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| GTF non-committal on possible South African mediation role |
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The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) yesterday said that there was no point in talking about post-war foreign facilitation to resolve the national problem, as the Sri Lankan government hadn’t done anything to promote national reconciliation.
GTF spokesperson Suren Surendiran was responding to The Island query whether the GTF would welcome the Republic of South Africa (RSA) mediating between the government and the TNA/GTF as well as Diaspora organizations.
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| ISUF convener ordered to appear before Court |
| 2013-07-04 |
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Convener of the Inter University Students Federation ( IUSF) Sanjeewa Bandara was issued summons and ordered to appear before court on July 8 to inquire into the breaking of his bail conditions.
The Colombo Crimes Division informed the Fort Magistrates Court that Bandara was granted bail on condition that he would not be a member of any unlawful gathering.
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| IUSF to launch protest today |
| 2013-07-04 |
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A protest will be launched at 10 a.m. today by the undergraduates of all government universities, Convener of the Inter University Students' Federation (IUSF), Sanjeewa Bandara, said.
"We have not decided the point from which we will launch the protest but we intend proceeding towards the University Grants Commission," he said.
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| Dengue breeding ground discovered in Udahamulla after public awareness programme |
| 2013-07-04 |
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A public awareness programme in line with Dengue Eradication Week took place in Colombo on Tuesday.
The event was held under the auspices of the Minister of Health Maithripala Sirisena.
Health officials, the mayor of Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, teachers, parents and students participated in the programme held at the Sri Wijeyarama Maha Vidyalaya in Udahamulla.
Following the event, the group inspected the Udahamulla Depot premises, where it was discovered that the premises were conducive to mosquito breeding.
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| Rally for unity in Matara |
| 2013-07-04 |
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Following the successful rally held at Greenpath in Colombo in April the “Rally for Unity” announced that it’s second rally will take place in Matara on Sunday.
“Rally for Unity” is a movement formed to show that moderates are strong and united against hate and are committed to promote understanding about the strengths of diversity and unity.
Given the recent spate of hate speech and the marginalization of minority communities in general, the voluntary movement of concerned Sri Lankans
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| DIG says protesters are rejects |
| 2013-07-04 |
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Sabaragamu province Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Lalith Jayasingha says most groups who engage in protests are those rejected by their respective organizations in society.
He says some people including members of the Buddhist clergy want to be in the spotlight in society after being rejected by their respective organizations and it is these people who stage protests.
“Just because someone says to protest the people do not need to protest,” the DIG said at an event in Balangoda.
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| Sri Lanka's Higher Education Minister warns to expel protesting university students |
| 2013-07-04 |
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Higher education Minister of Sri Lanka S.B. Dissanayake has warned university students that they would face more punishments if they participate in the protest organized today by university students' unions.
The Marxist party JVP affiliated Inter University Students' Federation (IUSF) has organized a massive protest today in Colombo. Students of all universities in the country are expected to participate.
Dissanayake has said that participation in the protest would lead to more punishment for those who have a
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| Man arrested with heroine outside school |
| 2013-07-04 |
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Badulla Police arrested a person on Tuesday (2) on the charge of keeping heroin in his possession.
A team of officers attached to the Badulla Police searched the suspect following a tip-off. At the time of the arrest, the suspect was waiting at a three-wheeler park in front of the Vishaka Girls School Badulla.
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| Private bus owners warned a strike |
| 2013-07-04 |
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President of the Private Bus Owners Association Gemunu Wijeratne said that private bus operators will stage an island-wide strike sometime next week if the government does not take a firm decision on the bus fare revision.
Speaking at a press conference he also charged that the National Transport Commission had not taken any action regarding the fare revision.
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