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Political Column

Moves afoot to get UPFA “home grown”policy going

Leaders of both the United National Party (UNP) and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) will make separate announcements in Parliament next week on important political issues if behind-the-scene consultations with the government, now under way, bear fruit.

5th Column

Soldier of misfortune

My Dear Sarath,
I thought I would write to you once again because by now, you must be counting the hours for your release and eagerly waiting to savour the freedom you so longed for. I must congratulate you not only for that but also for not asking for a pardon for nearly two years in the face of severe pressure and a significant risk to your health.

The Economic Analysis

Achieving a balance of payments surplus despite trade deficit

The Central Bank expects a balance of payments surplus despite a large trade deficit this year. These expectations are based on a curtailment of imports in response to the several policy measures, higher worker remittances, increased service earnings and large capital inflows.

Focus on Rights

The irrelevance of the law to Sri Lanka today

Many, quite rightly, bewail the constant chaos bedeviling the United National Party (UNP) which has become so ludicrous now that the whole country is witness to an unseemly tug of war between supporters of party seniors as to who should claim credit for the Right to Information (RTI) Bill.

Talk at the Cafe Spectator

Karu at weddings as he faces probe

Former United National Party (UNP) deputy leader Karu Jayasuriya seems to have more time on his hands now. Just last Thursday, he signed as witness for seven different weddings, some for the brides' side and some for the groom. He seems to be getting more social invitations than before.