JVP asks for an open debate with President and SLFP on Executive Presidency

JVP asks for an open debate with President and SLFP on Executive Presidency

The JVP has asked for an open debate with President Mahinda Rajapakse on the Executive Presidency system. The President who signed the agreement in 2005 must face the debate with JVP Gen. Secretary Tilvin Silva , the JVP insists. If the President has no time to face a debate of this importance , and has no time , one of the main members of the SLFP associated in the signing of the agreement can face the debate , the JVP asserted.JVP Parlaimentary group leader Anura Dissanayake addressed this challenge to the President at a media briefing today (28) at the JVP Headquarters.

UK introduces war crime clause in visa applications of Sri Lankans

UK introduces war crime clause in visa applications of Sri Lankans

In future , all SL visa applicants to UK have to fill a column on war crime involvements.This means that the applicant has to declare his involvements , if any , in war crimes.

This is a sequel to allegations of human rights violations leveled against the SL Forces, it is reported.It is significant to note that in the recent past ,visa applications of many Govt. politicos including visa applications of the family of Western province Governor , Alavi Moulana were rejected by the UK High Commission , while the visa application of Minister Keheliya Rambukwella was rejected by the Canadian High Commission