ACCORDING TO MATHEW....
a murder most foul...

the legal history of Srilanka is abundant in cases of crime which shocked the nation. but among them all the Vicarage murder case is unparallelled in our annals .the double murder which occurred well over 30 plus years ago is a must reference for a student of law for its impeccable planning and its eventual uncovering and successful conviction . actually the case has been one of the finest displays of investigation by Srilanka Police .its no help if the actual details of the case is opened up here so let the suspense be the promoter for you to do your own investigation of the story and troop in to the cinema please... when our maestro Chandarn Ratnam unravels his masterpiece..

Few Strange Laws in the United Kingdom!

• In England, it is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the Queen upside down. 
• In London, it is illegal for a City cab to carry rabid dogs or corpses.   
• In England, it is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament. 
• In England, it is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the Queen upside down. 
• In England, it is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament. 
• Navy ships that enter London Port must provide a barrel of rum to the Constable of the Tower of London. 
• All males over the age of 14 must carry out two hours a day of longbow practice. 

• A pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, even, even in a policeman’s helmet.  
• In the UK, a man who needs to relieve himself in public can do so only if he aims for his rear wheel of his own car and keeps his right hand on the vehicle.  
• In York, it is legal to kill a Scotsman within the ancient city boundary, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow. 
• If a dead whale is found on the British coast, the head is legally the property of the King, and the tail belongs to the Queen – to use the bones for corsets. 
• In London, city cabs by law must carry a bale of hay at all times.  
• In Britain, in 1888, if your push bike was in motion, you legally had to constantly ring a bell.
• In London, domestic violence is legal as long as it’s before 9pm and does not disturb your neighbours.   
• In England, in 1837, if a man kissed a woman against her will, she could legally bit off his nose. 

By - Ivanka Bandaranayake

MURDER OF THE YOUNG GIRL ‘YVONNE JOHNSON’ (ROYAL PARK CASE)

Yvonne Johnson was a 19 year old girl who lived in Sri Lanka. Her father is Roger Johnson, a Swedish businessman who was permanently living in Sri Lanka while Yvonne’s mother a Sri Lankan lady named Chamalika. Yvonne had a sister called Carolyn who was a year younger to her. They all lived in an partment at the 23rd floor, Royal Park in Rajagiriya.

Yvonne and Carolyn studied in an international school in Colombo. Jude Shramantha was a boy who studied in the same school with Yvonne. He was also 19 years of age and his parents were divorced. He lived in Kollupitiya with his father, Neville Jayamaha who was an engineer. His mother, Sandra Jennifer was remarried and living separately.

When Yvonne was 12 years of age she got to know Jude and they used to be good friends. He was visiting her home often and that’s when he met with Carolyn. It was a common thing for the three of them to go into night clubs, consume liquor and come home early in the morning. May be it’s the fashion for international students. And amazingly their parents too weren’t bothered about this behavior.

However, after finishing school Yvonne had gone to the US to do higher studies. On 28th June, 2005 she returned to Sri Lanka to spend her short vacation.

It is said that Jude had been in an affair with Yvonne and broken up due to some disagreements between them. Anyway by this time Jude was having a relationship with Carolyn and her parents also had known about the affair. It was usual for Jude to spend days and nights at Carolyn’s home and go out at anytime of the day with her. After Yvonne’s return Carolyn wanted to spend more time with her sister. But her boyfriend, Jude didn’t like the idea.

On 1st July, 2005 Yvonne wanted to go out to a party in the night with her sister, Carolyn. Since Jude did not want to let her go alone, Yvonne and Carolyn agreed to pick him up from Kollupitiya. They drove their own vehicle. They went to several night clubs and consumed liquor while enjoying themselves with friends. The two had been consuming liquor since the age of 15. At a particular club Carolyn has met her ex-boyfriend Pavithra and they have talked for awhile while Jude was on watch. It was making Jude ferocious and began an argument with Carolyn soon after and Carolyn was shedding tears.

Yvonne didn’t like to see her sister crying because she loved her sincerely. So she advised Jude and asked him not to ruin their happiness. Jude, who got furious, took away Carolyn in a taxi to home leaving Yvonne behind. Jude went to Royal Park with Carolyn, spent 2-3 hours in her house and at around 3 am he started crawling down the steps to go home.

On the steps he found Yvonne coming back after partying, she was trying to ignore him and just pass. After a heated argument Jude is said to have bashed Yvonne’s head against the wall. After she dropped on the floor he allegedly removed her trousers and strangled her to death.

It is said that Carolyn had left Jude’s keys and credit cards (which were given to her on safety) in her sister, Yvonne’s hand bag. When Jude had asked for the keys and the credit cards from Yvonne on the steps they have got into an argument.

Did Jude killed her with the intention of killing or did she die while he was hitting her to take the revenge is still a mystery. What do you think?
Well, the court recently announced that this was not a culpable homicide but a murder done with the intention of killing. Jude Shramantha was accused and sentenced to death.

Obviously the essence of glamour, elegance attracts wealthy young persons to night spots. But it also offers a glimpse into the world of hatred.However Yvonne Johnson, who came to spend a joyful vacation with her family and return to US, had to die untimely. And the lives of everyone ended with a tragedy.

By : Ivanka Bandaranayake.

Carolyn and mother

Jude Shramantha

The Art of Mehendi

The Art of Mehendi has been inspiring to be my hobby and my passion. This art is loved by almost all young teenage girls. It’s just similar to a tattoo, but differs because it’s just a natural paste we make out of the natural plant “Henna “and it’s applied on hands and the feet.

This art is used to beautify the Brides and used in many cultural events in many societies, this ardent skill has been very popular ever since many generations before us used this and the popularity has grown much more and faster than the past.

In many Asian societies a function wouldn’t be completed without mehendi being applied.

Nothing less than many people love this because of its unique beauty.

A pinch or should I a handful (literally)  of my creations are down in display.

FASHION ACCESSORIES FOR TEENS

Spice up your life with these style tips about fashion accessories for teens! Use these fashion trends and make everybody sit up and take notice of you!

The teenage period is a very important phase in everybody’s life! This is the time when any teen is most conscious about his/her looks and often worries about blending with various groups of people. High school is the time when one is anxious about not only looking good but creating the right impression to be accepted by various groups of teens. Fashion conscious teenagers do their level best to be in touch with the latest trends particularly because young teens have a plethora of options these days .Teen fashion is also about following celebrities and many young teens try various ways to look like their idols. Hip-hop , Emo  fashion ,Prep styles or even the rather eye-catching Goth styles have made a mark on teen fashion. Fashion accessories are one of the most important features of teen fashion. Accessories for teens are extremely important to complete the look .These accessories can help to jazz up any simple outfit and make you stand out from the crowd !Here are some ways you can use to accessorize your outfit!

For those who Breathe Fashion..........

Good Old Bracelets:

No one can ignore the charms of cute bracelets that can go with any outfit! Fashion accessories for teens are incomplete without the mention of bracelets! Bracelets look great with blue denims and you can get a range from the delicate to the chunky kinds! Colorful simple delicate bracelets would look good for a party. Some native jewelry made of shells or cocoa beads can also gel well with any outfit.

Cool Shades:

Sunglasses can never go out of fashion and besides they do the prime function of protecting the eyes from the glare outside! Go in for those huge styles! These are totally cool and a very haute item! Look for some unusual tints and shades like a hint of pink or glares in cool blue! A style tip - white frames are very much in vogue!

 

Fashionable Necklaces:

A simple white top can be enhanced with a chunky necklace! Well , that’s the beauty of accessories .Chokers look great for V-necked tops or off-shoulder tops whereas long chains go best with plain attire. These long necklaces look fabulous when teamed with long skirts .One can never have enough of necklaces so the moment you spot a good design; make sure you grab the same!

Trendy Earrings:

Tiny varieties or whatever the size of earrings is a must for a every teenage girl .Go in for some different styles such as hand painted earrings ,shell earrings ,and glittery shimmer pieces or even simple danglers .If earrings are a must fashion accessory then purchase those which can blend well with many outfits! Earrings also can be made on our own to have the unique touch!

Voguish Bags:

Your bag can also say a lot about you! A stylish messenger bag will look cool and can hold all your college gear. You would be surprised to see teens spend a lot of time decking up but their bags are a giveaway of their true self!

Trendy Belts:

A large belt can look good when worn with a simple white long tunic. The shimmer kinds can be left for the girl’s night out! Fashionable leather belts have always been the first choice for many, and suits teenagers very well!

The list of fashion accessories for teens can be never ending! The fun part about being a teen is getting to wear all the wacky and the hippest things without really worrying about other issues .So, go ahead and

experiment....make the most of your teenage days!

By : Fairooza Razeen