SL welcomes Indian denial

11 March 2011 10:15 am - 42 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

The government today said it was glad that the Indian government rejected the claim made by Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne that there were three LTTE training camps in Tamil Nadu.

“The denial of the existence of LTTE camps in Indian soil strengthened the friendship between the two countries,” Youth Affairs and Skills development Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said.

“The incorrect statement made by Prime Minister Jayaratna was a closed chapter as he himself has made a statement accepting the mistake,” he added. (Sandun. A. Jayasekera)

Pix by Pradeep Pathiranan

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 42

Lankanlion Friday, 11 March 2011 01:54 PM

What a stupid politicians and Sri Lankan government? India rejected the Sri Lankan priministers claim and Sri Lankan government welcoming such rejection. Aren't they morons?

razmk Friday, 11 March 2011 02:10 PM

whats going on here.prime minister says some false info. just a minister praising india when then correct it. is this a plot to remove DM? suba anagathayak samotama.

krishna Friday, 11 March 2011 03:07 PM

What Weerawansa and dulles know about foreign affairs.Consult Rajitha for this sort of matters.

citizen1 Friday, 11 March 2011 03:17 PM

He did! Now they are doing some damage control.

namal Friday, 11 March 2011 03:43 PM

Talk about eating humble pie!

bash Friday, 11 March 2011 04:51 PM

How can this be a closed chapter ??????? Luckily for all these cunning politicians, the majority of Sri Lankans are gullible and foolish....

MANMOHAN Friday, 11 March 2011 05:24 PM

shameless... please people of sri lanka... start thinking to have decent people as leaders.... not jokers....
Ranil is the only man sri lanka got at the moment !

suwantha Friday, 11 March 2011 05:29 PM

THEY ARE RUINING THE GOOD IMAGE OF SRIKANKA FOR THEIR OWN SALVATION.STUPID POLITICIANS DONT USE CHEAP METHODS TO FUFIL YOUR INTERESTS.

Mushi Friday, 11 March 2011 05:20 PM

Funny! SL welcome the india's statement as if DM is the prime minister of another country. he he...

suwantha Friday, 11 March 2011 05:52 PM

shamless politicians both of you are victimes of dirty politics.

Titanic Friday, 11 March 2011 01:43 PM

3rd class politics

Amal Perera Friday, 11 March 2011 06:56 PM

This blunder is no worse than FM G.L's remark that we could sue the EU for the withdrawal of the GSP+. If there's anyone in any profession on the Earth who doesn't know what they are talking, they are our 'honourable politicians'. Shame!

Lal Medawatte Friday, 11 March 2011 10:16 PM

Prime Minister 'Cat' has shit on the 'Rock' and now ministers 'Cats' are trying to cover it with important sand

Mr Retort Saturday, 12 March 2011 03:21 AM

See our commerdians in actions. Bollywood please note

kolla Saturday, 12 March 2011 03:51 AM

This is how it is dude... "Hodi vadi venakota bath danava... Bath vadi venakota hodi danava". Politics..

Calistus Jayatilleke Saturday, 12 March 2011 05:15 AM

"Dumb and Dumber"!

Saraa Goyya Saturday, 12 March 2011 07:08 AM

How can a PM makes such an IRRESPONSIBLE statement in a place like The Parliament? If he has any dignity and pride he MUST RESIGN immediately.

Donovan Saturday, 12 March 2011 07:35 AM

Unbeliveveble!!!!!!!!!!!

Sri Minnal Saturday, 12 March 2011 10:41 AM

all our politicians are jokers.

Manujer Saturday, 12 March 2011 11:13 AM

That is what all of them most of the times.

That is why SL is the Asia's miracle.

What else have we achieved ?

Obama Friday, 11 March 2011 11:01 AM

“The denial of the existence of LTTE camps in Indian soil strengthened the friendship between the two countries,”

This sounds dumber every time you repeat it.

Stupid Politicians !!!

Kumar Friday, 11 March 2011 10:29 AM

Naduth hamuduruvange baduth hamuduruvange

TMA Friday, 11 March 2011 10:21 AM

Does Sri Lanka hav a backbone

Wimal_Modawansa Friday, 11 March 2011 10:32 AM

Polititians should keep their mount shut and allow the others to assume that they are fools rather than opening the mouth and prove that they are bloody fools.

A.J Friday, 11 March 2011 10:36 AM

i have no idea what this gov is talking about anymore ! one day they say there are LTTE camps , next day they are glad that what they said was wrong !

lankaputha Friday, 11 March 2011 10:27 AM

There is a saying " to cover one lie we need to say ten lies"

Roshan Friday, 11 March 2011 10:37 AM

Even if the statement made by PM is true, SLhave no alternative than to accept the statement made by India.

Ash Friday, 11 March 2011 10:42 AM

What a joke this is. What is he trying to say?
Dullas Dullas what a shame...Shamelessly trying to
get points even from this.

D Friday, 11 March 2011 10:50 AM

does the prime minister represent the government or himself??

Imtias Friday, 11 March 2011 10:47 AM

Mr Minister should we not ask few more ministers to lie about and we can further strengthen the friendship between both countries. What do we call this ..........?

THY Friday, 11 March 2011 10:57 AM

I Got it Now!!! "GOVERNMENT VS DM"

Gongalegodabanda Friday, 11 March 2011 10:24 AM

Miracle of Asia!

Loki Friday, 11 March 2011 10:57 AM

In other words what Dullas says is that he is glad that the PM lied?

Sanath R Friday, 11 March 2011 11:16 AM

Sri Lanka is becoming a mockery in the eyes of the outer world, thanks to the stupid politicians.

Wimal_Modawansa Friday, 11 March 2011 11:19 AM

Polititians should keep their mount shut and allow the others to assume that they are fools rather than opening the mouth and prove that they are bloody fools.

suda Friday, 11 March 2011 11:35 AM

It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubts !!

Guru2 Friday, 11 March 2011 12:19 PM

Oh my goodness, oh my gracious!

sandeepa Friday, 11 March 2011 12:30 PM

This is stupid than what PM said.

Gongalegodabanda Friday, 11 March 2011 01:03 PM

Stupidity at its best! Only in Sri Lanka!

Yehiya-Doha Friday, 11 March 2011 01:18 PM

Ask form India, good secretary for Prime Minister

Yehiya-Doha Friday, 11 March 2011 01:20 PM

No professional man in the team. Like premadasa regime.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

SL welcomes Indian denial

Comments - 42

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

New Visa procedure implemented

Two racing drivers arrested over Fox Hill tragedy

Ranil Wickremesinghe caravan moves on despite barking dogs

Uma Oya Development Project inaugurated

Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

MIRROR CRICKET

TODAY'S HEADLINES