US resolution against Govt., not Sri Lanka -Kiriella

The US resolution on accountability and reconciliation, which was moved at the UNHRC on Thursday, was directed at the Rajapaksa government and not Sri Lankans, the UNP said yesterday.Senior Vice President of the UNP, Lakshman Kirielle told a news conference in Colombo that the US had only called on the government to implement the recommendations of its very own Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC).

UNP calls for demonstrations outside Temple Trees

United National Party (UNP) Vice President Lakshaman Kiriella today called for protest rallies to be held outside Temple Trees and Parliament over the UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka instead of demonstrating outside the United States and Indian embassies. He told a news conference about the stand taken by the UNP on the resolution adopted by the UNHRC and underlined the fact that the vote was an indictment on the UPFA Government and not on Sri Lanka.

Why is the govt. following a policy of silence?asks Ravi

What we want is to protect the country and not create a situation where there are external challenges said United National Party Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake. He made this statement at a media briefing held on Wednesday. "On behalf of the monks, we ask the government why it is following a policy of silence? A situation where Sri Lanka could not even make an official statement arose.

Mattala airport has no oil tank, violates int’l law - Ravi K

The Mattala airport does not have an oil tank in keeping with international aviation regulations the, UNP charged yesterday.Senior UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake, addressing a news conference in Colombo, said that the oil tank was required to have a minimum capacity of one million litres, but the Mattala airport, which was declared open,

Govt. should talk to India, halt attacks on Lankans - UNP

The UNP yesterday called on the government to talk with India and ensure that attacks on Sri Lankans, especially in Chennai, be halted. UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake, addressing a press conference in Colombo, said that the negative approach of the Rajapaksa regime to national issues had led to Sri Lankans being attacked and humiliated on foreign soil.

Ranil calls for APC to face UNHRC resolution

Some international organisations are planning to call for a boycott of Sri Lankan tea and apparels and to urge tourists not to visit Sri Lanka if the US-led resolution on Sri Lanka was adopted at the UNHRC sessions on Friday, Opposition UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said today. He told a news conference that there would be a severe impact on the country’s economy if the demand for our tea and apparels declined by even a meagre 10 per cent and more problems if tourist arrivals drop by a similar percentage.

The rule of law should be equal to all - Karu

A forum on the theme Unity through diversity, was held in Colombo on Sunday. The forum was organised by the National Unity Alliance. Several government and opposition political representatives participated at this forum. ''We expect the right to live, the freedom of expression, equality, irrespective of what political power we have or do not have, the rule of law should be equal to all. However, today,

If Resolution adopted , much pressure- Ranil

To pay for the sins of a dictatorial regime, the govt will in no way be allowed to send Sri Lanka and the people to hell, said the Leader of the Opposition and UNP Leader Mr. Ranil Wickramasinghe today( 18) at a media briefing in Colombo . There was no purpose in demonstrating within the country against the serious situation which has arisen internationally and actually at present,

Ranil calls for early northern PC elections

Northern Provincial elections will be possible only if LLRC recommendations are implemented, Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe said today. Addressing a news conference he said the Northern Provincial council election can be held in June if the government implements the LLRC recommendations and the 13th amendment. He said that the government will get the support to take measures in implementing LLRC recommendations. Ven. Ambanpola Gnanaloka Thero,