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Commission report on unethical conversions
 A commission that inquired into unethical conversion of Buddhists has recommended the reestablishment of Buddha Sasana Ministry to nurture Buddhism. It also called for an interpretation by the Supreme Court with regard to the clauses in the constitution with regard to Buddhism. The commission ...
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:28AM LKT (GMT +0530)

State terrorism raising its head - Ranil
Main opposition UNP´s leader Ranil Wickremesinghe alleges state-sponsored terrorism is raising its ugly head as LTTE terrorism is gradually coming to an end. Addressing a function at party headquarters Sirikotha yesterday (Jan. 06), he commended the troops in the Wanni offensive for their batt...
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:27AM LKT (GMT +0530)

LTTE fleeing Wanni areas
The Defence Ministry website says the LTTE is fleeing the areas of the Wanni it is defending in the face of intense pressure being exerted militarily by the security forces. It said the Tigers suffered heavy casualties as the 53 Division troops gained control of the first defence line of the enemy a...
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:26AM LKT (GMT +0530)

Govt. responds to UNP charges
The government today (Jan. 06) responded to allegations leveled by main opposition UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe over the battlefront gains. Senior minister Maithripala Sirisena, speaking to the media in Colombo, noted that even India had come to understand the strength of the Sri Lankan armed for...
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:24AM LKT (GMT +0530)

Ranil powerless to face polls - govt.
SLFP general secretary Maithripala Sirisena says opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has become powerless in the face of upcoming provincial council polls. He was speaking to the media in Colombo today (Jan. 06). Also speaking here, UPFA´s general secretary Susil Premajayantha said they hav...
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:22AM LKT (GMT +0530)

Army gains more LTTE territory
The Army gained control of the eight km wide forward defence line of the LTTE in Muhamalai, Jaffna today (Jan. 06). Military spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara said the 53 and 55 Divisions of the Army were advancing further from there, into enemy territory. Meanwhile, troops have liberated Elephant P...
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:21AM LKT (GMT +0530)

Govt. ready to debate no-confidence motion
Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena says the government is ready to take up in Parliament the no-confidence motion moved against it by the opposition. He told the media today (Jan. 06) that it could be debated even this week. Minister Bandula Gunawardena also attended the media briefing. ***
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:18AM LKT (GMT +0530)

Emergency passed
 Parliament passed the motion to extend the state of emergency by a further month, with a 96 vote majority. At the vote this afternoon (Jan. 06), 106 members - MPs of the government, JVP and NFF and Faizer Cassim of SLMC - supported the motion, while the 10 TNA MPs opposed. According to our lob...
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:17AM LKT (GMT +0530)

NTC impounds route permits
The National Transport Commission has decided to impound the route permits of private buses that do not comply with its order for a reduction in fares. The NTC said that bus fares should come down today (Jan. 06) as per its formula, following a reduction in fuel prices. Buses plying in outstation ar...
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:16AM LKT (GMT +0530)

Lanka wins series with 465 run triumph
Sri Lanka won the second cricket Test against Bangladesh by 465 runs in Chittagong today (Jan. 06) - the fifth-largest winning run margin in Test history. The touring team took the series 2-0 after all-rounder Tillakaratne Dilshan claimed four wickets to add to his century in each innings. Dilshan, ...
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:13AM LKT (GMT +0530)

Over 200 chikungunya patients in R´pura
  An outbreak of chikungunya is continuing in Ratnapura district and its surrounding areas.   Divisional director of health services Dr. Athula Dangalle said that more than 200 people suffering from the mosquito-borne disease were treated at Embilipitiya Base Hospital in the first four da...
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:10AM LKT (GMT +0530)

Parliament opens sittings for 2009
Parliament opened sittings for 2009 today (Jan. 06).   In the New Year, the balance of power in the House has turned in the ruling party´s favour, with the National Freedom Front MPs sitting in government benches.
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:09AM LKT (GMT +0530)

Armed forces in crucial offensives - PM
Prime Minister Rathnasiri Wickremanayake says the three armed forces are involved in several crucial military offensives to eliminate terrorism.   He says the people have been able to enjoy the dividends of the victories already achieved at the battlefront.   The PM told the House today (J...
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:09AM LKT (GMT +0530)

UNP supports elimination of terrorism
The main opposition UNP says it will extend fullest support to any move towards eliminating terrorism.   Its general secretary Tissa Attanayake said his party too, wanted to see an end to terrorism.   The military should be commended for having liberated Kilinochchi, he told Parliament tod...
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:09AM LKT (GMT +0530)

Protest disrupts House attendance
  A protest at Parliament Roundabout today (Jan. 06) has disrupted parliamentarian´s attendance at House sessions, said opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe.   The demonstration to pay tribute to the armed forces for having liberated Kilinochchi has created severe traffic congest...
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Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:09AM LKT (GMT +0530)

R´pura principal murder condemned
  A series of protests have taken place in Ratnapura against the murder of a school principal.   One such agitation took place in the heart of the town this morning (Jan. 06).   The principal of Gilimale Vidyalaya was assaulted to death two days ago during a Shramadana campaign at th...
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Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:10PM LKT (GMT +0530)

Highest priority to civilian safety - President
Post-Kilinochchi, President Mahinda Rajapaksa expects the Sri Lankan armed forces to make rapid advances and capture Elephant Pass, which controls access to the Jaffna Peninsula, and other key targets in a short while, reports ´The Hindu.´ He is confident that, in the near future, the f...
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Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:10PM LKT (GMT +0530)

New tariff to offset relief package
Consumer Affairs Minister Bandula Gunawardena says new tariff and non-tariff revenue will have to be considered to cover the additional expenses for the relief package announced recently. According to him, the package has cost the government an amount much more than it has allocated for the Samurdhi...
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Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:10PM LKT (GMT +0530)

"Enough is Enough" campaign on Jan. 07
Several parties in the opposition are planning a protest campaign titled "Enough is Enough" to demand the government respects democracy and the constitution, said UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe. He told the media in Colombo today (Jan. 05) that the SLMC, SLFP Mahajana Wing and WPF would participate...
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Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:09PM LKT (GMT +0530)

Muhamalai FDL, Target after EP - Army chief
Army commander Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka says that after capturing Elephant Pass, his troops will advance to the LTTE´s forward defence line in Muhamalai, Jaffna. The Army´s 58 Division gained control of EP South today (Jan. 05), where it had a main camp some years ago. Speaking to NethFM ...
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Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:09PM LKT (GMT +0530)

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