Political crisis takes a holiday
A lull in the political set up is due to prevail during the festive season with the Mano Tittawella (PA)-Malik Samarawickrama (UNP) committee coming to a standstill as both officials are overseas.

Discussions were held last week and the talks are likely to resume late January. The Sunday Times reliably learns that the Presidential representative is to return to the country by mid January. Meanwhile, President Chandrika Kumaratunga left for Dickwella on Friday for a vacation.

Speculation was rife on a forthcoming election, with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe meeting with party organisers over the weekend. The Premier met party organisers in the Gampaha district last evening.

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