The leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF) MP Wimal Weerawansa today (20) demanded to know if minister Harin Fernando’s remark that Sri Lanka is part of India is his personal opinion only, or if it is the official stand of the government.
Patali Champika Ranawaka has declared his readiness to take up the challenge as a candidate at the presidential polls.
The Supreme Court today (20) conveyed its decision on the much-disputed Anti-Terrorism Bill to Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.
Sri Lankan victims have lost count of the number of government commissions established to look into gross violations of human rights, as yet another one is about to be established, said four international rights groups in a joint statement.
“As we move towards stability and prosperity, our progress has gained global recognition,” said president Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The present regime harbours the superrich while denying the freedom of speech and other democratic rights for the rest of the country, charged opposition leader Sajith Premadasa.
A meeting between the economic and political representatives of the British High Commission in Sri Lanka and the
Minister of Tourism and Lands Harin Fernando is in hot water over his recent remark, made in India, that Sri Lanka is a part of India.
Mr. G.L. Peiris said that the presidential election must be held between September 17 and October 17 and the new president should be sworn in before November 17.
A court order has been issued preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya from suspending Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka’s party membership and removing him from positions held within the party.
