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President plans to introduce a new programme to overcome the dengue menace  

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President Maithripala Sirisena has revealed of plans to introduce a new programme from next week to control rapid spread of the dengue menace. The President said that the support and cooperation of every one is necessary for the new programme that is due to be introduced further strengthening the efforts mooted by the Government to
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SAITM graduates permitted to register with the Medical Council  

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The Appeals Court today ruled that students who complete the Medical Degree at the Malambe Private Medical College face no obstacles in registering with the Sri Lanka Medical Council. The Appeals Court gave this ruling in relation to a writ petition filed by an MBBS undergraduate as the SLMC refused to register a batch of
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Guidelines given to pay interest on deposit for electricity connections  

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The Public Utilities Commission has issued guidelines for the payment of interest for the security deposits of electricity consumers when providing an electricity connection. The Commission has handed over this recommendation to the Ceylon Electricity Board and LECO. This recommendation has been prepared with the aim of putting into action a privilege entitled to by
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Work on second stage of the Central Expressway begins tomorrow  

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Work on the second stage of the Central Expressway will commence tomorrow. The work is slated to be launched under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe. The second stage construction will be carried out from Mirigama to Kurunegala. The construction of the Central Expressway will link the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and North Central
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Vacancies in the judiciary are being filled  

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The Justice Ministry has taken initiatives to fill vacancies existing in the judicial sector. Accordingly the handing over of 180 letters of appointment is scheduled to take place under the patronage of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa. These appointments are being given to execute an efficient service expected by the people in the administration of justice. The
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Sri Lankan Embassy in Japan geared to commemorate Independence  

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The Sri Lankan embassy in Japan is geared to commemorate Sri Lanka’s 69th Independence with pride. Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Japan Prof. Dhammika Ganganath Dissanayake said that they have already finalized the arrangements for the independence commemoration. A special musical show with the participation of veteran and popular singer Nanda Malini has been organized. It
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Arrest made in Ambalangoda triple murder  

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The Ambalangoda Police have succeeded in apprehending another suspect over the triple murder that was committed in the Idanthota area in Ambalangoda. This suspect was arrested last night from the Pereliya area in Hikkaduwa. The suspect was taken into custody along with a three wheeler. Based on the information revealed, the three wheeler used for
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Houses built in Polonnaruwa for 240 resettled families  

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A new house construction programme has been launched for 240 families resettled in the Polonnaruwa District. The estimated expenditure is around 207 million rupees. These houses are coming up in the resettled villages which were earlier under terrorist threat. These villages include Sinhapura, Welikanda, Nelumwewa and Borawewa. The families that evacuated these villages in the
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Fisheries Ministry gives one months period to catch  “Parrot-fish”  

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The Ministry of Fisheries has decided to grant a period of one month to catch Parrot fish which live in Sri Lanka’s shallow coastal waters. The colourful species belong to the Scaridae family and the Sri Lankan fishers call them “Giraw”. These beautiful and colourful fish that grow up to 3 to 6 feet live
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Navy Commander in India to strengthen naval relations  

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The Navy Commander is engaged in a tour of India with the intention of further strengthening Indo-Lanka naval cooperation. A special discussion was also held between the Naval Chiefs of the two countries. At a discussion held between Sri Lanka’s Navy Commander Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne and India’s Navy Commander Admiral Sunil Lamba, more attention
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Five fishermen who left Trincomalee are missing  

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A boat which ventured into the sea from the Trincomalee Harbour along with five fishermen has gone missing. Their relatives say that they have not yet got any information about them. It is the Madu Regina Two multiday trawler from Marawila that had gone missing. It ventured into the sea on the 27th of November
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Medical students surround Aluthkade against SAITM decision!  

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Medical students surround Aluthkade against SAITM decision! 

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Gem merchant Nimal Pathirana found collapsed by roadside!  

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 Gem merchant Nimal Pathirana found collapsed by roadside!


Gem merchant Nimal Pathirana found collapsed by roadside!

Famous gem businessman Nimal Pathirana who was the subject of a sensation because of his disappearance some days back was ultimately found last evening (30) fallen by a roadside approximately a kilometer away from Kalubowila Hospital from where he was missing.

Mr. Pathirana disappeared last 23rd while under treatment in hospital and 3 police teams were
deployed to search for him. It is believed that he was not in a proper state of mind and would have been suffering from loss of memory and under such a condition he may have loitered on the roads and finally had collapsed being infirm and not being able to secure something as food. What people in the neighbourhood say is that this person who was found seated by the roadside during the past few days was thought of as a mendicant. Some people have even offered him food; but have been unable to extract any information from him because he was not clear in his pronunciation and suffered a faint memory as such. This was revealed at the dialogue that took place between Kohuwala Police and the neighbours concerned.

At the time he collapsed on the road with a very weak memory the neighbours had helped him and the police were informed and after the police engaged in an inquiry it came to be known that this person was none other than the missing Mr. Nimal Pathirana who had disappeared last week. By now he has been readmitted to Kalubowila Hospital and is being treated. The last stages of Mr. Nimal Pathirana who in fact rendered a pioneer service in promoting Sri Lanka's gem industry all across the globe being subjected to illness and face an insecure situation such as this has surprised some people. Readers who made comments on the previous new item have expressed their utter surprise for Mr. Nimal Pathirana who has several children from two marriages being admitted to a government hospital instead of a private hospital. Yet another question that surfaces is as he is not in a sound frame of mind and prone to walk about in that state why no interest or action is taken to post someone to assist and look after him.

At the time he was in a satisfactory state of mind Mr. Nimal Pathirana had earned merit by donating the most number of Buddha statues to viharas in the island.
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Even if dead body of wife who went to Kuwait is sent to Sri Lanka ... I don't want the dead body nor the gold jewellery -- husband has said  

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 Even if dead body of wife who went to Kuwait is sent to Sri Lanka ... I don't want the dead body nor the gold jewellery -- husband has said


Even if dead body of wife who went to Kuwait is sent to Sri Lanka ... I don't want the dead body nor the gold jewellery -- husband has said

A woman from Hanwella had left to work in Kuwait 15 years ago and has neglected caring for her husband and 2 children and had instead been involved in various misdeeds as well. As a result of all this she had been imprisoned in that country. Later she had died while in prison with a roof of her cell collapsing on her body. Subsequently Kuwait authorities have
sent her dead body with her gold jewellery in tact to Sri Lanka.

Her husband had in the meantime looked after and cared for the 2 children with great difficulty after the wife had forgotten about him and the children and she had not even cared to even inquire anything about them either, as far as he could remember. Ultimately for having lived a disparaging life the husband had refused to accept custody of his wife's dead body and has said that he is not even interested in the gold jewellery sent with the body.

The dead body of this 45 year old woman, D.P. Ramani had to be thus cremated with government expenses under these circumstances. As a consequence her body was finally not accepted at her house in Walauwaththa area in Hanwella.

Report -- Airangi Edirisingha 


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“A United Kingdom” movie will be released early next month  

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“A United Kingdom” is a British biographical romantic drama film directed by Amma Asante and starring David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike. The screenplay, by Guy Hibbert, is based on the true-life romance between Sir Seretse Khama and his wife Ruth Williams Khama. It was screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival and was the
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Serena Williams picked as greatest female player of the Open era by BBC Sport users  

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Serena Williams has been picked as the greatest female tennis player of the Open era by BBC Sport users. 7 women who have won the most major titles were asked to be ranked, with 49% choosing Williams as their first pick. The 35-year-old American secured her 23rd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on
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Handball: France beat Norway to win World title  

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France bounced back from their Olympic final disappointment last August in Rio by beating Norway to win the Handball World championship for a second consecutive time. The French, who were also tournament hosts, sent the Bercy crowd in Paris into wild jubilation when they came from behind for a 33-26 victory. The result left Les
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Ranjan who insults government officers ... worse than Mervin -- Mahinda says  

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 Ranjan who insults government officers ... worse than Mervin -- Mahinda says


Ranjan who insults government officers ... worse than Mervin -- Mahinda says

The incident where Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayaka has reprimanded the Divulapitiya Divisional Secretary a few days ago has now gone a long way. The President's attention too has been focused on this matter and the two of them who were involved in this are to be summoned to President's House where the issue is to be
settled, reports say.

In the meantime the former President who was present at a ceremony at a vihara in Kesbewa on addressing the media has made comments about the incident as follows: "We totally oppose Ranjan's words. I don't think divisional secretaries would keep quiet. No politician has the right to insult government officers. When you go to see ... he's worse than Mervin Silva no". 

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Security officers of a Minister who sexually harassed Russian tourist who was swimming in Mount Lavinia ... nabbed!  

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 Security officers of a Minister who sexually harassed Russian tourist who was swimming in Mount Lavinia ... nabbed!


Security officers of a Minister who sexually harassed Russian tourist who was swimming in Mount Lavinia ... nabbed!

A sudden phone call was received by the Tourist Mobile Police officers yesterday (28) from a certain luxury hotel which said that a tourist lady staying at the caller's hotel has been subjected to abuse a short while before and to nab the suspects concerned without delay. The Shore Police Officers who hastened to the location where the incident took place in a jeep were able to confront the lady concerned and what she said was that when she had come to
have a bath at the beach, all of a sudden 2 individuals who appeared from a screwpine bush had got hold of her and had taken her to a nearby lonely spot. She also said that the men had gagged her mouth with rags and had sexually molested her alternatively and later when she began to writhe in pain they had abruptly released her and had made a retreat. Some people who were in the vicinity had noticed something fishy about this mishap and had come to her rescue.

According to the description so given the police had hastened to make a check about the direction in which the culprits had fled and were able to secure a clue of 2 suspicious characters; later another police team had been directed whereby the said 2 men were halted on the road and were taken into custody. The victim who had been bathing in Mount Lavinia it is learnt is a Russian national. When interrogating the 2 culprits about their profession, it was found that one of them is a driver attached to a Minister Security Division while the other is a Security Officer. The suspects were residents of Mirihana and Kantalai. They are expected to be produced before Mount Lavinia Magistrate today (29).  
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Because of Ranjan's "hena gahana" talk ... administrative officers go on strike  

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 Because of Ranjan's "hena gahana" talk ... administrative officers go on strike


Because of Ranjan's "hena gahana" talk ... administrative officers go on strike

An instance of Deputy Minister and film actor arriving in Akaragama area, belonging to his seat Divulapitiya reprimanding the Divisionial Secretary over a matter of injustice, created some sensation.

Though a permit for soil mining has been granted for a depth of only a meter within the
extent of one acre in the said area, already a depth of over 30 feet has been dug and having heard about it Ranjan got the Divisional Secretary on line to inquire about giving permission to politicians and others for such activities and spoke to this lady Provincial Secretary with speakers activated on his mobile phone for those around to listen. On the first instance she had disconnected the line and because of the temper caused by such an action, Ranjan addressed her in a harsh manner.

This is Ranjan Ramanayaka speaking ...

Tell me Emathithuma.

Why did you disconnect the line?

No .. no it got cut.  

Line got cut?  You disconnected the line!

Emathithuma ... if there's a problem .. write to us.

Problems won't be written and sent. Now if you are hit on the snout by coming there, will you wait until it is written and sent?

We are of course civil servants ... of course won't wait till such a blow is dealt

Yes .. yes, we know that you are a thug ... we know how you build houses!

Don't listen to what each and every person is saying and shout at me for lies. If there's a complaint against me ... make a formal inquiry

Now having destroyed this for as long as 7 years ... robbing ... you'll should be struck by thunder ... you'll ...

Doesn't matter Emathithuma.

Such was the exchange of words. Subsequently, when Ranjan Ramanayaka had made an inquiry in this connection from the Department of Mines and Geology, he was informed that this racket has gone under the carpet because of securing bribes and names and whereabouts of those involved had been revealed to the media. "Clearly it is MP Indika Anuruddha the culprit who is involved in soil-mining in this area and also his brother Thusitha and also Wasantha Dangalla of our Party ... and the bitter truth is that all of them have been given bribes irrespective of whether they are from the Party or the Opposition".

After this incident it has been requested by the Gampaha District Administration Service Association from the Deputy Minister to withdraw the malicious statement uttered by him; if not so that everyone would step away from their duties on the 30th. It was further implied that this utterence was an instance of contempt aimed at government authorities. The video in this connection, from below

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Signs that SAITM will be legalised by court -- next Monday (30)  

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 Signs that SAITM will be legalised by court -- next Monday (30)


Signs that SAITM will be legalised by court -- next Monday (31)

The legal judgment in relation to Malabe SAITM Institute, a private medical college which is subjected to a demur, is to be pronounced on January 30th. Minister of Higher Education Lakshman Kiriella stated in parliament that it has been reported that the university students are planning to surround the courts on that day.

Minister Kiriella further said that a loan of Rs. 600 million had been granted during the past Mahinda
Rajapaksa regime to start the SAITM Institute and the incumbent government is left only with the task of legalising the institute and in providing security to the students. At that point Member of Parliament of the JVP Bimal Ratnayaka queried why the Minister of Higher Education is appearing on behalf of SAITM Institute when Heads of 8 medical faculties in universities of Sri Lanka have informed in writing not to grant approval to SAITM Institute.

In response to that question what the Minister said was "It is not we who encouraged SAITM Institute. Rs. 600 million has been given during the tenure of former President Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa. So let us legalise this". What Mr. Bimal Ratnayaka said was "Just because loans were given during Mahinda Rajapaksa's time ... are you'll there to proceed from there onwards. How many things started during Mahinda Rajapaksa's time have been stopped by this government? Close the shop and and a solution necessary for this must be given".

Mr. Kiriella once more informed  "The policy of the UNP is to uplift education of private universities. The value and quality of private educational institutions should be enhanced. Mr. Carlo Fonseka came to meet me. What I requested from him was to solve this issue before his life comes to an end. I hold him in high esteem".
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Sri Lankan cinema is indebted to Dr. Lester James Peiris; PM  

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe has said that the Sri Lankan cinema is indebted to Dr. Lester James Peiris. He made this reference, participating as the Chief Guest at the special screening of the Film Rekawa following 60 years since its first screening. A special screening of the film Rekawa, directed by Dr. Lester James Peiris,
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Delimitation Report will be gazetted in one month  

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Provincial Councils Minister Faizer Mustapha has informed court today through his lawyer that the delimitation report will to be gazetted in one month. PAFFREL has filed a Fundamental Rights petition calling for the immediate conduct of the Local Government elections. The petition was taken up in the Supreme Court today. The Attorney who appeared on
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Work on three Expressways within 30 months  

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The Government has decided to complete work on three expressways within 30 months. Minister Lakshman Kiriella said that these include the Central, the Ruwanpura and DamBulla Expressways. Reconstruction work on the road from Warapitiya in Kundasale to Malgahamula commenced under the patronage of Minister Lakshman Kiriella. The financial allocation made for this work in 503
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Disastrous situation is easing  

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The Disaster Management Centre has said that the disaster situation which surfaced along with the inclement weather condition is now gradually easing. Assistant Director of the Centre Pradeep Kodippili said that his institutions is prepared to face any disastrous situation. Pradeep Kodippili said that inclement weather had been experienced for nearly a week in several
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25 suspects in the Hambantota clash further remanded  

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Twenty five suspects who were in remand custody in connection with unruly behaviour during the recent Hambantota protest have been further remanded. The Court enlarged four suspects on bail. The Police took 29 suspects into custody who behaved in an unruly manner causing damage to main roads and public property in the Ambalantota town. These
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Foreign currency worth 110 million rupees seized at Katunayake  

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A suspect has been arrested with a haul of foreign currency worth more than 110 million rupees. He was taken into custody at the Katunayake International Airport. Airport Customs said that the suspect was ready to fly to Dubai. Deputy Customs Director Parakrama Basnayake said that a 42-year-old Sri Lankan man was arrested by the
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Three die and 50 hospitalized in several accidents  

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Three persons have died following accidents reported in several areas. According to Police reports more than 45 have sustained injuries in these accidents. Three were killed in an accident which was reported in the Sainthamaruthu area along the Akkaraipattu-Batticaloa main Road. The accident had happened when an SLTB bus plying from Ampara to Batticaloa collided
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Elaborate arrangements to celebrate International Wesak Day  

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The Government says that all arrangements have been finalized for the International Wesak Day celebration to be held in Sri Lanka. Representatives of many countries are due to participate in this celebration. These details were announced at a news conference organized at the Parliamentary Complex today. Minister Patalie Champika Ranawaka said that arrangements have been
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Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun to be presented to Speaker tomorrow  

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It has been decided to fete Sri Lankan Speaker Karu Jayasuriya with the Order of the Rising Sun. This Award is being presented by Japan on behalf of world greats. The ceremony for the presentation of the Award will take place at the Japanese Embassy in Sri Lanka tomorrow. The Order of the Rising Sun
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Divisional Secretariats in Gampaha protest against Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake’s statement  

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The Divisional Secretariats of the Gampaha District staged a token strike today against Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake who attempted to prevent a massive environmental disaster that was taking place in the Akaragama area in Divulapitiya. Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake recently visited Akaragama at the request of the residents of the area. The residents called upon
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Onus of politicians should be to protect the environment – Gayantha Karunatilake  

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Minister Gayantha Karunatilake has said that it is the onus of the politicians to protect the environment. Joining in a function held at Karapitiya, the Minister said that politicians should not take any decisions causing damage to the environment with the intention of achieving political mileage. The Minister said that more attention is now being
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New interactive museum encourages inner scientist (Video)  

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A new interactive museum on the outskirts of Copenhagen is encouraging visitors to harness their inner scientist. Experimentarium is a new approx. $126 million USD hands-on learning space, which aims to inspire the next generation of Danish scientists and inventors. Forget slide shows, display cases and endless text, here at Experimentarium around six kilometres north
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When readers ask Vijitha Rohana "Did President die"? ... his horoscope was read by Indika Thotawatta!  

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 When readers ask Vijitha Rohana "Did President die"? ... his horoscope was read by Indika Thotawatta!


When readers ask Vijitha Rohana "Did President die"? ... his horoscope was read by Indika Thotawatta!

After Bandara and Abeygoonawardene, Vijitha Rohana Wijemuni who engaged in political gain predictions publicly forecast that the President would meet with death before January 26th and it has by now come to nought.

When readers of his Facebook Page questioned him asking "Maithripala President malaada bung?" ("Did President Maithripala die?"), no response was given and on the contrary the questions that
appeared were deleted in a few minutes, it was understood. In that forecast which was issued in a very serious mood across the media with indomitable courage a few months ago confirmed that the Saturn transit which occurs that day on the 26th was detrimental to the President and that he would definitely pass away before the 26th. However, having faced several criticisms and on realising that the prediction would not see the light of day, he had altered it on 18th January 2017 making an amendment saying that the said tragedy has been delayed by another 10 months because of a particular change of Saturn occuring in the month of April. (In most instances when planetary transits take place regressions occur because of its ellipsical movement and Astrological predictions which are misinterpreted in such a case for uncertainty were treated as a joke by those knowledgeable in the science). Comments made in order to cover up the contempt of such a mistaken forecast of his 'story of death being delayed' too were published. Since this prediction has gone astray, it has been notified that in future, making forecasts and engaging in all Astrological activities would be withheld.

In the process, another seer called Mr. Indika Thotawatta on examining Vijitha Rohana's horoscope has mentioned that the bad period is not for the President but for Vijitha Rohana himself. A video released to the internet on January 19th, 2017 it could be seen what Indika Thotawatta said, from below

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Constructions of Tyre workshop with Nandana Lokuvithana connections ... suspended  

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 Constructions of Tyre workshop with Nandana Lokuvithana connections ... suspended


Constructions of Tyre workshop with Nandana Lokuvithana connections ... suspended

Nandana Jayadeva Lokuvithana is a name that was in the news because of numerous types of 'deals' and a certain tyre workshop which was being constructed with Nandana Jayadeva involved has by now been suspended, Cabinet Spokesman has informed yesterday.

After having declared opened the Volkswagon workshop which created some uproar and just a day after that Prime Minister Ranil has toured Horana and has
initiated construction of this particular tyre workshop and Nandana Lokuvithana appearing in video-frames there was a matter of surprise to those who knew this character. The Cabinet Spokesman Minister Rajitha expressed that the Prime Minister came to know as to who the investor for the project was only on the morning of the day when the foundation stone was laid for the said project. He further mentioned that a decision had been given to dispose of the land envisaged to be used for the erection of the workshop for a sum of Rs. 100 per acre and he emphasised that government lands cannot be given at that amount. He however did not expose the names of Ministers who were responsible in that connection.

Nandana Jayadeva Lokuvithana has been exposed by International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) Panama Papers as a Dubai-based Sri Lankan businessman who had been involved in various shady deals of a cloudy nature by maintaining close connections with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. He has been named as the person who has bought over Dubai Mariott Hotel; but he has refused to accept it on certain occasions. Lokuvithana who has been born in Nattandiya has, it is understood, been introduced to former President Mr. Rajapaksa by Sajin Vaas Goonawardene during the past regime.

He has become the focal point of dialogues concerning Sri Lanka Steel Corporation, transactions involving Lanka Industries and Nilona Fashion. Reports were published that there are cloudy deals in the form of financial investments across the Republic of Seychelles. Panama Papers which divulged Black Money investors and captured attention the world over during the past mentioned a handful of Sri Lankans whose names were quoted and it also carried the name of Nandana Lokuvithana. The point that Minister Rajitha commenting that Prime Miniter Ranil was not aware that he is involved in the Horana Tyre workshop until the last moment is also something that poses a question.
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France’s Iris Mittenaere Crowned Miss Universe (Video)  

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Miss France was crowned Miss Universe today in a made-for-television spectacle free of last year’s dramatic mix-up but with a dash of political controversy as the finalists spoke out on the refugee crisis and other hot-button global issues. Iris Mittenaere, a dental surgery student from Lille in the north of France, beat 85 of the
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“A United Kingdom” movie will be released early next month (Video)  

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“A United Kingdom” is a British biographical romantic drama film directed by Amma Asante and starring David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike. The screenplay, by Guy Hibbert, is based on the true-life romance between Sir Seretse Khama and his wife Ruth Williams Khama. It was screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival and was the
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Australian Open: Federer beats Nadal in final  

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Roger Federer shrugged off a decade of grand slam heartbreak against Rafa Nadal, felling his great rival 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3 in a classic Australian Open final to capture his 18th major title. Roared on by a partisan Rod Laver Arena crowd, Federer roared back from 3-1 down in the nerve-shredding final set before
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Alpine skiing: Reichelt produces rare win in number one bib  

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Hannes Reichelt stood on top of a World Cup podium for the 12th time in his career when he won the final men’s downhill race before the World Championships in St Moritz. The Austrian speedster mastered the Kandahar slope at the German resort of Garmisch Partenkirchen to make amends for his fourth-place finish the day
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Veteran actress Swarna Mallawarachchi felicitated  

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Veteran cinema actress Swarna Mallawarachchi felicitation ceremony was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena. The felicitation ceremony was organized to mark the completion of 50 years of Swarna Mallawarachchi in her cinema career. The felicitation was organized at the Tharangani Cinema Hall in Colombo. It was Swarna Mallawarachchi who presented to the President
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Members appointed to the Presidential Commission on the Bond issue  

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President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed a Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate and report on the Central Bank bond issue. Former Supreme Court Judges Kankani Thanthri Chithrasiri and Prasanna Sujeewa Jayawardene and Retired Deputy Auditor General Kandasamy Velupillai have been appointed as members of this Commission. President Maithripala Sirisena appointed these members to the Commission
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President intends to increase the forest cover to 32 percent in three years  

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President Maithripala Sirisena has said that as the Minister of Environment, his intention is to increase the country’s forest cover to 32 percent within the next four years. The President made this observation at a function held at Ananda College in Colombo. The launch of the Bio Gas, Organic Fertilizer, Green Cultivation and Solar Power
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Higher Education Minister refers to the highest priority accorded to education  

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Minister Lakshman Kiriella has said that the present Government has accorded the highest priority on behalf of education. The Minister was responding to a query raised by member Bimal Ratnayake in Parliament as to why the Government was giving priority to Private Medical Colleges rather than State Medical Colleges. MP Bimal Ratnanayaka said queried as
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Saturn transit forecast  

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 Saturn transit forecast

MAWBIMA

Saturn transit forecast

Aries:
The Saturn transit which occurs on January 26th this year in your case in being born in Aries belonging to Mars [roves beneficial. You who have suffered throughout two and a half years of Saturn Lagna Ashtama Erashtaka Will realise this Saturn transit if rain has fallen on a desert.

Saturn entering the 10th House which is considered as the seat of charity of your horoscope will be beneficial. The merit in your past will begin to take effect and indefinitely bring relief to your life. A lucky period will
be in force until 6th April and it is noted that some obstacles would come your way till 21st June. Again, a relief period will take effect from June 21st, 2017. From 26th October, 2017 this Saturn malefic influence will gradually fade away.

You will get a chance of restarting a course of action which lay dormant during the past. Will get support from those attached to you and will also get an opportunity of joining in pilgrimages, in their company. There may be a change of work-place or residence. Would be able to retrieve businesses or jobs which were taken away from you. Period when devotion towards gods would increase. Luck would come your way where wealth is concerned and there may be a chance of a sudden stroke of wealth. It will be because of a previous deed of merit. Getting back the facility of good memory which eluded you in the past would come back to you and it will definitely contribute towards the progress of your educational activities. Success in examinations, laziness and sleepiness which gripped you so far will banish and your hopes will materialise. You will be active as someone who has received a new leash of life.

Gemini:
You have been born in the Lagna belonging to Mercury. The Saturn transit occuring on January 26th will bring mixed results to you. Saturn would be entering the 7th House in your horoscope. There may be obstacles for employment, business projects and farming activities. Income will decrease in not being able to complete your tasks in time. The reason for it is, that you were frequently engaged in travel. You will get to know new friends through distant journeys or pilgrimages and you will be able to derive much support from them at a later time. During this period you will be inclined towards a special desire for spiritual activities and you will be interested in spending for others in that connection.

During this time there is a big possibility that malefic indications would be in operation for your wife; conditions of sickness could be seen -- particularly serious afflictions affecting the legs and the ankles will be mostly affected. Even you could suffer illnesses relating to windy, gas, bile and phlegm. Special attention should be paid to the throat, nose and head. You will travel to distant locations and it will be to your benefit. As stated in some ancient documents, Saturn's influence is not favourable.

Leo:
Saturn is an enemy of your Lagna. But it should not be forgotten that Saturn is the Lord of your 7th House. This House of Leo does not belong to Saturn. The 7th House speaks about alliances, romantic attachments and friendships. Therefore, Saturn plays a significant role. So far there has been no Erashtaka for Leo and even at present there is no such indication. But if Moon is in your 4th, 5th and 6th Houses in your Lagna; you face a Janma Erashtaka.

As such, if calculated with the Dasa Seshaya added to your date of birth and it points at Saturn Maha Dasha or Athuru Dasha, it nevertheless is a serious matter. The Lord Ravi travels in your Lagna in a hostile Sign and on the very date Saturn makes this change, Moon happens to be moving in the hostile position which signifies a possibility that you may become subjected to ailments related to your heart. Saturn which traversed for a period of two and a half years in the 4th House, from here onwards traversing in Jupiter in Sagittarious is not a good indication. Those engaged in educational activities should have to throw in more effort. But the 5th House belongs to Jupiter and it is in the 2nd House of Mercury. Mercury is in conjunction with Saturn and therefore it brings success in examinations; but that is if much effort is exerted. Work without discouragement and the more you are -- you could achieve any target in examinations. If Ravi is in your 5th House, you will have to face a scandal because of unwanted alliances.

Libra:
You will be released from Saturn's grip after spending seven and a half hours of the Lagna Erashtaka. Saturn traverses in the 2nd House for to and a half years and has negatively affected your immoveable assets and after releasing its grip now, moves across Sagittarius in the 3rd House causing disputes and arguments with brothers.

If Saturn is seen in your chart, Senaka Yoga has dawned with Pancha Maha Purusha Yoga affecting you. However, it is favourable for your special upliftment; but notfor material advancement. If Saturn happens to be your Lord of the 22nd Derkana as a malefic planet, you will have to face sudden accidents with your family members having to undergo worries and obstacles. This happens only if Aries, Taurus or Gemini is in the navamshaka. But if moon is seen deposited in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th House and once it expires and another one takes possession, it means a Lagna Erashtaka though expires, the Janma Erashtaka is not over. In such a case, the influx of Saturn -- Sagittarius is not favourable. Though Lord Venus moving in that Sign of Saturn is not lucky, it will bestow successful results in studies and competitive examinations. What you should not forget is that Saturn is your Yogakaraka auxilliary planet. Except for the Erashtaka bad luck, you will reap success even later.

Sagittarius:
A change not experienced at the beginning of this year will be experienced during the last week of January; particularly with Saturn entering your Lagna on the 26th January. With the event of the Lagna Erashtaka moving into the Lagna, it does not brig anything beneficial. Jupiter would be in the 10th House until 27th August and would be an obstacle; however, you would get a chance of maintaining a normal existence. Since Saturn being in Sagittarius where Jupiter lodges when seen from the 10th House, much of the detrimental effects of the Erashtaka will be reduced. After the 26th, issues relating to properties and those claiming ownership will spring up. There is a possibility of change of residence. Those undergoing Rahu, Kethu, Saturn Dasas would be affected by worries, obstacles and opposition in employment and also from relatives. From August 27th, this situation would aggravate. The mind would start to waver and become complex, accompanied by aggressive ideas. Not favourable for health either. Problems relating to head and nerves would spring up. Physical fitness too will dwindle. You may be stricken with illnesses you had undergone for sometime. There is a possibility that you will get a bad name also. You will lose interest in educational activities and there may be obstacles that crop up in that respect. You will not be lucky to grab favourable results from examinations or interviews. There will be impediments affecting peace in domestic life and the root cause for it is, yourself. Romances will go on the rocks and attachments will be separated. Patience and intelligence should be exercised in this respect. Sagittarius who undergoes the Jupiter Dasa period could look forward to a lucky future towards the end of August onwards.

Aquarius:
Mars, Venus and Rahu were in the Lagna after the commencement of this year and the Lagnadipathi Saturn has been in the 10th House while Jupiter, Ravi and Mercury have been in the 11th ; Moon and Saturn of Capricorn is in the 12th. This planetary situation will undergo a change on January 26th. As such, a planetary position of consolation is noted in the future.

Normal success is observed in employment and trading activities. Those anticipating employment could look forward for a green light. May expect opportunity to build houses or owning a house. Marriage proposals and anticipation of marriage would see fruitful results. Romances could bloom. Since this new planetary change could bring positive results from the earth there would be prosperity from farming or cultivation. However the occurence of Jupiter in the 8th would have adverse effects on those undergoing Jupiter Dasas and Jupiter Athuru Dasa. Jupiter who is malignant , absorbing Jupiter in the 2nd and 11th also brings unfavourable results and creates negative impact on domestic life and specially offspring. Unexpected fear, enemy troubles and accidents in travel could occur. Others are affected positively by this and educational activities will be a success. Intelligence will develop and could look forward to success. Change of Rahu is not beneficial for the health; it may affect regions related to the kidneys. If undergoing Rahu Dasa or Athuru Dasa, the period which dawns on 17th August which will be the Rahu influence in Cancer, giving rise to physical sickness.

Taurus:
This Sign belongs to Venus and the new period commencing from 26th January brings mixed results. With Saturn traversing Sagittarius in your horoscope, you will undergo malefic effects of the Saturn Lagna Ashtama Erashtaka. During the two and and a half year period you will be involved busily in travel and during your travels you will come into association with degrading people. You will also develop sexual thoughts and because you tend to commit misdeeds, you should make it a point to engage in meditational activities. If not you will have to face disrespect from others. As you are prone to accidents you should avoid risky involvements. If you have children, your eldest child will be prone to malefic influence -- therefore he/she should be protected. A period when you are called upon to face inhuman and supernatural influences and also from the dead. You will face much expenditure in that connection. There will be troubles from enemies. You will have less peace of mind and will tend to lose your temper. You will be drawn towards sinful acts and because of some unfortunate incident you may have to live a solitary life for a short time you will live in hiding. You will have to afford protection to your husband/wife because he/she will face a malefic period. Obstacles in relation to educational activities or employment/business activities will crop up and there will be a loss of finances. Even though you may earn some finances. You will soon see it blowing away. The mind will be saddened.

Cancer:
This is the only Lagna belonging to Moon and Saturn will be occupying the 6th House. This domain is beneficial for Saturn. In this case Saturn will be benevolent and will bring you luck.

Things which you could not achieve during the past could be successfully achieved during this new transition of Saturn. Enemy problems and impediments will vanish and there is luck in litigation matters. Health problems which you encountered, will be overcome. As the physique will take over a new change, you will obtain a pleasant appearance, attracting popularity. Employment activities, businesses and cultivation will move towards success. The income will boom and finances, wealth will grow. Will gain success from what is said and done and you will move towards success in all spheres. Domestic life will be prosperous and you will enjoy a moment of happiness because of an achievement of one of your children and there is success seen in employment too. You will be able to purchase many equipment necessary for your house within these two and a half years. It would to a large extent be electric goods or a new vehicle. If building your house was at a standstill, you will be able to recommence it. Your name will gain some recognition in a beneficial way and will thus gain social acceptance.

Since this is a planetary situation beneficial for finances, during the next two and a half years your bank account will build up, definitely. Income therefore will exceed expenditure and a transaction would bring you a better gain.

Virgo:
Your 4th House is Sagittarius. Saturn entering the 4th House would make you lose your place of lodging. If Moon is in your 3rd, 4th or 5th House you will face Saturn's Janma Erashtaka. As it occupies the 4th House you will encounter a crisis in location of residence and vehicles. As Saturn is in the 4th House it encounters the Karma Sthanaya. Saturn entering Sagittarius will cause problems for your employment. Since Jupiter in your Lagna is in an expired state, it will nullify myriads of blemishes and will bestow a spiritual strength to you.

Saturn's movement into Sagittarius causes you to administer treatment to your illness and it will be sicknesses associated with phlegm and diseases related to your skin. If you are undergoing Saturn's Dasa or Athuru Dasa, Saturn's entry to Sagittarius is not favourable to you. The abovementioned negativities will dawn rather swiftly. Virgo stands for purity. In this case Mercury is united with Saturn. It plays an unlucky role on young girls and brings about a scar on their good name. Mercury is the Lord of Virgo and the auxiliary planet traverses in one of Saturn's zodiacal Signs. This situation motivates the individual to develop associations with those elder to the person. Saturn not being your Derkana is fortunate for you. Your unlucky Sign is Jupiter, Mars or Ravi; but not Saturn. It is thus some consolation.

If you happen to be born with Saturn in the 5th House and is in favour with you; the Pancha Maha Purusha Yoga will dawn on you and will exalt you in a spiritual sense. In such an instance if you pass through Saturn's Dasa or Athuru Dasa, it will bring you beneficial results.

Scorpio:
Saturn which traversed Scorpio has so far gained access to Sagittarius now. 5 years of Saturn's Lagna Erashtaka has now reached its final phase and the balance period remaining is two and a half years. The 2nd House deals with possessions. Saturn's journey brings harm on fixed assets. If your navamsaka is Capricorn, Aquarius or Pisces -- your malefic planet or your 22nd Derkana happens to be Saturn. If Saturn's Dasa or Athuru Dasa is observed in that instance; it should be mentioned that it is a grave unlucky period. In such a case, you are advised to make use of Maha Shani Mruthunjana talisman. Your ascendant makes a journey through Pisces in the 5th House and is being influenced by Mercury and it motivates you to engage in helpful studies. If as a female you have already conceived -- then you are lucky to give birth to a lucky son during this period.

Saturn which commences its journey is seen to make a reverse and and enter Scorpio once again. If during this period you pass through a Dasa period, or Athuru Dasa periodof Saturn during this time, you definitely will meet with an accident and it will result in damage to your legs. The period of 10 degrees or 200-300 will bring harm to your finances. It may solely be where money, property, lands and vehicles are concerned. Though Jupiter has dawned by way of luck -- because of the Erashtaka, such benefits will be withdrawn.

Capricorn:
The very first phase of the first half of the Erashtaka which dawns when Moon gains entry to the 11th House from the Lagna signals an unlucky period for you. Jupiter being in the 9th House is a significant feature while Mars and Venus are in the 3rd House. Though this is a minor consolation, it will dawn only on those undergoing the Jupiter Dasa and it is not benevolent for the others. There will be impediments such as a drop in the income, change in employment and problems with those whom you associate. Not a suitable period to start businesses The pleasant atmosphere at home will diminish and complexities in the family will begin to crop up. Invites road accidents and also pressure brought about during travel. Romantic attachments tend to take a distance from you and causes unanticipated allegations and insults accompanied by constant heartaches and further, may face issues of litigation.

The Jupiter Dasa period that you undergo will be fruitful. If during this period you undergo a Jupiter Dasa or Athuru Dasa period, growth in business and employment activities are observed. Marriages already being delayed will come to an end. You need have no fear about serious negativities. However others may have to be cautious as something or other of an unpleasant nature will crop up during this Erashtaka.

You may have to encounter health problems affecting your bile; phlegm, shoulders and throat. Uncalled for problems may occur because of loss of memory always. Lucky period for children engaged in studies if undergoing Jupiter Dasa or Athuru Dasa. Memory, concentration and educational skills will be enhanced.

Pisces:
Those born in Pisces with Lagnadhipathi in the 7th, Moon in the 11th, Mars, Venus and Kethu in the 12th, Ravi, Mercury in the 10th and Rahu in the 6th with Saturn in the 9th will run through a fortunate period in the new year that has dawned. A change in this planetary setup is noted on the 26th January. It will be in good swing in a beneficial way. Opportunities of promotions in employment, trade or avenues of income would seem to flow towards you. May look forward to gain in finances and property. Possibility that inheritance and growth of fixed assets are in the offing. Domestic environment will be happy and peaceful. Together with a new awakening at home, a lucky moment could be envisaged. Impediments and worries will ease and comradeship will blossom while marriage problems too will come to a close. As such, hopes of your children who may have been contemplating marriage will see their hopes realised. Because of favourable considerations of others, you will achieve gusto. You will be motivated towards religious activities. Educational matters too will prosper. More than in the subject of Science, special achievement is noted in the field of industry.

If equipped with Jupiter Dasa or Athuru Dasa, you need not worry about any serious physical illness. However, you may undergo heaviness of the head, phlegm problems, catarrh and ailments related to the circulation. Care should be exercised in relation to food and drink.
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President reverses helicopter journey while on the way because of sudden change  

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 President reverses helicopter journey while on the way because of sudden change


President reverses helicopter journey while on the way because of sudden change

President Maithripala Sirisena who was to attend the opening ceremony of the Mulyawela Vidyananda Vidyalaya laboratory building and also for the presentation of deeds to people who were displaced from the war has had to unanticipatedly return to his office, it was reported. The reason for this as announced by the
Presidential Secretariat was that the cause was inclement weather.

Though the President has set off from Colombo approximately at 8.30 in the morning to Mullaitivu across Kurunegala, the skies had been overcast because of the rough weather that prevailed accompanied by heavy rain and the helicopter was turned back at Kurunegala. Later, though an attempt was taken to proceed to Mullaitivu across Embilipitiya, even that environment there was enveloped with an unsuitable atmosphere accompanied by torrential rainy weather. Because of this situation the pilots have sounded a warning note and had thus reversed the sojourn and instead proceeded to Colombo. Some Astrological forecasts have been released and circulated these days to the effect that the President should be cautious about accidents.
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Let's read Saturn transit in a different manner!  

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 Let's read Saturn transit in a different manner!

SILUMINA

Let's read Saturn transit in a different manner!

The Saturn transit which most people talked about so much takes place next 26th at 7.31 pm. But the favourable and unfavourable results of this would affect each person differently. Even two people born on the same Lagna on the same day would be affected in two different ways. It is under such limitations that a forecast reading of traditional Astrology should be understood. In this instance we present the Ptolemy
Methodology about Saturn's transit within a common framework.
                                                                             K.C.J. Ratnayaka


Saturn transit and Aries:
You belong to the Fire Triplicity of the universe. Saturn is a power endowed with Air. Those two are a combination of affinity. Sometime back Saturn was traversing in Scorpio, which is a Water Sign. On next 26th Saturn would be entering Sagittarius which is a Fiery Sign that is very much affable to you.The Fire Triplicity 01-05-09 which is the most powerful in your horoscope is being stimulated from an auspicious 120 angle which is a lucky moment that dawns only once an year for a decade. This aspect brings about a very fortunate existence for you during the next two and a half years. You will be able to undergo an advance in self-confidence, personality, strength to bear up, job and avenues of income, mental satisfaction and wisdom, religious and spiritual advancement and all such factors during that period in an outstanding manner.

Saturn transit and Taurus:
You belong to the Earth Triplicity of the Earth Triangle of the universe or cosmos. Though Saturn is your lucky planet, that condition is nullified in this instance. Instead, Saturn place its role by announcing in an adversary in a friendly style. Even Sagittarius which is the 8th House in your zodiac is a Fiery Sign is not affable to you. Saturn who enters there stimulates your weak aspects such as 04-08-12 which are your enemies. This is a terrible threat to your luxurious existence of a materialistic existence. It then causes suffering in relation to your thoughts, mind, properties and houses, vehicles, dependants and his or her assets. Expenditure will be high in relation to medicine and also matters of litigation. But you need not be depressed by any of these. Saturn would explain the reality of your life in this case and would create a compendious perspective about indifferences, illumination and sacrifice, which qualities were not inherent in you. The spiritual development which grows within you during these two years will be unique. It will be fruitful to you in both this existence as well as in your future existence.

Saturn transit and Gemini:
You belong to the Triplicity of Air in the universe. According to traditional Astrology, though Saturn is not a bosom friend of yours, in this case it gives you protection like a tutelary deity. Saturn which enters your Sign 07 next 26th begins to stimulate the absolute feedback of the Fire Triplicity 03-07-11. Through this activity, you would be exalted to a pedestal which you had so far not experienced. Saturn will be bestowing things such as a sharp intellect, inborn skills, self-expression and intuition which so far were not expressed by you; admiration by society and association with dignitaries, outstanding changes in married life, growth in income, speedy progress in employment and trade, physical and mental sprightness. This is a cycle which goes into motion once again after a lapse of 30 years. As such, you will realise that experiences you faced 30 years before this would once be reconstructed.

Saturn transit and Cancer:
You have been born in connection with the Triplicity of Water in the cosmos. In traditional Astrology Saturn is not an affable planet to you because it is powerful in the 7th and 8th Houses of your horoscope. In the same way, since Saturn is a Windy planet, it will not be united with your genetic ability. Further, as the Triangle of Fire which is your enemy is stimulated by Saturn, even that contributes towards disadvantage. However, when compared with the other two Signs of the Water element, the Cancer Sign is more fortunate here. Invalidating all abovementioned disadvantages, Saturn bestows such things as the highest returns to you in this instance. Positions 06-10-02 will be stimulated in your horoscope. You would be able to experience a speedy progress in your employment, growth in practical skill, acquiring of highest positions, savings going up and family life becoming satisfactory, enemy and health problems drawing to a close, overseas travel and also bestowal of scholarships.

Saturn in transit and Leo:
You belong to the Fiery Triangle in the cosmos. According to traditional Astrology, Saturn is not an affable planet to you because it is the lord of the 6th and 7th House of your horoscope. All in all, you have no reason to be dismayed as Saturn which enters your 5th House is very powerful.The reason for this is that the absolute affinity of the Fiery Triangle in your horoscope is being stimulated in every way. You will be able to enjoy a host of fortune by was of personality and self-confidence, ability to bear up things and being indifferent, inborn talent for creative activities, protection from unseen forces, overseas journeys and bestowal of scholarships, changes in employment of a qualitative nature and connections with people of quality. However, you should be attentive about enemy forces and illnesses. Being aggressive in places of employment also will be to your disadvantage.

Saturn in transit and Virgo:
You belong to the Earth Triplicity in the universe. Just as much as the Windy Saturn is not an affable planet to you, from next 26th it would be traversing the hostile Fiery 4th House. Saturn which is there will stimulate the weaknesses of 04-08-12 in your horoscope. The result of this would be a negative outcome such as making your thoughts and emotions become aggressive, destroying your self-restraint, possibility of being subjected to sudden accidents going up, legal issues raising its head, pressure from offspring, intensity and all plans and action-processes going in the wind. The source of these unpleasant experiences is the 4th House which is actually the mind and thoughts. Therefore the problem springs up not because of external reasons or factors but you should distinctly understand that they emerge from your own recesses. If you care to control that origin, the other areas could be brought under control automatically. In this way you would be able to minimise much of the sufferings targeted at you.

Saturn transit and Libra:
You belong to the Wind Triplicity of the cosmos. Saturn who is Windy inclined is a bosom friend of yours. Saturn traverses in Sagittarius which is a Sign powered by the 3rd House of your Lagna and is extremely fortunate for you. From here onwards all external influences you will be transformed into a positive angle because 03-07-11 in your affable feedback Triangle would be stimulated in a very powerful way. The future would bring you a development of inborn capabilities and intellect, prosperity in partnership businesses and in income. You should not forget that this is the golden era of your life.

Saturn transit and Scorpio:
You belong to the Triplicity of Water. Saturn is not a friendly planet to you. In the same way it traverses from next 26th in the 2nd House of Sagittarius which is a Fiery and hostile element to you. Saturn who deposits himself there stimulates weak area such as 02-06-10 in your horoscope. This then is not much of a favourable indication to you. A negative environment where fixed wealth , illnesses and enemy actions, employment and income would come into force. According to traditional Astrology Saturn is the Lord of 03 and 04 in your Lagna and according to the Ptolemy analysis the 4th House is the most hostile of those two Houses. Some pressure is exerted from your mother's side and brother's side. Whatever it is, the source of these negative influences is the 2nd House which signifies your mouth and speech. If these aspects could be controlled, pressures that reach you from other quarters would automatically become minimised.

Saturn transit and Sagittarius:
You belong to the Fiery Triplicity in the cosmos. Saturn is an amicable planet to you. From next 26th, Saturn traverses your Lagna. At the same time the root Triangle of 01-05-09 in your horoscope would be stimulated in a big way. As a result of it you could look forward to a host of lucky results by way of your personality and self-confidence, ability to bear up things and strong activeness, ability for creative talent and development of wisdom, spiritual growth and protection from unseen forces, assistance of higher-ups and qualitative people, receiving scholarships and foreign and travel. According to traditional Astrology though termed Saturn Lagna Erashtakaya, Saturn coming into your Lagna is very fortunate in this instance. The only negative effects brought about by it is that you will be called upon to dedicate yourself towards an objective, forgetting all weariness and therefore all luxury in material life have to be forgotten. Another secondary outcome which stems from this is the stubbornness you will develop in continuing this way by hook or by crook. However, it will prove favourable on the long run.

Saturn transit and Capricorn:
You belong to Earth Triplicity of the cosmos. Though Saturn is hostile to other Earth Signs, in this case it is not so. As such, Saturn is in affinity to you not only because it is Lord but because of Chara and Rajas and the quality is very much in harmony with the Wind energy which your Lagna possesses. From next 26th Saturn would be traversing in the 12th House of hostile Fiery Sagittarius in your horoscope. Saturn who deposits himself there stimulates 12-04-08 of weak points in your horoscope. As a result of this, you will be confronted with a range of negative influences such as loss of wealth and indulging in wastage, emergence of legal issues and with no assistance in such cases, problems in employment and change of location, domestic life and your mind being unsettled, unexpected worries and being subjected to accidents and all plans going astray. The cause of all these unpleasant pressures is the 12th House in your horoscope which is the source of it. If the negative influence there could be tracked, pressures that emanate from other directions could be brought under control. If you wish to dispel pressures from the 12th House, you should give up certain practices or things and be indifferent.

Saturn transit and Aquarius:
You belong to the Wind Triplicity of the cosmos. Saturn who is a Windy element is very affable to you. According to traditional Astrology though Saturn is considered as your Lord, in this case it will be Uranus. Whatever it is, from next 26th Saturn would be traversing in the Sign of Sagittarius, your most affable Sign in the 11th House. Spontaneously the feedback of the Fiery Triangle of 11-03-07 which brings about all lucky results of your horoscope will be stimulated to a high degree. The result of this will be that you would be transformed into a distinguished character in almost every aspect. Employment and the business aspect will realise a speedy growth, inborn talents and secondary intelligence will develop, success in social attachments and partnership businesses could be experienced. You should keep in mind that you will be able to experience another golden period such as this only after a period of another 30 years. All your activities will be realised involuntarily.

Saturn transit and Pisces:
You belong to the Triplicity of Water in the universe. From next 26th Saturn will be traversing through the Fiery Sign of Sagittarius in the 10th House which is hostile to you. In traditional Astrology though Jupiter is your Lord, in this case Neptune is called upon to occupy that position. Whatever it is, Saturn which is in the 10th House causes you no detriment as such, unlike for others. Saturn stimulates the hostile weak aspects of 10-02-06 of your horoscope. As a result of this, this launches a massive transformation in your life. Among the, employment, vocation or businesses and industry stand out. Serious challenges are bound to spring forth in relation to employment which are absolutely difficult. Bit in such cases, pressure exerted from the 10th House has to be brought up well under control. There is only one method for it to be achieved. It is that you should resolve to carry out your responsibilities and duties to the letter.  
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How is Saturn transit affecting you according to Krishnamurthi Paddhathiya?  

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 How is Saturn transit affecting you according to Krishnamurthi Paddhathiya?

RIVIRA

How is Saturn transit affecting you according to Krishnamurthi Paddhathiya?

Saturn who is the age old man and chief of sorrow in transit from 7.19 pm on January 26th is a powerful event in international Astrology. It is because of that masses all over the world are focusing on this aspect. Forecasts have been given under various strategies such as Nirayana, Sayana, Krishnamurthi, Nadi and Numerology. Before this, Saturn was in transit from across Sagittarius from December 17, 1987 to December 15, 1990. As such, it is after about a period
of 30 years that Saturn is moving into the zodiacal sign of Sagittarius once again. Saturn would be behaving in a totally different manner than when traversing within the zodiacal sign of Scorpio. What is found in the House of the superior of the planetary galaxy are weapons, explosive items and plans for war conspiracy. Like in the Satthakumba Jataka, Saturn should conform to it. The Sagittarian House is the House of the counsellor. What is found there are rituals, Pooja items, educational equipment and publications. This at times gives the notion and feeling that Saturn gains access from Hitler's House to Chanakya's House. Whatever it is, at first glance it can be seen that the destructive situation that was prevalent is gradually fading away. But conflicts that existed are to be experienced under the water as such. In any case according to Krishnamoorthy Paddhathiya what is given here are results influenced by other planetary effects, and on considering planets of a subordinate nature and types of octaves in connection with such methodology in accordance with Lagna bhava.

Aries:
Obstructions removed
Health problems that existed will systematically fade away. The mind will divert itself for religious peace. An environment conducive to achieve challenges will develop. Financial strength will rise. Will be motivated to experiment with financial methods. Educational activities will be somewhat obstructive. May undergo problems of the abdomen. Personality will develop. Will be fortunate to get an opportunity to be free from mental suffering undergone for sometime. Happiness and peace in domestic life will be stabilized. A solution to employee problems that existed will be found.

Taurus:
Busy period
Could be said that this would be busy period. Activities that were in operation would have to be changed frequently. Should be free from trusting others. Those engaged in occupations such as lifting heavy items may have to face health problems. If attention is focused on finances could obtain medium results. Time when companionship of more educated and high people are warranted. Misunderstandings with relations could spring up. May be subjected to jealousies of others. Some obstructions for romantic affairs.

Gemini:
Financial gains
Period when activities were delayed could be begun once again and the earnings could be developed. Those employed in self-employment could expect good gains. There is a possibility that problems relating to properties could emerge. Thoughts could divert towards unspiritual earnings. May have to engage in tiring distant journeys. Might be motivated to take determined decisions in relation to marriage. Even amidst obstacles, family life could flow on successfully. It is important to be thoughtful about words uttered by you. Success in exams seen. Opportunity to learn new things. Rheumatic ailments and weakness of blood are to occur.

Cancer:
Gains from wealth
Could profit from items bought for selling. Would be possible to be free from credit matters. Fortunate period to grow by taking loans. If there were problems  or obstacles in employment, those would be settled. Can resume activities that were halted. Much to walk. Will be benefited from vehicles. Good to start new constructions. Could overcome problems from enemies. May have to face problems from relatives. May have to enrol for fresh studies of a strange type. Interest over deep things would increase. A period when spontaneous luck by way of wealth could occur. Should keep an eye on health as problems concerning diseases resulting from phlegm, rashes and boils.

Leo:
Be thoughtful
As there is a possibility that wealth could dwindle, should take care about investments. Expenses will be high. Obstacles could occur in respect of avenues of income that existed already. Should be flexible with higher authorities. Overseas employment activities will prosper. New opportunities will come your way. May be often burdened with a fear in the mind. Brothers and sisters could expect promotions. Be careful as your name will be tarnished. It is not advisable to get involved in litigation. It may be somewhat difficult to become victorious in competitive exams. Ailments regarding eyes would occur and possibility of epidemic diseases.

Virgo:
Change in employment.
Income from properties will decline. Income will decrease. It is important to be more careful about trading activities. Will be motivated by self to resign from job or to go on pension. Or else would look forward for some change. A situation where separation from husband or wife will occur. May have to face loss from natural disasters. Should take care of health when engaged in long-distance journeys. Period when close affinity should be developed between parents. May postpone certain activities. Favourable opportunity of living in a permanent location. Domestic life will be prosperous. Will change educational activities. Concentration will drop. Ailments relating to hands and feet as well as a sick condition for mother are denoted.

Libra:
Promotions
Expenditure will be high. Will invest with hopes for the future. Fixed assets will be subjected to drain. May undergo change in employment. Will start new activities. Salary increases. Will be promoted from position. But there will be heartaches on and off. Should be careful as you may get involved in some riot. Period when help would come your way from educated, elderly people in a secretive manner. Those who are creative-inclined could reap popularity through his or her creations. Will get an opportunity to attend parties. Will be released from legal matters. Matrimonial matters will be fruitful and strengthened. Educational activities could expect a change. Physically, will take on a lean look.

Scorpio:
Busy period
Period where expenses will reach high and extremely busy. Though salaries would not increase; responsibility would be more. Unstabilised manner of living is to be seen. Will spend for unnecessary things. Conditions of worry in employment will crop up constantly. Will be compensated satifactorily by salary for work well done. Problems will occur with relations. Should be careful of sudden accidents. Issues will take place if not careful about speech. Help from educated people. Malefic influence on a very close female relative. Will feel a condition of anxiety. Will benefit from your children who are students. Will acquire items necessary for decoration or beauty. Very important to be alert at exams. Would suffer from ailments of left hand and left leg.

Sagittarius:
Mixed results
Unfortunate circumstances where wealth will not come your way. There would be mixed results in relation to property. Those involved in business should always exercise a proper mentality. Possibility of being confronted with unexpected problems. Would encounter problems from those who are your subordinates and employees under you. Should be vigilant in becoming a prey to fraudsters. Will have the ability to dispel any obstacle if proper management is exercised. May get involved in litigation. Will not receive appreciation in proportion to work done. Those engaged in higher studies will reap gains. Luck in travelling overseas. Mixed results could be expected in domestic life. Not that favourable to commence fresh romances. Teeth amd mouth will be affected.

Capricorn:
Motivated towards gratitude
Will be drawn towards developing a soft corner for others than for your own. However much good is done, may not derive beneficial results. Those involved in social and common activities will acquire beneficial results. Profits will be reaped from cultivation. Loss of expenditure because of sicknesses of relatives. Whatever it is, should take care in comporting self in litigation activities. May face physical harm from animals. It is seen that lightness of the mind should be developed. Will be possible to buy equipment required for home. Will be able to study various languages. Opportunity for those engaged in higher education to migrate. Should be careful of complexities of a complex nature.

Aquarius:
Fortunate period
Will be subjected to honour by society. New vistas will open for wealth. Financial and social status will be lifted up. Activities stopped will recommence. Period where dreams about construction of a house will materialise. Will be able to purchase property and vehicles. Will rise in position. Opportunity to increase knowledge. Religious and faith on god will increase. Will strengthen romantic and marriage attachments. Period when intelligence should be given a chance than feelings. Success in competitive exams. Dreams of higher education will be materialised. Health problems relating to spine, hips and urinary tract may surface.

Pisces:
Sudden financial gains
Could gain profit from commercial activities. Could increase savings. Unexpected financial gain noted. Prosperity in jobs and employment. Fresh and facile job opportunities will come your way. Fortunate period at homefront. If of suitable age; positive period for romantic attachments. Will cherish aesthetic matters. Whatever it is, a period where work should not be postponed. Time where a name could be achieved from something learned by you. Will earn results in proportion to what you put in. Will be able to settle liabilities. Religious knowledge will grow. New subjects and knowledge in languages will increase. May contract diseases of an epidemic nature.

Thalawatugoda Kelum Gunatilleka  
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How is Saturn transit for you?  

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 How is Saturn transit for you?


How is Saturn transit for you? 

Saturn remains in the solar system in one House for a period of upto 2 and a half years and is known as the smallest planet as well as the supramundane planet. Saturn is dressed in ragged clothes and is called the nocturnal planet.

Represents mental anguish, sorrow, fatalism, span of life, leaning towards religion, rheumatic ailments, labour masses, servants and nerves. Saturn is exalted in Libra;
svashethra in Houses of Capricorn, Aquarius; in affinity in Houses of Taurus, Gemini and Virgo; balanced in Houses of Sagittarius and Pisces; hostile in Cancer and Leo; ignominious in Libra.

Saturn will gain access to Sagittarius from Scorpio at 7.19 pm on January 26, 2017 and enters at 11.20 am to Capricorn on January 25, 2020 and for a period of 2 years, 7 months and 7 days it will be in the House of Sagittarius.

Aries:
Pilgrimages
The lord of the 10th House and 11th House enters into the 9th House. This is not such a favourable indication. Interest towards will diminish to some extent. Will be bent on pilgrimages. Denotes financial gain and the financial situation will be sound. If engaged in government jobs, could stand a chance of advancement. Those employed could look forward to new forms of employment. Would et a chance of engaging in social activities. Will not be able to expect help from brothers and sisters. May feel depressed.

Taurus:
Damage to limbs
Lord of 9th and 10th Houses Saturn enters into the 8th House. Goes through an Ashta Erashtakaya. Income will drop. Because of your misdeeds, you may have to face allegations and insults. A period when your life will be thrown into darkness. May face obstacles in education. May show laziness and backwardness in educational activities and may even have to suspend educational activities. If involved in a romance, it could break up. May encounter accidents and be subjected to injuries caused to limbs. If passing through Lunar Maha Dashava or athuru dashava, should be more cautious.

Gemini:
Problems in employment
Lord of 8th and 9th Houses enters Saturn into 7th House. Causes mental and physical pressure. Could become aggressive in speech. Problems may crop up in employment. May encounter loss in joint businesses. Benevolent nature and qualities you possess could diminish to a large extent. There could be a change in location. Expenses could soar and familied persons will face disharmony.

Cancer:
Beneficial for health
Lord of 7th and 8th Houses Saturn enters 6th House. If you were suffering from incurable diseases, it may turn for the better. Will put on weight favourably. Will become active, dispelling laziness. Would go forward with advancement as your motive. Favourable in litigation matters. If familied person, misunderstandings and quarrels may crop up. Could even begin to despise listening to others. Should be cautious in speech. Happiness would ebb away.

Leo:
Sudden financial gains
Lord of 7th and 6th Houses Saturn enters 5th House. Expect disappointment in domestic life. Sexual happiness will be robbed. Earnings will be sufficient and may look forward for financial gains; but income would not be static. If awaiting conception, it may result in severe pain and difficulties. Educational level will remain at the normal level.

Virgo:
Misunderstandings
Lord of 5th and 6th Houses enters 4th House. May face monetary shortcomings accompanied by debt problems. Period where you will be involved in wearisome activities such as being engaged with brickwork and granite which work could become profitable. If effort is thrown into your tasks, you could earn some satisfactory income. May have to suspend activities already in and stop half-way through. May become disappointed. Because of sudden temper, even those associated with you could break ties with you. May get thought of renovating your house. May face ailments relating to phlegm and damage to limbs.

Libra:
Help and assistance
Lord of 4th and 5th Houses Saturn enters 3rd House and Saturn is the exalted Sign of Libra. Everything that is said and done will turn out in your favour. Can look forward for help from younger brothers and sisters. Better interest seen in educational activities of children engaged in studies. Will become interested in pilgrimages and will be motivated in getting involved in religious activities. Would at times spend unnecessarily and face excessive expenditure.

Scorpio:
Income drops
Lord of 3rd and 4th Houses Saturn enters 2nd House. The Saturn Erashtakaya moves towards its latter part of those whose Lagna is Scorpio. This is a period to exercise absolute cautiousness. Will face disappointments. May encounter conflicts in family life. Denotes some bad luck to mother. May contract ailments related to phlegm and of a windy type. May also have to face long-term illness. May encounter injury, harm and damage to limbs and also sprains. Those passing through Saturn Maha Dashava and Athuru Dasha advised to devote time for religious activities.

Sagittarius:
Drop in business activities
Lord of 2nd and 3rd Houses occupies ascendant. Is passing through Saturn Erashtakaya. Not a favourable period for health. Physical deterioration indicated and an aged look begins to dawn. May fall out with brothers and sisters. May face unexpected financial downfall and may even have to ask money from others. Business affected negatively. Should engage in business activities with utmost caution. Even domestic life could turn out to be frustrating to some extent ending in disappointment. May lose temper constantly. Those passing through Saturn Maha Dashava or Anthar Dasha should engage in religious activities and thereby expect some relief.

Capricorn:
Allegations and blame
Ascendant Saturn enters 12th House. Saturn Erashtakaya begins. Saturn in 12th House brings unfavourable repercussions. What is said and done will prove futile. Avenues of income will be closed. Will face accusation and blame for not attending to work because of laziness. Will face financial shortcomings because of spending on unnecessary things. Will even encounter problems at workplace because of misdeeds and runs a risk of losing job. If engaged in litigation, it would end up in disadvantage. May ponder change of residence. Paralysis, cancer, neurasthenia, falls and sprains could occur to which you should always be alert. Inclined to develop weakness of sight.

Aquarius:
Disappointments
Lord of the 11th and 12th Saturn will enter 10th House. Will be disappointed over activities already involved in becoming excessive and in not finding completion. Frequent exchange of words in domestic life will cause pain of heart. Because of problems cropping up in married life, it may become a bitter affair. Will spend time with a disappointed disposition. Will feel isolated. Because of Saturn entering 10th House, it could bring about illnesses of the heart and knees.    

Astrologer Thamara J. Alwis
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