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Manamendra to support MR?
Tuesday, 30 December 2014 12:42Nawa 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 11:52One 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 10:53The 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 10:37Gearing 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 10:10Popular 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 09:34United 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 09:30Hitting 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 09:23Presidential 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.