President back today
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 15:11
President Mahinda Rajapakse who was on an official three day visit to Russia has returned to the island around 10.50 AM today.
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Arrest of Sarath Fonseka unlawful – Ranil Wickremasinghe
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 14:31
The opposition UNP party leader Ranil Wickremasinghe in an interview with the BBC Sandeshiya said that the arrest of the presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka is unlawful and undemocratic not only against military law but also the common law of the country.
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Transfer of Police High Officers cancelled
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 11:52
The defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapakse has ordered to cancel the transfer of High Officers immediately from the list of transfer order served to 202 Police officers that came into effect from last Saturday.
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Namal hands over nomination papers to UPFA
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 11:11
Namal Rajapakse, the son of President Mahinda Rajpakse handed over his nomination papers to the UPFA this morning to contest the upcoming general election from the Hambantota district.
Sri Lankan opposition leader arrested for sedition
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 10:59
Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate was hauled from his office by military police Monday and will be court-martialed for allegedly planning to overthrow the government while serving as the head of the army.
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Sri Lanka opposition leader held for 'plotting coup'
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 10:50
The former Sri Lankan army chief hailed last year as a national hero for defeating the Tamil Tigers was in jail last night facing possible execution.
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Ban appeals for post-election restraint in Sri Lanka as challenger arrested
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 10:41
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is reiterating his appeal to all parties in Sri Lanka and their supporters to show restraint and refrain from violence after the reported arrest of the defeated opposition presidential candidate.
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US concerned on Sri Lanka arrest
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 10:31
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United States on Monday voiced concern about Sri Lanka's arrest of the defeated opposition presidential candidate, fearing it would worsen divisions as the island recovers from war.
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Amnesty blasts Sri Lanka for opposition leader arrest
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 10:23
LONDON - Amnesty International accused Sri Lanka's government Monday of stepping up a "crackdown on political opposition" after the arrest of the defeated candidate in last month's presidential vote.
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IDPs to be resettled only after general election
Monday, 08 February 2010 17:36
According to government information, the Resettlement of the balance Vanny IDPs in camps may take a longer period and possibly after the General Election in April this year.
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Justices must be Neutral – Former Chief Justice
Monday, 08 February 2010 16:38
The former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva said that justices should act with responsibility and in neutral as the people might leave the courts dissatisfied if right verdict not granted.
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Monks disrobe after graduation, temples close – Nayake Thera
Monday, 08 February 2010 14:29
Over 1.350 Theras left villages to secure govt. jobs Ven. Kadigamuwa Nayaka thera addressing a group of Dhamma school teachers and novice monks in the North Central Province at the Bingiriya Maha Vidyalaya expressed his concern about the growing trend among young Bhikkus to leave Sasana after university graduation. More than 1,350 young had thus left their village temples during the last five years after securing government jobs, the Thera said.
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Politicking Police officers during presidential election to be axed
Monday, 08 February 2010 13:49
Defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapakse has informed that Police officers who had engaged themselves in political activities during the presidential election would be sacked from the Police service.
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Parliament to be dissolved after president returns
Monday, 08 February 2010 11:27
According to government circle the parliament would be dissolved most probably during this week after the president returns completing his three days visit to Russia.
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