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The International threats mounting against SL are grave –G L Peiris

(Lanka-e-News, March 18, 2010, 7.50PM) Minister Prof. G L Peiris at (18) today’s Cabinet meeting said, the threats mounting among the International community against Sri Lanka are grave as signaled by the recent developments.... Full story >>

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Writ application to dissolve military Court

(Lanka-e-News 18.March.2010 -11.30 PM) An application was filed in the Supreme Court (SC) yesterday (18) for a writ to declare the military... More >>

Notice issued on CID to appear in Court for arresting Major General who has been granted anticipatory bail

(Lanka-e-News 18.March.2010 -11.30 PM) Colombo Magistrate Gihan Ranawake issued notice on the Terrorist Investigation Dept. (TID) today (18) to show cause as to why retired Major General Sunil... More >>

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Trial of Sri Lanka ex-army chief Fonseka adjourned
The second of two courts martial set up to try Sri Lanka's ex-army chief, Sarath Fonseka, has abruptly adjourned...

Police statements in Tamil
Police stations in the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo, have for the first time opened special units to take down statements in the country’s main minority language, Tamil...

Police assault father of two in Hatton
Three police officers of the Hatton police station have been I suspended from duty following a brutal assault on a three wheel driver...

Hearing in court-martial of Sri Lankan postponed
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Judges presiding over the court-martial of Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate indefinitely postponed a hearing into one allegation against him Wednesday, a defense attorney said, but proceedings will continue on another charge...

Sri Lanka Keeps Key Rate Unchanged for Fourth Month
March 18 (Bloomberg) -- Sri Lanka’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a fourth straight month to support an economic recovery as President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s government faces elections in April...

Sri Lanka's post-war model
COLOMBO - SRI Lanka aspires to be a regional aviation and shipping hub and to double per capita income in the next five years as it emerges from three decades of civil war...

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Tissa Kuttiarachchi’s FR petition rejected

(Lanka-e-News, March 18, 2010, 7.50PM) The Fundamental rights (FR) application filed by Tissa Kuttiarachchi in the Supreme Court (SC) requesting for an order to include his name...

Sri Lankans in Australia urge UN to intervene in protecting Human & Civil rights of Sri Lankans citizens

(Lanka-e-News, March 17, 2010, 7.55PM) We publish hereunder a letter addressed to the United Nations quoting Article 25 and Article 9 of the covenant urging its intervention as the guardian...

Expert panel for Sri Lanka will not infringe on sovereignty – Ban

(Lanka-e-News, March 17, 2010, 4.55PM) The panel of experts being set up by the United Nations as part of an accountability process following the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka will not infringe on the country’s sovereignty,...

Criminalities of the Colombo Crimes Division

(Lanka-e-News 17.March,2010 6.40AM) The relatives of Tamil prisoners detained at the Welikade Prison are facing untold hardships and harassment...

Judiciary is supreme or the TID? Bail granted but no freedom

(Lanka-e-News, March 16, 2010, 3.30PM) Major General Sunil De Silva who had obtained anticipatory bail lawfully from the Colombo Magistrate Court No. 06 to avert his arrest, was nevertheless arrested by the TID yesterday (15)...

Opposition voices targeted to silence them before parliamentary elections says Index on Censorship's Rohan Jayasekera

(Lanka-e-News 16.March.2010 3.00AM) The word McCarthyite is all too easily tossed about these days, but it’s hard not to apply it to what’s happening in Sri Lanka,...

It is 50 days since Ekneliyagoda disappeared : leaflets distributed to galvanize the deaf and blind Police

(Lanka-e-News 16.March,2010 1.45AM) It is 50 days as at today (15) since Prageeth Ekneliyagoda, the 'Lanka e news' political columnist disappeared. Leaflets were...

Govt. has found a 'rogue Radio' for its election activities

(Lanka-e-News, March 15, 2010, 5.40PM) There are reports that Govt. M P and Minister representing the Eastern province has been provided with a Radio service without license to fly under name of ‘Kalkudah F.M.’...

All the Cutouts of Managala destroyed within 2 days in Matara

(Lanka-e-News 15.March.2010 4.30AM) Almost all the cut-outs of former MP Mangala Samaraweera was destroyed with in 2 days in Matara....

Sri Lanka war survivor: The future holds 'nothing'

(Lanka-e-News 15.March.2010 2.50AM) CNN's Sara Sidner travels to Sri Lanka to report from ethnic Tamil areas and the victims of nearly...

Presidential Commission to explore the causes of terrorism and how to prevent its recurrence

(Lanka-e-News 13.March.2010 8.00AM) The President has decided to appoint a knowledgeable expert Committee to probe ways and means to..

General’s wife files habeas corpus application for release of General held in custody unlawfully

(Lanka-e-News, March 12, 2010, 7.15PM) General Sarath Fonseka’s wife Anoma Fonseka has filed a habeas corpus application in the Supreme Court (SC) yesterday (11), claiming that her husband...

AG's appeal holds no validity for safety of journalists with dissenting voices

(Lanka-e-News 12.March,2010 7.15AM) Sri Lanka Feedom Party (M) wing has release a statement today (12) about recent media report of Attorney...

8 Police chief Inspectors interdicted on Defense secretary’s orders

(Lanka-e-News, March 11, 2010, 5.50PM) On the orders of Defense Secretary, 8 chief inspectors have been served with interdiction orders. In connection with the violence...

Govt. which rode the high horse falls off it heavily : Secretaries in frantic rush to Brussels to kowtow

(Lanka-e-News 11.March.2010 8.50AM) Four Senior Secretaries of Ministries are to fly to Brussels next Monday for discussions with a view to restoring cordiality and defusing ...

Five Star Democracy of Govt. wreaking havoc : Shiral summoned to TID for questioning on how he helped General

(Lanka-e-News 11.March.2010 8.50AM) The Chief Organizer and Colombo District candidate, Attorney at Law Shiral Lakthileke was summoned ...

India extends US$ 67.4 million Line of Credit to Sri Lanka

(Lanka-e-News 10.March.2010 11.50PM) A Line of Credit Agreement for US$ 67.4 million was signed between Government of Sri Lanka...

Petition urging the search for and finding Prageeth postponed until 27th April

(Lanka-e-news 10.March.2010 10.20PM) The Habeas corpus petition filed in the Court to issue an order to the IGP to search for and find the Journalist Prageeth...

CID chases after the media to implicate Sarath Fonseka as part of Govt.'s witch hunt

(Lanka-e-News 10.March.2010 11.50AM) The CID has summoned media personnel Lal Priyantha on the 8th ,and questioned him for five hours and elicited answers from him....

Temporary solution for Moneragala political battle -Madduma Bandara out from District leader post

(Lanka-e-News 09.March.2010 11.50PM) The political storm that arose in the UNF following the deletion of Tissa Kathriarachi’ s name from the Moneragala...

Tissa Kuttiarachi seeks Court action to restore his name that was deleted from the list

(Lanka-e-News 09.March.2010 11.50PM) Uva District Council UNP M.P. Tisssa Kauttiarachi whose name was deleted from the Moneragala District UNP...

General’s fast to continue

(Lanka-e-News -09.March.2010 -7.30AM) According to sources close to the General, the fast which began yesterday (07) of Gen. Fonseka will...

What the Second term of Mahinda Rajpakse can offer?

(Lanka-e-News 08.Mar.2010 3.30AM -The Article by LeN Reader) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse was reelected for the second term with the country..

We will tell in Court who gave money for Fonseka’s elections –Anura Dissanayake

(Lanka-e-News 08.Mar.2010 2.30AM) Ex JVP M.P. Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressing a media briefing at the DNF office said, to counter the falsehoods...

Annul nomination list if name can’t be included –Tissa Katriarachi files FR petition.

(Lanka-e-News 08.Mar.2010 2.30AM) Tissa Katriarachi is to file a fundamental rights (FR) petition in the Supreme Court (SC) on the 8th...

Confidence and hope for Indo-Lanka bi-lateral relations –Nirupama Rao

(Lanka-e-News, March 07, 2010, 4.50PM) The Indian Foreign Secretary Shrimathi Nirupama Rao who met President Mahinda Rajapaksa today congratulated the President for his resounding...

Media have no permission to report on proceedings in Army Court: If General requests it may be considered –Army Spokesman

(Lanka-e-News, March 7, 2010, 11.00) Army spokesman Major General Prasad Samarasinghe stated, nowhere in the world is the Media allowed...

Indian Foreign Secretary on three day tour of SL

(Lanka-e-News, March 7, 2010, 11.00) At the invitataion of the SL Govt., the Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao arrived in SL yesterday (6) on a three day official tour...

Mangala files FR against Police for neglect of duty to control violence against him and his supporters

(Lanka-e-News, March 6, 2010, 1.30PM) Citing the IGP and the Attorney general among others , SLFP M leader Mangala Samaraweera filed a fundamental rights.....

Summary of Cabinet Decisions – March 04,2010

(Lanka-e-News 05.Mar.2010 5.10AM) To Enact the National Policy on Early Childhood Care and Development as an Act...

Foreign Secretary of India, Smt. Nirupama Rao to visit Sri Lanka

(Lanka-e-News 5.Mar.2010 4.30AM) On the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka, Smt. Nirupama Rao, the Foreign Secretary of India, is scheduled to arrive...

CID questions Hashan and his wife

(Lanka-e-News, March 4, 2010, 7.35 PM) UNP Western Provincial Council member Hashan Thilakaratne, his wife and servants in the house were questioned by the CID on the 3rd. Three statements have been recorded...

A powerful Mangala group oppose and bid farewell to 'elephant '

(Lanka-e-News, March 4, 2010, 9.15AM) 31 members of the Mangala Samaraweera led SLFP (M) including its Executive administrative secretary, Dr. Sisil Bandara, Central...

I will give full support to police investigations regarding Monaragala nomination list dispute –Madduma Bandara

(Lanka-e-News, March 4, 2010, 9.15AM) UNF Monaragala District leader Ranith Madduma Bandara at a Press briefing at his residence Tuesday (2) stated that...

Where is Prageeth ?

(Lanka-e-News, Feb.25, 2010, 5.45PM) ‘Citizen’s vigil’ yesterday (24) held a silent demonstration at Alexandra roundabout in the vicinity of Vihara maha Devi Park while lighting oil...

Lanka-e-News office sealed by unknown group –40 death threats within 45 mins.! –whither media freedom?

(Lanka-e-News, Feb.01, 2009, 10.30AM) January 28th night, a group of unknown persons who raided the Lanka e news Office premises have sealed it by padlocking the main gate leading to our office with chains and locks...

Military Court judges withdrew because they cannot proceed further on the false charges against Fonseka –Anura Kumara

(Lanka-e-News 18.March.2010 8.10AM) The Democratic National Front at announced this afternoon (17) ,this is the first time in Sri Lanka’s history , the judges of the military Court voluntarily...

UNF will not re pay illegal loans taken by Govt.- Ranil Wickremesinghe

(Lanka-e-News, March 17, 2010, 7.50PM) UNP and opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing the media today (17) at the UNP media unit, said, the election manifesto of the UNF launched yesterday aims at social and...

Can same panel of judges hear in both courts ? Judges panel ask from President

(Lanka-e-News, March 17, 2010, 5.00PM) As the same panel of judges are to hear the cases against General Sarath Fonseka in the two Military Courts, the judges who assembled...

General’s case begins: Judges not qualified to hear -Lawyers raise preliminary objections

(Lanka-e-News 17.March,2010 6.40AM) The Lawyers appearing for the former Army Commander and Chief of Staff Gen. Fonseka in the case filed against him based on three charges, raised...

While building a Castle for the elder brother, the younger brother cruelly tramples the laws

(Lanka-e-News, March 16, 2010, 4.15PM) The Defense Ministry Secretary Gotabaya Rajapakse is now a great orator appearing on the political stages of the UPFA to speak on behalf of candidates in their election campaigns...

I am not responsible regarding funds received for Presidential elections – UNP Gen. Secretary says to CID

(Lanka-e-News 16.March,2010 1.45AM) The CID had recorded a long statement of UNP Gen . Secretary Tissa Attanayake after a prolonged inquiry in...

The military Court trying General Fonseka has no legal validity – former Chief Justice

(Lanka-e-News, March 15, 2010, 5.40PM) Former Chief Justice Sarath Silva at a news conference today (15) said, there are no provisions in the Army Act to arrest, or to hold a trial against him in the military Court...

It was General who secured the freedom for Mahinda even to fearlessly go out of Temple Trees –Somawansa

(Lanka-e-News, March 15, 2010, 5.40PM) The JVP and the Democratic National alliance (DNA) organized a peaceful demonstration in front of the Colombo Bodhiraja Vharaya...

Govt. chases after two Journalists to collect evidence to incriminate Gen. Fonseka

(Lanka-e-News, March 15, 2010, 2.40PM) It is reported that the Govt. is chasing after two Journalists who were very close to Gen.Fonseka when he was the Army Commander on the vague...

Gen. Fonseka will boycott the Military Courts

(Lanka-e-News 15.March,2010 1.40AM) JVP Parliamentary group leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressing a media briefing summoned by the Democratic...

Moments of the latest protest against Rajapksha regime in Verona

(Lanka-e-News 15.March.2010 4.45AM) There are gathered in verona this time to protest against this illegal arrest of Gen. Sarath Fonseka & the mishaps of Democracy in...

What the military Court is trying to do is to be the plaintiff , the Jury and the Judge! -Former District Court Judge Kulatileke

(Lanka-e-News 14.March.2010 7.50AM) Two military Courts have been established to try Former Chief of defense staff General Sarath Fonseka on seven counts based on two charge sheets....

GSP+ : Govt. which said will not kowtow to the EU; now goes crawling begging for it

(Lanka-e-News, March 13, 2010, 5.55PM) In order to get back the GSP + concession which has been suspended by the European...

DM, Prime Minister until President takes oaths: Ratnasiri to take rest

(Lanka-e-News, March 13, 2010, 5.55PM) The Prime Minister after the General elections to be appointed by the....

Govt. seeks conference of Nations which are outside of UN to obstruct war crime charges inquiry against it

(Lanka-e-News 13.march.2010 8.30AM) The Govt. has sought the assistance of a conference of nations unconnected with the United Nations (UN) to ward...

The assassination conspiracy charges leveled against General when he was arrested has evaporated into thin air

(Lanka-e-News, March 12, 2010, 7.15PM) The JVP Parliamentary group leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressing a media briefing at...

7 UNP M.P.s discuss crossing over even before winning at elections

(Lanka-e-News, March 12, 2010, 7.15PM) It is reported that seven UNP M.P.s who are contesting under the UNF are having discussions...

If the General is produced before the Military Court , Civil Court action will be filed against it – Anura Kumara

(Lanka-e-News 12.March.2010 8.25AM ) The Democratic National Front (DNF) vehemently stated that they would file action in...

Gen. Fonseka will be produced before two Military Courts on the 16th and 17th

(Lanka-e-News 12.March.2010 8.25AM) The case against General Fonseka will commence hearing on the 16th and 17th of March in the Military Court by a three Judge panel. He is being charged on 7 counts....

Wimal below – Champika above

(Lanka-e-News, March 11, 2010, 7.00PM) There are reports that the UPFA leadership is anxious and has need to give precedence and pride of place to JHU Champika Ranawake over the NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa who are both...

Plan to establish an interim Administration under leadership of the General

(Lanka-e-News, March 11, 2010, 5.25PM) The Democratic National Front stated that after the victory of the DNF at the upcoming General elections, it will establish an interim administration for three years together with...

A Minister receives Rs. 38 lakhs per year as Salaries : But some of them have spent Rs. 300 million on cutouts – Minister Champika

(Lanka-e-News 11.March.2010 11.35AM)The salaries collected by a Minister of the Cabinet is Rs. 38 lakhs per year , but some of them have spent as much as Rs. 300 million to display ...

When Johnston and Indika are not MPs,can they be Ministers legally?

(Lanka-e-News 11.March.2010 8.50AM) Following the recent cross over of Johnston Fernando and Indika Bandaranayake from

Import of paper from India for printing ballot papers is for counterfeit voting -UNP MP Dayasiri

(Lanka-e-News 10.March.2010 10.10PM) UNP M.P. Kurunegala District ,Dayasiri Jayasekera speaking in Parliament at the debate on extension of emergency regulations said , there are....

Un Due Promotions for Director General Administration of the Foreign Ministry

(Lanka-e-News 10.March.2010 1.30AM) It is a fact that no transfers, promotions, or new appoints should be made once an election is declared. However, this rule seems to be no applicable...

Ban Ki Moon and Navi Pillay express concern and dissatisfaction over SL’s progress on key issues

(Lanka-e-News 09.March.2010 11.50PM) Ban Ki Moon and Navi Pillay express concern and dissatisfaction over SL’s progress on key issues Following...

Even the country’s entire income is insufficient to pay one instalment of Rajapakse’s massive debt involvements -Ranil

(Lanka-e-News -09.March.2010 -7.30AM) Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said , according to the total pre election income expenditure report...

Mammoth crowds attend combined maiden election rally and protest rally of DNF at Hyde Park to release General

(Lanka-e-News -09.March.2010 -7.30AM) The DNF held its maiden election campaign rally and the protest demonstrations against the detention of Gen

How did you help General? -TID questions Tiran Alles for 3 hours

(Lanka-e-News -09.March.2010 -7.30AM) The Terrorist investigation unit yesterday (8) questioned Tiran Alles , the DNA National list...

President rejects Ban Ki Moon’s proposal to appoint a panel of experts to advice Moon regarding SL‘s HR violations

(Lanka-e-News, March 8, 2010, 7.25PM) President Rajapakse has categorically rejected UN Gen. Secretary’s proposal to appoint a panel of experts to advice Moon on what steps should be taken in regard to Sri Lanka‘s human rights violations...

UN Secretary-General discusses Panel of Experts with President of SL

(Lanka-e-News 08.March.2010 8.20AM) Asked about the Secretary-General’s consideration of a Panel of Experts that would advise him on Sri Lanka, the Spokesperson said that the Secretary-General...

General SF to stage fast against phone being not given to him to speak to his daughters.

(Lanka-e-News 08.Mar.2010 2.30AM) Anoma Fonseka speaking at a media discussion today said, General Sarath Fonseka who is under Army detention on the orders...

Bonanzas for MPs even when Parliament is dissolved

(Lanka-e-News, March 7, 2010, 11.00) The Ex Ministers and MPs of the dissolved Parliament are in for a bonanza– they will be entitled to their full salaries, perks and other benefits for this month even though the Parliament has been dissolved. This is because the...

Not even a Tea kiosk is registered in Rajapakse name –Basil

(Lanka-e-News, March 7, 2010, 11.00) Gampaha District group PA leader and Senior Presidential advisor, Basil Rajapskse stated that some are alleging that Rajapakse Companies are in existence. But, at the registration of...

Moneragala tipp ex issue takes a new turn : Maddumabandara continues as District leader

(Lanka-e-News, March 6, 2010, 2.20PM) So far , no questioning or inquiry has been instituted or any charge sheet has been served on Ex UNP M.P. and Moneragala district ......

10 Ministries to Naamal Balakaya

(Lanka-e-News, March 5, 2010, 7.00PM) It is reported that if the Govt. party wins the upcoming General elections, the President will be allocating 10 Ministries in the Cabinet to Naamal Rajapkse’s Nil Balakaya group . According to sources...

Sripathy’s wife goes to ‘strengthen the hands’ of President

(Lanka-e-News, March 5, 2010, 6.00PM) UNF Gampaha District leader and candidate for the upcoming General elections, Dilrukshi Sooriyaraachi met the President Mahinda Rajapakse...

My father is a traitor? – Aparna Fonseka

(Lanka-e-News, Feb. 24, 2010, 2.00 PM) I am Aparna Fonseka, youngest daughter of General Sarath Fonseka of Sri Lanka . Today, 8 February 2010, I decided to start this blog because of the unfortunate...

Media personnel Prageeth Ekneliyagoda missing from yesterday night

(Lanka-e-News, Jan.25, 2010, 1.35PM) Prageeth Ekneliyagoda and independent media personnel and a political analyst has disappeared from yesterday night (24) Ekneliyagoda is an independent media personnel and a political analyst. He lives at...