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Political Column

US builds closer, strategic ties with Tamil Nadu
Events across both sides of the Palk Strait, the waters that divide Sri Lanka and India, were much in focus this week. Across the seas, the world's only super power fired a strong diplomatic salvo on Sri Lanka.
5th Column

Tell me what to say………

Hillary was meeting Jayalalithaa in Chennai. A fly on the wall reports on their conversation.
“Hillary, do you know why everyone is interested in what you would say during your visit here?”
The Economic Analysis
Improved international ratings and assessment of the economy
Three international agencies upgraded their ratings and outlook for the Sri Lankan economy during the last fortnight. Their assessments are of much value for the country’s foreign borrowing and foreign investment flows.
Lobby
Opposition quest for whodunit meets with more hedging
Members of Parliament (MP) being the privileged class that they are, usually encounter a few stumbling blocks to their almost unfettered right to freedom of expression within the chambers of the Legislature, along with the cloak of Parliamentary privilege to protect them against anyone from the outside who may want to challenge their utterances.
Focus on Rights
Reflections on political and other dictators
Do people have the right to rise up against dictatorial judges? This abrasive if not somewhat anarchic question is prompted by former Chief Justice Sarath Silva’s ringing assertion at a public function a few days back that the people have the right to rise up against dictatorial rulers.
Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Supporters hired for Rs. 2,500

In the run up to yesterday's local council elections, President Mahinda Rajapaksa, attended a UPFA rally in Kopay on Tuesday.
From the sidelines
Not issued on this week
 
 
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