Fake websites selling tickets

The National Centre for Cyber Security of the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT) warned internet users to be on the alert for fake websites that claim to sell tickets for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.

SLCERT Senior Information Engineer Rohana Palliyaguru told Daily Mirror Online that they have already received two complaints regarding such websites. “Those sites are operating from abroad. Therefore we have taken measures to inform the authorities in the relevant countries against those sites,” he said.

He also warned the internet users to refrain from providing their personal information including credit card numbers to such sites as they could be used for illegal purposes. (Lakna Paranamanna)

Road map for fishermen’s safety

The India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries today agreed that a road map needs to be put in place to ensure resource sustainability, livelihood, safety and security of the fishermen of both countries.

The agreement was reached at the third meeting of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries held in New Delhi on March 28-29.

The Sri Lanka delegation was led by Ranjith Uyangoda, Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka and the Indian delegation by T.S. Tirumurti, Joint Secretary (BSM), Ministry of External Affairs of India.

The leader of the Sri Lankan delegation called on Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on Tuesday.

Both sides, in a joint statement, welcomed the convening of the Joint Working Group on Fisheries, the last meeting of which was held in January 2006 in Colombo. The two sides reviewed developments since 2006.

Both sides reiterated the high priority given by their respective Governments to issues of fishermen and their livelihood. They stressed the need for all fishermen to be treated in a humane manner.

To ensure the safety and security of fishermen, both sides agreed that the use of force cannot be justified under any circumstances. The need to respect the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) when fishing was stressed by the Sri Lankan side.

The Sri Lankan side informed that the recent violent incidents in January 2011, which resulted in the death of two Indian fishermen, are being further investigated. In this context, the two sides noted that the Joint Statement on Fishing Arrangements of 26th October 2008 had led to a decrease in violent incidents in 2009-2010.

They agreed on the need to discuss arrangements based on the current situation so as to further strengthen the safety, security and livelihood of the fishermen.

Recalling the initiatives taken earlier in August 2010 by the fishermen of both countries, where a Sri Lankan fishermen delegation visited India, both sides agreed on the need to foster greater understanding between their respective fishermen and fishermen associations.

Both sides discussed the various regulatory measures being put in place to manage the fishery resources in their respective waters. They noted the growing importance of fisheries to the livelihood of the coastal communities in Northern Sri Lanka.

Congratulated by captain

Congratulated by captain TUESDAY, 29 MARCH 2011 18:35 Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga is congratulated by captain and wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara as New Zealand's Nathan McCullum walks off the field after being dismissed during their ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 semi-final match in Colombo March 29, 2011. REUTERS

Forgive my shortcomings - Paba

I will decide on the future of my political career in a year’s time and I also ask forgiveness from the public and my supporters for my shortcomings, UNP Parliamentarian Upeksha Swarnamali also known as Paba said.  

The UNP MP addressing a meeting in Horagolla, Nittambuwa she also said that she had no idea of the rights and responsibilities of a Parliamentarian until she faced the recent hardships and that she had never dreamt of taking on party politics. (S.U.W. Jayawardena-Wathupitiwala) 

Big VIP booking by SL

The office of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa have requested 30 seats in the ICC president’s box, should the Lankans line up for a second successive World Cup final in Mumbai on April 2, the Indian Express reported.

“The Sri Lankan government had sent in a request to Sharad Pawar after the team booked a semifinal berth in the likelihood of them reaching the final,” a BCCI source said on the condition of anonymity.

“The President might travel with an entourage of 30 and they’ll be seated in the 200-seater president’s box at the Wankhede Stadium. Should India also make it to the final, the number of dignitaries will obviously be many more, and it is going to be quite a task for the hosts to accommodate all the local requests,” he added.

Congratulation to Sri Lanakan Cricket Team

Namal Rajapaksa extend his heartiest Congratulation to Sri Lanakan Cricket Team just before at Colombo R Premadasa Stadium.

Tillakaratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga altogether with Team mates set an emphatic seal on Sri Lanka’s place in their home semi-final against New Zealand next Tuesday, as England’s chaotic World Cup campaign came to an abrupt and anticlimactic end under the floodlights at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Death of ex-Uva PC Minister

The ex-Uva PC Minister of Cultural Affairs and Co-operative Development Katugaha Ratnayake passed away on at the Intensive Care Unit of the Badulla Base Hospital. He was 82. The cremation will take place on June 17 at the Watabedda Playground, Maliththa Bandarawela.

Katugaha Ratnayake was a famous poet, a senior SLFP member and a dedicated social worker.And a relation of the first lady in Sri Lanka , as she was present as a personal relative who should be a responsible caractor in the family , and as she was there , we get reports of the other VIP studs who are related to Hon. Katugaha Rathnayake, as the name goes off, Rohitha Rajapakshe was supposed to attend the funeral , but he was not be able to seen around , and other Relatives who were Supposed to be present was , Namal Rajapakshe, Kanishka Rajapakshe, Dimithra Rathnayake, Kanishka Munagamage, Kanchana Gunawardana,Nishanthi Gunawardana, Vinodini Gunawardana,and the respective Ex minister's son was supposed to be present around the funeral area ,