http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/ This is an XML content feed of; News Portal from Sri Lanka : Last 10 News Bulletins Copyright (c) 2006-2007 Web Wiz NewsPad - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:43:42 +0000 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:38:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz NewsPad 1.02 30 www.amarasara.info/amnews/RSS_news_feed.asphttp://www.amarasara.info/amnews/images/amarasara-news1.jpghttp://www.amarasara.info/amnews/http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/rss_view_newsletter.asp?article=1034I am a strong believer of Corporate Nationalism – Minister of Power and Energy Patali Champika Ranawaka
(26.08.2010 - dailymirror.lk)

Daily Mirror spoke to JHU General Secretary and Minister of Power and Energy Patali Champika Ranawaka in order to know the JHU stance on the current issues and his plans for the power sector in Sri Lanka.

Q: There’s a school of thought that believes that the silence of the coalition allies has given rise to corruption by certain individuals in the government. What’s your opinion about this criticism?

There’s corruption at all levels and almost all spheres and one cannot single out politicians.

Firstly there are corruptions in small proportions but unrestrained and found at almost all state institutions such as government offices, courts, schools and even at hospitals. The public take them in their stride and do not make much of a fuss about it probably due to the perception that they cannot get done their job without oiling the palm of this and that public official.
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]]>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:38:03 +0000http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/newsletter.asp?article=10342010-08-27 20:38:03 http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/rss_view_newsletter.asp?article=991Corruption In Robes
- by Nirmala Kannangara
(01.08.2010 - thesundayleader.lk)

Following the story under the caption “Residents Furious Over Bossy Monk” in the July 11 issue of The Sunday Leader, more revelations have surfaced as to how Ven. Pitaduwe Siri Dhamma Thero of the Siri Sadhaham Ashramaya in Bellantara (Dehiwala) continues to harass and disturb the lives of innocent people in and around the temple.

Allegations have been leveled against Pitiduwe Thero for using the names of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, his brothers Gotabaya and Basil Rajapaksa and their spouses in order to get all his unlawful work done through state departments and to frighten the neighbourhood into silence, preventing them from reacting against all his unauthorised work.
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]]>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:51:40 +0000http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/newsletter.asp?article=9912010-08-01 00:51:40 http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/rss_view_newsletter.asp?article=821Destruction encroaches over Kokilai Sanctuary
(09.05.2010 - The Nation, SL)

The Kokilai Sanctuary has always claimed attention of environmentalists for being one of most valued bird sanctuaries in the island. Currently, it has drawn substantial media attention imputable to the unscrupulous destruction it has been subjected to since last week.

On May 6, 2010 a group of wildlife officers from Trincomalee, led by Saliya Bandara apprehended two people while they were engaged in cutting trees in a severely bulldozed land inside the sanctuary. Subsequently, these villagers were immediately arrested and presented to the Kebithigollewa High Courts on May 7, 2010 and will be in jail till May 12 until the hearing proceeds.
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]]>Sun, 09 May 2010 20:56:59 +0000http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/newsletter.asp?article=8212010-05-09 20:56:59 http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/rss_view_newsletter.asp?article=793Residents blamed for Kokilai destruction
(05.05.2010 - The Island, SL)

Environmentalists yesterday blamed the residents of the Pulmoddai-Kuchaveli Pradeshiya Sabha area for the destruction of a large section of the Kokilai Bird Sanctuary.

"Most of the people involved in clearance are residents within a nine-kilometre radius. Some of the Muslim farmers too were involved in it," a senior resident said.

Following yesterday’s The Island exposure, Environment Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa instructed authorities to act swiftly.
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]]>Wed, 05 May 2010 00:01:35 +0000http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/newsletter.asp?article=7932010-05-05 00:01:35 http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/rss_view_newsletter.asp?article=776Cadmium deposits cause of kidney failure in NCP
- by Saliya Kumara Gunasekara
(02.05.2010 - LakbimaNews)

Arecent research carried out by Prof. Sarath Bandara of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya has revealed that staples such as rice, grains, vegetables and curd produced in the North Central Province (NCP) contained Cadmium deposits and this is believed to be the reason for severe renal failure cases among those living in the NCP.

The reason for the percolation of Cadmium is due to the use of imported phosphate fertilizer, the research has found.

“Kidney failure is on the increase in the North Central region. Analysts were of the view that the use of phosphate must be restricted in order to solve this problem. If people begin to use Eppawala Rock- Phosphate, a considerable reduction of Cadmium being mixed into the environment can be avoided” says Prof Sarath Bandara.
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]]>Sun, 02 May 2010 19:23:36 +0000http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/newsletter.asp?article=7762010-05-02 19:23:36 http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/rss_view_newsletter.asp?article=763Sustainability ‘is impossible if Lanka continues with current energy policies’
- by Ifham Nizam
(01.05.2010 - The Island, SL)

• Renewable and alternate energies are the key
• Ranawaka has a crucial role to play as he did with Environment and Natural Resources

The use of renewable alternate energy sources, such as wind and solar energy is growing rapidly. These energy sources do not cause air pollution, health problems or climatic changes. They offer our best chance to replace fossil fuels and develop a sustainable energy policy.

Needles to say, experts hail President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s decision to appoint Electrical Engineer Patali Champika Ranawaka as the Power and Energy Minister. One cannot forget the role played by former minister W D J Seneviratne to put Power and Energy Ministry in the right direction.
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]]>Sat, 01 May 2010 05:05:59 +0000http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/newsletter.asp?article=7632010-05-01 05:05:59 http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/rss_view_newsletter.asp?article=723Rains won’t go away till mid May – Met Dept.
(26.04.2010 - The Island, SL)

The Met Department yesterday said the prevailing torrential rains would continue until mid - May.

Meteorologist Nandalal Peiris told The Island the sudden change in weather was due to the onset of the inter-monsoonal season which would continue until mid May when the South East monsoon was due.

"Now the inter monsoon season is activated and showers and thundershowers with lightning will be experienced especially during the afternoons and evenings," he said. Thundershowers would develop in the Uva, Central, Sabaragamuwa and North Central provinces especially. Showers may also spread to the other provinces, according to the Met Department.
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]]>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:19:41 +0000http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/newsletter.asp?article=7232010-04-26 11:19:41 http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/rss_view_newsletter.asp?article=530Earth Hour marked with success : We are known for our low emission rates – Ministry Ranawaka
(30.03.2010 - The Island, SL)

On Saturday (27.03.2010), the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources observed Earth Hour at 8.00 p.m. under the patronage of Environment and Natural Resources Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka.

The staff of the Ministry spent the day doing their bit to save the planet.

Ranawaka congratulated the World Wildlife Fund for initiating Earth Hour in 2007 with the participations of 2.2 million people based only in Sydney, Australia.

Today after three years, Earth Hour has become a world famous event where people around the world joined hands and got together against greenhouse gas emissions and against overuse of energy.
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]]>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:23:51 +0000http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/newsletter.asp?article=5302010-03-30 00:23:51 http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/rss_view_newsletter.asp?article=507Lanka second among 20 best
(27.03.2010 - Daily News, SL)

Sri Lanka was placed second in the National Geographic's world's 20 best.

In a list that encompasses some of the most exotic and exclusive getaway locations including Bali and Manhattan, Sri Lanka takes top ranks.

This follows suit of the recent spate of positive reviews that Sri Lanka has received from the New York Times, and Daily Candy, to name a few.
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]]>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:32:07 +0000http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/newsletter.asp?article=5072010-03-26 21:32:07 http://www.amarasara.info/amnews/rss_view_newsletter.asp?article=477New geological developments to rock Sri Lanka
(21.03.2010 - The Nation, SL)

With an increased number of earthquakes occurring in the Indian Ocean and Geological Department observing a possibility of a new earth plate being created 1,000km south of Sri Lanka, geologists warn of possible adverse natural disasters occurring in the country.

Senior Geologist Prof. Kapila Dahanayake of Department of Geology, University of Peradeniya said, irrespective of the fact that some continue to argue about the development stage of the earth plate, laymen should be aware that there is a serious threat of Sri Lanka experiencing worst kind of earthquakes at any given time.
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