A roundup was held today on the 16th SAARC summit meeting, which was held from April 28-29. Minister of Industry and Commerce, Rishad Bathiudeen, was chief guest at the round up, titled, “Deepening economic integration: Strengthening role of private sector in regional initiatives.” The event was jointly organised by the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and [...]
Former Army Commander and DNA Leader Sarath Fonseka’s wife, Anoma Fonseka, today (30) said the verdict, instead of discouraging her has strengthened her to resolve to fight for her husband’s freedom. She called on the people and the true war heroes in the three armed forces to rally against the court martial verdict that has [...]
Former Army Commander and DNA Leader Sarath Fonseka is to be transferred to the Welikada Prison later today (30) from the Naval headquarters where is he is under military detention. The Sunday Leader photojournalist near the prison premises said that security has been increased around the prisons. Meanwhile, the government today (30) said that following [...]
The government is to present its budget for the year 2011 on November 22 this year. Cabinet Spokesperson and Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella told the media today (30) that the Cabinet has approved the appropriation bill for the 2011 budget. He said the budget is scheduled to be presented in parliament on November 22 and [...]
President Mahinda Rajapaksa today (30) granted approval to the recommendation of the second court martial against former Army Commander and DNA Leader Sarath Fonseka. The second court martial against Fonseka recommended a jail term not exceeding three years after the former Army Chief was convicted on four charges involving irregularities in military procurements. President Rajapaksa’s [...]
The Railway Technologists Union (RTU) has warned of trade union action if the government fails to address their grievances that have been submitted as 10 demands to the Transport Ministry. The RTU has warned of resorting trade union action if there was no positive outcome from the discussions to be held with Transport Minister Kumara [...]
The UNP says that UNP MP Kabir Hashim would announce to the media this week the party’s stance on the reforms programme following discussions with the pro-reforms group and the party leadership. The 10 day deadline given by several UNP MPs who threatened to sit independently in parliament if the party leadership failed to implement [...]
The government has said that suspected LTTE detainees cannot be treated under the same law as everyone else. Deputy Economic Development Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardhana has told the BBC that any country in the world would agree that they could not be treated like ordinary criminals. Abeywardhana has been quoted as saying, “The detainees are [...]
There’s been a debate on The Sunday Leader site about female sexuality, among other things. I thought this comment by Mohottige was interesting (in response to someone else) – ” ‘An educated man will not marry a prostitute from Sri Lanka… Because he has other options’ What about all these educated Sri Lankan men who [...]
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court Lawyer’s Association launched the inaugural edition of its magazine “the Hulftsdorp Eye” at its Chambers this afternoon. The magazine featured articles written in both Sinhala and English. Supreme Court Judge Saleem Marsoof was Chief Guest at the occasion. Photos show attendees at the event, as well as the magazine itself.
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