A multimillion dollar Chinese-funded water supply project has run into controversy with former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga openly demanding its suspension and an inquiry on the grounds that it is overpriced. In August 2016, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) awarded a contract to China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) for the Gampaha, Attanagalla and Minuwangoda Integrated Water Supply Scheme. The project cost is US$ 229.5mn (Rs 35.8bn). It is 85 percent funded by a China Development Bank (CDB) loan while the Bank of Ceylon will lend the Government 15 percent of the contract price or US$ 34mn (Rs 5.3bn) as local funding.
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“Evidence of India’s involvement in regime change in Sri Lanka” by K. Ratnayake
Fresh evidence has emerged pointing to a concerted international effort behind the defeat of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse in the country’s presidential election on January 8. Reuters reported on Sunday that the Colombo station chief for India’s external spy agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), was recalled to New Delhi before the election, following complaints by the Sri Lankan government that he was helping the opposition parties.
“Tamils Caught Between The Devil And The Blue Deep Sea” by Paul Newman
As the D Day in Sri Lanka is approaching there is a hot debate on whether the decision of the TNA to go with Maithripala Sirisena is in the right direction or not. Till 21st of November 2014, he had supported all the policies of Mahinda Rajapakse without ever raising an eyebrow. It was sheer opportunism that brought him to the election fray with the support of Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga (CBK) and Ranil Wickremesinghe.
via: https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/tamils-caught-between-the-devil-and-the-blue-deep-sea/
“UPFA Admits To Massacres And Use Of Cluster Bombs In The Last Phase Of War” by Ratnajeevan H. Hoole
“Both Douglas Devananda and EPDP MP Chandrakumar, during public speeches, virtually admitted to the massacres of and use of cluster bombs on civilians during the last phase of the war in Mullivaikal.
Responding to President Rajapakse’s claim to fame for ending the war, former President Chandrika Kumaratunga had countered that she had been the one to capture 70% of LTTE territory. Claims of being responsible for winning the war have also been made by General Sarath Fonseka who had been army commander during the last phase.
“The High-Stakes Battle for Sri Lanka’s Presidency” by Sudha Ramachandran
Mahinda Rajapaksa’s plans to return to power as Sri Lanka’s president for a third successive term has run into trouble. With less than a month to go before the vote, Rajapaksa is ahead of his rivals but joint opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena is closing in and could unseat him in a free and fair election.
via: http://thediplomat.com/2014/12/the-high-stakes-battle-for-sri-lankas-presidency/
Interview de Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga accordée au site en ligne Groundviews
Vous trouverez ci joint le lien pour écouter l’interview de l’ancienne Présidente de Sri Lanka Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga accordée à Groundviews le 26 juillet 2012 à Colombo. L’ancienne chef de l’État évoque notamment les problèmes politiques et de gouvernance que connait le pays. De nombreux sujets comme les réformes constitutionnelles, la question du sort de la minorité tamoule dans le contexte d’après guerre ou encore celle des accusations de crimes de guerre auxquels fait fasse l’actuel Président Rajapaksa…