Archive for August 2011
Al Quds Day 2011 Worldwide Solidarity with Palestine – in pictures
The late Iranian leader Ayatollah Khomeini declared the last Friday of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan as “al-Quds Day,” a day of protest to show the importance of Jerusalem to Muslims. Jerusalem is the third holiest site in Islam after the Saudi Arabian cities of Mecca and Medina in pictures
No Jihadi groups : Defence Secretary
M.Rizni Mohamed: Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa denied that the Muslim extreme elements are behind the Cresee Yaka incidents.
The Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa denied the media falsifying when representatives of the All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ullama (ACJU) and Muslim Council met Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa recently to discuses the unrest due to the Grease Yakka incidents in Muslim areas . It is noted that Some media publicize that there are Jihad groups, Islamic terrorist groups are operating in our country they are behind the Grease Yakka incidents. Read the rest of this entry »
Puttalam unrest creates new challenges for All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ullama (ACJU)
Omar Mohammed
Lankamuslim.com: The murder of the Puttalam police officer W.Navaratne Bandara by some unruly thugs was a much awaited opportunity for some racist individuals, contemptible media and petty politicians who used this opportunity and fanned the fires of racism.
The mainstream media showed off their un-professionalism by falsifying the actual incident and deliberately omitting key incidents. They misled the public to believe the actual culprits were the Muslim community not only in Puttalam but also in other areas such as Valachanai Irakkamam, Sammanthurai Pottuvil, Kinniya, Muthur and Kattankudy , Kalmunai. Read the rest of this entry »
FJP Leader Questions Validity of Peace Treaty With Israel Following Attacks,Demands Review
Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) Chairman, Dr. Mohamed Morsy, met with SCAF and government officials Thursday, in a closed meeting to discuss Egypt’s response to the Israeli border attack last week.
During the meeting, Morsy called for the immediate investigation of the unprovoked Israeli attack, which left three Egyptian policemen and officers dead and five more injured. He also demanded an official apology from the Israelis and a speedy transparent investigation. Read the rest of this entry »
Thugs kill Police officer and cause civil unrest in Puttalam
Omar Mohammed
Lankamuslim.com: Grease Yakka has been wide publicized, creating fear and panic amongst all. Rumors have been circulating that the police are also part of this, when residents of Manal Gunru, Puttalam chased an identified man who was lingering in the vicinity. The police on duty had to fire into the air to save this man. Residents claim the police fired in the air and then at the public, this incident led to the injury of five people including a 13 year old child. .
Thugs taking matters into their own hands under the perception of protecting the community against the police and the Grease Yakka attacked two police officers around 8.00 pm on Sunday at the Puttalam town Read the rest of this entry »
Muslim Council Heads meet Secretary Defence
Representatives of the All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ullama (ACJU) and Mosque federations in Ampara, Batticalao, Trincomalee, Kurunagala, Kandy and Puttlam Districts met Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (Aug 23).
Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa while briefing the gathering on the current development projects undertaken in the respective districts also informed the representatives to be aware of certain subliminal attempts aimed at disrupting normalcy. Read the rest of this entry »
Muslims at Crossroads
Omar Mohammed
Lankamuslim.com:The Muslim community in Sri Lanka has reached cross roads. The road they choose will define their fate. Will they lead the business community of Sri Lanka or will they fade off to be history.
We cannot blame others for our failures and for our declining knowledge of today’s business world or for the government for closing down the loop holes in the system. The Muslims have always stuck to the traditional business style, not adapting to the changes in the way business is done. Read the rest of this entry »
Emergency to be lifted next month But special provisions will be introduced to PTA
The Government will lift the ongoing state of emergency, in force for the past six years, from September 8. Some provisions relating to curbing terrorism and related matters now in force and needed to be retained, the Sunday Times learns, will be enforced through new legislation that is expected to include amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The government plans to introduce such legislation within the two weeks following September 8 Read the rest of this entry »
New Degree and Diploma courses
The Ministry of Higher Education has designed many new degree and diploma courses to suit the demands of the current job market. The Ministry said that new degree courses in hotel management are to be introduced to all 15 Universities in the country to meet the demands of the tourist industry. Read the rest of this entry »
America Intelligence reports that LTTE is Re grouping
Omar Mohammed
Lankamuslim.com:The United States department of state on Thursday the 18th released information that it has received credible intelligence that the LTTE is re grouping and has stepped up its fund collection operations in Europe, America and Australia. In the mean time the Sri Lankan government has also stepped up it activities to combat money laundering and terrorist funding globally.
With the military defeat and thirty years of set back of the Tamil community it is very unlikely that the LTTE sympathizers will follow the same strategy the late LTTE leader followed. Read the rest of this entry »
Nineteen super-markets in a soup
The Ministry of Co-operatives and Internal Trade says nineteen (19) supermarkets that were found to have breached the Consumer Protection Act were trapped during raids conducted in Colombo and a few surrounding towns. The Ministry said that these supermarkets have breached many consumer protection laws Read the rest of this entry »
Develop the country with us not without us
Omar Mohammed
Lankamuslim.com: For three decades we fought a war that drained our economy, destroyed our lives and saw the educated and talented leave this beautiful Island. The country nearly lost half of its size, which to some was a freedom struggle and to others a terrorist takeover. All communities suffered but did we learn our lesson? This war was started by these racist politicians, who had no integrity, self respect or discipline.
The war came to an end with a heavy price. All communities were united again. Things were getting back to normal with everyone pitching in to erase the bad memories of the war. But now we are experiencing a new kind of takeover. Read the rest of this entry »
Tell me on language policy violations – Vasudeva
The National Languages and Social Integration Ministry has received 400 complaints to date on violations of the official languages policy. Complaints have also been received that state banks have their forms in Sinhala and English only.
Government servants have complained that circulars pertaining to the government service are in Sinhala and English only. Read the rest of this entry »
62,500 apply for teacher trainee positions
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education has received 62,500 applications for admission to the National Colleges of Education. The Ministry of Education ays however, only 3,300 could be admitted to the teacher training diploma course conducted by the 18 colleges of education. The Ministry said interviews for the selection of suitable candidates from the applicants will be commenced Read the rest of this entry »
Lanka to woo 42,000 tourists from Gulf
Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa has called on the UAE public and private sectors to invest in joint tourism ventures with Sri Lanka.
He told Emirates News Agency (WAM) in an interview that his countries is open for Emirati investors who seek to invest in the areas of hotels, resorts and other entertainment facilities in the best of interest of the two friendly peoples. Read the rest of this entry »
Grease Yakka – Gossip or Facts
Omar Mohammed
lankamuslim.com: With the mythical character coming into existence once again during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, all Sri Lankans’ are anxious. Like most others I myself turned a blind eye until it happened in our own remote fishing village.
I then engaged my self to the village gossip which my fellow villagers were eager to share. Some believe that this act is done by his Excellency the president whom they believe is suffering from cancer and therefore 3,000 women need to be sacrificed.
This piece of information seems illogical as his Excellency the president so far has proved to be one of the most intelligent rulers armed with a group of educated advisors and is less likely to follow this route as a cure for cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
Lanakn woman sentenced to death in UAE gets pardon
A Sri Lankan woman accused of murdering death to a sponsor’s wife by repeatedly hitting her head and face with an ornamental pot has been pardoned five years after the a Sharia Court issued Capital punishment on her.
The Sri Lankan Embassy of UAE said Mrs. Abdul Careem Kanzul Maharifa who was given Capital punishment had been released following appeals made on behalf of her. Read the rest of this entry »
Three Lankans killed in Saudi road accident
A Sri Lankan couple and their 8-year-old son died in a car accident following Friday prayers on the Madinah-Riyadh highway in Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Masood, 44, his wife Saleema Rehmet, 42, and their son Mohammed Nasser died on the spot when their car turned over and hit a trailer at Anaqiyah, some 185 kilometers from Madinah, Saudi media reported. Read the rest of this entry »
Rizana calls mom
Sri Lankan domestic Rizana Nafeek, who is on death row in Saudi Arabia, telephoned her mother who is in Muttur today. Rizana’s mother, Ahamadu Farina, told News Now.lk that her daughter urged her family to get her released from prison.
She also said that Rizana had said she was saving a warm blanket for her mother and remained hopeful of an early release from prison. Read the rest of this entry »
No ethnic solution without including Muslims: Rauff
Minister of Justice Rauff Hakeem said non inclusion of the Muslim Community in seeking solutions to the ethnic problem would result in failure. The Minister expressed these views when he met a group of British diplomats including David Burton the chief of Political affairs of the British High Commission at his residence.
Explaining further the Minister said at a time when a 30-year war had ended it was most opportune to provide a solution acceptable to all communities. The Tamil National Alliance represents the aspirations of the majority of the Tamil people; similarly the Muslim Congress Party represents the interests of the Muslim community. Read the rest of this entry »
Social service programs from Muslim Aid
Mohammed Naalir : The Sri Lankan Office of Muslim Aid plans to conduct various social service programs including awareness campaigns for people living below the poverty line, A.C. Faizer Khan, Country Director, Muslim Aid said.
He said that they will be motivated towards self-employment including home gardening. The ifthar (breaking fast) program will be used to meet the people and learn of their livelihood problems. Addressing the media at Muslim Aid’s office in Colombo, Khan said since inception, Read the rest of this entry »
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