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It seems parties interested in Sri Lanka signing the Acquisition and Cross Services Agreement (ACSA) with the U.S., were keen on Sri Lankan troops learning human rights ironically, from another military known for grave violations of human rights. Political column of Sri Lanka’s popular English weekly, Sunday Times alleges it was then Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera and then Foreign Secretary Prasad Kariyawasam who had pressured then Defense Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi, to expedite the passage of ACSA. The column goes on to note that apart from services facilities being granted to US troops who will visit Sri Lanka, one of the other elements included in th…

Grenade attack, SLA soldiers open fire at Poonthottam, Vavuniya [TamilNet, April 17, 2006 18:05 GMT] A Sri Lanka policeman was killed and two wounded when unidentified attackers lobbed a grenade into a Sri Lanka Army and Police checkpost in Poonthottam, Vavuniya at 9:30 p.m. Monday. SLA soldiers and policemen opened fire and blocked all traffic. Telephone lines remained cut in the area. Tension prevailed in the area following the incident. Further details are not available at the moment. செத்து ஒழியும் சிங்கள இராணுவம்

Vijaykant backs Tamil Eelam demand Search for More News Chennai, Dec 4: In his first open support of the LTTE's demand for Tamil Eelam (separate home land for Tamils) DMDK President and actor Vijaykanth today said the "struggle" would certainly succeed, though it would take time. Vijayakant, who had decided against celebrating his birth day till a solution was found to Sri Lankan Tamils problem, told reporters here that "though success in a struggle for the homeland is delayed, it will certainly succeed". He was replying when asked why there was a delay in a solution (to the Sri Lankan Tamils problem). He praised the militants saying "tho…

Karuna group well protected by authorities – SLMM As ‘insecurity’ in East intensifies The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) has warned of growing insecurity in the Eastern Province owing to the atrocities of the Karuna faction—also known as the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP)—which included killing, abductions, and the extortion of money from local businesses in the province. The SLMM, however, noted that despite the growing insecurity in these areas, “The TMVP/Karuna group was well protected by the authorities and thus even the police are reluctant to pursue them in certain areas.” The mission, in its weekly report, disclosed that for the last…

Proving Sirisena’s attempts to whitewash himself of his direct culpability in Easter attacks IGP Pujith Jayasundara – who has been sent on compulsory leave – in his Fundamental Rights petition has revealed the Police was instructed on April 08, 2018 to stop investigating into extremist Muslim groups. Content of Jayasundara’s FR petition filed a few days ago, note the State Intelligence Service (SIS) in a letter, specifically instructed the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) to suspend all investigations into extremist Muslim factions linked with international terrorist organisations. He particularly mentions in petition that an investigation was open into th…

LeN-2007Feb10, 8.00pm) Mahinda Chinthana has kept a world record in having the largest cabinet. The below is a comparison between the cabinets of some countries and that of Sri Lanka. Canada- 31 ministers for 37 million people India- 20 ministers for 1000 million people Russia- 25 ministers for 150 million people Malaysia- 23 ministers for 25 million people Bangladesh- 22 ministers for 150 million people America- 15 ministers for 274 million people Pakistan- 13 ministers for 130 million people Sri Lanka- 108 ministers for 19 million people In Sri Lanka non cabinet and deputy ministers can use 2 official vehicles and one security vehicle, but for…

India's covert role in Sri Lanka's ceasefire By M.R. Narayan Swamy, New Delhi, Feb 17 : Now that Sri Lanka has jettisoned the Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) with the Tamil Tigers, one of India's best kept secrets can be revealed: it was New Delhi that quietly authored the process that led to the Norway-brokered pact. The dominant thinking in India and Sri Lanka, and even elsewhere, is that New Delhi has been a distant watcher to the goings on in the war-hit island barring its interactions with Colombo and countries like Norway as part of a "hands off" policy sparked off by former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's 1991 assassination. While it is true that India to…

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A documentary purporting to show the execution of civilians and other war crimes committed by the Sri Lankan army had its first public screening on Friday but was swiftly rejected by the government as part of an "orchestrated campaign" against it. The documentary "No Fire Zone: The Killing Fields of Sri Lanka" is the third by British journalist and director Callum Macrae about the final stages of the nearly 30-year civil war. "We see it as a film of record, but also a call to action," Macrae told a news briefing. "All of it is genuine. It is evidence of war crimes and I have to warn you it is pretty horrific." Tens of thousands of civilians were killed in 2009…

RAF fighter jets 'to be fitted with high-tech Star Wars style laser cannons' Sean Rayment The Royal Air Force is taking a page out of science fiction (Image: Getty) RAF fighter jets are to get Star Wars-style ray guns. Britain’s fleet of F-35 Lightnings could be fitted with laser cannons within six years. The high-tech weapons are capable of shooting down enemy missiles as well as zapping unmanned drones. Lasers are seen by defence chiefs as almost perfect weapons because they are quick, accurate – reducing collateral damage – have no recoil and are relatively cheap. One senior RAF source said: “They are t…

அவுஸ்திரேலியாவில் முதலாவதாய் New South Walesல் வாகனம் ஓடும்போது சாரதியின் கைத்தொலைபேசி பாவனைக்கு தடை வந்துள்ளது. நேரடியாக தொலைபேசியை கையில் பிடித்துக்கொண்டு வாகனத்தை ஓடுவது சட்டவிரோதம் ஆகும். One Australian state has made it illegal for drivers to have any physical contact with a mobile phone while driving. The law in New South Wales is unique because a motorist no longer has to have the phone in their hands to be considered an infraction. In an aim to reduce distractions while driving, the new law now requires phones to be placed in a holder on the dashboard or be on bluetooth through the car's speakers. However, Simon Washington, professor at Queensl…

A Sri Lankan Journalist Eagerly Toes the Line Kuni Takahashi for The New York Times "In the end, you gravitate to a place where the management views are in consonance with yours," Rajpal Abeynayake said. "And I have gravitated to that place.” By GARDINER HARRIS Published: October 18, 2013 FACEBOOK TWITTER GOOGLE+ SAVE E-MAIL SHARE PRINT SINGLE PAGE REPRINTS COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — He calls himself the Rush Limbaugh of Sri Lanka, “except I’m not as obnoxious.” His critics say he should be hanged from a lamppost. Connect With Us on Twitter Follow@nytimesworldfor international breaking news and headlines. Twitter List: Reporters and Editors Enlarge…

[TamilNet, Friday, 22 September 2006, 09:32 GMT] Liberation Tigers officials at the LTTE's Peace Secretariat in Kilinochchi Friday said that the Tigers had responded positively for the International Community's call for talks in Oslo to Norwegian Ambassador Hans Brattskar, in a meeting Friday where LTTE's Political Head S. P. Thamilchelvan discussed the ground situation and the recent statement from the Co-Chairs, who represent the donor community to Sri Lanka. ... ..... http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=19676

Clouds of strawberry mist and peach snow fell on revellers in London as Edinburgh saw a more traditional display. Up to 250,000 have gathered by the Thames to watch London's fireworks Revellers in London were being treated to the world's first "multi-sensory" fireworks display as people around the world welcomed in the New Year. More than 250,000 people lined the Thames for the display, which saw peach snow, edible banana confetti and orange-scented bubbles descend on a section of the crowd. Fireworks explode over Edinburgh Castle In Scotland, about 80,000 were in Edinburgh city centre for the famous Hogmanay street party. There was music from th…

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Sri Lanka - UN Inquiry Just the Start of a Long Road to Justice Sri Lankan human rights activists campaigned hard for an independent international commission of inquiry into war crimes during the end of the conflict in 2009. Last month members of the UN Human Rights Council did finally vote to set up an inquiry. To many governments it looks as if the issue of accountability is now being dealt with by the UN and they can put their minds at rest and move on. That couldn't be more wrong. The UN inquiry is just the start - not the end - of a long process of justice. It would be disastrous if the world stopped paying attention now. Not least because Sri Lanka and i…

Despite rejection, Govt. works out strategy to face UN probe By Our Political Editor Pakistani lawyer briefs Govt. leaders on what to do, but non-confluence of thoughts in UPFA - Urgent Bill to protect victims of crime and witnesses as another response to Geneva resolution View(s): The Government is engaged in a number of informal diplomatic initiatives to counter accusations against Sri Lanka, particularly when the UN Human Rights Council’s international investigation into alleged war crimes gets under way. The move is notwithstanding the official position that no such investigation would be recognised nor would those conducting it be allowed to enter the country. Th…

I am one of the Councillor Candidates for Ward 41, Scarborough Rouge River, in the upcoming City of Toronto municipal election. Election Day is on Monday, October 27, 2014. Scarborough Rouge River residents have the opportunity to exercise their rights and responsibilities to elect the right Councillor for their ward. Please make sure you Vote! Because don't forget your Vote is your Voice! I am anxious to share my vision for the City of Toronto with all of you. I know if I am granted with this opportunity that I can bring our ward to greater heights. However, in order to elect me as the Candidate you need to know who I am and why I am the right candidate for you. …

CES provides a first glimpse at the future. Pretty much all of the tech giants attend the vast Vegas expo - either to unveil new products or to clinch deals behind the scene. But in recent years it's been start-ups that have had many of the most eye-arresting and sensational reveals. There are more at this year's show than ever before, thanks in part to crowdfunding. They now have to convince retailers - hunting through the halls for the next bestsellers - that the promise of their concept videos has been delivered upon. Jump media player Media player help …

09 January 2014 After having caused massive deaths and disappearances on the Tamil civilian population during the times of war, the Sri Lankan State now continues to commit acts of structural genocide in the Tamil land. This aims at causing demographic and identity change, ethnic subordination and dilution of Tamils political power, the Bishop of Mannaar Rt. Rev. Dr. Rayappu Joseph told the visiting US diplomat on Wednesday. The visiting delegation was primarily interested in the details of the ‘war crimes’ during the final months of the war, according to Mannaar Bishop. Mr Rapp was told that an international investigation was necessary, not to punish any individual, …

'Karuna' threatens political parties Leaflets distributed in the east has threatened people not to support Tamil parties A Tamil political party in Sri Lanka has expressed optimism that differences with the breakaway LTTE group would be resolved through dialogue. Leader of PLOTE, Dharmalingam Siddharthan, told BBC Sandeshaya that the party would be allowed to carry on political work in the east despite threats allegedly made by the Karuna group. Leaflets distributed in Batticaloa in the name of Chennan Force has threatened people not to support TNA, TULF, EPDP, PLOTE and EPRLF political parties. Karuna group denies "If this warning is ne…

[size=5]The Heroes Day observed by Eezham Tamils on 27 November to remember their fallen fighters, falls on a full moon day this year, coinciding with the Kaarthikai festival of lights observed by Tamils since ancient times. Sri Lanka that has made a practice of banning even routine religious observations in the temples of the occupied country of Eezham Tamils on the Heroes Day, dares this year to forbid the Kaarthikai festival observations too. Occupying Sri Lanka’s practice of banning temple rituals, including toll of bells on the Heroes Day, started first in Nov 2009, while New Delhi’s Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna was visiting Jaffna. New Zealand Tamils appeal to the …

We can’t despair, we can’t abandon things, says Sri Lanka’s R. Sampanthan Meera Srinivasan TNA’s R. Sampanthan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sri Lanka’s seniormost politician on the government’s record on the political solution to the Tamil issue R. Sampanthan, leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka’s Parliament, is also the country’s seniormost politician, having been in politics for more than six decades. In the January 2015 presidential poll, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) he leads backed the President Maithripala Sirisena–Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe combine that ousted former President Mahinda Rajapak…

By Adam J. Hebert, Senior Editor The Air Force wants to be able to strike mobile and emerging targets in fewer than 10 minutes so that such targets will have no sanctuary from US airpower. Cutting the time needed to strike such targets, known as time critical or time sensitive targets, has been one of Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper’s top priorities. It factored into the decisions to arm Predator unmanned aerial vehicles with Army Hellfire missiles and to establish a high-level warfighting integration office at the Pentagon. Three years ago, while still commander of Air Combat Command, Jumper raised the bar for destruction of emerging targets when he s…

குர்திஷ் பிரிவினைவாத குழுவை பயங்கரவாதிகள் பட்டியலில் இருந்து நீக்க ஜரோபிய நீதிமன்றம் உத்தரவு........ EU-Hof haalt PKK van EU-terreurlijst Uitgegeven: 3 april 2008 12:05 LUXEMBURG - Het Europees Hof van Justitie heeft de Koerdische Arbeiderspartij PKK geschrapt van de Europese lijst van terroristische organisaties. Bij de plaatsing op de lijst in 2002 ontbrak namelijk een opgave van redenen. Dat oordeelde het hof donderdag in een zaak die de PKK had aangespannen tegen de Europese Unie. Naar verwachting zal de EU de procedurele fout direct herstellen door een nieuw besluit. Het Hof haalde eerder om dezelfde formele reden een groep Iraanse vr…