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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.

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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Ranil signs nomination papers

Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe signed nomination papers for the upcoming Parliamentary elections at the United National Party headquarters ‘Sirikotha’ today, party sources said....
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General Fonseka had not responded to our request

Former UNP M.P. Sagala Ratnayake addressing a media briefing at the UNP media unit today (24) said , Gen. Fonseka ,who was invited to accept the post of Deputy leader of the UNF has still not responded to their request....
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Election Act Cannot Be Defended By Arresting People Who Draw On The Road Only – Panadura Magistrate Tells Police

When Panadura Magistrate Ranga Dissanayake asked Panadura North Police to point out what crime has been committed by drawing election symbols on the road, the police were dumbfounded and they said they would refer to Election Act and inform the Court. The Panadura Police had to make this response to the Judge when two member of the JVP were produced before court alleging they had drawn 'Trophy' symbol on the Galle Road. ...
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Attorney General's words about protecting journalists empty unless he backs them up with action

Journalists for Democracy in Sri Lanka welcomes the offer made by the Sri Lankan Attorney General, Mohan Peiris, to provide protection for exiled journalists if they return to the island but urges him to take immediate steps to prove he is serious about media freedom.

India extends US$ 67.4 million Line of Credit to Sri Lanka for Upgradation of Colombo-Matara Railway Line

A Line of Credit Agreement for US$ 67.4 million was signed between Government of Sri Lanka and Export-Import Bank of India earlier today.

Govt. Castigates EC In Sinhala But Goes Begging To Brussels For GSP

Government ministers and MPs in Parliamentary debates and on the election platforms excoriated the European Commission for temporarily abandoning the GSP+ facility given to garments and other industries in Sri Lanka. The European Commission had stated that they would reconsider granting the facility in another six months after a review of the human rights situation in Sri Lanka then. The facility was terminated due to human rights violations and media repression that exist in the island. The President said the sovereignty of the country would not be betrayed to get GSP+.

UNP manifesto focuses on vital sectors

UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said ,the UNP manifesto for the April 8th General elections will focus specially on the education sector , healthcare and joblessness which are the most vital , yet most neglected by the Govt.

Exiled journalists asked to return

Sri Lanka's Attorney General Mohan Peiris has said he was prepared to offer protection to any of the nation’s journalists who return to the country from exile, the US based media rights group, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said

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.
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