by Secretariat for Muslims The Secretariat for Muslims is deeply concerned by the recent problems in Mannar including acts of violence, allegations of intimidation, and the manner in which the underlying issues are being addressed. The Secretariat for Muslims (SFM) affirms the need to respect the independence of the judiciary and the integrity of our [...]
Archive of entries posted on 9th August 2012
Was Hunai Farook Statement on July 18th a Violation of Parliamentary Standing Orders?
By Gagani Weerakoon Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe told parliament that allowing UPFA MP to make a statement on the Mannar incident soon after the day’s businesses of the House, was in violation of the provisions of the Parliamentary Standing Orders. He said UPFA MP Hunais Farook was allowed to make a statement to the House [...]
Demands of University Dons: Who’s gone Cuckoo?
By Amal S. Kumarage One can only thank Mr. C.A.Chandraprema for choosing an apt title ‘University Dons in Cuckoo land’ for his article published in the Sunday Divaina and Sunday Island of 4th August. There is no disagreement that is exactly where university dons have been for the last several years. The difference now is [...]
University dons in cuckoo land
By C.R.Chandraprema University academic staff have now been on strike for one month. This is now the longest strike engaged in by university teachers in this country. Minister Basil Rajapaksa has been called upon to settle the matter. Last Wednesday, a meeting was held between representatives of the Federation of University Teacher’s Associations (FUTA) and [...]
