Monday, March 3, 2014
Video : A new Gym in Kurunagala
A newly constructed Gym was ceremonially opened by Colombo District MP R
Dumindha Silva and North Western Chief Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara
today.
Another revelation about Muslim Congress
Information was unearthed about persons who provided reports to UN Human
Rights Commissioner Navi Pillai during her tour of Sri Lanka before the
Geneva session.
NFF Media Spokesman Mohammad Musammil told a media briefing today that the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress has provided reports against Sri Lanka not only to Navi Pillai but also to friendly countries in the Middle East.
Meanwhile a media briefing was convened by the National Ownership Organization and leaders of all religious denominations today.
Addressing journalists, Bengamuwe Nalaka Thera said that Sri Lanka is only a signatory to the UN Charter of protecting Human Rights therefore neither individual countries nor persons can bring charges against Sri Lanka
NFF Media Spokesman Mohammad Musammil told a media briefing today that the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress has provided reports against Sri Lanka not only to Navi Pillai but also to friendly countries in the Middle East.
Meanwhile a media briefing was convened by the National Ownership Organization and leaders of all religious denominations today.
Addressing journalists, Bengamuwe Nalaka Thera said that Sri Lanka is only a signatory to the UN Charter of protecting Human Rights therefore neither individual countries nor persons can bring charges against Sri Lanka
Video : UN Human rights council session opens in Genewa; Ban Ki Moon accepts Navi Pillai's report on Sri lanka
The 25th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council commenced in Geneva today.
The inaugural statement was made by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon followed by UN Human Rights Council Commissioner Navaneedan Pillai.
Ban Ki-moon, during his statement, applauded the report presented by Navaneedan Pillai on the accountability and reconciliation process in Sri Lanka.
The UN Secretary General further said that Navaneedan Pillai acts fearlessly to protect the rights of the oppressed.
In her statement before the session, Pillai stated that making any accountability process successful on the basis of rule of law is still a distant dream.
She insisted that governments should stop all acts of vengeance against UN representatives and other individuals who work with the UN.
The inaugural statement was made by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon followed by UN Human Rights Council Commissioner Navaneedan Pillai.
Ban Ki-moon, during his statement, applauded the report presented by Navaneedan Pillai on the accountability and reconciliation process in Sri Lanka.
The UN Secretary General further said that Navaneedan Pillai acts fearlessly to protect the rights of the oppressed.
In her statement before the session, Pillai stated that making any accountability process successful on the basis of rule of law is still a distant dream.
She insisted that governments should stop all acts of vengeance against UN representatives and other individuals who work with the UN.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Airbus to increase production
Europe's largest aerospace group, Airbus, has recorded a rise in
full-year profits and company sources said it will increase output of
its A320 jets.
Net income rose 21% to 3.6 billion euros in 2013, a year when Airbus delivered a record 626 planes. Revenue rose 5% to 59.3 billion euros.
Airbus sources said they expected to deliver a similar number of planes this year.
It would increase production of its A320 jets to 46 planes a month from 42 by 2016.
Net income rose 21% to 3.6 billion euros in 2013, a year when Airbus delivered a record 626 planes. Revenue rose 5% to 59.3 billion euros.
Airbus sources said they expected to deliver a similar number of planes this year.
It would increase production of its A320 jets to 46 planes a month from 42 by 2016.
Oscars: Gravity eyes prizes as countdown begins
The final countdown to the Oscars has begun, with space thriller Gravity
expected to scoop multiple awards at today's ceremony in Los Angeles.
The 3D film is likely to dominate the technical categories, with Alfonso Cuaron tipped for best director.
But Oscar watchers have predicted British director Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave to win best picture.
The 86th Academy Awards, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, take place at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre.
The 3D film is likely to dominate the technical categories, with Alfonso Cuaron tipped for best director.
But Oscar watchers have predicted British director Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave to win best picture.
The 86th Academy Awards, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, take place at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre.
A suspect in the Buddha Gaya attack arrested.
The National Investigation Agency has arrested a suspected Indian
Mujahideen activist in connection with Bodh Gaya serial blasts from a
village in Bihar’s Arwal district.
Acting on a tip off, the NIA team arrested the suspected Irfan from Auwgila village on Saturday.
Immediately after his arrest, the NIA team took Irfan to Patna in a vehicle under tight security for questioning in connection with the Bodh Gaya serial blasts.
The Indian Mujahideen had carried out serial blasts at the Mahabodhi temple and adjoining areas in Bodh Gaya in which two persons were injured on July 7th, 2013.
Acting on a tip off, the NIA team arrested the suspected Irfan from Auwgila village on Saturday.
Immediately after his arrest, the NIA team took Irfan to Patna in a vehicle under tight security for questioning in connection with the Bodh Gaya serial blasts.
The Indian Mujahideen had carried out serial blasts at the Mahabodhi temple and adjoining areas in Bodh Gaya in which two persons were injured on July 7th, 2013.
UNHRC conference begins today: President to Myanmar
The UNHRC’s 25th session begins in Geneva today.
It will be held till 28th this month.
While UN Secretary General Baan Ki Moon and UN Human Rights Commissioner Navaneethan Pillai will make its initial statements, the US, UK and Canada too are scheduled to express views today.
These three countries support the resolution submitted against Sri Lanka at the UNHRC session this time.
Meanwhile, President Mahinda Rajapaksa will leave for Myanmar today to participate at the BIMSTEC Summit where leaders of seven Asian States will meet.
President Rajapaksa will also meet with Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Myanmar leaders on the sidelines of the sub-regional grouping.
The members of the BIMSTEC grouping which is the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, are Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
External Affairs Minister Professor G.L. Peiris left the country day before yesterday for Myanmar ahead of President Rajapaksa’s arrival for the two-day official visit.
Professor G L Peiris will then travel to Geneva on the 4th to lead the Sri Lanka delegation at the UN Human Rights Council’s 25th regular sessions.
The Minister will address the UNHRC member States on March 5th and present Sri Lanka’s case.
Sri Lanka’s Special Envoy on Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe is also a part of the Sri Lankan delegation to Geneva.
It will be held till 28th this month.
While UN Secretary General Baan Ki Moon and UN Human Rights Commissioner Navaneethan Pillai will make its initial statements, the US, UK and Canada too are scheduled to express views today.
These three countries support the resolution submitted against Sri Lanka at the UNHRC session this time.
Meanwhile, President Mahinda Rajapaksa will leave for Myanmar today to participate at the BIMSTEC Summit where leaders of seven Asian States will meet.
President Rajapaksa will also meet with Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Myanmar leaders on the sidelines of the sub-regional grouping.
The members of the BIMSTEC grouping which is the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, are Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
External Affairs Minister Professor G.L. Peiris left the country day before yesterday for Myanmar ahead of President Rajapaksa’s arrival for the two-day official visit.
Professor G L Peiris will then travel to Geneva on the 4th to lead the Sri Lanka delegation at the UN Human Rights Council’s 25th regular sessions.
The Minister will address the UNHRC member States on March 5th and present Sri Lanka’s case.
Sri Lanka’s Special Envoy on Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe is also a part of the Sri Lankan delegation to Geneva.
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