Monthly Archives: July 2018

Imran Khan declares victory – speech in full

PM-elect Imran Khan Seeks to Follow China’s Model of Development When I came into politics, I wanted Pakistan to become the kind of country that our leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah wanted. This election is a historic election in Pakistan. In this election, people have sacrificed a lot.  There was terrorism in this election. I want to especially praise the people …

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Carry eco Certificate always: Police

The carrying of Vehicle Emission Test (VET-eco test) certificate had been made compulsory due to complaints about the existence of fake certificates, the Police said today. Speaking to the Daily Mirror Director of Traffic Administration and Road Safety SP Indika Hapugoda said several rackets had been operating to create forged VET Certificates. Accordingly, the failure to carry VET Certificate would …

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SLTB launches online reservation portal for long distance buses

Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva says it will be mandatory for all Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus drivers and conductors to wear a uniform from 2019. The Minister made the announcement at an event held to launch an online bus seat reservation portal for the SLTB. The event was held at the Central Bus Stand in …

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10 Tips for Diabetics Planning to Perform Hajj By Halal Trip

Contributed by Professor David Kerr MD (Founder VoyageMD.com) Depending on when the Hajj falls on the lunar calendar, some of the Hajj rituals need to be undertaken in extreme heat with temperatures often more than 45o C. The risks are heat stroke and dehydration, which can be aggravated by excessive exertion and basic sanitation. Other health risks relate to outbreaks of communicable disease …

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The History And Great Importance of Islamic Months

Monthly calendars play a vital role in scheduling of time and important events in lives of their respective followers. There are many kinds of almanacs made from people of different religions and regions for sake of knowing about specific traditions, occasions and holidays etc. like Gregorian (Christian), Chinese and Hijri (Islamic) calendars. All of such charts are based on the …

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New traffic fines from Sunday, 10 more offences included

The number traffic offences that deserve fines has been increased from July 15 which includes ten new offences, the Director of Traffic Administration and Road Safety SP Indika Hapugoda said. Speaking to the Daily Mirror he said the present number of 23 traffic offences had been increased to 33 with spot fines. About 100,000 Police fine books had already been …

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