| Columns |
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| Political
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From Hero to Zero: The Fonseka fallout |
| The rain clouds over Colombo provided some shade from an otherwise sultry morning last Monday.
Below, at its sports grounds, the Sri Lanka Army, celebrating its 60th anniversary, was adding another chapter to its chequered history. Honoured as the first serving Army officer under the new CDS Act to become the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), was General Sarath Fonseka. Earlier, General Lionel Balagalle served as CDS in addition to being Commander of the Army. However, his appointment was under Emergency Regulations. |
| 5th
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All a-tremble with excitement to win the next election |
“Thaaththa,” Bindu Udagedera asked, “who won the election?”
“Which election are you talking about?” Bindu’s father Percy asked, “so many people are talking about so many elections these days...”
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| The Economic Analysis |
| Export led growth or bust |
| The impact of the global recession on developing countries has raised the issue whether countries like Sri Lanka should reduce their dependence on export markets in North America in particular and Europe. |
| Lobby |
| Not issued with this week |
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| Focus on Rights |
| Do we actually have the right to protest? |
| Much has been said regarding the right to freedom of assembly and association in Sri Lanka. It has been maintained for example that these are rights that are recognized in the country. However, as much as these rights are legally recognised in our law, it is a matter for doubt as to whether they are allowed to be practically recognised. |
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