The people and Sri Lankan elections

By: Dr.Rajasingham Narendran

The presidential election will be held on 26th January' 2010, two years ahead of schedule, and the general election on due time, soon thereafter in Sri Lanka. [TC]

"Sarath Fonseka yet to apologise for racist comments"

tweet bundle from the twitter pages by D.B.S. Jeyaraj

Sarath Fonseka is yet to apologise for the racist comments he made in the past. Can the Minority politicos supporting him get SF to do that? [TC]

“General” trends in the politics of the General

By D.B.S. Jeyaraj

The presidential election campaigns of both Mahida Rajapakse and Sarath Fonseka seem to have got off the ground with customary procedures. [DBSJ]

Selvarasa Pathmanathan alias KP, now being"coerced"by state

tweet bundle from the twitter pages by D.B.S. Jeyaraj

Sri Lankan Govt gets imprisoned Pathmanathan ( KP) to sign documents transferring his assets&funds to Lankan state by force & false promises [TC]

'Govt. gloating about limited right of movement allowed for Wanni IDP's'

tweet bundle from the twitter pages by D.B.S. Jeyaraj 

Wanni IDP's can move freely in & out of camps after filling out forms informing army of their movement but cant be away for more than 15 days [TC]

To Whom Does Sri Lanka Belong? To The Few,Many or All?

By Dayan Jayatilleka

When Imthiaz extended this invitation to me, it was impossible for me to refuse for three reasons. Firstly, Bakeer Markar was one of those unforgettable Speakers who could command the respect of the House; a legend in his time. [TC]

"Common Presidential Candidate" Dr. Vickramabau Karunarathne

Statement by Nava Sama Samaja Party

We are suffering because we have failed to resolve basic problems in our country. We cannot claim to be a free and democratic country unless we resolve the national problem and also stop international global capitalist interference. [TC]

Upali Cooray Memorial Meeting held in Colombo

by B. Skanthakumar

Upali Cooray, who passed away on 21 August 2009, was a revolutionary socialist; trade unionist; anti-racist; partisan of anti-colonial and national liberation movements; human rights lawyer; university teacher and much more. [TC]

How to abolish Executive Presidency before presidential poll 2010

By D.B.S. Jeyaraj

Present trends indicate that the question of abolishing the executive presidency will be the central theme of the current presidential election.

The need for removal of the danger posed by Gen. Sarath Fonseka

by Sumanasiri Liyanage

A combination of several factors in synergy has contributed to the unleashing of a process of increasing militarisation of the Sri Lankan political and social landscape since 1977. [TC]

Report from Jaffna: Long road to recovery, say returnees

by IRIN News

Thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who have left camps in Sri Lanka’s north say they are struggling to claim back their lives even as the government implements a programme to support them. [TC]

Utter inadequacy of military solution to resolve the ethnic conflict

by Lynn Ockersz

The best evidence one has at the moment that history is on the side of truth, is the stubborn persistence with which the subject of the 13th amendment to the Sri Lankan constitution and the need for ‘extensive power devolution’ as an answer to this country’s ethnic conflict, are recurring in local political debate. [TC]

"Tamil Nationalists Have Left The Tamil People Badly Isolated

by Prof.S.Sivasegaram

Amnesty International is calling on the Sri Lankan government to permanently release civilians who have been illegally detained in camps since the end of the civil war six months ago. [TC]

'Some dictators do hold "elections" but they are neither fair nor free'

tweet bundle from the twitter pages by D.B.S. Jeyaraj

JVP office in Kadadolaha, Anuradhapura attacked by thugs in Defender jeep - No. WP GG 9417.Cut-outs & posters for Sarath Fonseka were destroyed [TC]

Gen. Fonseka trying to become cheap politician says Gotabhaya

There are certain elements of the international community who see the President taking a hard stand on the international community when the war was on, taking it personally.

"Sinhaya on a Hansa", ready for country & politics

Sarath Fonseka announces at press conference that he would be contesting Presidential elections 2011 under the symbol of Swan (Hansa /Annam) [TC]

Abolition of Executive Presidency: Pledge and performance

By D.B.S.Jeyaraj

The question of abolishing the Executive Presidential system has received fresh focus after the foray of Gen.Sarath Fonseka into politics. [dbsj]

Pillaiyan withholds support for President at polls

tweet bundle from the twitter pages by D.B.S. Jeyaraj

The Tamil Makkal Viduthalaip Puligal(TMVP) controlling the EPC has decided to withhold support for Mahinda Rajapaksa at presidential polls [TC]

Special cubicle for Namal Rajapaksa at Law College

tweet bundle from the twitter pages by D.B.S. Jeyaraj

Mahinda Rajapaksa's son Namal Rajapaksa answered the Law College Entrance examination while sitting in a special cubicle in exam hall [TC]

In Pictures: "If it is made in Sri Lanka put it down"

Several Tamil activist groups around the globe are conducting “Boycott Sri Lanka” campaigns, aimed at divestment in Sri Lanka, particularly by the garment industry. [TC]

Sarath Fonseka silent on resolving Tamil National question

Dr. Vickramabahu Karunaratne

The JVP put forward, a four point minimum programme for the common candidate, which includes: a) Abolition of the executive Presidency, (b) Reactivate the independent commissions, a constitutional obligation under the 17th amendment (c) Restore democracy and curb corruption, (d) A programme to expedite the resettlement of IDPs and to address their concerns. [TC]

Fonseka and  Rajapaksa vie for Tamil votes:Who would the Tamils vote for?

by Namini Wijedasa

If you were Tamil, who would you vote for: Mahinda Rajapaksa or Sarath Fonseka? Many Tamils are already saying: “Neither”. [TC]

The Elders call on Sri Lankan government to protect rights of civilians displaced by conflict

The Elders – a group of eminent global leaders brought together by Nelson Mandela – have made a direct appeal to the President of Sri Lanka to protect the rights of civilians displaced after the government’s defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in May. [TC]

“Operation holdfast”: The attempted coup d’etat of Jan 1962

By D.B.S. Jeyaraj

Coup d’etat meaning “stroke of state” in French is used to describe the overthrow or deposition of a government or head of state through illegal or unconstitutional means. A coup d’etat generally referred to as a coup is usually undertaken by officer/s of armed forces against the established government. [TC]

Seeman in distress: A "Tweet Tale"

tweet bundle from the twitter pages by D.B.S. Jeyaraj

Indian Tamil film director/actor Sebastian Seeman left Toronto on Nov 26th by Jet Airways flight to New Delhi via Brussels. [TC]

Rajapaksa-Fonseka battle is blessing in disguise for Tamil speaking people

by Vasantha Rajah

The ongoing “Rajapaksa-Fonseka battle” is a blessing in disguise for the Tamil-speaking people and the Sinhalese despite its immediate appearances; because the upcoming debates are bound to change the confused Sinhala consciousness on an unprecedented scale. [TC]