Sri Lanka News Updates with Discussions

Meet your Breast Friend..........Implants?....Oranges?.... Grapefruits? .. Watermelons?...You name it.

Yes, she is my favorite Sri Lankan Politician, .anybody got a problem with that?

Electricity pricing (sometimes referred to as electricity tariff or the price of electricity) varies widely from country to country, and may vary significantly from locality to locality within a particular country. There are many reasons that account for these differences in price. The price of power generation depends largely on the type and market price of the fuel used, government subsidies, government and industry regulation, and even local weather patterns.

(Price comparison)

The table below is a simple comparison of current electricity tariffs in industrialised countries and territories around the world, expressed in US dollars. Whilst useful for comparing world electricity prices at a glance it does not take into account a number of significant factors including fluctuating international exchange rates, a country`s individual purchasing power parity, government electricity subsidies or retail discounts that are often available in deregulated electricity markets.[2]

Weather Alert: ....Tropical Cyclone on the way...

Will it be direct hit or will it bypass Sri Lanka.

View from the Satellite Kalpana:

http://www.meteo.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_phocagallery&view=detail&catid=3-Acloud-imagery&id=2013-A11-05-0330z&phocaslideshow=1&tmpl=component&Itemid=85&lang=en

Be aware and be alert. Load up the daily essentials, medicine abd baby stuff.

Smoking in th WHITE HOUSE.....Obama give up that bad habit.


WASHINGTON Reporters and photographers were evacuated briefly from the West Wing of the White House early Saturday because of smoke from an overheated transformer in a mechanical room.

U.S. Secret Service spokesman Max Milien said that at about 7 a.m., smoke was seen coming from a mechanical room closet on the first floor.

`Early this morning, an electrical transformer near the West Wing malfunctioned and set off a smoke alarm in the West Wing,` a White House official said in a statement.

Dr.Pawan Girdharilal Agrawal is the CEO of the renowned Mumbai Dabbawalas. A Proficient professional with fascination towards enlightening and encouraging students in Academic field, he is involved in conducting research and contributing to the design and delivery of courses for the entire educational fraternity, and fostering a positive learning environment by embracing a wide range of teaching methodologies.

He has proven abilities of working as a teacher & playing pivotal role as the Co. founder of various educational institutes and schools. He is presently the President of Institute of Management & technology, Mumbai, and the Lions Club of Ghatkopar, and the Editor of a monthly, Guruwani. He has numerous accomplishments to his credit along with initiating inspirational projects related to establishment of various institutions including the Kamalabai Educational & Charitable Trust, the Agrawal Institute of Management & Technology, and the Dadasaheb Govindram Literacy Centre.

Harper and Baird should clean their own backyard before coming to CHOGM
Dr Kamal Wickremasinghe

The Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his Foreign Minister John Baird are leading the charge against Sri Lanka as the venue for this year`s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in November. The language used by Harper and Baird, including references to evil and appalling , seems quite out of proportion to the significance of CHOGM as an international gathering, as well as its utility to Sri Lanka as perceived by Sri Lankans.

Imithiaz,

Good that you took this step!.....Its time to unite and develop the country. These divison are an eye sore to the country and the peace loving people of all races.

You, your father and others from Beruwala stood there for UNP in the thick and thin of victory and defeat. Your old man will be very proud of you.

Next time you go to Panadura meet Mohan....we were talking about you the other day.

Lucian,

We were shocked and sadden when we heard about your health condition.We really admire how you are handing this. We know its difficult. We don`t know what to say. But we all care about you.
Get well soon.

In this fascinating documentary, historian Bettany Hughes travels to the seven wonders of the Buddhist world and offers a unique insight into one of the most ancient belief systems still practiced today.

Buddhism began 2,500 years ago when one man had an amazing internal revelation underneath a peepul tree in India. Today it is practiced by over 350 million people worldwide, with numbers continuing to grow year on year.

Mr. Defense Secretary,

You have the power and authority to put a stop these kinds of Sinhala terrorists roaming around and assaulting innocent hardworking small business people.

In this day and age how can anybody tolerate these kind of thuggish behaviors. I hope you and the Police will apprehend these thugs and lock them up and throw the keys away.

Guys,

After a grueling month of travel which took me to some of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites and two side shows to see the Mount Everest at dawn with the Himalaya range and the Ultimate symbol of love - The Taj Maha..

Only disappointment was not been able to see Mount Everest from a hill top place called Nagrakot in Nepal due to weather gods not cooperating with us. Oh well, we had a thick fog due to the smog condition down in Kathmandu. There is always another time. Due to the high altitude I had a breathing problem for a few minutes which I over came after a rest.

Came to pay homage to lord buddha ay his birth place.

Take care guys

Its nice to be back after sometime. Man, its hot here.

Looking forward to go to Kapruka to eat some short eats.

One good thing i noticed was that there are no cigarettes for sale at the duty free. Now that is one healthy move.

Also i noticed that there are less mosquitoes. The Dengu program have worked.

Got to go!

Take care guys!

Awantha`s Cartoon say it all.......The Real problems are whitewashed by unwanted problems....

Distractions at its best!

World Exclusive only on LNP Barking News:

Mervin Silva to join UNP?.......

Ranil said, `Oh ya, come on Mervin, lets forgive and forget, we got work cut out for you`.

A sense of justice and common sense needed.