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SLFP holds out hand to Mangala |
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In the National New Year spirit of goodwill and reconciliation, moves are underway to settle the dispute between President Mahinda Rajapaksa and sacked minister Mangala Samaraweera, The Sunday Times learns. |
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Checkpoint closure leaves thousands stranded |
On the eve of the National New Year, more than 3,000 people were reported stranded after the closure of the A9 road at Omanthai following Tuesday’s attack by the LTTE on the checkpoint. |
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AI campaign: Tigers want to bat — not to bowl |
The LTTE is playing a double game or different ball game in relation to the controversial move by Amnesty International to launch cricket ball campaign on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka. |
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Interpol hunts for big Tiger money launderers |
The international crackdown on the LTTE has intensified with the Interpol on a hunt for three foreigners believed to be involved in huge money laundering operations for the Tiger guerrillas, an official said. |
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Politicians take wing again |
The National New Year season is the traditional flight time for politicians and despite the multi-faceted crises facing the country, many are taking off this time also. |
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