‘Govt. won’t survive by accommodating turncoats’ By Shamindra Ferdinando SLPP National List member Gevindu Cumaratunga yesterday (20) said that the Cabinet of Ministers, including Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa should resign without further delay to facilitate a consensual political settlement or face the consequences. Lawmaker Cumaratunga issued the warning on behalf of the SLPP dissident grouP, […]
by Kumar David An apocryphal youth inquired from the President “why a referendum couldn’t be conducted to ascertain whether the electorate (would approve) extending his term by two years”, says the front page of the Island of Monday January 10. Presidents don’t float kites like this unless they have intrigue up their sleeve. Soon you […]
Rajagiriya hit-and-run case By AJA Abeynayake The Court of Appeal yesterday (10) rejected a revision application by SJB MP Patali Champika Ranawaka seeking a court order suspending the hearing of the case filed before the Colombo High Court accusing him of concealing evidence and fabricating evidence in relation to the 2016 road accident in Rajagiriya, […]
GL frowns on SLFP leaping to Susil’s defence By Shamindra Ferdinando The stage is set for a major clash between the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and its second largest constituent, the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). SLPP Chairman and Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris yesterday (10) flayed the SLFP for the latter’s backing for […]
By Norman Palihawadane Bodies of three males had been found in Colombo yesterday, police said. Two of them were washed ashore while one was found in a canal. According to the Police, one body was found in Bambalapitiya near the Marine Drive. The Police said that another body had been found near Rama Krishna Mawatha […]