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Special unit in state media institutions to build Namal’s image

The Presidential Secretariat has informed the state media institutions to set up a separate division to cover official events of parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa. Five member teams have already been assigned the task at the Rupavahini, ITN and Lake Hosue.

Wimal sacks one of Rajitha’s supporters

Housing, Construction and Engineering Services Minister Wimal Weerawansa has sacked one of former Engineering Services Minister Rajitha Senaratne’s close supporters. The person sacked it is learnt is the deputy general manager of the electrical and mechanical division of the State Engineering Corporation....
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Dinesh being blocked into supporting constitutional amendments by showing alleged corruption charges against him

Sources from Temple Trees say that Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has managed to get Minister Dinesh Gunawradena and his party, MEP, to support the proposed constitutional amendments including the extension of the term of office of the Executive President by bringing forth alleged corruption charges against him. These alleged corruption charges have taken place during Dinesh’a tenure as Urban Development Minister....
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JVP responds to Gotabhaya’s statement

The JVP states that the comments made by Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, who is a public official, about political parties and their activities is an overstepping of his duties as a Ministry Secretary. ...
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Only three people turn up out of the 89 invited for Sajith’s dinner

UNP parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa had on Friday (18) organized a dinner at his private residence at Royal Park for UNP provincial council members in a bid to promote his image. ...
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UN Expert Panel originates today regarding Sri Lankan war crimes -

United Nation Organization’s Secretary General Ban Ki Moon will announce the three members Expert Panel today regarding the war crimes held last year in Sri Lanka. It is much expected that an Indonesian Diplomat and an Austrian Diplomat would be among the panel members. But the accurate working plans and the duties were not still published....
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Cops interdicted for partying

Three police constables who were on duty at a musical show at the Monaragala Pradeshiya Sabha grounds have been interdicted for changing into civil attire and partying during the event. ...
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UNP To Take Legal Action Against Constitutional Amendments

Legal action would be taken against the proposed constitutional reforms by the government states the UNP. UNP Media Spokesman Parliamentarian Gayantha Karunatilake, addressing a press conference yesterday (21st), said the government had no right whatsoever to amend the Constitution by keeping the entire country in the dark....
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KP helps arrange talks between LTTE leaders, govt

Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP, the former head of the LTTE's fund gathering and arms procurement operations abroad, who is now in detention in Sri Lanka, had helped bring top overseas leaders of the militant organisation for talks with the Sri Lankan government in Colombo last week....
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Ven. Ellawala Medhananda Thero Ousted Form JHU Leadership

Ven. Ellawala Medhananda Thera has been removed from the leadership of the JHU. A special convention to remove Ven. Medhananda Thero from the leadership. Ven. Omalpe Sobhithe Thero has been appointed as the new leader of the JHU. Minister Champika Ranawaka has been appointed the general secretary and Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero as the President of the party....
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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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