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A unique personality of Buddha
2013-05-25 17:15 (DM)
All Buddhists in every part of the world pay special attention to Vesak Poya, because it signifies the Birth of Prince Siddhartha, the Attainment of Enlightenment by him, and the passing away of the Buddha. Other than any Poya day of the year, Vesak is considered to be the most sacred. Therefore more than other Poya Days, Vesak Poya ushers in meritorious deeds by every Buddhist. Many of them observe Sil. In addition, many Buddhists take part in offering food, Dansalas
Monk’s fiery protest: Police looking for helper
2013-05-25 17:13 (DM)
Police are on the lookout for the man who is alleged to have provided petrol to the monk, who was hospitalised with serious burn injuries after he set himself on fire this morning outside the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. Initial investigations revealed that the man had disappeared after the monk had set himself on fire. The monk identified as Ven. Bowatte Indraratana Thera set himself on fire demanding that cattle slaughter be banned
Net worth of the CPC erodes by Rs. 200 bn in two years – UNP
2013-05-25 17:11 (Island)
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporations (CPC) net worth had eroded by an estimated Rs. 200 billion in the past two years, an Opposition legislator said. With loss in capital alone accounting for Rs. 200 billion, the CPC was bankrupt and would cease to be a going concern, unless the Treasury came to its rescue once again as it had done time and again in the case of SriLankan Airlines, Mihin Air and the CEB
Editorial: It’s hell on the highways
2013-05-25 17:10 (DM)
Even though the terrorism perpetrated by the LTTE ended in May 2009 an equally devastating form of terrorism seems to be continuing unabated countrywide. This could be termed road terrorism. During the worst days of the LTTE a Sri Lankan working in Canada and coming on a holiday to Colombo was asked whether he was not afraid of the LTTE’s terrorism. He responded that what he feared more was the traffic terrorism on the highways and byways of Colombo,
Abuse of power under PTA?
2013-05-25 17:09 (SL)
The recent arrest of former Colombo Deputy Mayor Azath Salley under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) sent shockwaves in the political arena reminding most people of the prevalent uneasy environment in the country during and after the war. The govt had removed the emergency regulations after the war, but the PTA remained in force as the govt claims that the LTTE once again may attempt to raise its head.
Evolving Role of the Sangha in Society
2013-05-25 17:09 (DM)
The role of the Sangha in Sri Lanka society has been evolving throughout history. Currently, there is debate about the monks’ active participation in governing the contemporary society. On the eve of Vesak Poya Day, Daily Mirror spoke to JHU parliamentarian and chief incumbent of Sadaham Sevana Rajagiriya, Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera about his views on the social responsibilities of modern day monks and their place in society
Furnace oil for power plants sufficient only for 20 days
2013-05-25 17:08 (Island)
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has low sulphur furnace oil stocks used by thermal power plants like Kerawalapitiya only for another 20 days, according to highly placed sources. A senior CPC official told The Island that if orders were not placed within the next three days, there would be a fuel shortage for power plants. "Next consignment should be ordered immediately, be it from Singapore or Dubai.
JHU wants to mobilize masses
2013-05-25 17:07 (CT)
JHU MP, Athuraliye Rathana Thera said, yesterday the govt must be compelled to change its stand on the 13th Amendment to the Constitution through public mobilization. Referring to the announcement made by Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, who confirmed on Wednesday that the government would not be abolishing the 13th Amendment, and the strongly expressed views of the JHU calling for the abolishment of the same, Rathana Thera said
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Norochcholai infighting reduces output?
2013-05-25 17:07 (Island)
Some 30 engineers of the first coal-fired power plant in Norochchcolai are expected to meet the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) management, on Tuesday, seeking its immediate intervention to rectify what they call bad management practices. The Island reliably learns that the plant, which should feed 300 MW to the national grid, has been, during the past fortnight, generating only 200 MW.
Sri Lanka Immigration official takes swift action on tourist complaint
2013-05-25 17:05 (eTN)
recently reported about its publisher’s experience with an extortion scam by Sri Lanka Immigration Officers. eTN is now pleased to report that due to our article, the Controller General team of the Sri Lanka Department of Immigration and Emigration, W.A.C. Perera reached out to eTN Publisher Juergen T. Steinmetz and confirmed the following: 1) The Immigration Officer listed on your arrival records has been suspended, pending a full inquiry and investigation.
Colombo Port fire: Sabotage not ruled out
2013-05-25 17:04 (Island)
Sabotage has not been ruled out as investigations are in progress into yesterday’s fire at Container Yard No. 1 in Port of Colombo. Textiles and electronic items, worth millions of rupees were destroyed in the blaze. Sources in the Colombo Port said that it was the biggest ever fire that had occurred in the port. Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Dr. Priyath B. Wickrema said that the fire had occurred around 1.00 a.m
Fire at Sri Lanka's Colombo port doused
2013-05-24 18:12 (LBO)
Sri Lanka Ports Authority said a fire that broke out in a container freight station at Colombo Port has been brought under control and authorities are assessing the damage and probing its cause. Fire brigades of Sri Lanka Ports Authority, Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Air Force, Colombo Dockyard and CMC had helped fight the blaze. Govt Analyst had started investigations to find the cause of the blaze
Govt. concerned over MoU between US Embassy and Trinco UC
2013-05-24 18:11 (DM)
Sri Lanka govt expressed concern over the signing of a MoU between the US embassy in Colombo and the Trincomalee Urban Council to jointly establish a public information and activity centre known as the American Corner, without the knowledge or the authorisation of the Sri Lanka External Affairs Ministry. Govt sources said that foreign missions based in Colombo should obtain prior
Gota opposes NPC polls
2013-05-24 18:10 (Island)
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa warned the govt of dire consequences in case the TNA won the first northern PC election. He was responding to a statement attributed to Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, that the election would be held in accordance with the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Minister Yapa ruled out the possibility of diluting the 13th Amendment before the election.
1st session of Sri Lanka's 2nd Youth Parliament begins
2013-05-24 18:08 (GDI)
President Rajapaksa said that the prime aim of members of the Youth Parliament should be to build national unity within the country. The maiden session of the Second Youth Parliament was held today at the National Youth Services Council in Maharagama. 412 members representing Youth Clubs in operation throughout the country have been elected to the Youth Parliament.
Fort Station centre of massive renovation programme
2013-05-24 18:08 (ST)
The Govt is to renovate all 330 railway stations around the country using a mix of public and private funding, with a massive effort planned to refurbish Colombo Fort station. Fifty stations will be fully renovated by the end of this year, Additional General Manager Department of Railways Nalaka Bandara, said. The Railways Department has set aside Rs.400 million for the renovation programme, he said.
Sirisena decries WHO budget cuts for region
2013-05-24 18:06 (Island)
Minister Maithripala Sirisena, addressing the 66th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organisation (WHO), in Geneva, decried the organisation’s proposed budget reduction in 2014–2015 for the South East Asia Region, considering that one fourth of the world’s population and one third of the global disease burden were confined to the region. He said the unkind cut was not justifiable
Cabinet nod for $ 800 m loans
2013-05-23 17:29 (FT)
Cabinet approval has been given for nearly US$ 800 million worth of projects to continue the Govt’s infrastructure development. Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said that a MoU would be signed between the Govt and China Development Bank Corporation for US$ 580 million to continue infrastructure projects in 2013. The Cabinet paper, which was presented by President Rajapaksa, outlined that the MoU would be valid for three years and would be used to finance
Electricity bills rise despite promised relief
2013-05-23 17:28 (DM)
Despite assurances by the Govt that those who consumed less than 60 units of electricity would not see an increase in their electricity bills, a consumer from Moratuwa complained that the bill he received on Tuesday for this month, had doubled even though he had consumed less than 60 units. Mr. V.S.K. De Mel who did not use any electric appliances but only used electricity for lighting said he had received the bill issued by the Lanka Electricity (LECO) on Tuesday
‘I am not happy about how the northern land issue is being handled’
2013-05-23 17:27 (DM)
EPDP Leader Douglas Devananda and Minister speaks to Daily Mirror on a wide range of issues from the planned Northern Provincial Council election to the alleged land-grabbing in the north. He stood against the LTTE even during the height of terrorism. He survived many a suicide bomb attack that targeted him. He is a former militant who underwent training
Now, UN intervenes in land issue in North
2013-05-23 17:27 (Island)
Head of the United Nations Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Agnes Asekenye-Oonyu, on Tuesday flew to Palaly, where she discussed the issue with Security Forces Commander, Jaffna, Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe. Ms. Asekenye-Oonyu was accompanied by the deputy head of the mission, Mark Prasopa-Plaizier. The Jaffna Commander had explained the circumstances
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