CA TO HEAR SARATH FONSEKA’S PETITION AGAINST 1ST COURT MARTIAL »
November 29, 2010: The Court of Appeal today decided to hear the Writ Application filed by former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka challenging the findings of the First Court Martial. The Bench comprised justices Ms. Rohini Marasinghe and Upali Aberatne. Notice was issued on the respondents, Army Commander, the three judges of the first court martial, [...]
A satanic budget has been presented despite promising an angelic one – Tilvin »
Sunday, 28 November 2010 19:08 The government, despite stating it would bring an angels budget, has really brought a satanic budget says the General Secretary of the JVP Tilvin Silva. Speaking at a press conference held at the head office of the JVP today (28th) Mr. Silva said the country is being dragged towards liberalism [...]
Sangakkara, Samaraweera steady after early strikes »
The Bulletin by Andrew Fernando November 23, 2010 Tea Sri Lanka 81 for 3 (Sangakkara 25*, Roach 2-24) v West Indies Live scorecard and ball-by-ball details A damp outfield and gloomy conditions meant that only 37.2 overs of play were possible on the first day of the second Test at the R. Premadasa stadium in [...]
New” LTTE leader Vinayagam exposed as a “pretender” »
November 22nd, 2010 By D.B.S. Jeyaraj Vinayagam the new leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) based in Europe has been exposed as a “pretender”! Information has come to light that claims made by a senior tiger leader in Europe that he was “Colonel” Vinayagam the sea tiger commander are false. The Vinayagam [...]
Budget 2011 Full Speech »
Budget benefits for all Budget 2011 speech delivered by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as Finance and Planning Minister in Parliament yesterday: As you chair the proceedings of this august assembly, the image of my father late D A Rajapaksa who occupied your seat once as the Deputy Speaker comes into my mind. I [...]
Sri Lanka to raise electricity rates in January »
Nov 22, 2010 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will raise electricity tariffs by eight percent on general users who consume over 90 units a month in January 2011, President Mahinda Rajapaksa told parliament. The present tariff rate will continue for small businesses, he said during the 2011 budget speech. The government will reduce the tariff by [...]
British Royal Wedding Set for April 29 »
By SARAH LYALL Published: November 23, 2010 LONDON — The date and location have been set: the wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton is to take place on April 29 at Westminster Abbey. Related * Diana’s Ring Seals Prince William’s Marriage Plans (November 17, 2010) An aide to Prince William said on Tuesday that [...]
Assembly Pushes to Oust Iran President »
By FARNAZ FASSIHI [IRANjp] Reuters Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faced an impeachment move in parliament. Iran’s parliament revealed it planned to impeach President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad but refrained under orders from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, exposing a deepening division within the regime. Lawmakers also launched a new petition to bring a debate on the president’s [...]
A Budget creating many problems instead of a progressive one – JVP »
Tuesday, 23 November 2010 16:09 The JVP says the Budget presented by the Government creates many problems instead of leading the country forward. Mr Anura Dissanayake made this comment at a media briefing held today. Expressing his views further Mr Dissanayake said ‘the masses of the country had many hopes on the 2nd Budget after [...]
No concessions for the citizens »
Monday, 22 November 2010 21:00 The UNP commenting on the 2011 budget said that it failed to provide any concessions to the ordinary citizens of the country. The 5 percent monthly non pensionable allowance given to the public servants comes to Rs 555 and the cost of living allowance comes to only Rs 600, UNP [...]
