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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

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