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Vaiko, 1000 others detained

MDMK founder Vaiko and leaders of CPI and VCK were detained on Tuesday when they attempted to stage demonstrations at different places here to protest Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit to the country.

Canadian Tamils hail Big B

The 300,000-strong Canadian Tamil community has hailed Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan for not attending the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony in Colombo. While labelling Bachchan as the "great ambassador for mankind", a community leader on Sunday hit out at other Bollywood actors, including Salman Khan, who took part in the three-day event, calling them a "disgrace" to India. ...
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JVP wants reforms revealed

The JVP today urged the government to reveal the proposed constitutionals reforms to the country immediately instead of resorting to undemocratic practices in this regard....
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Ranil’s powers to be curtailed

UNP reforms committee has suggested scraping the authority party leader Ranil Wickramasingha has in appointing almost all members of the working committee, UNP MP and party spokesman Gayantha Karunatilleke said....
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Maha Sangha unhappy with the shortcomings in the Wesak commemorative stamp

The Maha Sangha is reportedly unhappy with the shortcomings in the stamp that was launched to commemorate the Wesak celebrations this year. ...
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Bandara before UNP committee

UNP Puttalam district Member of Parliament (MP) Palitha Range Bandara has been asked to appear before the party disciplinary committee this week to make a statement over the attack on him allegedly by a UNP member....
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President Absent At IIFA Night – Irate At Bollywood Stars For Dumping His Brunch

President Mahinda Rajapaksa who was scheduled to participat as the chief guest at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards’ gala night at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium yesterday kept away from it. ...
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Namal’s first project a disaster

he luxury intercity train service between Katunayake and Colombo that was launched on June 1st under the directive of Namal Rajapaksa is now at a standstill after its inaugural journey, sources from Sri Lanka Railways said. The train service was launched to transport VIP guests arriving in the country to attend the IIFA awards. ...
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President calls Wimal the most unsuccessful minister in the government

The President has told several confidantes that NFF Leader Wimal Weerawansa since assuming duties as the Minister for Housing, Construction, Engineering Services and Common Amenities had not initiated any proper projects in relation to his subject matters, sources from Temple Trees said. ...
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Australian government’s policy in regard to Sri Lankan refugees is continuously under review

Australian Anglican Bishop had condemned the policy adopted in regard to the Sri Lankan and Afghanistan refugees. Bishop Brian Brown from New Castle had mentioned in regard to refugees erissues; the policies adopted by Australian ruling and opposition parties cannot be accepted. ...
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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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