Situation Report

Sunday, April 7, 2002

Minister wants changes in Emirates deal
While a committee is urgently reviewing the SriLankan Airlines management agreement with Emirates, Civil Aviation Minister Tilak Marapana has also proposed some immediate changes in the deal.

Prabha live on state TV
National television is exploring the possibility of giving a live telecast of the news conference to be given in Kilinochchi by LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran on Wednesday. Rupavahini Director General Nimal Lakshapathiarachi said they were working on the ground work to telecast the media conference live via satellite.

Hakeem welcomes LTTE offer for peace talk
Minister and SLMC leader Rauff Hakeem yesterday welcomed an LTTE invitation for talks to discuss grievances of Muslims of the north and east. "Now that they have invited us we will certainly talk to them. Prior to that we will be discussing matters with community leaders representing other political groups," Mr. Hakeem said.

LTTE to guide TNA
LTTE Chief negotiator Anton Balasingham has declared that he intends giving guidelines to the Tamil National Alliance parliamentarians on conducting matters within parliament, a news report said.

Light respite for New Year, but a water cut looms
The CEB is to relax the power cut for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, despite little improvement in the power situation, Power and Energy Minister Karu Jayasuriya said.

President's physio settles dues
The President's physio Mike Chomley who owes the State Rs. six million for the lease of state land has paid this amount before the ultimatum given him. However, the Government is losing at least Rs. two million by way of interest.

Scribe faces midnight terror
The Mt Lavinia police is to file action in courts against a lawyer cum bible reader of a Mt. Lavinia church for alleged harassment and intimidation of a Sunday Times journalist.

A9 roadblock over bus operation


The much-awaited opening of the A9 land route linking Jaffna with the rest of the country will not take place as scheduled tomorrow due to a disagreement over passengers travelling directly to the north through LTTE-held areas.

SUNDAY TIMES COLUMNS

Political Column
- Muslim problems to the fore

Situation Report
-Ceasefire violations and news blackouts
5th Column
- Getting ready for the big match
The Jungle Telegraph
- Go ahead, says   Premier,  
The Rajpal Abeynayake Column
- Talking about the talks about talks
The Sunday Times Economic Analysis
- Plan future budget strategy now
Thoughts from London
- My dear Herr doctor
Focus on Rights
- That conscience Bill coming again
inside the glass house
- Green light for Mideast violence that respects no red light
Lobby
-Slashed funds fuel heated budget debate

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