New dynamics in electoral landscape

Sri Lankan politics which enjoyed a healthy trend under the first-past-the-post system since independence changed course dramatically since 1978, when a Presidential system of Executive Government was introduced, along with a new Constitution.

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A tragedy waiting to happen

The recent report of a claymore explosion that damaged a car belonging to an NGO working in the Vanni, and injured its driver, should focus our attention on the background to a factor used to criticise the Sri Lankan Government forcefully over the last couple of years.

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Defence Column:

More fierce battles expected as troops close in on Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu

As monsoon rains loom around and troops march towards the heart of Kilinochchi braving the massive Earth bund created by the LTTE to defend their last stretch of territory, fierce battles erupted in the outskirts of the Kilinochchi in Akkarayankulam and Nachchikuda on Monday and Tuesday inflicting damage to both Security Forces and the LTTE on equal terms.

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