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Mahinda
triggers fresh crisis
Prorogues
Parliament till June 5; Basil says move was necessary to give
4-year sessions a break; UNP alleges ulterior motive
By
Wilson Gnanadasa, Kushali Atukorale, Poornima Wijemanne and
Rathindra Kuruwita
In a move that would trigger a fresh crisis, President Mahinda
Rajapaksa yesterday prorogued Parliament, and will resume
sittings on June 5.The prorogation was with effect from midnight
last night. Full
story
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Opposition
up in arms to disarm Pillaiyan
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The
main opposition United National Party (UNP) held a protest
opposite the Elections Secretariat at Rajagiriya yesterday
afternoon, demanding the government disarm the Pillaiyan
group before the May 10 polls. UNP MP’s Ravi Karunanayake
and Tissa Attanayake were present at the protest, along
with SLFP Mahajana Wing leader Mangala Samaraweera
Pic by Nissanka Wijerathne |
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