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Mediaman turned politician joins the flow
Veteran mediaman and United National Party (UNP) Nuwara Eliya District Parliamentarian Sri Ranga too has intimated his support towards the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, Government Information department sources said a short while ago.
Paba to support 18th Amendment
Gampaha District United National Party Upeksha Swarnamali, popularly known as Paba met President Mahinda Rajapaksa a short while ago and pledged to support the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, sources said a short while ago.
Emergency extended without vote
The Emergency has been extended for another month without a vote in Parliament. Most Opposition members were not present in the House for a vote to be taken.
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‘Black Day’ protest kicks off
The ‘Black Day’ protest organized by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna at Ayurveda Junction in Borella began a short while ago, confirmed Ada Derana reporter. The protest which is held against the 18th Constitutional Amendment is scheduled to travel from Borella to the Parliament. MORE..
UNP Parliamentarians stage protest fast
Certain Opposition Members of Parliament began a protest fast near the Parliamentary complex. Opposition Provincial Councillors and parties have already declared that they are to stage a ‘Black Day’ protest this afternoon at the Ayurveda Junction in Borella.
UNP will boycott Const. Amendment debate: Ranil
United national Party (UNP) and Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the party will not participate in the debate over the 18th Amendment to the Constitution. He said this while speaking in Parliament a short while ago.
Parliament suspended following opposition protest
Parliament was suspended for 10 minutes following protests by opposition MPs over the proposed constitutional amendment. Opposition MPs had come down to the well of the house and due to the uproar the speaker had suspended the parliament.
AUDIO: 50% UNP veterans will vote for amendment - Earl
Earl Gunasekara speaking exclusively to Ada Derana said that approximately 50% of the United National Party’s front row senior members will stand up and vote in support of the 18th Constitutional Amendment when the it is taken up for vote at Parliament tomorrow. MORE..
Premier tables 18th Amendment in Parliament
Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne tabled the 18th Amendment to the Constitution in Parliament a short while ago. It is to be taken up for debate tomorrow (Wednesday) with a vote to be taken in the evening.
Govt. obstructing supporters coming to Colombo, claims JVP
The police is obstructing party supporters from coming to Colombo to attend the ‘Black Day’ protest organized by the opposition at Ayurveda Junction in Borella, says JVP propaganda Secretary Vijitha Herath. READ MORE....
Amendment consistent with constitution, 2/3rd majority sufficient - SC
The Speaker of Parliament today said that the Supreme Court has decided that the 18th amendment is consistent with the constitution of Sri Lanka. He added that the court also said that a 2/3rd majority in parliament is sufficient to pass the amendment. MORE...
VIDEO: Nimal Wijesinghe to support Govt.
UNP Kurunegala District MP Nimal Wijesinghe popularly known as Nilwala Wijesinghe a short while ago announced that he will support and vote in favour of the constitutional amendment proposed by the government. MORE...
Tamil refugees on the rebound
There is a country in Asia willing to take Sri Lankan Tamil refugees by the thousand — with the United Nations’ seal of approval. And they’re already doing it. In the first six months of 2010, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees says the generous country accepted 1,857 Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka.. MORE.
12 Lankans injured in German crash
12 Sri Lankan Tamils living in Germany have been critically injured when their Van collided with a truck at the Ehningen junction in the Böblingen District today morning. Rescue workers are reported to have taken over four hours to salvage the injured people who are said to be from the same family. MORE..
Tamils in Thailand ready for latest shipment to Canada
A terrorism expert claims a group of Tamils are gathered in Thailand waiting for a ship to collect them and bring them to Canada. MORE...
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SLC names new Acting CEO
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that they have appointed Mr. Ajith Jayasekara as the Acting Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. MORE..
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Heading towards parliament…
The ‘Black Day’ protest organized by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna took to the streets today. The protest held against the 18th Constitutional Amendment kicked off from Borella at the Ayurveda Junction. Pic by Osanda Daham Nimsara
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This time outside Parliament…..
United National Party (UNP) Parliamentarians Dayasiri Jayasekera, Dr. Jayalath Jayawardena, Sajith Premadasa and others set fire to copies of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, this time outside the Parliamentary Complex unlike the last during the Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga regime where the copies were burnt inside the House. The Opposition staged a massive protest against the Amendments and marched from the Ayurveda Junction in Borella towards Parliament under the eagle eyes of the police and the security forces this evening. (Pic. D. Banduwardena)
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business
Top BPO specialist joins PCH
Colombo, September 2010: PC House Limited (PCH) announced the appointment of Ms. Deepthi Wickramasuriya as COO of Procifinity Ltd., a fully-owned subsidiary of PCH, with effect from 1st September 2010....
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Grant team ready to shine at Spikes 2010
Grant Group has, once again made it to the limelight with two of their talented youngsters making it to the international arena. Reshad Mohideen, Brands Director and Asela De Silva, Snr. English Copy Writer of Grant Group were the young talented individuals selected to represent Sri Lanka at the Spikes Asia Festival 2010....
MphasiS launches operations in Sri Lanka
MphasiS, a leading IT services provider launched its Global Delivery Center in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The center was formally inaugurated by Mr. Basil Rajapaksa, Hon. Minister of Economic Development, Government of Sri Lanka and Ganesh Ayyar, CEO MphasiS. MORE..
Powering ahead: Panasian Power acquires Manalwela Hydro Power Ltd - Expands power industry solutions portfolio
Panasian Power Pvt Limited (PAP) acquired Manelwala Hydropower, expanding its power generation portfolio and strengthening the company’s capacity to deliver green energy solutions to the Sri Lankan market....
- Janashakthi Insurance, the most profitable insurer in 1st half 2010
- Housing and building construction industry in Sri Lanka experience a first in ‘DESIGNER Roller Doors’
- Renuka Holdings posts Rs. 373 Mn for 2009/2010
- Seylan Bank fast tracks Housing Loans with launch of ‘Seylan Siri Nivasa’
- Ritzbury Powers 21st Junior National Squash Championships
- WSO2Con 2010 unveils in Colombo
- Bates duo represents Lanka at Young Spikes Media Contest
- Virtusa Named to Global Services 100 List for Third Consecutive Year
- SriLankan reduces loss and prepares for the future
- Cisco and SLIIT organize the Third National Cisco Skills Competition in Sri Lanka
Entertainment
Japanese Cultural Exhibition at Art Gallery
The Japanese Language Teacher’s Association of Sri Lanka and the Embassy of Japan will hold a Japanese Cultural Exhibition on 11th and 12th September 2010 at the National Art Gallery, No. 106, Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 07.....
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(Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka) If the Southern Opposition is dwindling or dying, the Northern Opposition is deluded and in deep denial. These wings or streams of the Opposition seem to be marginalising themselves to the point of irrelevance. In a new interview, lawyer and civil society activist Sumanthiran, billed as ...
Constitutional Change and the Moribund Opposition
(Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka) Sri Lanka’s experience with Constitutions is not a happy tale. The first and best, or at least the one that was preceded by the most extensive consultations, the Soulbury Constitution, proved ineffective in the face of Sinhala Only. The second, the Sirimavo Bandaranaike (or Colvin R de Silva) Constitution, which ...
On ‘monarchizing’ mechanisms and afterlife blues
(By Malinda Seneviratne):: When I read objections to the 18th Amendment I am amused. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu, in an article published in the Daily Mirror (September 4, 2010) titled ‘The 18th Amendment: Constitutional reform as the consolidation of power’ prefaces his objection thus...... ...
