22/11/2009 - Sunday Observer
Who needs a Sri Lanka National Congress today
(by Edmund Ranasinghe)
…The Ceylon National Congress is the forerunner of political parties in Sri Lanka… we need a Sri Lanka National Congress…truly of all the citizens… truly democratic. Moragoda has had two stints as Minister. One in the short-lived UNP Government... and at present in the UPFA Government... in both instances he portrayed these traits and rose above the parochial and narrow-minded outlook of the common... There is no reason to doubt that he will continue in the same vein and be equal to the task…
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22/11/2009 - Sunday Island
Milinda unveils new party for consensual politics
Justice and Law Reforming Minister Milinda Moragoda last week unveiled his new political party, the Sri Lanka National Congress, which will "work closely with and offer full support to the UPFA and the President… Mr. Sirisena Cooray and Mr. R.A.D. Sirisena are among those who have joined Moragoda in this initiative… Moragoda handed the first copy of his letter to the people to President Rajapakse … at Temple Trees on November 19…
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23/11/2009 - Daily News
Peace drive backed
The Sri Lanka National Congress will support the program of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and will become a constituent party of the UPFA, said its Leader Milinda Moragoda... “The President’s leadership, coupled with the stability our support provided, enabled our Armed Forces to achieve a decisive victory over the LTTE.” … “Now, we must restore harmony among our communities, heal the wounds of conflict and bring unity to our people,” he said…“This letter brings you three messages to assure you of my continued commitment to that task, and to the ethical and social principles that have always guided me…
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23/11/2009 - The Island
Moragoda wins UPFA recognition as colleagues turn Blue
(by Shamindra Ferdinando)
…Moragoda’s Sri Lanka National Congress has already won recognition from the ruling SLFP-led coalition with UPFA General Secretary… accepting it as a UPFA constituent… Last Thursday… former UNP… minister R. A. D. Sirisena joined Moragoda to formally inform President Mahinda Rajapaksa of his move… President Rajapaksa has welcomed the move…
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24/11/2009 - The Island
SLNC aimed at giving all Lankans one national identity
...statement... issued by Chairman B. Sirisena Cooray on the formation of Sri Lankan National Congress... National unity... important... in an era of nation building; hence... Sri Lanka National Congress to create a broad platform for co-habitation of people who subscribe to various shades of opinion...Minister Milinda Moragoda... functions as the leader... R. A. D. Sirisena ...as the General Secretary. The administrative committee... consists of twenty members representing all sectors…
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24/11/2009 - Daily News
Post-conflict Sri Lanka: Moving Away From an Angry to a Compassionate Society
…we must seek to build a society… free of envy, where people can pursue their ideas and speak freely even when others disagree, a secure and confident nation, which fully engages with the world and seeks trading… partners while maintaining our identity and protecting our nation’s interests… we must transform our angry society into a compassionate society, at peace with itself and tolerant of others. Where all communities have respect for each other, where violence and hatred are a thing of the past…
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25/11/2009 - Daily News
UPFA leaders pledge wholehearted support to President
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UPFA leaders held a press conference yesterday at the Mahaweli Centre Auditorium in support of President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s candidature at the forthcoming presidential elections. (Pic by Thushara Fernando)…
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27/11/2009 - The Island
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the Chief Guest, Chief Justice Asoka de Silva, on the invitation of Justice... Minister... Moragoda cuts the ribbon to declare open the new office complex building for the Justice Ministry…
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28/11/2009 - Daily Mirror
Committee to consider justice reforms in NP
A high powered committee has been established... by the Minister of Justice… Moragoda to consider… Administration of the Justice system in the Northern Province… The Committee… will consider providing infrastructure, staff, training for the staff where it is necessary, equipment and streamlining the other areas such as prisons, legal education… etc…
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29/11/2009 - Sunday Island
Restore value based Politics
(by K. Godage)
…I congratulate Minister Milinda Moragoda for… His initiative to set up a new political party inspired by the principles and values that were associated with the Ceylon National Congress… We need to create a... just and compassionate society. The most urgent...need... is to usher in an age of cooperation and leave behind us the age of confrontation… whilst other countries are galloping ahead we are moving backwards…
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30/11/2009 - Lanka News Today
Milinda Moragoda, Minister of Justice and Law Reforms visited the Vavuniya LTTE ex-combatant Rehabilitations Camps
Minister Moragoda inspects the conditions of the Camp...reviewed the basic facilities at rehabilitation centers and next step... with regard to rehabilitation of ex-combatants in the camp…
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02/12/2009 - The Island
Over 11,000 detained Tigers to vote at presidential election 2010
(by Shamindra Ferdinando)
…The Election Secretariat, the Defence Ministry and Justice… Ministry will work out modalities to set up polling booths within detention facilities in the Northern region… Justice Minister… Moragoda has visited detention facilities on several occasions to explore ways and means of improving the conditions…
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03/12/2009 - Daily Mirror
Changes in Rules for Law College Entrance
Upper age limit now 35
The Committee appointed by Minister of Justice... Moragoda to come up with reforms... presented its findings to the Minister recently... the committee has recommended that... candidates... possess a minimum of 2 credits at... Advanced Level Exam... and be below the age of 35 years... that exams be conducted by the Open University of Sri Lanka, and all subjects be revised to include the new developments in Law.... Law College lectures will be... in all 3 languages... progressively introducing more subjects only in English... students... given the choice to answer the examinations in any language…
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04/12/2009 - Daily Mirror
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…Ministers Milinda Moragoda and G.L. Pieris during a ceremony in Colombo this morning to issue a new postage stamp to commemorate the 100th Dinner of the Voetlights Society of Sri Lanka…
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06/12/2009 - Sunday Observer
ACHC briefed on plans to rebuild North
(by Ananth Palakidnar)
...enhancing the educational facilities, developing the agricultural sector and reconstructioning the places of worship... Chairman, Presidential Task Force for Resettlement... and Senior Presidential Advisor Basil Rajapaksa MP... met delegates of the All Ceylon Hindu Congress (ACHC)... Justice... Minister... Moragoda was also present... briefed Rajapaksa on the steps taken to establish a Rehabilitation Centre at Colombo Hindu College, Ratmalana with the assistance of the ACHC…
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06/12/2009 - The Nation
SLNC for access to information
An important right of the people, and an essential tool to guarantee good governance
…“We believe that access to information is an important right of the people, and an essential tool to guarantee good governance… to create transparency, and… become a critical tool to fight corruption,” leader of the Sri Lanka National Congress, Minister Milinda Moragoda said…
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07/12/2009 - Daily Mirror
Committee to study Muslim marriage laws
Minister of Justice… Moragoda appointed a committee to study the Muslim marriage and divorce law and submit a report recommending changes that are to be made in the existing law…
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07/12/2009 - The Island
Justice Ministry initiative
Over 100 AL qualified ex-Tigers to enter ‘uni’
(by Shamindra Ferdinando)
... at the University of Jaffna. Some of them may enter other universities as well... Moragoda, who was instrumental in involving top private sector firms and the international community in a cohesive programme to rehabilitate LTTE cadres, including children, said that the government would give AL qualified detainees a chance to resume their higher education. He said that the private sector was ready to help their endeavor…
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09/12/2009 - The Island
Justice Minister to set up Ecclesiastical Court
Justice Minister and Leader of the Sri Lanka National Congress... Moragoda will propose the setting up of an Ecclesiastical Court to settle disputes and to redress the grievances among the members of the Buddhist clergy.... The Minister, who is also the Chairman of the Amarapura Nikayabiwurdhi Dayaka Sabawa, in Sri Lanka, is hoping to establish the court after a dialogue with the Maha Sangha... in consultation with the Mahanayake’s of the three Chapters…
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09/12/2009 - Daily News
Ministry, AG to expedite justice for PTA detainees
Justice and Law Reform Minister Milinda Moragoda said he has held discussions with the Attorney General to expedite cases of around 650 detainees held in prison under the Prevention of Terrorism Act…
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10/12/2009 - Daily Mirror
Repairing SL-US Relations: The Senate Foreign Relations Committee Report
(by Dayan Jayatilleke)
...The Report also has some fascinating snippets... one name crops up at least three times, in a clear indication as to who has presented the Sri Lankan case most successfully to the US. Justice Minister Milinda Moragoda…
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11/12/2009 - Daily News
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…Minister Sirisena Cooray and… UNP member Sudath Chandrasekara pledged their support to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the forthcoming Presidential Election… Minister Milinda Moragoda and R. A. D. Sirisena are also present. (Pic by Nalin Hewapathirana)…
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12/12/2009 - Daily News
Speech made by Milinda Moragoda, Minister of Justice and Law Reform at the Inaugural Sessions held by the AIDS Foundation of Sri Lanka, on 7 December, 2009…
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23/12/2009 - Daily Mirror
Moragoda wants Freedom of Information Act
…Minister… Moragoda, emphasised the need to legislate the Freedom of Information Act… to ensure good governance and enhance the democratic rights of the people... access to information would minimise corruption and ensure transparency… In Sri Lanka… the Freedom of Information Act was drafted some time back but could not be passed through Parliament due to various unforeseen reasons, he said…
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