Circular against recruitment, paying excess staff at state institutions

Amend if needed says SLFP

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today decided that the 13th Amendment to the Constitution should remain but certain clauses must be changed if they have a negative impact on the country. SLFP member and Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that at the SLFP Parliamentary group meeting with President Mahinda Rajapaksa today several views were expressed on the ?13th Amendment. However he said it was the collective view of the SLFP that the?13th Amendment should remain and be taken forward as

26 Jun, 2013

TNA to meet Leftist parties

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) is to meet Leftist political parties in the government to discuss about the 13th Amendment to the constitution. TNA MP Mavai Senathirajah said that the Leftist government members have already requested for a meeting with the TNA. He said that the TNA is giving due consideration to the request and is looking for a suitable date. The TNA MP said that similar talks had been held with the?Leftist political parties in the government on a previous occasion as well. Th

26 Jun, 2013

Pakistan army chief here for talks

Pakistan’s Army Chief General?Ashfaq Parvez Kayani?will pay a three-day visit to Sri Lanka during which he will meet the top political and military leadership of the country. The visit, starting tomorrow, will be Kayani’s second trip to the country since 2011, the Press Trust of India reported During his stay in Sri Lanka, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani will meet the top military leadership of the country, an official statement said. He will also hold discussions on matters of professional interes

26 Jun, 2013