


The JVP plans to go before the Supreme Court against the
government’s decision to dissolve the North Central and Sabaragamuwa
Provincial Councils.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa with British Prime
Minister Gordon Brown outside the British PM’s Official Residence at
No. 10, Downning Street on Tuesday. The President is on an official
visit to the UK.
Pic Sudath Silva

Schools closed to thwart
trade union action
The government yesterday declared today and tomorrow school holidays
to thwart a two day sick note campaign by teachers in protest against
the government’s delay in rectifying their salary anomalies.

IGP ordered to provide
back-up vehicle
Justice S. Sri Skandarajah of the Court of Appeal,
yesterday issued a mandatory order on the IGP, Victor Perera, and the
Senior Superintendent of Police, Director Ministerial Security Division,
Sarath Munasinghe directing...



