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| - 'Pillay Bell-e' repeats call for probe (04.03.2010 17:48 SLT - Daily Mi Online, SL) UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Navi Pillay , today, once again repeated her call for an independent investigation into war crimes allegations in Sri Lanka stating that human rights abuses in the country were damaging prospects of reconciliation after 25 years of the civil war. “I am convinced that Sri Lanka should undertake a full reckoning of the grave violations committed by all sides during the war, and that the international community can be helpful in this regard,” she said in a speech presenting her annual report at the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva. Last May, the council held a special session on Sri Lanka just after the end of the war against the LTTE, but the Sri Lankan government deflected criticism by introducing its own resolution praising its defeat of the Tigers, which was then passed, boosting the Colombo stock exchange. ************************* President will appoint Court Martial (04.03.2010 12:35 SLT - Times Online, SL) Former Judge Advocate Major General (retrd.) M. J. Samarakoon said today that a former military person can be court-martialled for treason, desertion and for fraudulently serving in the military at anytime even if they are no longer in service. Mr. Samarakoon who served in court martial cases between 1981-1998 said if a very senior officer is being charged, there is provision in the Army Act to appoint junior officers to serve on the bench. He said the bench would be appointed by the President and will comprise either three or a five member bench. ++++++++++++++++++ All evidence against SF out soon (04.03.2010 12:48 SLT - Times Online, SL) The Army will produce all evidence against Gen. (retired) Sarath Fonseka within the next few weeks according to the army spokesman. Major General Prasad Samarasinghe said that technical evidence is all that is left to be collected while evidence has already been recorded from 31 individuals regarding the case against the former General. ************************* President Mahinda Rajapaksa to take oaths in November (04.03.2010 12:00 SLT - Daily Mirror Online, SL) President Mahinda Rajapaksa is to take oaths for the second term in office on November 18 this year, Government Minister G.L Pieris told reporters this morning. President Rajapaksa is yet to take oaths after wining the Presidential elections this year. ************************* Cops arrested over molestation (04.03.2010 09:19 SLT - Daily Mirror Online, SL) Four policemen attached to the Mount Lavinia police crimes division have been arrested over allegations they molested a woman in Mount Lavinia last night while under the influence of liquor, the Mount Lavinia police told Daily Mirror online. The policemen had molested the lady near the beach of a bar in Mount Lavinia last night while she was alone in the area. Relatives of the lady had later gone to the Mount Lavinia police station to vent their anger over the incident. Following a complaint lodged at the police station the four police officers were arrested and produced before the Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) to see if their were under the influence of liquor. The lady who was molested is also to be produced to the JMO. ************************ Army records more evidence (03.03.2010 20:40 SLT - Daily Mirror Online, SL) The Army has recorded evidence from 31 individuals regarding the case of General Sarath Fonseka (SF) who is presently in military custody, Major General Prasad Samarasinghe told Daily Mirror online. He added that the summary report was currently being prepared and that it will be presented to the Army Commander soon. It was earlier reported that the former UNP MP Johnston Fernando and former MP Wijedasa Rajapaksa had also given evidence in a pre-inquiry trial against General Fonseka who was arrested by the Military Police while he was having a meeting with the politicians of the opposition parties on 8th of February. Further the government recently declared that the General will also be tried under the civil penal code for his involvement in the with Hicorp dealings. ********************** Asia’s 25 greatest actors of all time (04.03.2010 - cnngo.com) As the Oscars approach, CNNGo celebrates the top Asian legends of the silver screen In the history of the Academy Awards (airing on March 7th), only two Asians have ever taken home a Best Actor or Actress statue (we don't count Ben Kingsley as true Asian). Yet Asia has produced incredibly talented thespians that have changed the course of their nation’s cinematic history. In anticipation of Oscar night, we’ve narrowed the list of greats to 25. Roll the credits… Sri Lanka : Malini Fonseka  The Queen of Sinhalese cinema had a diverse career that spanned many decades, beginning with her moving performance in 1968’s “Punchi Baba.” Malini Fonseka was the first Sri Lankan actress to reach international heights, winning awards at the Moscow International Film Festival in 1975 and New Delhi Film Festival in 1977. Best Role: “Nidhanaya” (1972) is known as one of the best works in Sri Lanka’s cinematic history. Fonseka memorably played a guileless lady who meets a man and stumbles into tragedy. • [ Web Page ] • http://www.malinifonsekaonline.com/ ***************************** - |
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