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UNP general secretary deny allegations leveled against him by assaulted MP

The General Secretary of Sri Lanka's main opposition , Tissa Attanayake has in writing responded to the allegations leveled by UNP Puttalam District parliamentarian Palitha Range Bandara.

Government Agent orders the Muslim community to leave Mullaitheevu

An allegation was made against Mullaitheevu District Government Agent that she had ordered to depart the Muslims who had resettled and for business motive in some areas in Mullaitheevu. The allegation was made by United Front Vanni District Parliament Member Hunaiz Farook....
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No confidence in committees appointed by Govt. – UN High Commissioner

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay says there are allegations regarding human rights violations during the war in Sri Lanka and she has no confidence in the committees appointed by the government of Sri Lanka to look into alleged human rights violations, and provide justice to victims. ...
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Special unit to assassinate underworld leaders who helped during elections

A special unit has been established under the guise of suppressing the underworld to assassinate 170 persons who have helped governing party politicians during the general elections. ...
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Basil appoints special unit to keep a close watch on Namal

Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa has appointed a special unit to keep a close watch on the functions of UPFA parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and his Nil Balakaya. ...
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Minister Dinesh displeased with CID investigation

Minister Dinesh Gunawardena is reportedly displeased with the investigation being conducted by the CID in to several low lying lands given out by him during his tenure as Urban Development Minister. ...
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WFP aid food items gone to shelves of shops

UNP M P and Assist. Secretary Human rights Dr. Jayalath Jayawardena, regretted , even the aid provided by the World food program (WFP) for the relief of flood victims is being used for cheap political advantages. The flood victims are made to go after the politicians to get flood relief. The Govt. instead of distributing the food and aid received to the various areas affected by floods and through the District Secretaries and officials , which was the normal practice , are being kept in the houses and places selected by the Govt. politicos . Consequently ,flood victims , not enough the suffering they faced by floods , are made to go from door to door of the Govt. politicos to collect the aid provided by the WFP for the people’s benefit....
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Duminda Silva Gets 27 Radio Frequencies

According to sources in Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka Colombo District UPFA Parliamentarian Duminda Silva is to be provided with twenty seven radio frequencies. ...
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Jagath Wellawatte and a team of intellectuals take over operation to bring Basil to the leadership

The political operation to groom Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa as the future leader of the country has been assigned to Dr. Jagath Wellawatte and a team of professionals. ...
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Experts’ Committee Will Be Definitely Appointed – Moon Tells G.L.

The appointment of the expert committee to advise him on human rights violations in Sri Lanka has not been delayed due to pressure from Sri Lanka government or any other sources says Secretary General of United Nation Organization Ban Ki-Moon. He said measures to appoint the committee have been already taken. Moon said this at the press conference held after having discussions with Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris. ...
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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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