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President rejects Basil’s proposal to make Hulugalle Chairman of ITN

The President has rejected a request made by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa to appoint Director General of the Media Center for National Security (MCNS) Lakshman Hulugalle to fill the vacancy created at the ITN following the appointment of its Chairman, Anura Siriwardena as the Secretary to the Ministry of Cooperatives and Internal Trade, an official from the Presidential Secretariat said.

President reprimands Minister C.B.

The President had summoned Sports Minister C.B. Ratnayake to Temple Trees yesterday (2) and had requested him not to put him in trouble when making statements. ...
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Lakshman Yapa’s family encroaches in to Amithab Bachchan’s room

Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and his family had taken the luxury room allocated for Indian superstar Amithab Bachchan at the five star hotel, following his announcement that he would not attend the IIFA awards in Sri Lanka. ...
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Govt. reducing tax on imports of vehicle imports and increasing taxes on essential goods

UNP Gen. Secretary Tissa Attanayake stated , the Govt. suddenly reducing the taxes on vehicle imports ostensibly to boost the tourist Industry is actually dancing to the tune of the IMF in its desperation to get the third tranche of the IMF loan which has been held back owing to the Govt. ‘s failure so far to fulfill the loan conditions. The Govt.’s aim should be to fulfill the promises it has made to give relief to the people after the war ended. On the contrary , it is only interested in kowtowing to the IMF and getting more loans and plunge the country into a debt crisis and chaos....
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Wimal loses the ‘crown’

The Commissioner of Elections Dayananda Dishanayake says he would take stringent measures to prevent nationally important symbols becoming symbols of political parties. The Commissioner says he had informed NFF, Mr. Wimal Weerawansa’s party, to give up ‘crown’ and select some other symbol. According to the Commissioner NFF has informed his office that they would select a new symbol. ...
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Basil Rajapaksa presents Cabinet papers for Dayaratne’s Ministry

Senior government ministers have objected to Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa presenting Cabinet papers on behalf of the State Resources and Enterprise Development Ministry, without the knowledge of the subject minister P. Dayaratne....
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Dwaraka’s Parents Complain To Human Rights Commission

A complaint has been filed at the Human Rights Commission by parents of Rasiah Dwaraka and Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) requesting investigations against Dwaraka, who is being detained at Boosa Detention camp since her arrest on 12.11.2009 by Terrorist Investigation Division, to be expedited and release her immediately. ...
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Minister Athaullah pleads with Namal to get a deputy chairmanship in a state institution

Local Government and Provincial Councils Minister A.L.M. Athaullah has met with parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa on several occasions at the Presidential Secretariat to secure a deputy chairmanship for one of his friends at a state institution, sources from the Presidential Secretariat said. ...
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I’m ready for a debate with Sajith – Ravi

UNP Colombo District parliamentarian and the party’s international affair secretary Ravi Karunanayake says that he is ready to face a debate with Sajith Premadasa at any given time and that it would be important to present necessary documentation from birth certificates to education certificates during the debate. ...
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A head of an electronic media institution says Sajith Premadasa has converted to become a Born Again Christian

A head of a popular electronic media institution yesterday (31) made a public statement on air that Sajith Premadasa, who is hopeful of becoming the next UNP leader, has in fact converted from Buddhism and joined his sister Dulanjali’s fundamentalist Christian group known as “Born Again.” ...
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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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