Archive for November, 2006
Intl. research org. picks holes in peace process
Although Sri Lanka’s initial peace deal had brought a halt to full-scale military clashes, it was rushed through — and significant [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )US rejects Prabhakaran’s view on independence as solution
by Brian Tissera
The United States yesterday rejected the view expressed by LTTE leader V. Prabhakaran, in his November 27 speech, that [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Let there be supplies!
Bishop of Jaffna Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Savundaranayagam has, in a letter to President Mahinda Rajapakse, endorsed the government decision to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )We will fight on until our goal is achieved-reformistReformists made to eat humble pie
by Shamindra Ferdinando
The Reformist group is seeking the reappointment of Karu Jayasuriya as the Deputy Leader of the UNP. The Island [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Panjandrums, genuflecting and Ajith
Memories of the wonderful days Ajith Samaranayake spent at The Island and Sunday Island in the early eighties flood my memory [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )No need to topple Govt. for time being – Attanayake
by Cyril Wimalasurendre
KANDY —General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP) Tissa Attanayake said in Kandy that there was no immediate [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Karu’s predicament
By Jayantha Ranasooriya
Mr. Karu Jayasuriya, one of the most respected right wing politicians in our country, is on a crusade to transform the UNP into a strong and democratic political entity. No doubt many UNP supporters want Karu at the top of the UNP, regardless whether the party is fully democratised or not. Their main [...]
Ajith writes no more
Ajith Samaranayake
Mr. Ajith Samaranayake, veteran journalist and Editor of Friday, a Lake House publication, [...]
Fighting for rights through democratic, non-violent means
“Ayubhowan” and “Vanakkam” to you all and my greetings to the UNESCO Director General, Mr. Koichiro Matsuura who is not present [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A-9 re-opening: UNP happy, JVP worried
by Harischandra Gunaratna and Norman Palihawadana
The JVP yesterday cautioned the government over its unexpected decision to facilitate overland movement of urgently [...]
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