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GTF raises concerns over Shavendra Silva’s appointment

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has raised concerns over the?recent appointment of Shavendra Silva as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lankan Army. In a statement, the influential London based diaspora group said the appointment of?Silva has sent shock waves through the Tamil community, and to all those interested in human rights and accountability in Sri Lanka. “Such appointment, particularly as Sri Lanka?s human rights record is about to be reviewed in Geneva in March 2019, is a clear message to t

11 Jan, 2019

SLFP opposes abolishing Executive Presidency

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will oppose abolishing the?Executive Presidency. SLFP Parliamentarian Nimal Siripala de Silva told Parliament today that the Executive Presidency is a key requirement for the country today. He said the SLFP will support a President having powers given to him after being given a mandate by the people. Nimal Siripala de Silva expressed these view when the Constitutional Assembly met today to discuss the experts report on the proposed Constitution. Nimal Sirip

11 Jan, 2019

Experts report on constitution proposals tabled

A report prepared by the Panel of Experts for the Steering Committee to draft a new Constitution, was tabled before the Constitutional Assembly in Parliament today. The report is based on the Interim Report, six Sub Committee Reports, the Report of the ad hoc Sub Committee set up by the Steering Committee to look into the relationship between the Parliament and the Provincial Councils. The report was tabled by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe when the Constitutional Assembly met today. Cli

11 Jan, 2019