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Lanka decries Ban Ki moon’s decision
The government strongly objects the move made by UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon to appoint a team of experts to advise him on the rights issues in Sri Lanka.
Hela Urumaya has made no contribution at all to the development of the Sasana – Ven. Uduwatte Nanda Thero
Kandy district JHU M.P Ven. Udawatte Nanda Thero yesterday (10) , said , the JHU had done nothing towards the growth or development of the Buddha Sasana. ...Elections Commissioner Puts A Value Of 50 Cents On A Vote!
The Elections Commissioner had decided to provide 50 cents per vote for all political parties obtaining more than 1% of votes as per the law governing providing funding for political parties....Nil Balakaya Exposed In Accident!
Media reported yesterday (09th) that four members of the Nil Balakaya died in an accident at Angunukolapelassa. They were under the influence of liquor at the time of the accident and were driving a double cab....General’s statement to the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission presented to Supreme Court
Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission Inquiries Director, Samanthi Jayamanne said that the statement recorded by the Commission from General Sarath Fonseka, who is currently under military custody, has been presented to the Supreme Court. ...Government's National health is anathema -Ranil Wickremesinghe
Addressing a UNP District conventions on 7th at Nuwara eliya and Bandarawela , Opposition and UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe , asked whether the people are wishing for an unhealthy Health sector under a sick Govt. prostrated by its ill conceived national programs ,...UK official here for talks
An official from the British Foreign office is due in Sri Lanka on a two day visit today for talks with Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama, the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said and the recent controversy involving UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband is expected to figure in the discussions....JVP questions on recently gazetted detention centres
JVP MP Sunil Handunnetti questioned in Parliament today as to why several military installations have been gazetted as detention centres recently. ..."State intelligence units list journalists supportive of opposition and NGOs Saravanamuttu and Weliamuna top in the list!
The Executive Director of CPA Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu and the Executive Director of Transparency International, Sri Lanka (TISL), J.C. Weliamuna have jointly written to His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressing their grave concern over the contents of the above Lanka News Web report of 3rd March 2010 at http://www.lankanewsweb.com/news/EN_2010_03_02_012.html....UPFA Goons Commence 'Operations' From Kegalle
The residence of Lawyer Ranjith Abeysinghe , DNA candidate for Kegalle District, was attacked by thugs today (6th) at 12.30 a.m. ...What's new
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