Friday, October 21, 2011By Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema
Supporters mourn the loss of their leader and A grieving family
Fingers have been pointed at senior government and SLFP members for ignoring the long standing feud between senior SLFP member Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra and UPFA Colombo District parliamentarian Duminda Silva that finally resulted in a gun battle on election day that killed four persons including Premachandra.
The President who attended a function at Anuradhapura Madya Vidyalaya for distribution of prizes did not earlier have in his agenda a visit to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi , and this change of program was suddenly decided, reports say.
The President’s media unit says, he worshipped the Sri Maha Bodhi only.
The President who attended a function at Anuradhapura Madya Vidyalaya for distribution of prizes did not earlier have in his agenda a visit to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi , and this change of program was suddenly decided, reports say.
The President’s media unit says, he worshipped the Sri Maha Bodhi only.
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President’s saffron robe donating pooja at Sri Maha Bodhi for and on behalf of Duminda
President’s saffron robe donating pooja at Sri Maha Bodhi for and on behalf of Duminda
 (Lanka-e-News -16.Oct.2011, 11.55P.M.) President Mahinda Rajapakse performed a saffron robe handing over pooja at the Anuradhapura Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi invoking blessings for the speedy recovery of kudu Duminda Silva who murdered Bharatha Lakshman and is now undergoing treatment at the Jayawardena Hospital. He has also allegedly implored the deity to solve Duminda’s criminal problems.Full story >> ===============================
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