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DEVELOPMENT FORTUNE JATHIKA Draw No: 1263 MAHAJANA SATURDAY VASANA JAYODA SAMPATHA JAYAVIRU SUPIRI VASANA JANA JAYA Date 25-01-2011 SAMPATHA FORTUNE SAMPATHA GOVI SETHA Main Draw Date:17-01-2011 Draw No: 93 Date:19-01-2011 SAMPATHA Date: 16-01-2011 Zodiac -Aquarius Date: 25 -01 - 2011 Date 15-01-2011 Date: 22-01-2011 Date: 20-01-2011 Date:17-01-2011 Winning Nos: Draw No. 717 Date 22-01-2011 Draw No. 546 Draw No.195 01 - 20 - 40 - 42 Draw No. 2349 Bonus No 18 Draw No. 585 Draw No. 853 Draw No. 790 Winning Nos: Lucky No. 10 Winning Nos : Super No. 11 Second Chance Winning No: Super No. 04 Bonus No. 65 T-03-07-21-23 Zodiac symbol - Pisces Winning No: Winning Nos: T-19-26-50-53 O-02-05-06-64 05 - 07 - 24 - 62 07 - 17 - 21 - 46 Winning Nos: A-6-1-6-8-4-2 J- 01- 11- 12- 16 L -02-03-57-68 06 - 23 - 41 - 49 K-9-1-0-8-6

GMOA SAYS… Apropos our front-page story Thrift and restraint in Sri captioned “Irked over unsolved issue — Nat. hospital docs threaten break away from GMOA”, the GMOA Executive Committee has sent us Lanka’s counter terrorism effort the following statement: The news article appearing on page one of ‘The Island’ Newspaper of 21st Economic interventions used to put pressure on January 2011 is misleading and far Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal told the sectors of the economy with economic growth estimated eral successes Cabraal pointed out: “Several interna- from the truth on what transpired at Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission that con- at 8 percent in 2010 and 8.5 percent this year. tional bond issues were oversubscribed. There was no the NHSL meeting held on 12th trary to popular belief Sri Lanka’s defense budget, as a He pointed out that international forces had tried to fall-out from the withdrawal of GSP Plus. Our ratings January 2011. percentage of GDP, was much lower to most countries. make it difficult for Sri Lanka to finally defeat terrorism. were maintained and recently upgraded. Investor senti- 1. Vote of no confidence against “Contrary to popular belief, Sri Lanka has expended “Many so called economic interventions ment was maintained even in the most difficult the present Executive Committee just about 4 percent of its GDP on defense over the 4 seemed to be attempts to indirectly pressure of times and the war risk premiums was was not passed. years, 2006 to 2009. For a country that has been plagued by Sri Lanka to halt or dilute the final humani- removed and travel advisories relaxed.” terrorism, this quantum of government spending on tarian effort, such as the threat of withdraw- Once the conflict ended, several steps were 2. No resolution was passed for defense, indicates restraint and thrift in waging the ing GSP Plus trade concessions at a sensitive taken to restore normalcy and livelihoods in the the NHSL branch membership to counter terrorism effort. The final results where Sri time and the delay in approval of the US$ 2.6 once war torn regions. resign from the GMOA nor a deci- Lanka emerged as the first country to defeat terrorism, billion IMF standby arrangement,” Cabraal “Many vocational training centres have been sion taken to form a breakaway shows that Sri Lanka has been able to expend its said. established and restrictions on fishing have been group or to function as an independ- resources in an efficient and productive manner,” “There were massive global mis-informa- removed. A large number of new bank branches ent group. Cabraal said. tion campaigns carefully designed to affect have been established and existing ones in North GMOA Executive Committee is “For four years between 2006 and 2009, the cost Sri Lanka’s economy, funding sources, cost and East have been re-established. Thousands of pursuing matters, that were men- incurred by Sri Lanka on the LTTE war was US$ 5.5 bil- of borrowing and country ratings. cattle, goats and poultry have been distributed to tioned in the news item, with rele- lion. This included cost of aircrafts, ships, tanks, ammu- Every perceived negative factor from an households. Around 8,912 boats, 6,139 motors and vant authorities and is hopeful of nition, other equipment, training, food for soldiers, uni- economic point of view was given deliberate 94,967 nets have been distributed,” Cabraal said. forms, etc. In contrast, the cost incurred by the US gov- and wide publicity both locally and internationally. “The Central Bank has started several new credit resolution of those problems to the ernment on training of their forces in Iraq and Hence, a massive effort had to be launched and main- lines and added to the existing schemes in the North satisfaction of the membership. Afghanistan amounted to US$ 39 billion. About 700 per- tained to convey the positive features of the economy. and the East. These schemes have provided extensive GMOA would like to further clar- cent more than Sri Lanka’s cost.” He said. Even in the future, these efforts have to be continued, in access to finance which has greatly assisted the people ify that, only the Secretary or the Cabraal said the investment in fighting terrorism has the interest of economic stability,” Cabraal said. of these two Provinces to practice their livelihoods,” he member of the Media Committee of paid off and the economy was seeing growth across all Despite the negative sentiments, Sri Lanka had sev- said. the GMOA is authorized to issue statements on behalf the GMOA. Newspapers should also act with responsibility to clarify matters NFF condoles with from the Honorary Secretary and Ambassador Dayan Jayatilleka not from unauthorized self appoint- Russia over airport ed persons acting on behalf of the GMOA. Reporter’s note: Our news item presents credentials at UNESCO bomb attack was based on information provided “It is with deep sorrow and disgust we by some of those who had attended Sri Lanka’s newly appoint- critical for member states. He learnt about the suicide bomb attack at the the Jan. 12 meet. ed Permanent Delegate to added that the role UNESCO Russia’s Domodedova airport on Monday, UNESCO, Dr. Dayan continued to play was impor- the 24th January,killing 35 and injuring Jayatilleka presented his cre- tant as it fostered the closer over 150. As a nation that suffered for over dentials to the Director cooperation of differing col- 30 years of brutal separatist war we need General of UNESCO, Madam lective entities and helped in no explanations or persuasion to under- stand the inhuman nature of these brutal University students Irina Bokova at the raising consciousness. terrorist attack on civilians”, states a mes- Headquarters of the organi- He said that the late Prof. sage addressed to the Russian Embassy in to launch protest zation in Paris today Huntington had even men- Sri Lanka, by the National Freedom Front. (26.01.2011). The Director tioned Sri Lanka as an exam- “We would like to express our General welcomed ple of fault line conflicts and stronger condemnation of this attack. We against suspensions Ambassador Jayatilleka to hoped that an organization would also like to express our solidarity UNESCO and noted the long like UNESCO which attempt- with the Russian people by sharing their BY DASUN EDIRISINGHE history of cooperation and ed to counter that notion of grief and also University students, island wide, will contribution made by Sri the so-called clash of civiliza- expressing our launch an all out protest campaign on Lanka on the Executive Board tions and instead bolstered solidarity and February 1 demanding the withdrawal in particular and at UNESCO understanding and mutual unconditional of the suspension on 91 students, some support in the in general. She inquired respect, would be the ideal of whom have been on suspension for fight against this about the role of education in platform for further enhanc- over an year. Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka with Director General of UNESCO, brutal terrorist Convener of the Inter University the post conflict context. ing dialogue. Madam Irina Bokova campaign,”, it fur- Students’ Federation (IUSF) Sanjeewa Ambassador Jayatilleka He noted that whilst look- ther said. Bandara said students of all 15 State- stated that the values of ing forward to the visit of the and sustainable development for the transition in the build- run universities are opposed to a gov- UNESCO which nurture dia- Director General to Sri Lanka by Sri Lanka was essential ing of peace would help main- ernment move to establisih branches logue, appreciate diversity in the course of 2011, the and the possible holding of a stream the UNESCO message of foreign universi- and recognize pluralism were focus on education for peace symposium on best practices and perspective. ties in the country. Minister of Higher Education S. B. Dissanayake has already taken steps Ongoing Innovations by Travel Development Lanka to establish such branches, Bandara In another first, Travel Tours have prepared special charged. Development Lanka (TDL) menus in Braille which will “This was the welcomed 23 visually. be served on board the air- first step towards scrapping the free impaired persons from craft and menu cards have education system and this is being done France, accompanied by 22 been prepared for the hotels to fulfill the promises held out to foreign specialist companions who providing accommodation, funding organizations when the govern- are specialized in enhancing Giritale, Kandy, Nuwara ment borrowed monies from them,” he said. the travel experience to visu- Eliya , Bentota and the Galle However, Chairman of the University ally impaired persons. Face Hotel. Grants Commission Professor Gamini This French Group will be Travel Development Samaranayake dismissed the students’ visiting the usual monu- Lanka, one of the leading allegations and said the suspensions ments and places of interest Tour Operators for the were effected due to students’ misbehav- in the island, being guided by French market recently iour, including ragging insubordination their accompanying special- rain forests, the spice gar- the national carrier, Sri clocked in their 1000th visitor and interrupting the academic calendar. “Some are trying to fulfill their polit- ist, paying special attention dens and musical recitals. Lankan Airlines, and their for this season in a period of ical agendas,” Samaranayake said. to visits to Pinnawela, the TDL in partnership with logistical partner, Ceylon 2 1/2 months.

Charging alcoholic accident victims for treatment ACHSU vows to fight against scheme

The All Ceylon Health Services Union BY DILANTHI JAYAMANNE Independent medical sources however yesterday warned the government that it resort to trade union action if the programme. “The public generally see said they saw it as yet another erroneous would fight any effort to jeopardise the Ministry goes ahead with its plan to alcohol as a part of the political culture. move by the Health Ministry. The free healthcare system by getting acci- charge drunken accident victims the cost But Health Minister Mithripala Sirisena Ministry should take steps to discuss the dent victims, found after liquor, to pay for of their treatment. has been able to prove otherwise with issue with all stakeholders and prepare their treatment. The Health Ministry will levy a fee of this decision. Sri Lankans think positive- the ground work before executing such ACHSU President Gamini two thousand rupees as treatment ly of the alcoholic culture. The scheme, they said. The blood test for alco- Kumarasinghe said that they would dis- charges from those who meet with acci- Government should endeavor to wipe out hol alone is expensive. What is normally cuss the issue with all other trade unions dents due to alcohol consumption from that impression from their minds, he done is that you smell the victim’s and unite with them to protest against the beginning of next month. Health said. breathe. However, even this is not fool this move by the government to earn Ministry sources have said that this was “However as health professionals we proof as some types of liquor don’t let from free health care. only a preliminary amount and that it have to carry out our duty towards all out a smell. “It’s against medical ethics to charge may increase following consultations patients and ensure their safety and save On the other hand, the victim may be an accident victim just because he has with the Attorney General on the possi- them from life threatening situations.” a patient with some illness in which he met with the accident due to alcohol con- bilities of charging them the entire cost Citing an example, he said it was like has to take medicine which has certain sumption. It is not the duty of the health of their treatment. treating patients with sexually transmit- amount of alcohol in it, such as a cough worker to find out if the patient or victim President of the Health Services ted diseases. We don’t condone their way syrup or an Ayurvedic Arishta, they said. is after alcohol. There are law enforce- Trade Union Alliance Ravi Kumudesh of life but that does not mean that we can Sources urged the Ministry to discuss ment officers to do that,” he said. said it was a good move by the Health neglect or shun their medical require- the issue further before implementing Kumarasinghe said the ACHSU would Ministry under its alcohol prevention ment,” he said. the circular next month.