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Govt. responds positively to PWJA proposals

Saturday, 15 November 2014 23:18

The proposals of the Professional Web Journalists' Association (PWJA) have received positive response from the government, reports say.

Nandana Gunatilleka to decide soon

Saturday, 15 November 2014 23:18

Chairman of the Panadura urban council - Nandana Gunatilleka has refuted media reports citing that he is to crossover to the UNP.

Rajapaksa ready to pardon fishermen

Saturday, 15 November 2014 23:18

President Mahinda Rajapaksa is ready to pardon the five Indian fishermen sentenced to death in Sri Lanka if the Indian High Commission in Colombo does not proceed with an appeal against the sentence, Sri Lankan Minister Prabha Ganesan told The Hindu on Tuesday.

Refugees ready to return, but need a clear plan

Saturday, 15 November 2014 23:18

The overwhelming feeling among the Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in India is to return home, but the repatriation process should be well-structured with the backing of a Memorandum of Understanding among India, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, according to S.C. Chandrahasan, founder, Organisation for Eelam Refugees Rehabilitation (OfERR).

Embassies claim CBK won't contest

Saturday, 15 November 2014 23:18

Despite recent news reports which cited that Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga is to stand in for the presidential election, reports from diplomatic embassies in Colombo say that she has not given any positive response with regard to the matter.

Final notice from Rathana Thero

Saturday, 15 November 2014 23:18

The Chairman of Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero has stated that if the executive presidency is not abolished and 19th amendment to the constitution, which gives power to the parliament, is not implemented, there will be no change in the decision to defeat President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Champika to contest Prez polls?

Saturday, 15 November 2014 23:18

The government affiliated party - Jathika Hela Urumaya, which is concerned over the lack of satisfactory response from the President or SLFP bigwigs with regard to their proposals, have commenced discussions over fielding Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka at the forthcoming Presidential election in order to take forward their party policy stance.

Third term issue: made judiciary process, a laughing stock

Saturday, 15 November 2014 23:18

The entire process of President Rajapaksa seeking the Supreme Court opinion on his eligibility to contest for a record third term and the SC's decision stating that there were no legal impediments to prevent Rajapaksa from doing so surpassed the legal and judicial traditions of the country, former Chief Justice - Sarath N. Silva says.

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