Talk With Chatura - Sakvithi Ranasinghe

Talk With Chatura - Sakvithi Ranasingha

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Three acting ministers appointed

Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Buddhika Pathirana, was sworn in as Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, Resettlement, Co-operative Development and Vocational Training and Skills Development, before President Maithripala Sirisena today. The ministry was previously held by Rishad Bathiudeen. State Minister of City Planning & Water Supply, Lucky Jayawardana, was appointed as Acting Minister of City Planning & Water Supply and Higher Education, the post which was previously held by Rauff Hakeem. Deputy Minister of Petroleum Resources Development, Anoma Gamage, was appointed as Acting Minister of Highways & Road Development and Petroleum Resources Development. Kabir Hashim was the previous Minister of Highways & Road Development and Petroleum Resources Development.

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Modi meets Mahinda

Indian Prime Minister Modi visited the island today (09) and was welcomed by Prime Minister Wickremesinghe at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Prime Minister Modi held “fruitful discussions” with his Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe. They also discussed creating future economic spaces between the two countries, stated the Prime Minister’s Office. “Assured India’s full support to further strengthen bilateral development partnership including through people-oriented projects in Sri Lanka,” Modi said after his meeting with Wickremesinghe. Modi also held an extensive meeting with the Leader of Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa and discussed the need for close collaboration between the two countries in the fields of counter-terrorism, security and economic development. “Had an extensive meeting with the Leader of Opposition, Mahinda Rajapaksa. We discussed the need for close collaboration between India and Sri Lanka in the fields of counter-terrorism, security and economic development,” Modi tweeted. A Tamil National Alliance delegation led by R Sampanthan also called on Prime Minister Modi and congratulated him on his electoral victory. Modi termed his visit to Colombo “immensely fruitful”. “Sri Lanka has a special place in our hearts. I assure my sisters and brothers of Sri Lanka that India will always be there with you and support your nation’s progress. Thank you for the memorable welcome and hospitality,” he said before leaving the island nation. Under Prime Minister Modi the bilateral ties between India and Sri Lanka have touched a new high, including in the areas of security co-operation, trade, and cultural ties. Modi visited Sri Lanka twice earlier too - in March 2015 and May 2017. Under the Modi government, India handed over the first lot of houses built under a USD 350 million project for people, mostly Tamils who live in Sri Lanka’s tea plantation areas. Modi arrived in Colombo from the Maldives where he held wide-ranging talks with Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Saturday. -Agencies

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Modi pays tribute to vicitims of Easter terror attack

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited St. Anthony's Shrine in Kochchikade - one of the sites of the horrific Easter Sunday attacks - soon after his arrival in Sri Lanka. He paid tributes to the victims of the terror strikes, expressing India's affirmation of solidarity with Sri Lanka in the wake of the attacks. "Started the Sri Lanka visit by paying my respect at one of the sites of the horrific Easter Sunday Attack, St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade. My heart goes out to the families of the victims and the injured," Modi tweeted.

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Muslim MPs hold talks with Mahinda Rajapaksa

Several Muslim Parliamentarians who recently resigned from their ministerial portfolios are currently holding discussions with Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa. Ada Derana reporter said that the Muslim MPs arrived at the official residence of the former President at Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo 07, a short while ago. Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauff Hakeem, All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) leader Rishad Bathiudeen, MPs A. H. M. Fowzie, Mohamed Harees, Ameer Ali and Abdullah Maharoof Mohammadu arrived for the meeting, he said. At a press conference on Monday (03), all Muslim cabinet, non-cabinet, state, and deputy ministers announced that they would resign from their portfolios. However, the four ministers and five junior ministers only resigned from their portfolios, not from the government or their parties. The ministers said their resignations would allow investigators to probe the claims without interference. Bathiudeen yesterday revealed they decided to take several collective actions in the next few days and to meet with the Most Ven Mahanayaka Theros, Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, Leaders of Political Parties including the JVP and TNA, diplomatic community in Sri Lanka, UN Resident Representative in Sri Lanka, as well as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

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Beauty Benefits of Vitamin E in Sinhala

It can help reduce the appearance of scars. Free radicals also make it harder for scars to heal; try applying vitamin E oil to diminish more permanent marks. While vitamin E's main role in creams and lotions is as an antioxidant, it could help soften skin as well. Learn more about Vitamin E uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain Vitamin E.

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Govt. to ban 'Wadu Madu' and chain saws

Legal and administrative steps would be taken by the government shortly to prohibit the import of tree cutting machines, chainsaws, mechanical saws and the carpenter sheds popularly known as ‘wadu maduwa’, in a bid to protect the environment - in particular, the forest density of the country, President Maithripala Sirisena declared today. He added that people would have to import furniture as deforestation and tree cutting would be banned fully. Delivering the keynote address at a ceremony held to mark ‘World Environment Day 2019’ under the theme, ‘Minimising of air pollution through sustainable forest management’ at the BMICH last morning, President Sirisena went on to say that if these measures were taken and implemented for ten years, the forest density of Sri Lanka could be increased to an environment friendly 32% from the current not so satisfactory 28%. “A few months ago, I went to a funeral house at Kurunegala. A poor looking old person approached me and asked, ‘Sir you are the Environment Minister?’ and I said ‘yes’. He again said you work hard to protect the environment and forests, don’t you? Yes, no one can cut trees without my permission, I said.

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(IGP) Pujith Jayasundara Speaks

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara testifying at the Special Parliamentary Select Committee stated that the President has asked him not to attend the National Security Council meetings. IGP Pujith Jayasundara is currently testifying before the Special Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to look into the terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday. When he was inquired whether he attended National Security Council meetings, the IGP responded saying that he attended the meetings until October 23rd in 2018 since the day he took up the post as the IGP. “However, then-Defense Secretary (Kapila Waidyaratne) verbally informed me that the President has asked to notify that there is no need for me to attend the meetings thereafter,” stated the IGP. “I didn’t inquire the next Defense Secretary whether I should attend the meetings again either. When I asked if I should send a replacement in my stead, I was told that there was no such need”, testified the IGP. “I was called again for the meetings after the April 21st Easter Day attacks”, said Jayasundara.

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South Africa vs India - Match Highlights

South Africa vs India | ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 - Match Highlights

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New Eastern Province Governor appointed

Shan Wijayalal appointed Eastern Province Governor Former Chief Minister of Southern Province, Shan Wijayalal De Silva was sworn in as the Governor of the Eastern Province before President Maithripala Sirisena a short while ago, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

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Remove dark spots in just 5 days

How to Remove Dark Spots on Face and Neck. Aloe Vera Gel. Apply aloe vera juice or natural aloe vera gel directly to the dark spots for 30 minutes in the morning and evening. Apple Cider Vinegar. Buttermilk. Castor Oil. Horseradish. Hydrogen Peroxide. Garbanzo Beans. Lemons.

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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Match Highlights

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 - Match Highlights

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Massive criticism against Mangala

Massive criticism against Mangala’s controversial twitter post

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IGP received weekly reports on Zaharan

IGP received weekly reports on Zaharan – DIG Nalaka de Silva

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I don't have any involvement with terrorists

I don't have any involvement with terrorists.- MP Rishad Bathiudeen

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Muslim ministers resign

Muslim ministers, deputy ministers, state ministers resign

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