Sajith's group decides not to participate in protest organized by the Movement Against Dictatorial Insanity
2010-12-20
The Sajith Premadasa faction has decided not to participate in the massive protest organized by the People's Movement Against Dictatorial Insanity on January 26. They have decided that such a massive protest would uplift the image of UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and would undermine the great response received by Sajith at the party convention.
Sajith's group reject Malik's proposal to temporarily take over the party's deputy leadership
2010-12-20
The proposal by former UNP Chairman Malik Samarawickrema to the Sajith Premadasa faction to allow Ranil Wickremesinghe to continue in the party leadership for another two years and for Sajith to temporarily take over the party's deputy leadership with powers, has been rejected by the main committee of the Sajith faction.
Ranil to strengthen himself after taking three ministers into the UNP fold
2010-12-20
UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is working on getting three disgruntled government ministers to the UNP in order to consolidate his powers in the party, reliable sources said.
Ranil proposes to Sajith that positions be shared without harming party unity
2010-12-20
UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has proposed to Sajith Premadasa through one of his close friends that positions according to the new Constitution be filled with a common consensus, sources from Sirikotha said.
Keerthi fears naming names but is happy to point the finger
2010-12-20
Nilantha Ilangamuwa
"If I mention his name he will make place me in danger," Mr. Keerthi Waranakulasooriya, a self-appointed defence columnist in the Divaina newspaper, told his collogues when they were asked about recent attacks on Mr. Nilantha Ilangamuwa, editor of the Sri Lanka Guardian, the Lanka News Web learns.
What did Pulasthi Jayasinghe do with Sarath Gunaratne on holiday?
People suspect there will be another set of dangers with Seaplanes???
2010-12-20
A special meeting has been held between deputy minister Sarath Gunaratene and Pulasthi Jayasinghe, a senior official at Sri Lankan Air Lines today at deputy minister’s residence at Seththapaduwa. Pulasthi Jayasinghe is one of the officials of Sri Lankan air lines who engaged to bring Seaplanes to Negombo Lagoon last three months continuously. He attended almost all the meetings held at Grand Street, Jubilee Hall, Cardinal Cooray Center, Thammita, Negombo Town Hall, Naval Base at Kurana during this period. He is one of the official explained the project and tried to convinced people about the importance of Seaplanes to tourism and Negombo Lagoon.
Workers at the Pelwatte Sugar Company have started to agitate over the delay and non payment of their salaries due to a poor harvest in sugar canes during the last season. A large number of destructive incidents have taken place at the company due to a conflict between the the Chief Executive Officer and other officers.
Sources said that a large number of alcohol spirits have evaporated into air after some one had left the room containing alcohol spirits open a few days back.
Daya offers a Singapore trip to unite UNP provincial councilors
2010-12-19
The Opposition Leader of the Eastern Provincial Council Daya Gamage is organizing a three day trip to Singapore in order to resolve the conflicts between the UNP provincial councilors, sources from Sirikotha said.
Ravi-Mangala fashion will end when Sajith takes over the leadership – Buddhika Pathirana
2010-12-19
Buddhika Pathirana, who is one of Sajith Premadasa's supporters, has told several of his friends at his residence in Matara that the Sinhala New Year will be celebrated this year under Sajith's party leadership and that Ravi Karunanayake and Mangala Samaraweera will be forced to retire from politics as a result.
The budget of the Beliatte Pradeshiya Sabha, which was defeated when it was first presented, was passed when presented the second time after threatening the three UPFA members who earlier votes against the budget.
Anura Yapa fires first salvo against the President's agents
2010-12-19
Environment Minister Anura Yapa has fired the first salvo against those who carry tales and spy for the President. While the President has appointed his relatives and friends to every state institution, their main task is to report to him on the conduct of the respective ministers. All ministers were displeased with it.
Opinion: Wikileaks and US frustrations in Sri Lanka The reality may be that there is little the United States can do to influence Sri Lanka.
2010-12-18
With great pomp and amid massive government-sponsored celebrations, President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka just started his second term. In the coming months, he and his many relatives in senior government posts will no doubt trumpet Rajapaksa's re-election as proof of his popular appeal and democratic credentials.
UN received Information from Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam on Sri Lanka War Crimes Victims’ families gave information on final moments of White Flag Surrendees, Executions, Genocide, and Destruction of War Graves
2010-12-18
The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) sent a memorandum to the United Nations advisory panel on investigating War Crimes in Sri Lanka. It detailed grave abuses committed by the Sri Lankan government against the Tamil ethnic group. This UN panel – Secretary General’s Panel of Experts on Sri Lanka - was formed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, after approximately 60,000 Tamils were killed by Sri Lanka Security Forces during the final months of the war that ended in May 2009.
Deputy Minister Lakshman Yapa admits that Samurdhi officers were used to win the Presidential election
2010-12-17
Deputy Economic Development Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena has said that the services of Samurdhifficers who are ssstationedsislande were used in President Mahinda Rajapaksa's Presidential election campaign where ever there were electoral organizers who were weak.
DNA split over UNP leadership crisis
Arjuna supports Ranil and Tiran supports Sajith
2010-12-17
The DNA headed by Sarath Fonseka is split over the UNP's leadership crisis with the proposal put forward by party secretary Tiran Alles to support Sajith Premadasa being opposed by party deputy leaders Arjuna Ranatunge claiming that they should all support Ranil Wickremesinghe, reliable sources said.
Don't agree to the deputy leadership, chase Ranil and take over the leadership – Sajith being forced by his group
2010-12-17
A majority of the members in Sajithmadasa's group have asked him not to agree to the proposal brought forward by UNP seniors asking Sajith to take over the party's deputy leadership on a temporary basis and allow Ranil Wickremesinghe to continue as party leader. The group has asked Sajith to launch a campaign to capture the party leadership within four months.
Post Graduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM) conducts 69 academic programmes without single Regulation approved by the University of Colombo.
2010-12-16
Today, having considered a writ application No CA (writ) 844/2010 filed by Dr. Sarath Weera Bandara , Medical Superintend base hospital (Teaching) Gampola Court of Appeal ordered to issue notices on 206 Respondents returnable on 17th January 2011. The Counsel appeared on behail of Dr. Bandara informed the Court that the University of Colombo has failed to approve a single Regulation in respect of 69 academic programmes conducted by the PGIM.
What national reconciliation by discussing to prevent national anthem in Tamil? - DPF leader Mano Ganesan
2010-12-16
Reported attempt to prevent national anthem being sung in Tamil language is yet another ill attempt that alienates Tamil speaking people in this country. We wonder what national reconciliation the government is talking of by discussing such divisive attempts at a time when Sri Lanka needs more endeavors towards reunion. We fail to understand why the government leaders cannot accept the our national anthem also in Tamil as a symbol of unity and make use of it to bring communities together, asks DPF leader Mano Ganesan in a statement released by DPF media office. Mr. Ganesan in his reaction to reported discussion on preventing national anthem of the country being sung in Tamil language said further,
UPFA MP Thilanga Sumathipala and DNA MP Tiran Alles have congratulated Sajith Premadasa for his victory at the UNP convention last Sunday, an active member from Sajith's faction told Lanka News Web.
Protests outside British embassy in Rome against the disrespect shown to the President
2010-12-16
A group of Sri Lankans have planned a protest outside the British embassy in Rome today (16) against the British government for allowing LTTE sympathizerss to organize a protestagainstt President Mahinda Rajapaksa during his visit to the UK and to humiliate him.
Local government elections to be handed over to Sajith
2010-12-16
Senior UNP members have requested the party leadership to hand over the operations of the forthcoming local government election campaign to Sajith Premadasa, sources from Sirikotha said. The Working Committee has alreadyanded the campaign work to a committee headed by dddeputyeader Karu Jayasuriya and Sajith is also a member in the committee.
President informs Malik to solve the party crisis by appointing Sajith as the deputy leader
2010-12-16
President Mahinda Rajapaksa had informed former UNP Chairman Malik Samarawickrema to quickly solve the party crisis by removing Karu Jayasuriya and appointing Sajith Premadasa as the deputy leader, since the Sarath Fonseka and the JVP were trying to reap the benefit of the long drawn internal crisis in the UNP, sources from Sirikotha said.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has informed Presidential Secretary Lalith Weeratunge to take over the post as the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka at the UN, sources from Temple Trees said. Weeratunge had not been keen with the President's proposal and sources said that he had asked the President to appoint him to parliament through the National List and make him the Education Minister as he wished to enter politics.
Party seniors will get positions that are included in the Constitution – Gayantha responds to Buddhika's statement
2010-12-16
UNP Spokesperson Gayantha Karunathileka told the media that party seniors would be given positions that are in the party constitution and not and would not be appointed to any other “senior” or “honored” posts.
Liam Fox's Sri Lanka trip makes Foreign Office furious William Hague is said to be appalled at the visit
Human right groups are angry over Tamil Tigers
