary View(s):By Tharushi WeerasingheThe Health Ministry is introducing six new bureaus and rolling out reforms within the primary healthcare sector to face any health challenges. Additionally, a family health bureau will be established, and a health planning bureau will be expanded to include professional training and capacity building for health sector workers. 45 billion investment has been approved by the World Bank for this primary health sector reform mechanism spanning five years. Digitalized appointment systems operated by primary healthcare workers will be introduced to reduce wait times and crowding at specialist clinics. The goal of the new reforms is for primary healthcare centres to function as community centres engaging in preventative healthcare.
Source:Sunday Times
July 21, 2024 03:13 UTC
Foreign Minister to visit Romania and Poland
Foreign Minister to visit Romania and PolandNewsForeign Minister Ali Sabry will pay official visits to Romania and Poland from 16 to 19 July 2024. During the visit he will meet with his counterparts and other Senior Government Ministers and Officials, Foreign Ministry said. The Foreign Minister will also formally open the new Sri Lanka Embassy in Bucharest which commenced operation in 2023. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
July 16, 2024 06:50 UTC
Kadiravel Shanmugam to take over after Sampanthan’s death
Kadiravel Shanmugam to take over after Sampanthan’s deathNewsElection Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake today (3) announced that Kadiravel Shanmugam has been selected to fill the post left by TNA leader R. Sampanthan’s demise. Shanmugam received 16,770 votes while running on the TNA ticket in the 2020 General Elections from the Trincomalee District. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
July 03, 2024 20:38 UTC
An out-of-Africa story hiding in our DNA
Source: phys.org"Who are we and where do we come from?" This quintessential question has intrigued humanity for millennia. Currently, the "Out-of-Africa (OOA) theory" is prevailingly accepted regarding the origin of modern humans, as a line of evidence indicates that Homo sapiens originated in Africa.
Source:The Nation
July 02, 2024 23:03 UTC
Sampanthan advocated for Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity: President
Sampanthan advocated for Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity: PresidentNewsPresident Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the late leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), MP R. Sampanthan, consistently advocated for Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity and held his distinct perspective on power-sharing. The President made these remarks in his special condolence message in Parliament today (02), on Mr. Sampanthan’s passing. President Ranil Wickremesinghe further stated;" Today, one of my colleagues who accompanied me to Parliament, MP Sampanthan, has passed away." Despite representing the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), he consistently upheld Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity." While there remains some unfinished business in this regard, completing those tasks would be the greatest tribute we can offer him."
Source:Sunday Times
July 02, 2024 17:25 UTC
India provides further financial assistance for Transit Housing Construction Project at Madhu Shrine
India provides further financial assistance for Transit Housing Construction Project at Madhu ShrineNewsHigh Commissioner of India Santosh Jha and Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development and Housing W.S. Sathyananda signed and exchanged diplomatic letters today to formalize modalities related to the Low Cost Transit Housing Construction Project at Madhu Shrine, Mannar, consequent to the decision of Government of India (GOI) to provide an additional grant of around SLR 100 million for the project. The Low-Cost Transit Housing Construction Project at Madhu Shrine, Mannar, is among the said nine projects. A total of 96 transit houses shall now be constructed with the GOI grant at Madhu Shrine that could be used by pilgrims visiting the shrine. The project is currently underway and the proposed transit houses are at various stages of construction.
Source:Sunday Times
July 02, 2024 17:25 UTC
US Deepening Its Relationship With India In Several Areas: Official
The United States is deepening its relationship with India in several key areas, a senior administration official said Monday. "India is a country in which we are deepening our relations within a number of keyspaces, especially as it relates to deepening our economic ties, deepening our security cooperation," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters at his daily news conference. Patel said that he imagines there will be a number of additional areas where the two countries could continue to deepen cooperation. "National Security Adviser Sullivan just had a visit to Delhi a number of weeks ago as well," he said. Responding to a question on Pakistan, Patel, though he denounced terrorism, said "ultimately, this is between India and Pakistan."
Source:The Nation
July 02, 2024 03:39 UTC
Sampanthan’s remains to lie-in-state in Parliament on Wednesday
Sampanthan’s remains to lie-in-state in Parliament on WednesdayNewsThe remains of Tamil National Alliance leader R. Sampanthan will Lie-in-State in the Assembly Hall of Parliament from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm on Wednesday for final respects, the Parliamentary Secretariat said. Political leaders, politicians and diplomatic community expressed condolences on the passing away of veteran Tamil leader. President Ranil Wickremesinghe said: “I express my deepest condolences on the passing of Mr R. Sampanthan. Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha said: “Deeply saddened at the demise of TNA leader Shri R. Sampanthan. He will be remembered for his seminal contribution to the Sri Lankan Tamil cause & for his goodwill towards India.
Source:Sunday Times
July 01, 2024 19:16 UTC
Four Indian Trawlers with 26 Indian fishermen held in North
Four Indian Trawlers with 26 Indian fishermen held in NorthNewsTwenty six Indian fishermen along with four of their mechanized bottom trawlers were taken into custody by naval personnel in Northern waters early this morning for engaging in fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters. The arrested fishermen and their trawlers are brought to nearby naval camp and to be handed over to officials of Fisheries Department for further legal action. Ms. Senewiratne met the Indian Minister in New Delhi on the same day of the incident taking place in Sri Lanka’s northern waters, where Indian fishermen have been engaged in illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing for several years. In Colombo, the Foreign Ministry summoned a diplomat from the Indian High Commission to convey the Sri Lankan government’s concerns about the incident. The ministry’s South Asia Director General Niluka Kadurugamuwa conveyed the government’s concerns and also reiterated Sri Lanka’s opposition through a formal note to continuing IUU fishing, especially bottom trawling and indiscriminate poaching by Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters.
Source:Sunday Times
July 01, 2024 04:46 UTC
CPC, LIOC, SINOPEC reduce fuel prices
CPC, LIOC, SINOPEC reduce fuel pricesNewsThe Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has reduced fuel prices with effect from midnight today with the LIOC and SINOPEC matching the reduced prices. Accordingly the price of Octane 92 has been reduced by Rs 11 per litre (new price Rs 344 ), Octane 95 price has been reduced by Rs 41 per litre (new price Rs 379) and Super Diesel litre has been reduced by Rs 22 per litre ( new price Rs 355). The price of Auto Diesel and Kerosene remains unchanged. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
June 30, 2024 19:11 UTC
The bitter truth of Sri Lanka’s inevitable downfall
The bitter truth of Sri Lanka’s inevitable downfall By Champika Fernando cricket View(s): View(s):In fairy tales, a kiss is all you need to turn a frog into a prince. At the 1996 World Cup, Sri Lanka was one of the most experienced sides in world cricket. It was a perfect blend, and with a few tactical changes, Sri Lanka managed to lift its first global silverware. Together these cricketers took Sri Lankan cricket to greater heights, reaching the finals of the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Although most of them have been around for long, none have made Sri Lanka a champion outfit.
Source:Sunday Times
June 30, 2024 11:14 UTC
When the world’s news rooms erupted in laughter…
One of the tabloids ran with the headline: DROWNING STREET and another headline read: DROWN AND OUT. As for his chances of winning the upcoming elections, the Daily Telegraph had the headline: THINGS CAN ONLY GET WETTER. The Times is one of the few US newspapers that have continued with their strict ethics guidelines and their code of conduct. At the end of the dinner, he magnanimously offered her a highly expensive gift, but she turned down the offer. According to one news report, there were 112 different spellings of the Libyan leader’s name both in English and Arabic, including Muammar el-Qaddafi, Muammar Gaddafi, Muammar al-Gathafi, Muammar El Kadhafi, Moammar el Kazzafi, Moamer, El Qathafi, Mu’Ammar, Gadafi, and Moamar Gaddafi, amongst others.
Source:Sunday Times
June 30, 2024 08:22 UTC