US Embassy colombo ISIS threat : police to investigate

       Last week, Sri Lankan newspapers reported that ISIS terrorists had abducted a plane and attacked the US Embassy in Sri Lanka.

In this regard prime minister Ranil wicramasinha has stated in the parliament of Sri Lanka, he has been advised to conduct a police investigation to ascertain the truth about it.

Also, it was reported that the reporters have also made statements

However, the US Embassy has not yet issued an official statement regarding such a threat.

Singapore: Founder’s Lee Kuan Yew House Crisis.

                       Two years after his death, no memorials, statues or streets in Singapore are named after Lee Kuan Yew, who established this city-state as a modern nation and built it into a prosperous showcase for his view that limited political freedoms best suit Asian values.

Now a bitter and public family dispute over the fate of his modest house has shattered Singapore’s image as an orderly authoritarian ideal and hinted at deeper divisions about its political future.

Two of Mr. Lee’s three children have accused their elder brother, the prime minister, of abusing his power to preserve the house against their father’s wishes. The motive, they said, is to shore up his own political legitimacy and ultimately to establish a dynasty for which he is grooming his son.

These charges have transformed what on the surface is an ugly estate battle into a national crisis that has raised questions about how this island nation is governed, the basis of the governing party’s uninterrupted 58-year rule and how the country’s leaders are chosen.

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And in a place where criticizing the government can land a blogger in jail, the public airing of these grievances from within the ranks of the revered founding family is nothing short of extraordinary.

SAITM should be abolished, Minister Patali champika

        On the outbreak of the country, the SAITIM should be shut down and put into a state university, said the JHU General Secretary and Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka on Monday at Battaramulla.

The Minister who called on the President of the Sri Lanka Medical Council, Prof. Carlo Sandesa, to be re-appointed to the post, said that he cannot find a solution to this problem by removing him from his post.

This was stated at a media conference held at Jathika Hela Urumaya Headquarters.

The minister further said that around 12000 students have been suspended for a year due to this problem.

The Supreme Court only solves legal matters.But this has become a huge social, political crisis that has gone beyond that today.If this situation persists, The country will not be allowed to move to the darkened stage, except for the government

The government has decided to abolish this by statutory abolition and become a state university.

Media freedom is again threatened by Myanmar

             

                    Senior reporter for The Irrawaddy Ko Lawi Weng,
Under the military junta that ruled Myanmar for nearly 50 years, the media were tightly controlled.

The European Union on Monday urged Myanmar to protect journalists from "intimidation, arrest or prosecution" after several cases of reporters running into trouble with the law, including three detained by the army last week.

The three reporters were accused of breaching the colonial-era Unlawful Associations Act after covering the burning of drugs by the rebel Ta'ang National Liberation Army to mark International Day Against Drug Abuse.

Family members of journalists detained in northern Shan State said their loved ones are “in good health” after they were allowed prison visits for the first time on Monday.

Lawi Weng, also known as U Thein Zaw, from The Irrawaddy, and U Aye Nai and Pyae Bone Aung from the Democratic Voice of Burma were arrested by the Myanmar Army on Monday, June 26, and and handed over to the police last Thursday. They have been charged under the Unlawful Associations Act and are being detained at Hsipaw Prison in northern Shan State.

2.5 tons of trash, mostly containing alcohol bottles from the Bhivpuri waterfall near Ashane village, have been removed.

                                    Bhivpuri waterfall  in India
          2.5 tons of trash — mostly comprising alcohol bottles — from Bhivpuri waterfall near Ashane village, almost 90 km from Mumbai.

Mumbai NGO Environment Life, which has completed clean-up drives at eight waterfalls near Nerul — Anandwadi, Jummapatti, Tapalwadi, Khopoli–Zenith, Vasai–Chinchoti, Kondeshwar and Pandavkada — requested Mumbaiites and Ashane villagers to refrain from disposing of trash at these tourist sites.

Garbage damages local ecosystems, and threatens plant and animal life. Bottles made of glass or plastic can injure animals, who may also fall sick if they consume other types of garbage.

Ashley graham on becoming a sex symbol,Her life experiences are strong enough to change lives

She was attracted to  the media  due to the statement  made by her at various  occasions for  this  reason ,a few of  her interviews were  quoted from  below.


In  a series of  interviews she  gave to the  GLAMOUR  Magazine  she quoted facts, in a few words, with  the aim of creating awareness, among the blog readers.

The below essay is adapted from Ashley Graham's new memoir, A New Model : what confidence , beauty , and power really look like.

Four months into our knowing each other, my now husband , Justin, said, “I really like you, and I really want to be your boyfriend. Will you be my girlfriend?” I said yes. But the truth is, I wasn’t sure. One reason: Our first kiss  was terrible. (To this day Justin says I’m the worst kisser he ever met and that he had to teach me how to kiss.) But the real reason was more complicated and had to do with the cumulative effect of bad relationship  I’d had over the years. Let me give you the backstory.

To solve the migration crisis: UN -give greater support to Italy

        Italy needs more support as it deals with large numbers of migrants crossing the Mediterranean from Africa, the UN's refugee agency has said.

"What is happening in front of our eyes in Italy is an unfolding tragedy," Filippo Grandi said.

"This cannot be an Italian problem alone," he added.

Italy  has threatened to stop vessels of other countries from bringing migrants to its ports, as it warned the EU the situation was unsustainable.

Einstein's view of income tax.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi quoted Albert Einstein during his speech at the midnight launch of Goods and Services Tax. Mr. Modi said: “Einstein said if there is something in this world that is difficult to understand, it is income tax. I wonder what he would have said on seeing our multiple tax.”

So what is the story behind this quote?

A wonderful creation of unthinkable nature.

South Asia's most successful hospitality trade exhibition, Hotel Show Colombo 2017

  South Asia's most successful hospitality trade exhibition, Hotel Show Colombo 2017 will be held on 30 June, 1 & 2 July 2017 at the BMICH, Colombo. Hotel Show Colombo 2017 is being organized by the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates Association together with CDC Events and Travels (Pvt) Ltd along with the support of the state and private sector.
H Hotel Show Colombo, which brings together many hospitality brands is recognized to be the only exhibition of this nature taking place in Sri Lanka and has a strong support of government and tourism authorizes. Hotel Show Colombo 2017 will be promoted worldwide and a larger number of foreign exhibitors and high end buyers are expected to participate at this event.

Russia and sri lanka is in talks to purchase of the Gepard class Frigates.

   According to Russia's Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, Russia and Sri Lanka is in talks of purchase of Gepard-class frigates.

Russia is in talks with Sri Lanka on the credit purchase of Gepard-class Project 1166.1 frigates, the Gepard 5.1, Russia's Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) 

The delivery of the project Gepard 5.1 to Sri Lanka is planned on the basis of an intergovernmental agreement on providing a state export credit for its financing," Maria Vorobyeva said.

She said the issue is being addressed with government bodies including the Russian Finance Ministry.

  About Gepard class frigates Russia 

  Gepard Class design and features

                      The hull, made of low-alloy steel, is divided into ten watertight compartments. Aluminium-magnesium alloy is used in the upper superstructure. The ship is designed to remain afloat even when two side by side compartments are flooded. The frigate can employ weapons in up to sea state 5.

US embassy warns, Females should avoid, traveling in TUK-TUKS alone in Colombo.

U.S. Embassy Colombo has been made aware of an increase in incidents involving Tuk-tuk drivers in the Colombo area inappropriately touching female passengers. The U.S. Embassy reminds all U.S. Citizens to maintain situational awareness when in public and at home to avoid being a victim of crime.  Please consider the following security tips:

• Females should avoid traveling in Tuk-tuks alone in Colombo.
• If you have to travel alone (especially at night) use a company that tracks your ride rather than Tuk-tuks and make sure family members or friends know your travel plans.
• Take pictures of the Tuk driver and vehicle license plate prior to getting inside.
• Many of the reported incidents occurred at the end of the ride – be extra vigilant during this time and try to limit time alone inside the Tuk.
• Place physical barriers (bags, etc) between yourself and the driver.
• Do not be afraid to use force if needed – make noise, be assertive, and strike back to defend yourself. Doing so will not only draw attention to the scene, but can also startle the attacker
• Pay attention to your surroundings, and know your location in case you have to call for assistance
• Do not make yourself a target for criminals – flashing expensive jewelry or large amounts of cash can make you a target
• Lock your doors, including when you are at home
• Carry your cell phone and ensure it is charged or carry a back-up charger. Have emergency numbers saved on your contacts list