This is where the funds come from

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Veteran Trade Union leader Bala Thampoe donated funds worth Rs. 500,000 to the FUTA at a ceremony held today. Thampoe made this donation on behalf of the trade unions he represents. Dr. Nirmal Ranjith Dewasiri and Dr. Mahim Mendis accepted the donation on behalf of the University dons. Pix by Nisal Baduge

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Comments - 14

Hal Wednesday, 03 October 2012 07:53 AM

Waiting for the response of the government hooligans.

Achari Wednesday, 03 October 2012 07:49 AM

He is a true leftist.

Jeyasankar Wednesday, 03 October 2012 08:20 AM

Its great! Its a symbol of progress in the current trade union action of the FUTA and the future of trade union tradition in a corporate world.

Saranga Wednesday, 03 October 2012 08:20 AM

This is funny, so called union looks like another JVP union, these guys have taken the system to ransom, they should be kicked out just like those ISUF thugs!

ind Wednesday, 03 October 2012 08:22 AM

??????

DHA Wednesday, 03 October 2012 08:22 AM

By all these strikes its the ordinary man children who's going to suffer....their education crippled.... these ppl always get sponsored.....so sad....

hb Wednesday, 03 October 2012 08:22 AM

the morons who keep saying that FUTA is receiving foreign funds should simply prove it. Government has all the intelligence services at its disposal. Proving such allegations will be the easiest way to crush FUTA action.

Wara Wednesday, 03 October 2012 08:50 AM

rich leftist ! Can donate even Rs. 500,000.00.

Kautilya Wednesday, 03 October 2012 08:54 AM

Lemon Puff will go to town saying "International Funding"

summer thorn Wednesday, 03 October 2012 09:07 AM

Veteran Bala Tampoe, perhaps the only independent Leftist Trade Union Leader in Sri Lanka who is not controlled by the
sitting government despite his old age.

Padma Wednesday, 03 October 2012 09:19 AM

You are truly very very great leader ….. You never bow in front of the power .always represent on behalf of innocent party even during north east war time

Ashwin Wednesday, 03 October 2012 09:27 AM

Unfortunately, the "University Dons" here look more like street mafia dons! They are no role-models to students in dress, appearance, mannerism, speech or conduct. They are incapable of guiding and lobbying in their favor in a decent and respectable manner. University/education system will continue to churn out substandard products (other than a handful of exceptions) who in turn will become tomorrow's teachers, lecturers, dons, politicians, activists and the lot. What a vicious cycle!

Hal Wednesday, 03 October 2012 11:30 AM

The dress is crated by people and you can not measure a person by the cloths he wares. Steve Jobs wore a Turtlenecks, blue jeans and jogging shoes for his presentations. It was a trade mark. He never changed the style of cloths although he was one of the greatest visionary in the world and the richest man.

Devaka Jayasuriya Wednesday, 03 October 2012 11:32 AM

Hatts off to Comrade Bala !

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