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Manamendra to support MR?

Tuesday, 30 December 2014 12:42

Nawa Sihala Urumaya Leader Sarath Manamendra has pledged his support to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the forthcoming presidential election, the government information department announced today (30).

Not development but showmanship

Tuesday, 30 December 2014 11:52

One of the country's foremost film directors Udayakantha Warnakulasuriya has charged that what is taking place in Sri Lanka is not development but showmanship.
He made the remarks in an interview with a weekly newspaper.

TNA to support Maithri

Tuesday, 30 December 2014 10:53

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has decided to back common opposition candidate - Maithripala Sirisena at the next presidential election.

India a relative, China a friend: MR

Tuesday, 30 December 2014 10:37

Gearing up for a tough Presidential election in January 2015, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa described India as his relative and China as a friend. "I will not allow my soil to be used against my friends and neighbours. That will not happen in Sri Lanka as long as I'm here," Rajapaksa said in a rare interview to a Chennai-based Tamil television channel.

Ranjan gives Salman friendly advice

Tuesday, 30 December 2014 10:10

Popular actor and UNP Member of Parliament Ranjan Ramanayake has come out with a fitting message for Indian actor Salman Khan who has got himself embroiled in Sri Lanka's political quagmire.

UN chief calls for ‘peaceful & credible’ election in SL

Tuesday, 30 December 2014 09:34

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has conveyed his “strong expectation” that the Government of Sri Lanka will ensure “the peaceful and credible conduct” of its upcoming Presidential election, scheduled for the beginning of the New Year.

Salman Khan a betrayer, says Vaiko

Tuesday, 30 December 2014 09:30

Hitting out at Bollywood actor Salman Khan for allegedly campaigning for Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, MDMK chief Vaiko today dubbed him as a 'betrayer.'

Won't allow LTTE to rise - Maithri

Tuesday, 30 December 2014 09:23

Presidential candidate of the common opposition - Maithripala Sirisena has said that he will not allow the LTTE to rise again if he comes to power after the Presidential election on Jan. 08.

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