»  Mediaman turned politician joins the flow

Veteran mediaman and United National Party (UNP) Nuwara Eliya District Parliamentarian Sri Ranga too has intimated his support towards the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, Government Information department sources said a short while ago.

»  Paba to support 18th Amendment

Gampaha District United National Party Upeksha Swarnamali, popularly known as Paba met President Mahinda Rajapaksa a short while ago and pledged to support the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, sources said a short while ago.

»  Emergency extended without vote

The Emergency has been extended for another month without a vote in Parliament. Most Opposition members were not present in the House for a vote to be taken.

»  ‘Black Day’ protest kicks off

The ‘Black Day’ protest organized by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna at Ayurveda Junction in Borella began a short while ago, confirmed Ada Derana reporter. The protest which is held against the 18th Constitutional Amendment is scheduled to travel from Borella to the Parliament. MORE..

»  UNP Parliamentarians stage protest fast

Certain Opposition Members of Parliament began a protest fast near the Parliamentary complex. Opposition Provincial Councillors and parties have already declared that they are to stage a ‘Black Day’ protest this afternoon at the Ayurveda Junction in Borella.

»  UNP will boycott Const. Amendment debate: Ranil

United national Party (UNP) and Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the party will not participate in the debate over the 18th Amendment to the Constitution. He said this while speaking in Parliament a short while ago.

»  Parliament suspended following opposition protest

Parliament was suspended for 10 minutes following protests by opposition MPs over the proposed constitutional amendment. Opposition MPs had come down to the well of the house and due to the uproar the speaker had suspended the parliament.

»  AUDIO: 50% UNP veterans will vote for amendment - Earl

Earl Gunasekara speaking exclusively to Ada Derana said that approximately 50% of the United National Party’s front row senior members will stand up and vote in support of the 18th Constitutional Amendment when the it is taken up for vote at Parliament tomorrow. MORE..

»  Premier tables 18th Amendment in Parliament

Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne tabled the 18th Amendment to the Constitution in Parliament a short while ago. It is to be taken up for debate tomorrow (Wednesday) with a vote to be taken in the evening.

»  Govt. obstructing supporters coming to Colombo, claims JVP

The police is obstructing party supporters from coming to Colombo to attend the ‘Black Day’ protest organized by the opposition at Ayurveda Junction in Borella, says JVP propaganda Secretary Vijitha Herath. READ MORE....

»  Amendment consistent with constitution, 2/3rd majority sufficient - SC

The Speaker of Parliament today said that the Supreme Court has decided that the 18th amendment is consistent with the constitution of Sri Lanka. He added that the court also said that a 2/3rd majority in parliament is sufficient to pass the amendment. MORE...

»  VIDEO: Nimal Wijesinghe to support Govt.

UNP Kurunegala District MP Nimal Wijesinghe popularly known as Nilwala Wijesinghe a short while ago announced that he will support and vote in favour of the constitutional amendment proposed by the government. MORE...

»  Tamil refugees on the rebound

There is a country in Asia willing to take Sri Lankan Tamil refugees by the thousand — with the United Nations’ seal of approval. And they’re already doing it. In the first six months of 2010, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees says the generous country accepted 1,857 Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka.. MORE.

»  12 Lankans injured in German crash

12 Sri Lankan Tamils living in Germany have been critically injured when their Van collided with a truck at the Ehningen junction in the Böblingen District today morning. Rescue workers are reported to have taken over four hours to salvage the injured people who are said to be from the same family. MORE..

»  Tamils in Thailand ready for latest shipment to Canada

A terrorism expert claims a group of Tamils are gathered in Thailand waiting for a ship to collect them and bring them to Canada. MORE...

»  Another UNP MP to pledge support to Govt?

A UNP Kurunegala District MP is scheduled to announce his support for the constitutional amendment proposed by the government, confidential sources told Ada Derana. The MP is scheduled to hold a press briefing at a government ministry office this morning.

»  Ranil seeks Indian help to revive agriculture

The Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka and former Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, sought India’s assistance in reviving agriculture and fisheries in the Vanni region, pointing out that “until the region returns to normalcy and commences food production and fisheries, Sri Lanka will continue to have problems.” MORE...

»  I will not leave UNP as I stand with my voters: Thalatha Athukorale

I will not cross over to the government. I don’t know about any lists of members contemplating a crossover. I am definitely not in that list. I will not leave the United National Party (UNP). If I ever leave, it will be to go home, said Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Thalatha Athukorale. READ MORE....

»  TNA decides to oppose Constitutional Amendment Bill

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has decided to vote against the 18th Amendment to the Constitution on Wednesday, TNA Parliamentarian Suresh Premachandran told Adaderana a short while ago.

»  Hobson’s choice for the Leftists

The Left parties have decided to support the 18th Amendment to the Constitution though they have reservations regarding its contents, UPFA Parliamentarian Vasudeva Nanayakkara told Adaderana a short while ago.

»  VIDEO: Those mum during war now want ‘black day’, charges Mervin

When the terrorists were exploding bombs all over the country, no political party hoisted black flags against. Today, when amendments are being brought to change the constitution, some parties want to hoist black flags and declare it a black day, said Gampaha District Parliamentarian Mervin Silva. READ MORE....

»  VIDEO: This is second step to take country forward: Wimal

The Constitutional Amendments are in three stages. It is not wise to criticize them without looking at the whole process. What will be taken up on Wednesday is the second step to take the country forward, said Jathika Nidahas Peramuna (JNP) leader Minister Wimal Weerawansa. READ MORE....

»  Opposition hit by ‘Mahinda Phobia’

Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) Western Provincial Council member Udaya Gammanpila today said that the opposition is opposing the Constitutional Amendments due to Mahinda Phobia and not due to the changes proposed in the amendment. MORE..

»  Lankan pilot killed in NZ crash

A Lankan born Queenstown skydive pilot, Chaminda Senadhira was killed along with eight other skydivers when their plane crashed in Fox Glacier in New Zealand. The plane crash is reported to be the worst in New Zealand aviation for almost 17 years. MORE..

»  VIDEO: JHU to support Govt.

The Jathika Hela Urumaya today officially announced that they are agreeable to the constitutional amendments proposed by the government and will support it in parliament. JHU MP Patali Champika Ranawaka stated the parties stance a short while ago addressing the media.