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Champika-Dinesh in alliance to score more preferential votes against Wimal

A battle for the votes of the Sinhala Buddhist extremists in the Colombo District has intensified among UPFA candidates Champika Ranawaka, Dinesh Gunawardena and Wimal Weerawansa. In the face of the challenge posed by Wimal Weerawansa, Champika Ranawaka and Dinesh Gunawardena have decided to forge an alliance to campaign for votes in the District.

Ranil can replace Idi Amin regime

,SLFP (M) wing Leader Mangala Samaraweera said , Gen. Fonseka is as important as is indispensable for SL politics. But, it is my conviction that if this brutal Rajapakse regime which is giving grave signals that it can be more cruel than the Idi Amin rule of Uganda, it is only the UNF and its leader Ranil Wickremesinghe who can replace this ruthless lawless regime and people’s despair with hopes ....
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Mayantha Dissanayake discards betel for the majestic elephant

Mayantha Dissanayake ,the younger son of former UNP Minister Late Gamini Dissanayake who crossed over from the SLFP and joined the UNP has stated that he prefers the elephant symbol at the forthcoming Gen. elections . ...
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Only police security for MP’s

The Defence Ministry said that Army security will no longer be provided to politicians, in an attempt to de-politicize the Army. Speaking to Daily Mirror online Secretary of the Ministry of Defense Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated that, in future politicians would be given the protection of the Police and STF....
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Another JHU monk resigns

Former Parliamentarian monk of JHU for Gampaha District Ven. Alawwe Chandaloka Thero has resigned from the party....
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Arjuna takes 'Trophy' from Kalutara

Former Parliamentarian of the SLFP Arjuna Ranatunga signed nomination papers a short while ago to contest the general election from Democratic National Alliance (DNA) to Kalutara District. ...
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Hashan resigns as Avissawella organizer

· Hashan Tillakaratne has resigned from his position as the UNP's organizer for Avissawella electorate....
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Govt. protest over Miliband’s decision to address Tamil Forum

The government summoned the acting High Commissioner for the United Kingdom Mark Gooding to lodge a strong protest over the decision taken by British Foreign Secretary David Miliband to address the Global Tamil Forum in London today. ...
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Gen. Fonseka signs nominations under 'trophy' symbol

Gen. Sarath Fonseka today (Feb. 24) signed nominations under the 'trophy' symbol of the Democratic National Alliance to contest the upcoming general election from Colombo district....
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Lankan authorities will decide judicial process for Gen. Fonseka

Minister of media Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said today (Feb. 24) that it was the Sri Lankan authorities who would decide whether detained Gen. Sarath Fonseka should be tried in a civil or a military court....
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SC hears IDP voting rights FR case

The Supreme Court today directed that the rules and regulation laid down by the Elections Commissioner pertaining to the voting rights of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) s during the presidential election be implemented fully.

End Witch Hunt Against the Media and NGOs

The Sri Lankan government should end its harassment of journalists and activists and take steps against those making threats, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said in a joint statement today.

Tourism Ministry spends Rs. 150 lakhs for Deyata Kirula stall

The Tourism Ministry had spent Rs. 150 lakhs for a temporary stall at the Deyata Kirula exhibition held in Pallekele, Kandy. The monies have been spent on a 10x20 tent.

Lanka decries Ban Ki moon’s decision

The government strongly objects the move made by UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon to appoint a team of experts to advise him on the rights issues in Sri Lanka.

Hela Urumaya has made no contribution at all to the development of the Sasana – Ven. Uduwatte Nanda Thero

Kandy district JHU M.P Ven. Udawatte Nanda Thero yesterday (10) , said , the JHU had done nothing towards the growth or development of the Buddha Sasana.

Elections Commissioner Puts A Value Of 50 Cents On A Vote!

The Elections Commissioner had decided to provide 50 cents per vote for all political parties obtaining more than 1% of votes as per the law governing providing funding for political parties.

Nil Balakaya Exposed In Accident!

Media reported yesterday (09th) that four members of the Nil Balakaya died in an accident at Angunukolapelassa. They were under the influence of liquor at the time of the accident and were driving a double cab.

General’s statement to the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission presented to Supreme Court

Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission Inquiries Director, Samanthi Jayamanne said that the statement recorded by the Commission from General Sarath Fonseka, who is currently under military custody, has been presented to the Supreme Court.

Government's National health is anathema -Ranil Wickremesinghe

Addressing a UNP District conventions on 7th at Nuwara eliya and Bandarawela , Opposition and UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe , asked whether the people are wishing for an unhealthy Health sector under a sick Govt. prostrated by its ill conceived national programs ,

UK official here for talks

An official from the British Foreign office is due in Sri Lanka on a two day visit today for talks with Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama, the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said and the recent controversy involving UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband is expected to figure in the discussions.
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