Colombo: While Sri Lanka's state media chose to ignore Sarath Fonseka's release from prison, pro-government newspapers said on Tuesday that the former Army Chief had become a "political pawn" in the hands of foreign countries against President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The story of Fonseka's release on Monday dominated the local media on Tuesday, with many a speculation about the war hero's future political plans. The English, Sinhala and even Tamil press...
12:00 PM, May 22, 2012
Colombo: Sri Lanka's main opposition parties on Saturday warned the government that it will carryout agitations similar to those sweeping the Arab world as they planed a major protest against the detention of former army chief Sarath Fonseka. The United National Party (UNP) of former premier Ranil Wickremesinghe said the attack against its MPs and supporters on Friday was a clear sign that the government was not willing to allow...
06:34 PM, Feb 05, 2011
The general who led the war against the LTTE was found guilty of making irregular purchases by a military court. ...
11:48 AM, Oct 01, 2010
The upcoming contest will be another bitter race between the govt and the opposition. ...
10:57 AM, Feb 10, 2010
An original ban on the LTTE was lifted in September 2002. ...
01:06 AM, Dec 31, 2008
Bangalore; After extending their unbeaten run in the World Cup with a win over Ireland, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday said his side is improving with every single match and also praised the Irish players for their fighting spirit and outstanding fielding. India beat Ireland by five wickets to take the top spot in their group B but the hosts had to work had as Ireland made the...
02:34 AM, Dec 27, 2007
Three Sri Lanka ministers were stripped of their positions amid allegations that they were working against the President. ...
10:54 PM, Feb 09, 2007
A bomb blast in the Sri Lankan capital on Friday slightly injured President Mahinda Rajapakse's brother. ...
12:23 PM, Dec 01, 2006
DPI alleges that Aiyar during his recent visit to Colombo, had invited Rajapakse for his daughter's wedding. ...
09:00 AM, Nov 28, 2006
MDMK leader Vaiko, protesting in Delhi, says the Sri Lankan President's hands are dyed with the blood of Tamils. ...
06:05 PM, Nov 27, 2006
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse's visit to India from Saturday has generated a lot of heat in Tamil Nadu. ...
11:34 AM, Nov 24, 2006
The cooperation of the two main parties will be useful to pass required laws in parliament in future. ...
03:37 PM, Oct 23, 2006
Pro-LTTE website says Prabhakaran is alive. Killed while fleeing | A profile ...
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