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Eleven including Wimal sacked from JVP

Posted on November 24, 2008 by admin

The JVP has announced that it has sacked 10 of its members, who contested the general election in 2004 under the UPFA and were elected to Parliament and another, who was appointed to Parliament through the national list, for violating … Continue reading →

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Government’s only option to survive is holding a snap poll – Ranil

Posted on November 22, 2008 by admin

Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe told the Executive meeting of the UNP that the only option for the government to survive is holding a snap poll. He called on the party members to get ready for an election. Courtesy: Dailymirror

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No snap General Election – Media Minister

Posted on November 20, 2008 by admin

“Govt may opt to hold elections for 5 Provincial Councils.” Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena squashed rumours regarding a snap General Election, pointing out that the Government enjoys a comfortable majority in the house. “The Government has a majority of … Continue reading →

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Laying down arms only option for LTTE – Anura Priyadarshana Yapa

Posted on November 20, 2008 by admin

While emphasizing that the only option the LTTE has got is to lay down weapons as they are unable to contend with the advancing military, Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said that it was not a strategic move of … Continue reading →

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