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Security Sections Question Former JVP MP For Having Discussions With Tamil Residents In North Whose Relatives Have Disappeared

Former JVP Parliamentarian and Deputy Chairman of Committees Ramalingam Chandrasekar, who has had discussions with relatives of Tamil residents who had disappeared during the war, has been questioned for more than an hour by security sections.

Govt.`s duty to offer permanent solutions

UNP Deputy leader and MP Karu Jayasooriya speaking at a media briefing today (24) at the UNP media auditorium on the havoc wrought by the torrential rains and the floods , and the acute sufferings of the many thousands of people who have fallen victims , said , at least at this time of National disaster , the Govt. and its Ministers should act with greater concern and sincerity towards providing relief to the victims rather than providing some lunch packets , water and dry rations , and labor to display their faces in the media while making these meager distributions....
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Sajith and Company launches special operation to chase party seniors

Sajith Premadasa and his group of supporters are planning on chasing away the UNP seniors in order to capture power in the party, it is reliably learnt....
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Namal’s powers spread in to ministries

It has been decided to appoint one of Namal Rajapaksa’s officials as a coordinating secretary to every ministry and state institution and members of his Nil Balakaya have been appointed as heads of some of the state institutions as well....
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Elections Commissioner on holiday

The President’s attention has been focused on the appointment of an Elections Commissioner before August even without the re-constitution of the Constitutional Council. ...
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Sajith prepares to contest for the post of party leader under the guise of contesting for the deputy leadership

It is reliably learnt that UNP MP Sajith Premadasa is planning on contesting for the party leadership at the last minute after announcing that he was only contesting for the deputy leadership of the UNP. ...
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Leftist parties in Sri Lanka’s governing UPFA opposed to the proposed constitutional amendments

Socialist allies of the governing UPFA have decided to submit a separate set of proposals for constitutional amendments, which include the abolishing of the Executive Presidency. ...
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TNA refused entry to camp

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) claims its members led by party leader R. Sambanthan were refused entry to the Chetikulam IDP camp when they visited the area in Vavuniya this morning. ...
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UNP approves party polls

The UNP Working Committee today approved the reforms committee report which includes recommendations that all the top positions except the posts of Treasurer and General ...
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President reprimands Basil’s close confidante Willie Gamage

The President had reprimanded Secretary to the Ministry of State Resources and Enterprise Development, Willie Gamage for appointing unsuitable people to positions to key posts in the state sector, sources from Temple Trees said....
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Wimal opens fast unto death in front of UN office

NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa has begun a fast unto death opposite the UN office a short while back.

Mervyn Reserves His Grave

Deputy Minister of Highways Mervyn Silva reserved his grave site today when he visited the Borella Cemetery to commemorate the 23rd death anniversary of famous singer H.R. Jothipala. The Minister who was standing near the grave site of the late singer amidst a small gathering of people suddenly took everyone by surprise when he said he wanted to reserve his own block as the future was unpredictable.

Ban Has Not Called Rajapaksa

The UN continued running scared of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa, even after its staff in Colombo were held hostage by a mob led by a minister in Rajapaksa's government, Wimal Weerawansa.

JHU slams UN protest

Creating obstacles for United Nation’s activities and its employees at this moment was a foolish act, former leader of the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) and Member of Parliament, Venerable Ellawala Medhananda Thera said today.

New procedures for UN

The government is to introduce special procedures for UN agencies traveling to the north in order to differentiate them from local and international NGOs and discussions to this effect with the UN is expected to take place soon, a government official said.

UNP MPs stage protest in Parliament

UNP MPs staged a protest in Parliament today against govt's plans to introduce amendments to the constitution and vowed to fight to protect the rights of the public.

Reforms report to Ranil

The much awaited UNP reforms proposals was handed over to Opposition Leader Ranil Wickramasingha by the UNP Reforms Committee today, Committee member John Amaratunga said.

Pradeepa To Censor Board To Lull Dullas

It is reported that Minister Dallas Alahapperuma's wife Ms. Pradeepa Darmadasa has been appointed as a member of the Public Performance Board (Censor Board) with immediate effect. According to the information this appointment was done under the order of the president.

Wimal’s monk friend involved in a racket to admit children into schools

A monk appointed to the board of directors of the Urban Township Development Authority by NFF Leader and Minister Wimal Weerawansa, as it is a subject under his purview, is reportedly involved in taking bribes from people promising to help admit their children to popular schools in Colombo.

Wimal had acted against the UN Secretary General following a request by the President

A senior member of the Patriotic National Movement (PNM) said that NFF Leader and PNM senior member, Minister Wimal Weerawansa had summoned a press briefing on June 30th and criticized the UN Secretary General following a personal request made by the President.
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