Govt. says can’t take over Halal certification

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Government is not ready to take over responsibilities of issuing and administration of Halal certificates, Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today at the weekly Cabinet briefing.

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Comments - 62

Rizwan Thursday, 28 February 2013 05:51 PM

shut your washing machine.

desreali Thursday, 28 February 2013 12:29 PM

TO THIS DEBATE ,THE THEORY OF EVAULATION IS NUL AND VOID NOTHING COMES OUT OF NOTHING UNLESS THERE IS SOMETHING.

Shifaz Thursday, 28 February 2013 12:45 PM

If you don't get ready for a solution, then get ready for another civil war. Simple as that.

lovesri Thursday, 28 February 2013 12:51 PM

expect loss for many companies as export will drop. the results will be more unemployment and send our sisters to barbarian countries

Selva Thursday, 28 February 2013 12:52 PM

Why can't all Srilankan live in peace side by side and respect all communities believes, regardless of minority/majority. We feel like living in Stone Age.

RF Thursday, 28 February 2013 01:10 PM

So these idiots dont want to take over this and dont want to stop the jokers from BBS. In other word this government is behind BBS.

pr Thursday, 28 February 2013 01:11 PM

GOVMNT IS LOOKING FOR POLITICAL GAIN. IT IS WHAT IMPORTANT TO THEM OTHER THAN ANYOTHER ISSUE.

Ravi Thursday, 28 February 2013 01:16 PM

He already got hands on too many things!

Pasel Thursday, 28 February 2013 01:51 PM

Then put up or shut up

Governement Finish Thursday, 28 February 2013 04:05 PM

Government is going to loose miniority votes. we can see these in upcoming election. where is Rauf hakeem, Ala fawzie, Moulana, Azwar and other muslim ministers? Are they sleeping on this

thila Thursday, 28 February 2013 04:08 PM

Good. Government should not get involved in any religious matters !!!

era Thursday, 28 February 2013 04:17 PM

yes it is obvious, the doors are widely open..

Faris, Thursday, 28 February 2013 04:40 PM

Then have some guts to control the racists rather put more flame to it.

vijay Thursday, 28 February 2013 04:47 PM

well rehearsed & being acted out by different parties from top down

Pervez Thursday, 28 February 2013 05:14 PM

What about our favourite, Halal Pork ??

southpaw Thursday, 28 February 2013 05:44 PM

The Tamil Riots were started based on the Change in Language the next Riot in Sri Lanka will happen due to the Halal Certificate Issue ..

Violance Against Thursday, 28 February 2013 12:23 PM

If u can not solved this issue in meaningful way, useless to govern us.

kay parker Thursday, 28 February 2013 06:57 PM

Stop the Oil Import from Iran Mr.Minister

tjeyar Friday, 01 March 2013 12:00 AM

I think Minister Rizad Badudeen can take over it like he took over innocent Tamil people's land . via DM Android App

Rohana Casturi Friday, 01 March 2013 01:59 AM

Why not instruct S.L.T.B. to issue Halal Bus Tickets ?

Janaka Friday, 01 March 2013 02:08 AM

Avoid buying from Sinhalese shops, The Halal matter is solved.

Roshan Friday, 01 March 2013 04:51 AM

brother respect other religion believes

Keheliya Friday, 01 March 2013 04:58 AM

No halal, but liquor license yes ofcoz

xlntgson Friday, 01 March 2013 05:28 AM

The compromise is lost if govt denounces its responsibility, the pressure would be on home grown chicken and it may skyrocket the price!

ANTON Friday, 01 March 2013 05:54 AM

IT IS NOT SPECIFIED IN THE HALAL CERTIFICATION

Jambo Friday, 01 March 2013 06:11 AM

muslim ministers are sleeping ????????
this is going on for last one week no comments from our m/m said

Ann Friday, 01 March 2013 06:25 AM

It's to make sure that no ingredient containing things like pork residue is used in the cake

Halalfan Friday, 01 March 2013 03:59 PM

I love Halal Pork!

TocaBoka Saturday, 02 March 2013 08:30 AM

Yes, that too is halal. Ijyet. Mahinda yanaya and Mihin yanaya will run on water? The Kehel Kumbukwella is a string puppet in the hands of Manda Rajput.

TocaBoka Sunday, 03 March 2013 05:28 AM

Still hunting is an issue.

reality Monday, 04 March 2013 10:14 AM

bro .talk practical.if u are afraid that shows your weakness in faith.

how do we know u are whether a Muslim or

shia

qadiani

Sanaboy Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:09 AM

If government not ready to take over responsibilities, let ACJU to continue the process.

Reader Thursday, 28 February 2013 10:50 AM

all forms of religious / ethnic extremism should be treated as buds of terrorism.

Tamilian Thamizan Thursday, 28 February 2013 10:49 AM

Then for God sake do something for the religious tensions... Stop taking political gains on this.

ANTON Thursday, 28 February 2013 10:49 AM

YEAH, LAUNDRIES ARE NOT HALAL CERTIFIED

Ashiq Thursday, 28 February 2013 10:52 AM

Lets ask BBS to do that >>>:)

Lanka Watch Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:01 AM

As usual, Government never takes responsibility for any matter.

Ravi Thursday, 28 February 2013 10:57 AM

Did he say why the government cannot take? I mean, did he provide meaningful explanation to the request from ACJU?

Aney Machang Thursday, 28 February 2013 10:57 AM

Will the Minister also issue a statement with regards to the call of BBS

Ishan Thursday, 28 February 2013 10:59 AM

Government cannot take over is fine, but cannot give a solution for this Halal issue?

gihan Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:02 AM

Everything has been planned. And now in actions.

Justice Seeker Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:04 AM

Let it be with holder if government denies.

Ramzeel Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:08 AM

Yes, but they can issue liquour permits.

king of wanathey Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:04 AM

Problem solved.

roshan Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:04 AM

You can't have your cake and eat it

habeeb Ur Rahuman Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:07 AM

just withdraw halal certificate and let us live in peace. even without halal certification, we can consume halal food if sacrifies unwated luxury needs... you can have home made with natural ingredians.

Dinithi Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:12 AM

Ulama!!

Sham Thursday, 28 February 2013 10:44 AM

Then who will take.... ????

Mohamed Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:11 AM

My worry is that I can't eat my favourite cake at Perera & Sons...

ANTON Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:22 AM

Why don't you hand it over to M. Silva.

Jazz Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:24 AM

Keheliya, don't tell us what you cannot do. There is an issue, the govt. has got involved and so it's the govt.'s responsibility to find a solution.

Samantha Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:25 AM

This issue can't be overlooked. The opposition has to play a big role, educating the government the repercussions we Sri Lankans will have to face, if this issue is ignored.

ajj Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:26 AM

Good. Batter stop this

FZ Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:24 AM

So what? ACJU should continue the same way how they did for so many years?

Mohamed Zahran Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:29 AM

Outsource it to a recognised , foreign Halal certification authority
M. Zahran

youand me Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:51 AM

Do You nee halal certificate for eggs?

Far Thinker Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:53 AM

If this issue not reasonably mediated, the government will be at risk!

shafraz Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:57 AM

lets forget all these problems and live like before.

Amry Azeez Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:58 AM

this halal matter is an issue created to cover greater issues.. be wise and think twice..

Alavi Thursday, 28 February 2013 12:16 PM

opposistion

youand me Thursday, 28 February 2013 12:21 PM

Welcome! Only Today he said good for country.

Die AGent Thursday, 28 February 2013 12:18 PM

give it to UNP , they will do it in style

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