Unprecedented crowd at PNM seminar

‘Responsibilities of the National Movement in the face of foreign intervention’, the public seminar held by Patriotic National Movement at ‘Somro’ Reception Hall at Maharagama was attended by an unprecedentedly large crowd.

As there was no room in the hall the organizers had to arrange another hall upstairs with video facilities to accommodate the crowd. However when this hall too was filled up the crowd filled the road and lands around ‘Somro’ reception hall.

The Information Secretary of the PNM Ven. Dhambara Amila Thero and several others representing the Executive Committee of PNM addressed the gathering. (pics)

Steering committee member of the Patriotic National Movement Dr. Rev. Aththanangane Rathanapala Thero said that Patriotic National Movement will be purged when its National Convention is called on 16th of next month and it will move forward vigorously based on its initial objectives.

Rev. Aththangane Rathanapala Thero said that the National Executive Council of the Patriotic National Movement was scheduled to meet this evening, but as the situation there grew tense and was not suitable for a discussion, they withdrew from the venue and took this decision.

The Thero added that although all district representatives are invited to the National Executive Council meeting. They were not allowed to participate at today's meeting.

Rev. Dambara Amila Thero, Propaganda Secretary of the PNM

Rev. Dambara Amila Thero said that all members had not been notified about today's meeting and only a few known to be loyal to them had been informed. However all district representatives had come for the Executive Council meeting, but they were denied entry and only five of them were allowed to attend the meeting. They did so to seem to be democratic and to make the majority on their side.

Rev. Amila Thero said that the atmosphere at today's Patriotic National Movement meeting was not as usual with certain members under the influence of liquor and there were people with arms inside the room.

"We cannot let anyone to vitiate the morality and democracy of the National Movement. There should ne no room for personal objectives. Attempts are being made to prostitute the National Movement will move forward with its true leadership for the accomplishment of the aspirations of the country" Rev. Dambara Amila Thero said.  

Members and leaders of the Patriotic National Movement force its Chairmen Dr.Gunadasa Amarasekara to convence forth with its Executive Council and General Convention.

This was announced at a media briefing held in Colombo 14th May and it was attuned by archaeologist.  Rev. Dambara Amila Thero, members of the steering committee, members of the Executive Council and all members of the District committees.

Rev. Dambara Amila Thero said that using the resources of the PNM in programmes subsequent to the special statement made by Mr. Wimal weerawansa in the parliament on last 8th, Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekara making statements as the chaiman of the PNM in approval of the course of events and alignment of a few members of the PNM with dissident Wimal Weerawansa led to confusion among members of the PNM.

The Thero said that the dissident JVP MP's who left with Mr. Wimal Weerawansa after his special statement went straight to the office of the PNM and National organizer of the PNM Mr, Senarathna De Silva and Mr. Wasantha Bandara who addressed them are reported to have told "From now on PNM is your party". Rev. Dambara Amila Thero also said that Mr. Gunadasa Amarasekara in an artical written to a news paper has told that "The greatest victory achieved by the PNM is the defection of Mr.Wimal Weerawansa from JVP"

The Thero said that this sort of behaviour intensifies the confusion among members of the PNM and there fore the best way to solve this problem is for its chaiman Mr. Gunadasa Amarasekara to convence the National Executive Council. Forthwith Rev. Dambara Amila Thero added that the General Convention should be convened early if necessary to get any ideological derailments back on track and to reorganize the movement. The national movement translated the book "Confessions of an Economic Hit man" written by John Perkins. He says that conspiracies range from very simple ones to those that involve blood bath. PNM was organized to straggle against imperialist. We were able to stop the couße intended to make headway through Tsunami Relief Council and Interim Administration Through temporarily

It was a power full blow to the imperialists. We have the doubt that the chairman of the PNM Mr. Gunadasa Amarasekara has fallen prey to such a conspiracy due to his dependency on a minority without calling the national executive council. The struggle initiated by the PNM since its inception in 2003 has not achieved its prime objective "victory to the motherland". We believe that PNM should continue to exist and therefore demand that executive council should be convened forthwith to solve this problem, Rev. Dambara Amila Thero said.

Rev. Amila Thero said PNM has several battles to launch, but they have not made headway due to problems at home.

Rev. Dambara Amila Thero who emphasized that the attemts made by people like Rajitha Senarathna and Tissa Vitharana to introduce a package with both unitary and federal elements combined and the attempts to give land in the East to foreigners  should be defeated said that the sole objective of the PNM is to win real freedom for the motherland.

A blood donation campaign organized by “Lakwiru Sathkaraya Fund” of ‘Lakmawa Diyaniyo,’ an organization affiliated to Patriotic National Movement was held at National Youth Centre at Maharagama on the 5th of this month.

The blood donation campaign had been organized to donate blood for the need of the injured soldiers who are engaged in operations in the North to liberate the areas and innocent civilians under the yoke of tiger terrorists.  

Heroic Security Forces that liberated the East from tiger terrorists are engaged in operations to drive away tiger terrorists from the North and to strengthen and uplift the morale of troops that are making immense sacrifices ‘Lakmawa Diyaniyo’ has launched “Lakwiru Sathkara Fund.”

Photographs show blood donation in progress. |Pics|

Donating 50 tables with foot operated electricity generating facility to 50 members of the Civil Security Force by the Manel Mal Movement under "Ranaviru Neth Pahana" Project took place at the BMICH on 06/03/2008. Nun Rev.Siyoman of the Po Guwan Shan Monastery in Taiwan financed the donation.

Director of the Civil Security Force Rear Admiral Sarath Weearasekara and a group of members of security guard forces participated on this occasion. Also present on this occasion were convener of the Manel Mal Movement Barrister S.L. Gunasekara, parliamentarian Mr.Wimal Weerawansa, Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekara, Colnel Anil Amarasekara among others. |Pics|

The interim report of the vernacular language commission affiliated to the Patriotic National Movement saw the light of the day at a ceremony held at the BMICH on the 21st of February.

Bangladeshi High Commissioner H.E   sadath Husen and Speaker Mr. W.J.M. Lokubandara graced this occasion as the chief guests. Rev. Agalakada Siri Sumana Thero, chairman of the Vernacular Language Commission Mr. Walter Marasinghe, Research Fellow of the Asian Languages for UNESCO Dr. Turance Nandasara, Senior Lecturer of the Sinhala Language division of the University of Ruhuna and author Mr. Leelanda Gamachchi and the convener of Vernacular Language Commission, retired Principal Mr. Siril Ederamulla also were present on this occasion.

Representing the Patriotic National Movement its Chairman Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekara and Its General Secretary parliamentarian Mr. Wimal Weerawansa participated at this ceremony.   |Pics|

PNM launches Sinhala Translation of "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man"

Patriotic National Movement (PNM) organized the launching ceremony of the Sinhalese translation of John Perkin’s book "Confessions of an economic hit man" at Galle Face Hotel on the30th of last month. The ceremony for the launching of the translation by Educationalist Leelananda Gamachchi was attended by all pioneer members of the PNM.

John Perkins, who was an economic assassinator disguised as an economist and was maneuverd by the USA to develop its ‘empire’, spells out the savageness of the process.

Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekera, President of PNM addressing the gathering said imperialism is active in spheres of economy, culture and politics to gain mastery over the world. “Imperialism entraps countries in debt snare by their economic invasions. In 1977 our debt burden was not so heavy. However, after 30 years our debt burden is over Rs.2000 billion. This shows how imperialists act in the economic sphere.

The next front of imperialism is the cultural front. They, through cultural invasions, try to create an individual that would be suitable for them. For this they use the media intensively.   

The next form of the imperialists is the political invasion. This is implemented by such statements and threats as “if action is taken to defeat tiger terrorists those responsible for such action would be taken before a war tribunal.”

Speaking further Dr. Amarasekera said, “There is a special background for John Perkins to create this book. The people in this country are capable of comprehending the substance of this book; our masses have the strength to change their destiny.”

The General Secretary of the PNM Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa addressing the gathering said, “Imperialists send such economic assassinators to our countries to carry out various undertakings. They become sources of wealth for western companies. Subsequently, those countries are pushed towards an abyss of debt. That’s what the kind of John Perkins did in various countries.  This is the 30 year history of Sri Lanka as well.” 

Speaking further Mr. Weerawansa said, “What imperialists do next is make these countries their hostages. In doing so they are made total colonial slaves. For this they get organizations such as ‘Transparency International’ to issue reports declaring these countries as ‘failed states.’ On the pretext of administering the ‘failed state’ they intervene in the country and turn it into a complete colony of theirs,” said Mr. Weerawansa.  |Pics|

Manel Mal Movement has started a project named "Ranaviru Neth Pahan" for providing electricity generating devices to promote the wellbeing of the children of War Heros' families  living in areas where electricity is not available.

Its inaugural ceremony was held at BMISH recently and Udaya Hettigoda who is a Sri Lankan engineer introduced this electricity generating device to the participants.

This electricity generating device which can operated by foot can be used as an alternative to bottle lamp that can bring danger to people. After half an hour operation it can supply electricity continuously for 500 hours and its production cost is around Rs. 10000.00.

Manel Mal Movement hope to distribute these electricity generating devices free of charge among families of War Heroes whose   House have no electricity.

Manel Mal Movement requests Sri Lankan citizens to contribute to this program aimed at illuminating the lives of the children of War Heroes who are fighting for the Motherland at the expense of their lives.

Further details in this regard can be obtained from Mr. Anura Atapattu on telephone number 011 2667512

Qatar branch of Patriotic National Movement (PNM) was officially established under the chairmanship of Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekera, President of PNM on 21st of December.

The ceremony was held with the fullest cooperation of Mr. S.B. Atugoda, Ambassador for Sri Lanka in Qatar and a large number of Sri Lankans domiciled in that country. The ceremony was a grand occasion with cultural events that represented Sri Lankan culture and patriotic songs.

Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekera officially appointed the office bearers of the Qatar branch elected temporarily on 9th November.
Executive Members of PNM Dr. Wasanthe Bandara and vocalist Sisira Amarabandu participated at the occasion with Dr. Amarasekera. They also participated at several ceremonies held at ‘Daham’ schools maintained by Sri Lankans in Qatar.

189th Commemoration of the Keppetipola Hero was magnificently held by patriotic National Movement on 26th November at the Elpinsten theatre.

Patriotic National Movement had named the year 2007 as pre Keppetipola year and 2008 was named as the Keppetipola year at this commemoration.

Imperialists, who have decided to establish a human rights office in Sri Lanka, have come to the zenith of their invasion and their next attempt would be to bring down a foreign ‘peace’ keeping force said Dr. Gunadasa Amaraskera, President of Patriotic National Movement (PNM) speaking at this commemoration. Their attempt is to disintegrate Sri Lanka he pointed out.

Dr. Amaraskera emphasized that Sri Lanka could shatter the shackles of invasion only by following the path taken by Heroic Monarawila Keppitipola. Hence, PNM has taken measures to name year 2008 as the “Year of Heroic Keppetipola” said Dr. Amarasekera.

Even after 189 years of his death Heroic Monarawila Keppitipola has been able to attract the present generation in Sri Lanka towards him said Parliamentarian and General Secretary of PNM Wimal Weerawansa addressing the commemoration ceremony and added that only very special people could have that kind of vigour.  

Another international branch of PNM in Qatar!

The Qatar branch of Patriotic National Movement (PNM) was formed with the participation of a large crowd of patriotic Sri Lankans domiciled in that country in a dignified ceremony held at the premises of Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha on 9th November, 2007.

The proceedings began with the traditional lighting of the oil lamp and a two minutes silence was observed to honour the heroes who made the supreme sacrifice to defend the independence of the Motherland.

Before the office bearers for the branch were elected an advisory board consisting of active intellectuals was elected.

The office bearers elected are:

Advisory Board: 

Mr. Kumudu Fonseka

Dr. Kolithe Lelwala

Mr. Imtias Samsudeen

Mr. Nihal Handige

Mr. Sanath Kojhowilage

Organizer                   

Mr. Trishanthe Grero

President                     Mr. Anura Hettigoda

Secretary                     Mr. Upul Lekamge

Asst. secretary             Mr. M.H. Aariyadasa

Treasurer                     Mr. Ratnasiri Suduge

Asst. Treasurer            Mr. Nihal Ariyawansha

Twenty six committee members too were elected.   

3rd General Convention of the Patriotic National Movement

3rd General Convention of the Patriotic National Movement (PNM) held at National Youth Centre Auditorium at Maharagama 22nd October 2007.

PNM felicitated the most distinguished persons of the Motherland In this convention. Dr. Shiran Deraniyagala was awarded the “Weera Monarawila Keppitipola” award for the service to the Nation in archeological sphere, Dr. Anula Wjesundara, the “Viharamaha Devi” award for her services in the medical field; Mr. Anura Madhawa Jayasekera was awarded the “Abhiman Parakum” award for the services in fine arts, Mr. Aruna Sanjeewa Samarawickrema was awarded the “A.N.S. Kulasinghe” award for inventing a flexible artificial leg and Mr. Premasiri Wakwella, Proprietor of ‘Little Lanka’ and Mr. Kithsiri Kahaduwa, proprietor of ‘Mister Hop’ were awarded “People’s reverence’ award for their mediation in the production of food with rice flour.   

'Mawbima Lanka Foundation'

 Attracted by Development Banks

A risk of government suspending security operations in the north and east has emerged, Wimal Weerawansa, the general secretary of PNM said today addressing a media briefing at Colombo.

Mr. Weerawansa pointed out that security forces have liberated the east from the grip of Wanni Tigers and hearing that the imperialist forces are agitated. Since the government by allowing Norway special envoy Hanssen Bauer to visit kilinochchi, there arise doubts whether it has changed the early position of rejecting diplomatic attempts to reach Tiger held areas. PNM general secretary explained this as a response to Co-chair request and further the imperialist forces may intervene to withheld security measures so as to stop LTTE defeat.

A ceremony was held in Galle Face Hotel to introduce "Mawbima Lanka Foundation" founded under the auspices of Patriotic National Movement (PNM). Mr. Ariyaseela Wickremanayake, Chairman of "Mawbima Lanka Foundation and a large number of local entrepreneurs participated.

"Mawbima Lanka Foundation" was established to develop the economy of Sri Lanka by promoting local products under the theme "Buy our products'.

Mr. Ariyaseela Wickremanayake, Chairman of "Mawbima Lanka Foundation" said the economy of Sri Lanka could be developed by developing local industries. He said Sri Lankans should be made to change their consumer habits so that they would buy more local products and thereby local industries as well as agriculture could be developed.

Dr. Wasanthe Bandara. A member of Director Board of "Mawbima Lanka" said the prime intention of the Foundation was to safeguard local industries and local entrepreneurs to build a national economy.

The logo of the Foundation was introduced by renowned journalist Winnie Hettigoda and the web site www.mawbimalanka.com was launched by Mr. Krishanthe Nanayakkkara, Senior Lecturer of University of Moratuwa and Member of Board of Directors of "Mawbima Lanka Foundation".

Messrs. Ranjith Page, Managing Director of Cargills, W. Guruge, Secretary, Industries Development Ministry and Willie Gamage also addressed the gathering.

An audio cassette entitled “Sihina Aran Enna” (Inspiring New Expectations) was launched on 11th April at the Commemoration Ceremony of veteran vocalist Mr. Sunil Santha. This audio cassette consists of songs that evoke national pride, dignity and patriotism.

The composers of the song are Mr.  Rathna Sri Wijesinghe, Mr Wimal Weerawanse (MP), Mr. Ranathunga Mallawarachchi, Mr. Premarathna Thennakoon, Mr. Kumara Liyanage and Ms. Nalini Thalpitiya.

Lyrics/ music has been provided by award wining  Music Director  Kemadasa Master and Mr. Rohana Weerasinghe Mr.Senanayake Weraliyadda, Mr.Sunil Dayananda Konara, Mr.Gayan Kanakadhara, Mr. Janaka Fonseka, Mr. Sangeeth Wickramasinghe, Mr.Senanayaka Weraliyadda, , Mr. Sudesh Abesiriwardhana, Mr. Karunarathna Wijewardhana, Mr. Sangeeth Wickramasinghe, Ms. Kumuduni Gunawardhana and Mr. Priyantha Gamage.

Songs are sung by veteran vocalists Mr. Sisira Amarabandu, Ms.Kalyani Ganga Withanage, Mr. Chamil Sangeeth, Mr. Gayan Ganakadhara, Mr. Samantha Perera, Mr. Saman Lenin, Ms. Kumuduni Gunawardhana, and Mr. Sangeeth Wijesooriya.

Patriotic National Movement has started a manufacturing project termed “Deye Diviya” using rice flour in place of wheat flour. This will save the country a lot of foreign exchange which will otherwise flow to foreign countries. This will also strengthen the hand of the local farmer and held establish the identity of Sri Lanka. This will also be a corner stone for the revival of the economic independence of Sri Lanka.

Professor Rev. Aththangane Rathanapala Thero is pioneering this project the commencement of which was marked by a ceremony held in Galle, A large number of bakery owners making products from rice flour were present at this ceremony. They provided solid proof that any product made with wheat flour can be made with rice flour as well. This if implemented is a viable project.

A provincial programme to hold religious ceremonies to felicitate war heroes will be conducted by Manel Mal Movement (MMM). The inaugural ceremony will be held at Anuradhapura Indoor Stadium on the 29th at 10.30 a.m.

A ceremony to incur merit on the war heroes who laid down their precious lives defending  the Motherland will be held at Sri Maha Bodhiya, anuradhapura at 8.30 a.m. and the relatives of war heroes will be conducted to indoor stadium by procession.

[04th August 2006 -12:45 S.L.T]  Lankatruth Report

A group of members of the Patriotic National Movement visited wounded war heroes who are undergoing treatment at the Colombo National Hospital last evening (03).|MORE|

Organization to safeguard rights of people in the East handed over a petition to the President on the 24^th. The petition requests the President to de-merge Eastern Province from the North and appoint two Governors to carry out administration of the two provinces. |MORE|

‘Sri Lanka Patriots’ an organization of Sri Lankans in the USA handed over a memorandum to President Mahinda Rajapakse requesting him and his Government to dedicate themselves to defend unitary state of the Motherland and protection of the Nation. |MORE|

Distribution of donations starts at Welikanda

Donations of various kinds were distributed among the residents affected by terrorist attacks by the Patriotic National Movement. The first stage was started  28th of June 2006 at Welikanda Divisional Secretariat. |MORE| 

‘Oslo drama’ a plan organized earlier! Declare Norway as an enemy country!

[14th June 2006 - 15:15 S.L.T] Lankatruth report

The Patriotic National Movement points out that there is enough validation to confirm that Norway is an opponent of Sri Lanka. The PNM emphasizes that Norway is no more in a position to hold diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka.  |MORE| 

More than 300 terrorist affected villagers  are under threat from Tiger terrorists. Tiger terrorists are trying to create a situation that will force these people to leave their possessions and homes. |MORE| 

The Patriotic National Movement has organized ‘bodhi poojas’  to invoke blessings on Army Commander Major General Sarath Fonseka and others who were injured at the brutal suicide bomb attack. Another purpose of this ‘poojas’ is to bless and boost the moral of security forces who have dedicated their service to defend the country from terrorism. These ‘poojas’ will he held on the 6^th Saturday island-wide.

A new organization called “Alliance for Protection of Rights of the People in the East” (APRPE) has been formed with the initiative of the Patriotic National Movement (PNM). The inaugural meeting of this organisation was held at ‘Savsiripaya’ yesterday morning (22).|MORE| 

The second ‘De Nethsara’ library of the Patriotic National Movement will be opened at 10 a.m. on 19th February 2006 at Kandagodella, Devinuwara in Matara District. The first library of its kind was opened In Ambalantota recently. |MORE| 

Ven. Dhambara Amila Thero, former Foreign Minister late Mr. Laxman Kadirgamar, Reputed Executive Chef Mr. Pubilis Silva and Reputed journalist Mr. Keerthi Warnakulasuriya were felicitated for the service they have done for Sri Lanka at the 2nd National Convention of the Patriotic National Movement (PNM) held at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium 0n 31st January 2006. |MORE|

Patriotic National Movement (PNM) has announced that its 2nd General convention will be held at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on 31st January, 2006 at 3.00 p.m.

Members of PNM from all over the country will participate at this summit where many decisions regarding the country would be taken.

The convention is open to the public.

‘Denethsara’ for tsunami children

‘Denethsara’ a library for the children affected by the tsunami was declared open at Ambalanthota on 29th January, 2005 at 10.00 a.m. The library for children built by Patriotic National Movement (PNM) and New Zealand-Sri Lanka solidarity movement was declared open by the founder members of PNM.

Libraries from us for new settlements!

We should give our best to children even in a disaster

Up to now all the relief activities organized by various organizations  have failed to recognize the vulnerability of children to develop psychiatric disorders resulting from mental trauma. |MORE|

Protest against Tiger terrorism

 Invitation to all patriotic Sri Lankans

Arrangements have been made by the Patriotic National Movement to stage a huge protest campaign against savage Tiger terrorism at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva on 10th December which happens to be the International Human Rights Day bringing all Sri Lankan Patriots domiciled in Europe into unity for this cause.|MORE|

Galle District Convention of the Patriotic National Movement

The first of a series of District Conventions scheduled to be held on the theme, “Freedom for Motherland & Dignity for the Nation” by the Patriotic National Movement (PNM) was held in Galle on 24^th May, 2004. The convention held to awaken the Nation and defend the Motherland was chaired by Ven. Galle Saradha Thera, incumbent of Paramananda Raja Maha Viharaya and retired teacher of Mahinda College, Galle.|MORE|

EC of the PNM appoints three Committees

The National Executive Council of the Patriotic National Movement (PNM) has appointed three committees at its second meeting held on 25^th January, 2004. |MORE|

PNM holds Inaugural Convention on 3rd February

More Intellectuals Participated for National Executive council of the PNM

The inaugural session of the National Executive Council of the Patriotic National Movement was held on 4th January, 2004 at 10.00 a.m. at BMICH. |MORE|

PNM Demands the President to take action against "Athurugiriya Betrayal"

The PNM has organized a Protest March on 16^th December, demanding the President to arrest and bring to justice Ranil Wickremasinghe, the Prime Minister, Tilak Marapane, Former Minister of Defence, John Amaratunga, former Minister of Interior Affairs, Kulasiri Udugampola, Superintendent of Police, Col. Padmasiri Udugampola of SL Army and others who have been found responsible for the ‘Athurugiriya Betrayal’ by the Presidential Commission.

The Protest March under PNM leadership has started from Pettah Bodhiya  and proceeded to President’s House where a memorandum has handed over to the President. Former Prime minister Mr. Rathnasiri Wickramanayake has accepted the Memorandum at the President’s House.

Representatives of Patriotic National Movement (PNM) meet Indian High Commissioner

The representatives of Patriotic National Movement (PNM), Rev. Elle Gunwanshe Thero, Mr. Gunadasa Amarasekera, Renowned Author, Mr. Wimal Weerawanshe, Member of Parliament and Mr. Arjuna Ranathunge, Member of Parliament met the Indian High Commissioner at 10.00 a.m. on 11^th December 2003).

At this discussion how India could mediate in the present crisis in Sri Lanka was discussed. At the end of the discussion the representatives of PNM handed over a special memorandum to the Indian High Commissioner.