All corrupt politicians and officials to be prosecuted under UNP government – Karu »
July 23, 2011, 7:05 pm All corrupt politicians and officials will be prosecuted by a future UNP government, the party’s Deputy Leader Karu Jayasuriya said in a statement issued on Friday. “We solemnly pledge to the people of this country, those who been robbed and wronged by this government, that any individual that gambled with [...]
Scores killed in Norway attack »
At least 84 people died when a gunman opened fire at an island youth camp in Norway, hours after a deadly bombing in the capital, Oslo, police say. Police have charged a 32-year-old Norwegian man over both attacks. The man dressed as a police officer was arrested on tiny Utoeya island after an hour-long shooting [...]
The Buried Flame »
A tribute to Nalini Wickremesinghe By Maithree Wickramasinghe Along with the news of her demise, Aunty Nalini Wickremesinghe was portrayed in the media somewhat essentially as the daughter of D. R. Wijewardena, the wife of Esmond Wickremesinghe and the mother of Ranil Wickremesinghe. No doubt that she was uniquely positioned having been born the eldest [...]
THE SIGNFICANCE OF RIGHT TO INFORMATION »
By Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema Freedom of Information (Private Member’s Bill) Acting leader of the UNP Karu Jayasuriya is resolute in his stance to get the Right to Information Bill passed in parliament following the defeat of the Bill presented to parliament by him. “I will engage with other political parties in the opposition to examine [...]
