Gunmen kill man accused of being involved in murders

Sihala Ravaya on street demo

The Sihala Ravaya launched a street demonstration today to highlight various issues, the organization said. Monks attached to the Sihala Ravaya as well as their supporters launched the walk from Dehiwala this morning and headed to Colombo along the Galle Road. The Monks said the walk was in protest over cattle slaughter and the 13th Amendment to the constitution. (Colombo Gazette)

26 Jun, 2013

UNP wants 13A to remain

The main opposition United National Party (UNP) says it wants the 13th Amendment to the Constitution to be implemented in its current form. UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayaka said that the 13th Amendment came about as a result of the agreement reached between India and Sri Lanka and not the UNP and former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. ?If someone says that this is an agreement reached between J.R Jayawardena and ?Rajiv Gandhi or in other words the UNP and Rajiv Gandhi, that is wrong. T

25 Jun, 2013

SLJTU and Keheliya discuss code

The newly formed Sri Lanka Journalists Trade Union (SLJTU) has had discussions with Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella on the proposed media code of ethics. President of the SLJTU Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema said that the right to information was also discussed at the meeting with the Minister. Addressing the media today, Abeywickrema said that it was agreed a broad discussion needs to take place on the topic before it is implemented. She said that the SLJTU hopes to have a discussion with the

25 Jun, 2013