The UPFA won the polls in the Batticaloa district by securing 6 seats (105341 votes) while the UNP secured 4 seats (58602 votes) and the TDNA 1 seat (7714 votes).
Sunday, May 11, 2008
UPFA won Batti
UPFA won Batticaloa 
The UPFA won the polls in the Batticaloa district by securing 6 seats (105341 votes) while the UNP secured 4 seats (58602 votes) and the TDNA 1 seat (7714 votes).
The UPFA won the polls in the Batticaloa district by securing 6 seats (105341 votes) while the UNP secured 4 seats (58602 votes) and the TDNA 1 seat (7714 votes).
After Pillayan’s vote stuffing by cadres - UNP
After Pillayan’s vote stuffing by cadres - UNP
Around 3.40 pm a group of TMVP cadres had forcibly entered the polling booth in Vipulananda Vidyalaya in Pethalai, Valachchenai where TMVP leader Pillayan cast his ballot this morning, and stuffed the ballot boxes, UNP alleges
Around 3.40 pm a group of TMVP cadres had forcibly entered the polling booth in Vipulananda Vidyalaya in Pethalai, Valachchenai where TMVP leader Pillayan cast his ballot this morning, and stuffed the ballot boxes, UNP alleges
60 percent voter turnout for PC polls in East
60 percent voter turnout
The Elections Commissioners department says a 60 percent overall voter
turnout was reported from the provincial council polls in the East.
The Elections Commissioners department says a 60 percent overall voter
turnout was reported from the provincial council polls in the East.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Four injured in LTTE mortar attack in East
Four injured in LTTE mortar attack in East
Four people including a ten year old child had received injuries due to the LTTE mortar attack on Pannalgama in Ampara in Eastern province this morning, Police said. The LTTE had fired 18 mortar rounds towards the village.
Four people including a ten year old child had received injuries due to the LTTE mortar attack on Pannalgama in Ampara in Eastern province this morning, Police said. The LTTE had fired 18 mortar rounds towards the village.
Navy supply vessel sunk in Trincomalee harbor-Under water explosion
Navy supply vessel sunk in Trincomalee harbor
Under water explosion damaged and caused logistic vessel A-520(MV Invincible) to sink while moored at the Ashroff jetty in Trincomalee harbor, at 2.15A.M. today(10) said the Sri lanka Navy.
Navy suspect this explosion done by a LTTE suicide diver.
No lives were lost due to the explosion.
A-520 was a merchant vessel built in 1970's and handed over to the Sri Lankan Navy, following a court order after it was apprehended while transporting 254 illegal migrants off Tangalle in 2003.
Under water explosion damaged and caused logistic vessel A-520(MV Invincible) to sink while moored at the Ashroff jetty in Trincomalee harbor, at 2.15A.M. today(10) said the Sri lanka Navy.
Navy suspect this explosion done by a LTTE suicide diver.
No lives were lost due to the explosion.
A-520 was a merchant vessel built in 1970's and handed over to the Sri Lankan Navy, following a court order after it was apprehended while transporting 254 illegal migrants off Tangalle in 2003.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Adampan falls to Army
In another significant victory over the LTTE terrorists in the Mannar front, the Sri Lanka Army captured the Adampan town area this morning (09), Military Spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara says.
At least 15 terrorists were killed in several hours of fighting, the Media Center for National Security (MCNS) said.
Two army soldiers died in confrontations while seven suffered injures.
The Army liberated an area of about 2 square kilometers, between the Neelachcheana Road and the dam of the Adampan tank, in the South of Adampan town, following fighting last evening, Ministry of Defence said.
At least 15 terrorists were killed in several hours of fighting, the Media Center for National Security (MCNS) said.
Two army soldiers died in confrontations while seven suffered injures.
The Army liberated an area of about 2 square kilometers, between the Neelachcheana Road and the dam of the Adampan tank, in the South of Adampan town, following fighting last evening, Ministry of Defence said.
Today is Europe Day
Today is Europe Day
The family of nations belonging to the Democratic European Nations in the European Union (EU) will be celebrating 'Europe Day' today (May 9).
In a Europe Day message, the Head of delegation of the European Commission, Ambassador, Julian Wilson, states that the European Union is based on a simple idea: if countries are entwined economically, they will fight less and get richer.
The EU gives substantial development aid to Sri Lanka, they have helped in post-tsunami reconstruction work, and provided loans and other support for activities related to the resolution of conflict in the North and East.
The EU and Sri Lanka share extraordinary people to people contact in such areas as academic exchange, tourism, business and investments, Ambassador Julion Wilson pointed out.
He also said that the EU is extremely pleased to play an active role in developing and deepening these relations with Sri Lanka.
Presently there are 490 million people living in the 27 countries that have membership in the the EU.
The family of nations belonging to the Democratic European Nations in the European Union (EU) will be celebrating 'Europe Day' today (May 9).
In a Europe Day message, the Head of delegation of the European Commission, Ambassador, Julian Wilson, states that the European Union is based on a simple idea: if countries are entwined economically, they will fight less and get richer.
The EU gives substantial development aid to Sri Lanka, they have helped in post-tsunami reconstruction work, and provided loans and other support for activities related to the resolution of conflict in the North and East.
The EU and Sri Lanka share extraordinary people to people contact in such areas as academic exchange, tourism, business and investments, Ambassador Julion Wilson pointed out.
He also said that the EU is extremely pleased to play an active role in developing and deepening these relations with Sri Lanka.
Presently there are 490 million people living in the 27 countries that have membership in the the EU.
Sri Lanka Sinhala news service and Central Bank to talk economics online (www.vimasuma.com )
Sri Lanka Sinhala news service and Central Bank to talk economics online (www.vimasuma.com )
"Vimasuma", one of Sri Lanka's pioneer Unicode news portals and the Central Bank have teamed up to produce a series of educational discussions targetting economics students and the general public.
The multimedia discussion series which can be viewed online at www.vimasuma.com focuses on economic development and will feature resource persons from the Central Bank as well as specialists from various disciplines who would discuss subjects ranging from macro economics, money, inflation, international trade, public finance and economic growth and policies over the coming weeks.
"Vimasuma", one of Sri Lanka's pioneer Unicode news portals and the Central Bank have teamed up to produce a series of educational discussions targetting economics students and the general public.
The multimedia discussion series which can be viewed online at www.vimasuma.com focuses on economic development and will feature resource persons from the Central Bank as well as specialists from various disciplines who would discuss subjects ranging from macro economics, money, inflation, international trade, public finance and economic growth and policies over the coming weeks.
Sri lanka donates US$ 25000 to Myanmar victims
Govt. donates US$ 25000 to Myanmar victims
The Government of Sri Lanka donated the emergency relief of US$ 25000 to the Government of Myanmar.
Dr. Palitha Kohana, Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs handed over the Cheque to the Ambassador of the Union of Myanmar Tin Oo Lwin at the Ministry.
The Foreign Secretary on behalf of the Government and people of Sri Lanka expressed his deepest condolence to the victims who lost their lives in the cyclone that hit Myanmar on Saturday (03rd).
The Government of Sri Lanka donated the emergency relief of US$ 25000 to the Government of Myanmar.
Dr. Palitha Kohana, Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs handed over the Cheque to the Ambassador of the Union of Myanmar Tin Oo Lwin at the Ministry.
The Foreign Secretary on behalf of the Government and people of Sri Lanka expressed his deepest condolence to the victims who lost their lives in the cyclone that hit Myanmar on Saturday (03rd).
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Olympic Torch Scales Mount Everest
Olympic Torch Scales Mount Everest
Thursday, 08 May 2008
The Olympic flame reached the top of Mount Everest on Thursday (08), an emotional moment for China and the crowning of the Beijing Olympics torch relay that dogged by anti-Chinese protests, reports from Beijing said.
Thursday, 08 May 2008
The Olympic flame reached the top of Mount Everest on Thursday (08), an emotional moment for China and the crowning of the Beijing Olympics torch relay that dogged by anti-Chinese protests, reports from Beijing said.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Human Rights Hot line
The Public could access the hot line on 011-2676513 and 060-2119246
A 24 hour rapid response hotline to clarify queries regarding arrests, detention, suspected abduction and disappearances will be launched today by the Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights.
Ministry sources said persons who seek information would be able to clarify matters in all three languages - Sinhala, Tamil and English.
The objective of creating this hotline is to enable the public to obtain information whether a person is or is not in official custody.
Operators can also direct callers to access law-enforcement Authorities to initiate investigations into such cases, sources said.
The hot line is to be in operation for eight months initially until December, with the initiative to be assessed after that on the basis of the need. The Ministry said this step was taken to ensure that laws on arrest and detention are fully implemented - particularly where emergency regulations are invoked- especially the implementation of the Presidential direction on arrest and detention.
It also said that the Ministry had received information that in the context of ongoing security operations aimed at preventing and investigating acts of terrorism people have been taken into custody with subsequent investigations as to their bona fides.
Others have been allegedly abducted for collateral purposes such as demanding of a ransom and family members were anxious to clarify their whereabouts and safety, it said. According to Ministry sources, the Minister for Disaster Management and Human Rights, Mahinda Samarasinghe had consulted senior officers of the AG department, the Police, Armed services, HR commission and Ministry officials before finalising matters pertaining to the proposed hot line.
The proposed hotline accessible to people through out the country is to be housed in the Disaster Management Centre under the purview of the Ministry.
The Public could access the hot line on 011-2676513 and 060-2119246
A 24 hour rapid response hotline to clarify queries regarding arrests, detention, suspected abduction and disappearances will be launched today by the Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights.
Ministry sources said persons who seek information would be able to clarify matters in all three languages - Sinhala, Tamil and English.
The objective of creating this hotline is to enable the public to obtain information whether a person is or is not in official custody.
Operators can also direct callers to access law-enforcement Authorities to initiate investigations into such cases, sources said.
The hot line is to be in operation for eight months initially until December, with the initiative to be assessed after that on the basis of the need. The Ministry said this step was taken to ensure that laws on arrest and detention are fully implemented - particularly where emergency regulations are invoked- especially the implementation of the Presidential direction on arrest and detention.
It also said that the Ministry had received information that in the context of ongoing security operations aimed at preventing and investigating acts of terrorism people have been taken into custody with subsequent investigations as to their bona fides.
Others have been allegedly abducted for collateral purposes such as demanding of a ransom and family members were anxious to clarify their whereabouts and safety, it said. According to Ministry sources, the Minister for Disaster Management and Human Rights, Mahinda Samarasinghe had consulted senior officers of the AG department, the Police, Armed services, HR commission and Ministry officials before finalising matters pertaining to the proposed hot line.
The proposed hotline accessible to people through out the country is to be housed in the Disaster Management Centre under the purview of the Ministry.
Palampiddi bridge captured - Military
Palampiddi bridge captured - Military
The Military claimed today that they have captured the strategically important Palampiddi Bridge North of Mannar.
The Military claimed today that they have captured the strategically important Palampiddi Bridge North of Mannar.
Suspect identified as “de-facto leader” of the LTTE in UK
Suspect identified as “de-facto leader” of the LTTE in UK
Authorities have identified the LTTE suspect arrested in UK yesterday as being Arunachalam Chrishanthakumar, alias A.C.Shanthan (51) the “de-facto leader” of the LTTE in Britain.
Authorities have identified the LTTE suspect arrested in UK yesterday as being Arunachalam Chrishanthakumar, alias A.C.Shanthan (51) the “de-facto leader” of the LTTE in Britain.
East Elections won't be free and fair - PAFFREL
Elections won't be free and fair - PAFFREL
PAFFREL said that the forthcoming elections won't be free and fair as TNA is not contesting. They also claimed that there is no conducive environment for free campaigning and 61 complaints were lodged so far.
PAFFREL said that the forthcoming elections won't be free and fair as TNA is not contesting. They also claimed that there is no conducive environment for free campaigning and 61 complaints were lodged so far.
Parliament prorogued
Parliament prorogued
The President Mahinda Rajapaksha has decided to prorogue the parliament since midnight yesterday (06th May).
The proroguing is to be announced by a special gazette by the President under his powers tonight. The sittings will resume since June 05.
Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena told The Government wanted to prorogue parliament months earlier but delayed it because it had to table a few finance bills and this prorogation has nothing to do with Eastern PC polls.
He said that there was no special reason behind the prorogation.
Prorogation; beginning of the end - Ranil
Prorogation of Parliament is the first step towards ending whatever is left of democracy in Sri Lanka, UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe told media today.
The President Mahinda Rajapaksha has decided to prorogue the parliament since midnight yesterday (06th May).
The proroguing is to be announced by a special gazette by the President under his powers tonight. The sittings will resume since June 05.
Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena told The Government wanted to prorogue parliament months earlier but delayed it because it had to table a few finance bills and this prorogation has nothing to do with Eastern PC polls.
He said that there was no special reason behind the prorogation.
Prorogation; beginning of the end - Ranil
Prorogation of Parliament is the first step towards ending whatever is left of democracy in Sri Lanka, UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe told media today.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
World Press Freedom Day 2008
World Press Freedom Day 2008
Freedom of Expression, Access to Information and Empowerment of People
Freedom of Expression is a fundamental human right as stated in Article 19 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. This is especially worth recalling as we mark the 60th anniversary of that declaration.
At this year’s World Press Freedom Day celebration, UNESCO would like to explore how media freedom and access to information feed into the wider development objective of empowering people.
Empowerment is a multi-dimensional social and political process that helps people gain control over their own lives. This can only be achieved through access to accurate, fair and unbiased information, representing a plurality of opinions, and the means to actively communicate vertically and horizontally, thereby participating in the active life of the community.
Freedom of Expression, Access to Information and Empowerment of People
Freedom of Expression is a fundamental human right as stated in Article 19 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. This is especially worth recalling as we mark the 60th anniversary of that declaration.
At this year’s World Press Freedom Day celebration, UNESCO would like to explore how media freedom and access to information feed into the wider development objective of empowering people.
Empowerment is a multi-dimensional social and political process that helps people gain control over their own lives. This can only be achieved through access to accurate, fair and unbiased information, representing a plurality of opinions, and the means to actively communicate vertically and horizontally, thereby participating in the active life of the community.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Govt. victory will fulfill Easterners' aspirations, assures President Mahinda Rajapaksha
Mammoth crowd at first-ever May Day rally in East:
The Eastern populace is poised to hand over a resounding victory to the Government at the May 10 Provincial Council Election to continue the momentum of the Eastern Resurgence programme, President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared yesterday in May day rally.
President Rajapaksa was addressing the historic May Day rally held here, symbolising the new dawn in the East after more than two decades of LTTE tyranny. The first ever May Day celebration in the East by a major political party since independence was attended by a massive crowd.
"We know the Easterners are a grateful people. They will show that on May 10. They will never let Prabhakaran take back the East. A vote for the Government is a vote for peace and development. A vote for the Opposition will be an endorsement of Prabhakaran. We need your support to take the development process forward," he told the massive gathering.
This year's May Day celebrations in the East should be dedicated to the heroic Forces who spearheaded the humanitarian mission to liberate the people who were living under LTTE clutches for more than two decades, the President said.
He said a Government victory in the East would further encourage soldiers to liberate the Northern masses as well.
Mammoth crowd at first-ever May Day rally in East:
The Eastern populace is poised to hand over a resounding victory to the Government at the May 10 Provincial Council Election to continue the momentum of the Eastern Resurgence programme, President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared yesterday in May day rally.
President Rajapaksa was addressing the historic May Day rally held here, symbolising the new dawn in the East after more than two decades of LTTE tyranny. The first ever May Day celebration in the East by a major political party since independence was attended by a massive crowd.
"We know the Easterners are a grateful people. They will show that on May 10. They will never let Prabhakaran take back the East. A vote for the Government is a vote for peace and development. A vote for the Opposition will be an endorsement of Prabhakaran. We need your support to take the development process forward," he told the massive gathering.
This year's May Day celebrations in the East should be dedicated to the heroic Forces who spearheaded the humanitarian mission to liberate the people who were living under LTTE clutches for more than two decades, the President said.
He said a Government victory in the East would further encourage soldiers to liberate the Northern masses as well.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
UNDP worker arrested with micro pistol
UNDP worker arrested with micro pistol
A United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) staff member was arrested with a Micro pistol by the security forces at Irattaperiyakulam road block in Vavuniya this afternoon, the defence ministry said.
he suspect, Thiagaraja Prabhakaran, was a resident of Batticaloa and he is currently working at the UNDP Kilinochchi office, sources said. The suspect was travelling from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa when he was arrested around 12.45 p.m.
While cross-questioning, the suspect confessed that a terror agent have given this micro pistol and asked him to handover it to a person in Batticaloa. "The terrorists have promised to give him sum of 50,000.00 rupees once complete the task", he added. An initial payment, sum of 30,000.00 rupees, which had been given by the terrorist, was also apprehended.
The suspect was handed over to the Vavuniya Police for further investigations.
A United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) staff member was arrested with a Micro pistol by the security forces at Irattaperiyakulam road block in Vavuniya this afternoon, the defence ministry said.
he suspect, Thiagaraja Prabhakaran, was a resident of Batticaloa and he is currently working at the UNDP Kilinochchi office, sources said. The suspect was travelling from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa when he was arrested around 12.45 p.m.
While cross-questioning, the suspect confessed that a terror agent have given this micro pistol and asked him to handover it to a person in Batticaloa. "The terrorists have promised to give him sum of 50,000.00 rupees once complete the task", he added. An initial payment, sum of 30,000.00 rupees, which had been given by the terrorist, was also apprehended.
The suspect was handed over to the Vavuniya Police for further investigations.
LTTE artillery attack on Welioya
LTTE artillery attack on Welioya
The LTTE had fired artillery and mortar into the Sinhapura village in Welioya this morning. The military however said that no casualties were reported.
The LTTE had fired artillery and mortar into the Sinhapura village in Welioya this morning. The military however said that no casualties were reported.
60 Sri Lankan fishermen netted in India
60 Sri Lankan fishermen netted in India
Sixty Sri Lankan fishermen, mostly of Sinhalese origin, were taken into custody by the Indian Coast Guard along with 12 boats for reportedly entering the Indian waters off Andaman coast.
Sixty Sri Lankan fishermen, mostly of Sinhalese origin, were taken into custody by the Indian Coast Guard along with 12 boats for reportedly entering the Indian waters off Andaman coast.
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