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The decision of the JVP politburo to back the no-confidence motion against Tourism Minister Milinda Moragoda is likely to boost opposition demands for the motion to be taken up for debate on Tuesday. The JVP announcing its decision yesterday said it would use the debate to reveal details of corruption in the present administration and also in the UNF administration of Ranil Wickremesinghe.

UN slams Govt. on human rights, warns of dire consequences

The United Nations has issued a scathing political indictment of the government and warned that the humanitarian situation in Sri Lanka continues to deteriorate with possible devastating consequences."Any offensive against the LTTE in northern Sri Lanka would have major humanitarian consequences, including displacement of up to 400,000 civilians.....

Free lunch for what? For whom?

About 110 parliament employees enjoyed the hospitality of the Ceylon Hotels Corporation (CHC) which comes under Tourism Minister Milinda Moragoda who is facing a make-or-break no-confidence motion. The employees, including executives and the minor staff, were entertained free of charge on a day-out at the Kitulgala rest house with buffet lunch, liquor and other refreshments.

Essential drug prices going up

The State Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Corporation (SPC) has increased prices of more than 50 essential drugs and has warned of further increases. SPMC Chairman M.A.B. Hemachandra said the prices of chemicals and other raw material had increased in the world market and the local authorities had no option but to raise prices.