Govt behind move to repeal 13A, but lacks courage to do it directly TNA parliamentarian, Attorney at Law, M. A. Sumanthiran says that the JHU’s move to propose the abolition of the provincial council system under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution is backed by the government since the JHU is a constituent member of [...]
By Camelia Nathaniel The Eastern Province comprises an area of 9,996 square kilometres and the Northern Province from the north, the Bay of Bengalto from the east, the Southern Province from the south, and the Uva, Central and North Central Provinces from the west surround it. Click Here To See Full Page
Any government would have to listen to the people’s voice JHU parliamentarian Ven. Athuraliye Ratana Thero says the party was looking at people’s support before looking for government support for its draft motion to amend the Constitution and repeal the Provincial Council system in the country. He observed that the party’s decision to make such [...]
As Stockholm wakes up after a fifth consecutive night of rioting, questions are increasingly being asked about the root causes. A police station, schools and cars in several suburbs of the Swedish capital were the latest victims of Thursday night’s public disorder. Stockholm is one of the richest cities among countries that are part of [...]
Time Never Ends For Paying Gratitude By Camelia Nathaniel Not so long ago we lived in fear of being killed in a bomb attack, or amidst some form of terrorist activity. Parents did not travel in the same bus fearing that if terrorists were to explode the bus their children would lose both parents. Yet [...]
We have seen enough nonsense; it’s time to call for a stop Coordinator of the UNP’s trade union, the Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya, parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake says that the strike action called by hundreds of trade unions on the 21st demanding the withdrawal of the electricity tariff hike would be a success since it is done [...]
TUs have given leadership, people have a responsibility to come forward JVP politburo member and head of the National Trade Union Center (NTUC), K. D. Lalkantha says that the strike called on the 21st by the Coordinating Committee for a Joint Trade Union Alliance demanding the withdrawal of electricity tariff increase is a unique campaign [...]
By Raisa Wickrematunge Most people would like to micro-manage every detail of their first house – everything from the colour of the drapes to the rooms. Yet, let’s face it, building a home is no walk in the park these days, with ever rising prices, paperwork and contractor delays. Of late, Sri Lanka has been [...]
Russia has sent sophsiticated anti-ship missiles to Syria, US media report The New York Times quotes unnamed US officials as saying the missiles could be used to counter any potential future foreign military intervention in Syria. Without confirming details, Russia’s foreign minister said Russian supplies did not break any international rules. It comes amid growing alarm [...]
People have shown how their power has won struggles Attorney at Law and Central Committee member of the JVP, Sunil Watagala says that people have to use their civil rights to struggle. He observed that since the people have seen how the judiciary has been ignored, the option is for the people to struggle and agitate [...]
