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India has requested Sri Lanka not to take any step against their commitments relating to the 13th Amendment. Concerned over reports of Sri Lankan government considering removal of land and police powers from the provinces prior to the elections in the Northern Province, India’s External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has telephoned his Sri Lankan counterpart [...]]]>
India has requested Sri Lanka not to take any step against their commitments relating to the 13th Amendment. Concerned over reports of Sri Lankan government considering removal of land and police powers from the provinces prior to the elections in the Northern Province, India’s External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has telephoned his Sri Lankan counterpart GL Peiris and also raised the issue of 26 Indian fishermen who are in detention in his country while seeking their early release. PTI reports according to official sources, the conversation also focused on the elections that are to be held in the Northern Province with Khurshid expressing his concerns regarding media reports referring to some consideration being given to removal of land and police powers from the provinces prior to the polls. PTI had reported Kurshid had urged the Sri Lankan Government not to take any step in the light of its own commitments relating to the 13th Amendment and their expressed intention to build upon it.]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/india-asks-lanka-not-to-take-any-step-regarding-provincial-powers/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/two-arrested-over-thalangama-road-accident http://newsradio.me/latest/two-arrested-over-thalangama-road-accident#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 14:48:12 +0000 Tamara http://newsradio.me/?p=123296
Police have arrested the driver and conductor of the bus that met with an accident in Thalangama North this afternoon. The two had fled after the accident following which police launched a search operation. The two are currently in Thalangama Police custody. Two persons were killed in the accident. Police said the two who sustained [...]]]>
Police have arrested the driver and conductor of the bus that met with an accident in Thalangama North this afternoon. The two had fled after the accident following which police launched a search operation. The two are currently in Thalangama Police custody. Two persons were killed in the accident. Police said the two who sustained serious injuries succumbed while being admitted to the Colombo National Hospital. The private bus operating along the Thalangama road had veered off the road and collided with a nearby bus halt. The deceased were a man and woman at the bus halt. Another woman and a child who also sustained injuries have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital for treatment. A tire had burst causing the bus to veer off the road.]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/two-arrested-over-thalangama-road-accident/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/indian-companies-invest-1-billion-us-dollars-in-sri-lanka-since-2003 http://newsradio.me/latest/indian-companies-invest-1-billion-us-dollars-in-sri-lanka-since-2003#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 14:46:56 +0000 Tamara http://newsradio.me/?p=123292
Indian envoy to Colombo Ashok K Kantha says Indian companies have invested nearly 1 billion US dollars in Sri Lanka since 2003 and this figure could rise above USD 2 billion in the next five years. He said with investment inflows of USD 160 million in 2012, nearly USD 2 billion worth of FDI had [...]]]>
Indian envoy to Colombo Ashok K Kantha says Indian companies have invested nearly 1 billion US dollars in Sri Lanka since 2003 and this figure could rise above USD 2 billion in the next five years. He said with investment inflows of USD 160 million in 2012, nearly USD 2 billion worth of FDI had been committed by Indian companies for the next five years or so. Addressing a trade gathering, Kantha highlighted in 2011-12, India’s imports from Sri Lanka went up by almost 45 per cent to cross USD 720 million, making Sri Lanka the largest source of merchandise from the South Asian region for India. The envoy said there is no doubt the FTA had brought significant benefits to both sides, but more to Sri Lanka. Air connectivity had gone up manifold and there were about 120 flights a week between Colombo and eight destinations in India.]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/indian-companies-invest-1-billion-us-dollars-in-sri-lanka-since-2003/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/earl-gunasekara-says-police-and-land-powers-not-essential http://newsradio.me/latest/earl-gunasekara-says-police-and-land-powers-not-essential#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 14:45:52 +0000 Tamara http://newsradio.me/?p=123290
Deputy Minister Earl Gunasekara says police and land powers in the 13th amendment to the constitution are not essential as it was forcefully implemented by India. He made this statement addressing a function in Kandy.  1800 Earl Gunasekara 17th May Speaking to Newsradio Former Tamil National Alliance MP MK Sivajilingam said it will be impossible [...]]]>
Deputy Minister Earl Gunasekara says police and land powers in the 13th amendment to the constitution are not essential as it was forcefully implemented by India. He made this statement addressing a function in Kandy.  1800 Earl Gunasekara 17th May Speaking to Newsradio Former Tamil National Alliance MP MK Sivajilingam said it will be impossible to seek a political solution within a united Sri Lanka if the government proceeds to arbitrarily amend the 13th amendment to the constitution.]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/earl-gunasekara-says-police-and-land-powers-not-essential/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/ntuc-chairman-writes-to-president-over-21st-trade-union-action http://newsradio.me/latest/ntuc-chairman-writes-to-president-over-21st-trade-union-action#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 14:44:58 +0000 Tamara http://newsradio.me/?p=123286
The Chairman of the National Trade Union Center KD Lal Kantha says the government is in fear of the trade union action scheduled to be held on the 21st of May against the electricity tariff increase. He expressed these views in a letter addressed to President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The letter states the trade union action [...]]]>
The Chairman of the National Trade Union Center KD Lal Kantha says the government is in fear of the trade union action scheduled to be held on the 21st of May against the electricity tariff increase. He expressed these views in a letter addressed to President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The letter states the trade union action on the 21st will not be the final initiative against the government’s arbitrary move to increase tariffs. The letter adds the government is attempting to portray the strike as a measure to topple the government and to destroy the peace obtained following the conflict. Lal Kantha added that the people will not be deceived by such claims adding the protests on the 21st will be a success.]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/ntuc-chairman-writes-to-president-over-21st-trade-union-action/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/20-mobile-found-in-raid-within-the-colombo-remand-prison http://newsradio.me/latest/20-mobile-found-in-raid-within-the-colombo-remand-prison#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 14:42:30 +0000 Tamara http://newsradio.me/?p=123270
20 mobile phones have been found in a sudden raid carried out within the Colombo Remand Prison. The Prisons Commissioner General Chandaratne Pallegama speaking to NewsRadio said the mobile phones were found within 2 prison cells among 16 inmates. Meanwhile female inmates of the Colombo Remand Prison have expressed opposition to their cells being inspected. [...]]]>
20 mobile phones have been found in a sudden raid carried out within the Colombo Remand Prison. The Prisons Commissioner General Chandaratne Pallegama speaking to NewsRadio said the mobile phones were found within 2 prison cells among 16 inmates. Meanwhile female inmates of the Colombo Remand Prison have expressed opposition to their cells being inspected. The tense situation that arose as a result temporarily put on hold the search operation.]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/20-mobile-found-in-raid-within-the-colombo-remand-prison/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/airport-customs-seizes-live-lobsters http://newsradio.me/latest/airport-customs-seizes-live-lobsters#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 14:29:42 +0000 Tamara http://newsradio.me/?p=123263
The airport customs has seized 8 crates containing 665 live lobsters that are banned form being exported. Customs Media Spokesman Leslie Gamini speaking to NewsRadio said the stock was seized last night. The lobsters are worth 265,000 rupees and were released to the ocean today. A businessman from Negombo had attempted to export the stock [...]]]>
The airport customs has seized 8 crates containing 665 live lobsters that are banned form being exported. Customs Media Spokesman Leslie Gamini speaking to NewsRadio said the stock was seized last night. The lobsters are worth 265,000 rupees and were released to the ocean today. A businessman from Negombo had attempted to export the stock of lobsters under the guise of exporting a stock of fish to Vietnam. The suspect was fined 300,000 rupees. The raid was carried out by the Customs Bio Diversity Protection Unit. The Customs Media Spokesman said under the fisheries act lobsters less than 6cm lobsters are banned from being exported.]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/airport-customs-seizes-live-lobsters/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/local/lorry-topples-killing-soldier-in-settikulam http://newsradio.me/local/lorry-topples-killing-soldier-in-settikulam#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 08:08:26 +0000 Keshini http://newsradio.me/?p=123257
A soldier has perished and 18 others injured in Settikulam along the Medawachchiya – Marrar road, when a lorry toppled over. Police said the injured from this morning’s accident have been admitted to the Settikulam hospital. Furthermore, bar the driver of the lorry, all passengers of the lorry were soldiers. The lorry met with the [...]]]>
A soldier has perished and 18 others injured in Settikulam along the Medawachchiya - Marrar road, when a lorry toppled over. Police said the injured from this morning's accident have been admitted to the Settikulam hospital. Furthermore, bar the driver of the lorry, all passengers of the lorry were soldiers. The lorry met with the accident en route to Pudakkulam from the rehabilitation camp in Maradamaduwa.]]> http://newsradio.me/local/lorry-topples-killing-soldier-in-settikulam/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/local/3-children-killed-in-vavuniya http://newsradio.me/local/3-children-killed-in-vavuniya#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 08:08:20 +0000 Keshini http://newsradio.me/?p=123256
3 children have died when their mother pushed them in to a well in Thandikulama, Vavuniya. Police said the mother had subsequently jumped in to the well around 8.30 this morning. The daughters are of the ages 6, 2  1/2 and 1  1/2 years old and the father is reported to have left the family. [...]]]>
3 children have died when their mother pushed them in to a well in Thandikulama, Vavuniya. Police said the mother had subsequently jumped in to the well around 8.30 this morning. The daughters are of the ages 6, 2  1/2 and 1  1/2 years old and the father is reported to have left the family. Our area correspondent said the mother is currently receiving treatment at the Vavuniya General Hospital.]]> http://newsradio.me/local/3-children-killed-in-vavuniya/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/unp-assures-it-can-reduce-the-electricity-tariff-and-price-of-fuel-if-elected-to-govern http://newsradio.me/latest/unp-assures-it-can-reduce-the-electricity-tariff-and-price-of-fuel-if-elected-to-govern#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 07:34:00 +0000 Keshini http://newsradio.me/?p=123244
The United National Party pledges to reduce the electricity tariff and price of fuel if elected to power. Addressing a media briefing in Colombo this afternoon, UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake had this to say.  1300 Ravi Karunanayake 17th Speaking at the same, UNP MP Ranjith Maddumabandara urged people to join the Island wide campaign against [...]]]>
The United National Party pledges to reduce the electricity tariff and price of fuel if elected to power. Addressing a media briefing in Colombo this afternoon, UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake had this to say.  1300 Ravi Karunanayake 17th Speaking at the same, UNP MP Ranjith Maddumabandara urged people to join the Island wide campaign against the electricity tariff hike on the 21st of this month. Despite concessions announced, the Opposition and trade unions have threatened to take to the streets on the 21st of May, unless the government withdraws the new electricity tariff by the 20th of this month. However, certain trade unions of the state sector have vowed to boycott the campaign. United National Party MP Karu Jayasuriya convened a separate media briefing in Colombo today. Parliamentarian Jayasuriya expressed these sentiments on the Northern Provincial Council election.  1300 Karu Jayasooriya 17th]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/unp-assures-it-can-reduce-the-electricity-tariff-and-price-of-fuel-if-elected-to-govern/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/local/campaigners-want-sri-lanka-banned-from-commonwealth-world-war-1-memorial http://newsradio.me/local/campaigners-want-sri-lanka-banned-from-commonwealth-world-war-1-memorial#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 07:33:47 +0000 Keshini http://newsradio.me/?p=123245
The UK Coalition Government is under pressure to prevent Sri Lanka attending a Commonwealth event in Glasgow, Scotland, designed to commemorate the start of the First World War. Campaigners say Sri Lanka should not be invited because of its alleged appalling record on human rights, but the UK Government has refused to rule out asking [...]]]>
The UK Coalition Government is under pressure to prevent Sri Lanka attending a Commonwealth event in Glasgow, Scotland, designed to commemorate the start of the First World War. Campaigners say Sri Lanka should not be invited because of its alleged appalling record on human rights, but the UK Government has refused to rule out asking Sri Lanka, soon to take over as chair of Commonwealth countries. The Herald Scotland reported that after next year's Commonwealth Games, a special service will be held in Glasgow Cathedral, followed by a wreath-laying at the Cenotaph. Programme director of Amnesty International Scotland Mark Bevan urged the UK Government to consider whether it is appropriate to invite Sri Lanka to the event. The Scottish Media outlet quotes Bevan as saying, "It's somewhat ironic that there will be a Commonwealth-related event focusing on the human cost of conflict when Sri Lanka will probably be chairing the Commonwealth." ]]> http://newsradio.me/local/campaigners-want-sri-lanka-banned-from-commonwealth-world-war-1-memorial/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/ecuador-uncovers-ring-that-smuggled-sri-lankans-to-the-us-through-ecuador http://newsradio.me/latest/ecuador-uncovers-ring-that-smuggled-sri-lankans-to-the-us-through-ecuador#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 04:22:59 +0000 Keshini http://newsradio.me/?p=123229
Ecuadoran authorities say a ring that smuggled immigrants from India and Sri Lanka into the United States through Ecuador has been uncovered. Three Indian nationals and two members of Ecuador’s immigration police were among the six people arrested in the port city of Guayaquil, where the smuggling network operated. Ecuador’s Deputy Interior Minister Xavier Cordoba [...]]]>
Ecuadoran authorities say a ring that smuggled immigrants from India and Sri Lanka into the United States through Ecuador has been uncovered. Three Indian nationals and two members of Ecuador's immigration police were among the six people arrested in the port city of Guayaquil, where the smuggling network operated. Ecuador's Deputy Interior Minister Xavier Cordoba said the smugglers charged $5,000 per person and after entering Ecuador illegally, the migrants would be sent to Central America and from there to the United States. International Media report Ecuador Police, seized documents, laptop computers and nearly $100,000 in cash during the arrest.]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/ecuador-uncovers-ring-that-smuggled-sri-lankans-to-the-us-through-ecuador/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/new-zealand-dairy-products-are-100-safe-fonterra-brands http://newsradio.me/latest/new-zealand-dairy-products-are-100-safe-fonterra-brands#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 04:22:49 +0000 Keshini http://newsradio.me/?p=123228
Welcoming the government’s decision to re-test samples of imported milk, Fonterra Brands Lanka has assured that all New Zealand dairy products are 100% safe. Issuing a release Managing Director Leon Clement said that while Dicyandiamide or DCD has not been a food safety issue, there has been speculation and misinformation about milk powder in Sri [...]]]>
Welcoming the government’s decision to re-test samples of imported milk, Fonterra Brands Lanka has assured that all New Zealand dairy products are 100% safe. Issuing a release Managing Director Leon Clement said that while Dicyandiamide or DCD has not been a food safety issue, there has been speculation and misinformation about milk powder in Sri Lanka. Citing that independent and internationally accredited testing laboratories have carried out many tests on New Zealand milk powder, Fonterra said it had been established that New Zealand products were 100% safe. Fonterra added that the low level of DCD detected in a few milk powder samples in New Zealand last year, were 100 times lower that the intake guidelines established by the European Commission. ]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/new-zealand-dairy-products-are-100-safe-fonterra-brands/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/tna-says-no-room-for-political-solution-if-land-and-police-powers-are-not-devolved http://newsradio.me/latest/tna-says-no-room-for-political-solution-if-land-and-police-powers-are-not-devolved#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 04:21:31 +0000 Keshini http://newsradio.me/?p=123219
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Michel J. Sisson and representatives of the Tamil National Alliance have engaged in discussions over the Northern Provincial Elections and providing land in the North back to its owners. Speaking to NewsRadio TNA former MP MK Sivajalingam said procedures to file 5,000 petitions against claims that the government attempts to [...]]]>
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Michel J. Sisson and representatives of the Tamil National Alliance have engaged in discussions over the Northern Provincial Elections and providing land in the North back to its owners. Speaking to NewsRadio TNA former MP MK Sivajalingam said procedures to file 5,000 petitions against claims that the government attempts to illegally and unlawfully acquire private land in the North is underway and said they have filed over 1,500 petitions thus far. He stressed that they will continue the campaign if the government continues to claim ownership of the land. Meanwhile, the Jaffna Lawyers Association has decided to file 500 cases against the government over the land issue. 7 attorneys including chairman of the association Saanda Abimanasinghe will table the petitions. Moreover speaking to Newsradio M.K. Sivajalingam said it will be impossible seek a political solution within a United Sri Lanka if the government proceeds to arbitrarily amend the 13th amendment to the constitution.  0800 Sivajalingam 17th 123]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/tna-says-no-room-for-political-solution-if-land-and-police-powers-are-not-devolved/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/tamil-political-parties-demand-international-observers-erik-solheim-says http://newsradio.me/latest/tamil-political-parties-demand-international-observers-erik-solheim-says#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 04:21:27 +0000 Keshini http://newsradio.me/?p=123224
Former Norwegian Peace Envoy to Sri Lanka Erik Solheim says Tamil political parties have strongly demanded international observers be brought in to monitor the Northern Provincial election scheduled to be held later this year. Solheim tweeted that the request was made during a discussions with members of Sri Lankan Tamil political parties yesterday.]]>
Former Norwegian Peace Envoy to Sri Lanka Erik Solheim says Tamil political parties have strongly demanded international observers be brought in to monitor the Northern Provincial election scheduled to be held later this year. Solheim tweeted that the request was made during a discussions with members of Sri Lankan Tamil political parties yesterday.]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/tamil-political-parties-demand-international-observers-erik-solheim-says/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/special-traffic-plan-in-colombo-due-to-victory-day-parade-tomorrow http://newsradio.me/latest/special-traffic-plan-in-colombo-due-to-victory-day-parade-tomorrow#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 04:20:28 +0000 Keshini http://newsradio.me/?p=123218
A special traffic plan will be in place throughout Colombo tomorrow in lieu of the Victory Day Parade. The main entry roads to Colombo will accordingly be subject to the traffic plan which comes to effect at 5am tomorrow. Accordingly, motorists will not be able to travel to Fort from the Seenor Junction or travel [...]]]>
A special traffic plan will be in place throughout Colombo tomorrow in lieu of the Victory Day Parade. The main entry roads to Colombo will accordingly be subject to the traffic plan which comes to effect at 5am tomorrow. Accordingly, motorists will not be able to travel to Fort from the Seenor Junction or travel to Leyden Bastian Road and Baron Jayatilake Road from the YMBA Roundabout. Motorists will also not be able to enter Chaithya Road from the Chaithya Road Port entrance or travel towards Galle Road from the Colpetty Junction, St. Michaels Roundabout and Rotunda Roundabout. Police said the route from Justice Akbar Mawatha to the Elephant House Circle will also be closed. Motorists will not be able to travel to the Elephant House Circle through the Uththaranda Road from the Nawam Mawatha Junction and approach the Regal Roundabout from the Slave Island Police roundabout. Vehicles will not be able to travel from the Gamini Roundabout to the D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha until the victory Parade concludes and police have therefore requested motorists to use alternate routes.]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/special-traffic-plan-in-colombo-due-to-victory-day-parade-tomorrow/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/trade-unions-square-off-over-islandwide-campaign-against-increased-electricity-tariff http://newsradio.me/latest/trade-unions-square-off-over-islandwide-campaign-against-increased-electricity-tariff#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 12:57:46 +0000 Keshini http://newsradio.me/?p=123116
In the run up to the Islandwide campaign against the increased electricity tariff hike government allied trade unions have taken the stringent stance to boycott all such campaigns. The trade unions highlighted that in light of the concessions introduced by the government, the tariff hike will not have a significant impact on those who consume [...]]]>
In the run up to the Islandwide campaign against the increased electricity tariff hike government allied trade unions have taken the stringent stance to boycott all such campaigns. The trade unions highlighted that in light of the concessions introduced by the government, the tariff hike will not have a significant impact on those who consume less electricity. The Opposition and several Trade Unions are gearing up to launch an Islandwide campaign on the 21st of this month, however, General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Independent Workers Union Ranjith Hettiarachchi said the State sector will not join a campaign which has no clear vision.  1800 Ranjith He 16th Responding to the allegations former JVP MP and Spokesperson of the Joint Trade Union Alliance, Wasantha Samarasinghe responded.  1800 wasantha 16th]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/trade-unions-square-off-over-islandwide-campaign-against-increased-electricity-tariff/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/steps-taken-to-introduce-quality-standard-certificate-for-non-meat-products http://newsradio.me/latest/steps-taken-to-introduce-quality-standard-certificate-for-non-meat-products#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 12:56:21 +0000 Keshini http://newsradio.me/?p=123108
The Ministry of Technology, Research and Atomic Energy says steps are being taken to introduce a quality standard certificate for Non-meat products as well. Issuing a statement the Ministry said the certification will be introduced considering factors including social and religious beliefs, sanitation and personal health. The Ministry said the publics opinion of the matter [...]]]>
The Ministry of Technology, Research and Atomic Energy says steps are being taken to introduce a quality standard certificate for Non-meat products as well. Issuing a statement the Ministry said the certification will be introduced considering factors including social and religious beliefs, sanitation and personal health. The Ministry said the publics opinion of the matter will obtained at the Sri Lanka Standards Institute on the 22nd of this month.]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/steps-taken-to-introduce-quality-standard-certificate-for-non-meat-products/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/features/bodu-bala-sena-says-it-opposes-the-concept-of-a-multi-religious-sri-lanka http://newsradio.me/features/bodu-bala-sena-says-it-opposes-the-concept-of-a-multi-religious-sri-lanka#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 12:51:26 +0000 Keshini http://newsradio.me/?p=123107
In a major development in the issue of religious tension, the Bodu Bala Sena for the first time went on record today stating that it opposes the concept of a multi-religious Sri Lanka. Addressing a media briefing today the Ven. Galabodaththe Gnanasara thera elaborated.  1800 Bodu Bala 16th]]>
In a major development in the issue of religious tension, the Bodu Bala Sena for the first time went on record today stating that it opposes the concept of a multi-religious Sri Lanka. Addressing a media briefing today the Ven. Galabodaththe Gnanasara thera elaborated.  1800 Bodu Bala 16th ]]> http://newsradio.me/features/bodu-bala-sena-says-it-opposes-the-concept-of-a-multi-religious-sri-lanka/feed 0 http://newsradio.me/latest/prison-dept-says-circulars-issued-to-eradicate-corruption http://newsradio.me/latest/prison-dept-says-circulars-issued-to-eradicate-corruption#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 08:30:22 +0000 Tamara http://newsradio.me/?p=123028
The Department of prisons say 3 circulars have been issued in an attempt to eradicate corruption and mismanagement within prisons. The Commissioner General of prisons Chandrarathne Pallegama divulged to NewsRadio, the measure was taken in face of reports received, citing illegal practices by jailors. Accordingly, a prison official proved to have engaged in illegal practices [...]]]>
The Department of prisons say 3 circulars have been issued in an attempt to eradicate corruption and mismanagement within prisons. The Commissioner General of prisons Chandrarathne Pallegama divulged to NewsRadio, the measure was taken in face of reports received, citing illegal practices by jailors. Accordingly, a prison official proved to have engaged in illegal practices will be immediately suspended. The commissioner General of Prisons said the new circular prohibits prison officials from accepting any manner of gifts from relatives of those incarcerated. The circular affirms the mandatory permission of the Commissioner General of Prisons, when accepting a gift from relatives of prisoners. One of the circulars also states permission of the Commissioner General of Prisons should be sought when inviting persons in lieu of special occasions in to prison premises. Commissioner General Pallegama said, the 3 circulars were issued under the directives of the Minister of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Chandrasiri Gajadeera.]]> http://newsradio.me/latest/prison-dept-says-circulars-issued-to-eradicate-corruption/feed 0