Probe sought on Piumi Hansamali’s assets

Fishermen reject Indian solution

Fishermen in Jaffna have rejected any solution formulated by India in order to resolve the issues faced between Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen as a result of Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters. Addressing the media in Jaffna, the National Fisheries Solidarity Movement said that only a solution formulated following talks between India and Sri Lanka can be accepted and not one drafted by India alone. Jaffna fishermen also demanded that they be included in any talks being organised by

27 Jul, 2013

BJP wants Tamils protected

India’s opposition BJP says Tamils in Sri Lanka should be given special protection and their safety must be assured. BJP leader Ananth Kumar who is on a visit to the US with BJP chief Rajnath Singh, said the Sri Lankan government should come out with a model where the Tamils will have a major say in the socio-political and economic development of the island-nation and contribute to the growth of the nation and are not discriminated against, the Press Trust of India reported. BJP MP and General S

28 Jul, 2013

UNP MPs being purchased

The United National Party (UNP) accused the government of making huge financial offers to make UNP MPs to join the government. UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake said that the government is attempting to weaken the UNP by buying over some MPs. “If the government can win elections from its own popularity why are they taking UNP MPs when an election is near? This shows the bankruptcy?of the government. The government feels by taking our MPs and trying to demoralise us temporarily is the only w

28 Jul, 2013