Midweek Politics: Apathy In The Aftermath
Midweek Politics: Apathy In The Aftermath By Dharisha Bastians -January 24, 2013 Dharisha Bastians A return to the status quo seems inevitable in the impeachment aftermath. A new administration at...
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Five arrested for gang rape THURSDAY, 24 JANUARY 2013 Five men have been arrested for the alleged gang rape of a 45 year old woman, in Wijerama Nugegoda late last night, the Police said, The Police...
View ArticleThe Impeachment As A Primer On The Rajapaksa Way
The Impeachment As A Primer On The Rajapaksa Way By Tisaranee Gunasekara -January 24, 2013 | “Dreadful symptoms of the coming dissolution….”Thomas Mann (Buddenbrooks) In a classified cable written on...
View ArticleImpeachment helps Deputy Speaker Chandima Weerakkody
Impeachment helps Deputy Speaker Chandima Weerakkody Thursday, 24 January 2013 A plan is underway to get Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa appointed as the Prime Minister at the next Cabinet reshuffle. Sources...
View ArticleCALL FOR TRUTH ABOUT CARTOONIST’S DISAPPEARANCE THREE YEARS AGO
CALL FOR TRUTH ABOUT CARTOONIST’S DISAPPEARANCE THREE YEARS AGO See the interview with former editor of the Sunday Leader, Frederica Jansz, now in exile, at the end of the press release- THURSDAY 24...
View ArticleDanger of Sri Lankan regime quickly winding up Ekneligoda’s case looms: RSF/JDS
Danger of Sri Lankan regime quickly winding up Ekneligoda’s case looms: RSF/JDS 24 JANUARY 2013 BY RAMANAN VEERASINGHAM VEHEMENTLY CONDEMNING THE SRI LANKAN AUTHORITIES “FOR MAKING NO PROGRESS” WITH...
View ArticleThree Years On, No Clues on Prageeth Ekneligoda’s Disappearance
Three Years On, No Clues on Prageeth Ekneligoda’s Disappearance January 23, 2013 On the three-year anniversary of the...
View ArticleUK still undecided on CHOGM
UK still undecided on CHOGM Government Response to the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee Report HC114 of Session 2012-13: The Role and Future of the Commonwealth Government response to the...
View ArticleSave the Commonwealth brand: Tell Sri Lanka “enough”
Save the Commonwealth brand: Tell Sri Lanka “enough” Sir Ronald Sanders-Sunday, January 20, 2013 Sir Ronald Sanders is a business executive and former Caribbean diplomat who publishes widely on Small...
View ArticleIn Sri Lanka, justice for Eknelygoda is a waiting game
In Sri Lanka, justice for Eknelygoda is a waiting game By Bob Dietz/CPJ Asia Program Coordinator Three years ago, on January 24, 2010, columnist andcartoonist Prageeth Eknelygoda vanished on his way...
View ArticleGod only knows
God only knows THURSDAY, 24 JANUARY 2013 The wife and son of missing journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda together with a host of other supporters held a silent vigil opposite the parliamentary complex...
View ArticleSri Lanka protests US ban on military officer
Sri Lanka protests US ban on military officer (AFP) / 24 January 2013 COLOMBO — The US has refused training for a Sri Lankan general in a move that undermined military cooperation and prompted Colombo...
View ArticleSri Lanka Navy vs. the people of Mullikulam
Sri Lanka Navy vs. the people of Mullikulam 24 Jan, 2013 Groundviews “The Cardinal never even visited our church or spoke to our children. He came directly to the Navy Head Quarters for the meeting...
View ArticleEgypt’s Revolution: ‘We Started To Chant, And The Group Started To Get Bigger’
Egypt’s Revolution: ‘We Started To Chant, And The Group Started To Get Bigger’ By Yassir Hamouda -January 24, 2013 Yassir Hamouda, a member of the 6 April Movement, went out with 50 others on 25...
View ArticleTamil org honours Chief, Service
Tamil org honours Chief, Service Four years ago, Toronto Police exercised skill, judgment and discretion under very trying circumstances when a large group of Tamil protestors – women and children...
View ArticleChampika flays Amunugama for CEB privatisation proposal
Champika flays Amunugama for CEB privatisation proposal JVP unionist calls Ranawaka cardboard hero January 23, 2013, 10:02 pm By Maheesha Mudugamuwa-January 23, 2013 Power and Energy Minister Patali...
View ArticleSri Lanka has perhaps the most dysfunctional structure of government – Rajiva...
Sri Lanka has perhaps the most dysfunctional structure of government – Rajiva Wijesinha THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 The Structure of Government, Cooperation of Government Machinery and the Role of NGOs...
View ArticleGraduates called to Colombo not for permanent appointment states government.
Graduates called to Colombo not for permanent appointment states government. Thursday , 24 January 2013 Graduates were called recently to Colombo to felicitate President by the Graduates Federation....
View ArticleNew version of national anthem proposed
New version of national anthem proposed Vasu, A Man Of Your Caliber Needs Not Fear The Thunder Minister of National Language and Social Integration, leader of the Democratic Left Front,...
View Article30 per cent distrust the Police, 47 per cent keep mum fearing reprisals
30 per cent distrust the Police, 47 per cent keep mum fearing reprisals Results of sociological survey in Kahawatte-Sunday, January 20, 2013 State social services in the area dysfunctional with...
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