UNP leader for Colombo Ravi Karunanayake says his personal stand is that a presidential election should be held first for the country’s stability.

The Sangha for Better Sri Lanka (SBSL) and the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) have raised concerns over the untoward incidents that took place during the Maha Shivaratri Event (March 8) at Vedukkunari Aathi Sivan Temple in the North of Sri Lanka.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed Cabinet and the Election Commission that there is no chance of holding any election until the economic reforms programme that is being carried out with the International Monetary Fund is concluded.

Eight Hindus have complained to the United Nations and the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission against their detention by the police for making offerings at a site also claimed by Buddhists.

An appeal has been filed against the rigorous imprisonment term handed to Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera, according to secretary of Rawana Balaya, Ven. Ittekande Saddatissa Thera.

Tamils have been refused a return of their private land where the security forces headquarters in the Wanni is located.

URF leader Patali Champika Ranawaka says he is ready to contest for the presidency under an alliance presently under formation.

The SLPP has set up two new panels to resolve disciplinary and other internal issues.

Executive officers in the state sector have warned of strike action if their demands are not met by 31 March.

Sri Lanka is not in need of a Taliban-style rule, said FPC leader Dullas Alahapperuma yesterday (28).