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THE NAME, FLAG & ANTHEM OF THE NATION

There has been a lot of discussion on the appearance in public of a sticker with a particular spin on what can be argued to be the true name of this island, “Sinhale”. “Sinha-Le,” literally (of the) Lion (Sinha) Blood, with the first part in yellow and the last or ‘le’ element in red first appeared in social media when someone got a tattoo done, took a picture and posted it on Facebook. Since then it has gone viral in Sri Lanka. While a particular group has happily piggybacked on the term and extremist ‘interpreters’ have indulged in vandalism that is a clear articulation of virulent communalism, by and large, this ‘campaign’ if you want to call it that, has been marked by a disorganization that can only indicate that it has resonated with something felt on the ground.

Feb 10 (CT) President Maitripala Sirisena expressed his dismay at the delay in taking legal action against those who embezzled public money. Speaking at a rally yesterday, he added that he will use his powers and appoint a special presidential commission to investigate alleged corruption. He added that, as promised during the election campaign, he will take legal action against those who embezzled money from the people

Take disciplinary action against UNP MP Thewarapperuma; request UPFA from the UNP
Former minister Mahinda Samarasinghe says that he would expect UNP to take disciplinary action against UNP MP Palitha Tevarapperuma who created chaos at Agalawatta town yesterday. SLFP General Secretary Anura Priyadarshana Yapa also participated in this media conference. Samarasinghe who is also the chief SLPF organizer of Agalawatta electorate stated this during a media conference held at the SLFP headquarters this morning. Police Media Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said that STF personnel were deployed in Agalawatta and Matugama areas after the incident. He also said legal action would be initiated against UNP MP Palitha Tevarapperuma for his alleged connection to this incident.

Jan 19 (DN) National Executive Council (NEC) has unanimously agreed to introduce a new law to cancel the Parliament membership of MPs, who crossover. NEC, that consists of 11 members was established to advise the govt on this matter. Moreover, the NEC has drawn attention on implementing new laws to disallow persons with duel citizenship to contest elections. This proposal has been tabled by the representatives of JVP.

A mobile phone for billionaires
Have you ever wanted an accessory that would help you stand out in a crowd, well if you have $6000 to spare then the new 88 Tauri smartphone by Tonino Lamborghini is just what you are looking for.The smartphone which runs on an android platform has no affiliation with the luxury car brand despite being made by a company owned by the son of Ferruccio Lamborghini.
Fewer than 2000 of these smart phones will ever be produced so if you manage to get your hands on one, you will be entering an elite group. The fashion brand Tonino Lamborghini has flaunted the device as an accessory for the rich. The company’s video promotion for the phone implies that the phone is for billionaires.

People smuggling venture returned to sri lanka
The Australian Government continues its close cooperation with the Sri Lankan Government to disrupt people smuggling ventures departing Sri Lanka.

On 26th November a people smuggling venture carrying 38 Sri Lankan nationals attempting to travel illegally by boat to Australia was successfully disrupted.

Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Scott Morrison said there are only two outcomes for people who travel illegally by boat to Australia.

They will be intercepted and either turned back, or sent to another country, either Papua New Guinea or Nauru, for processing and resettlement in that country and resettlement in Australia is not an option.

Kenya bus attack near Somali border leaves 28 dead
Suspected members of the Somali militant group al-Shabab have killed at least 28 people in an attack on a bus in northern Kenya today. Gunmen took the bus off the road and separated out those they thought were non-Muslim before killing them. The bus was travelling to the capital, Nairobi, when it was stopped in Mandera county, near the Somali border. Somalia-based al-Shabab has carried out several attacks in Kenya since 2011. After the attack, local officials quoted by Kenyan media said the government had failed to answer their pleas for extra security.

Thundershowers over the island

The meteorology department states that thunder showers will be fairly widespread over the island during the afternoon and night. Showers will occur in the coastal areas of Colombo, Kaluthara and Galle districts during the morning too. There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. Duty meteorologist Jeewan Karunarathna requests the General public to take adequate precautions to minimize the damages caused by lightning activities.

Australia launches anti-terror raids in Sydney and Brisbane
Australian police have made 15 arrests in Sydney and Brisbane, in what they say is the nation's biggest counter-terrorism operation.

At least 800 heavily armed officers raided properties in the two cities.

Police said the operation disrupted plans to "commit violent acts". One reported plan was the random beheading of a member of the public.

The terror threat is high because of concern over the domestic impact of the Iraq and Syria conflicts.

Balangoda discoveries are about 3,150 years old – Archaeologists claim
Archaeologists claim to have unearthed a settlement that is believed to be about 3,150 years old in Balangoda. News 1st’s reporter in the area visited the expedition. The expedition discovered, what they say, are the remains of this settlement at a dig in the Tanketiya jungle in Kalthota, Balangoda. Professor of Post Graduate Archaeology at the University of Kelaniya, Raj Somadeva, who is leading the expedition, says the remains they have found indicate that they once made up a oval-shaped house. Among the items discovered by the expedition are an iron ring, a grinding stone and a rock carving.

Sri Lanka to minimize the application of Agro chemical in agriculture
Sri Lanka cabinet has given approval to the progamme of work to minimize the application of agro chemicals in agriculture in the Island.

Sri Lanka imports 8000 metric tons of agro chemicals and 900,000 metric tons of chemical fertilizers annually.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Agriculture has drawn up a programme to minimize the use of Agro-chemicals and pesticides by 2020, through minimizing the use of pesticides and agro- chemicals gradually, appointing officers to engage in agriculture extension activities as plant physician in crop clinics and by establishing organic villages.

Variyapola girls - update3

True story behind the Wariyapola video revealed
A social media video clip on which a girl is continuously slapping a youth at Wariyapola Bust Stand has gone viral throughout the country.

By listening to the girl, one can understand the girl’s sister was also around her and another person who clad similar to a uniform is seen during the whole episode of the clip.

Various comments have been posted on the Internet after the video clip was released.

The girl was nick-named “Wariyapola Kumarihami” after the incident, and certain Internet surfers have posted comments with graphic pictures which portray boys are now scared of Wariyapola girls.

Many comments among them were disadvantageous to the girl.

Meka Harida ?

Action movie veteran Jackie Chan admits doing stunt work is "not like it Sir Cliff Richard to be banned from US?
Sir Cliff Richard is to be banned from entering the US.

The 73-year-old star may be forced to miss his annual trip to the US Open Tennis if he is refused entry into the country while police investigate allegations that he sexually assaulted a young boy at an event in 1985.

Sir Cliff’s property in Berkshire, South East England, was searched earlier this week and items were taken away for investigation after the allegations came to light on Thursday.

Sir Cliff - who was residing at his home in Portugal at the time - has strongly denied the allegations but admits he's been aware of them for a ''while.''

Jackson Anthony is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema. Though he has become popular from his career as an actor (in Television, Stage and Cinema). He has appeared before the public in versatile forms; director, producer, singer, screenwriter, Television host, novelist and lyricist.

Consequently the Ruhunu Kumari express train which was scheduled to leave Fort Railway Station at 3.50pm for Matara was also delayed by two hours. The train control told our news team that 20 other services including office and normal trains to different destination were also delayed due to the worker protest this afternoon. Joint Railway Services Union General Secretary Sampath Rajitha stated that the decision to call off the hunger strike was based on written assurances provided to them. However a substitute railway worker who joined the protest stated that although assurances were given in previous situations it was to no avail and that they are still facing the same issues today.