Skip to Content

Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 9 No. 246               

Time Zone

Thailand, Bangkok

Online Radio

Await launching..


Daw Aung San Suu Kyi


Free immediately Daw Aung San Suu Kyi other 1400 Burmese political prisoners. As of today Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained for a total of:
Aung San Suu Kyi is now serving her third term of house arrest. She was arrested on 30 May, 2003 after the regime's militia attacked her convoy and killed up to 100 of her supporters.

Who's online

There are currently 0 users and 94 guests online.

Weather Today

Stockholm

Current conditions (as of 1:50 PM)
Scattered Flurries
Scattered Flurries. 2°C (Feels like -3). Humidity: 80% Winds: 26 km/hr E.
All times shown are local to Stockholm, SWE.
Detailed ten-day forecast   Hourly weather forecast    Weather maps    Weather averages

Sunday Celebrity -Contributor

Chennai, TN, India

Letter from America

Lalin Fernando

Meher Baba

New Delhi, India

Breaking News

Latest stories

Palestinians appeals Sri Lanka Muslims to vote for Mahinda Rajapaksa

Palestinians in and out of Palestine have extended an appeal to Muslims of Sri Lanka to wholeheartedly support President Mahinda Rajapaksa in the forthcoming Presidential election.

“No decision to sue EU; It is just a view expressed by Prof. Peiris” – Samarasinghe

By Poorna Rodrigo

Despite Prof. Peiris’ claim on suing the EU over temporary suspension of the GSP plus to Sri Lanka, Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe today said there is no such decision adding it is “just a view expressed” by the former.

Nepal former PM proposed for Noble Peace Prize

Kosh R. Koirala Reporting from Nepal

Nepal government has officially proposed former prime minister and President of Nepali Congress as a candidate for the Noble Peace Prize next year. A meeting of the cabinet held on Thursday made a decision to this effect.

Karunanidhi goes nostalgic about Christian missionaries who enriched Tamil, greeting Christians on X’mas

From Gopal Ethiraj, Chennai

Greeting the Christians in the State on Christmas eve, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi went nostalgic about those Christian Missionaries of the 17th and 18th centuries who did yeomen service to the Tamil language and contributed for its enrichment.

Paid Advertisement

Opposition Candidate’s Plans are Ambiguous – Minister Ranawaka

By Anjana Jayashan in Colombo

The opposition presidential candidate retired General Sarath Fonseka has not yet revealed his plans on developing and ruling the country, if he wins the election. The two major parties which support him have different ideas and have made contradictory statements several times, Environment Minister Patalie Champika Ranawaka said yesterday at a media briefing held in Colombo.

Sri Lankan President on building new bridges of tolerance and understanding

The spirit of Christmas is one of loving and giving. It brings together families and communities to share the joy of the birth of Jesus Christ who brought with him the great teaching of love that is at the core of Christianity.

Sri Lanka: “Government Will Face Any Investigation – But The Damage Is Irreparable,” – Media Minister

By Anjana Jayashan in Colombo

The opposition’s presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka’s controversial statement just cannot be neglected and as it had done a grave damage to the country, Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said.

While Fonseka is barking the wrong tree the Navy seize Prabhakaran's escape ship

Dr.P.A.Samaraweera - Australia

Gen.Fonseka's (Rtd) statement levelling charges against the Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse had led to his condemnation from various quarters.

Nepal PM to make six-day official visit to China

By Kosh R. Koirala from Nepal

Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal is leaving for China on Saturday for a six-day official visit to the northern neighbor.

Chinese funding worth US$ 410 million for projects in Sri Lanka

Three framework agreements amounting to US$ 410 million were signed between Secretary to the Treasury P.B. Jayasundera and the Vice Minister of Commerce of China Chen Jian on 23rd December 2009, under which the Chinese government will provide concessional funding for several projects in Sri Lanka, including the second international airport at Mattala.

Telangana lawmakers threaten to quit

From S Murari, Chennai

The Government of India's decision to take a second look at the formation of a separate Telangana led to protests in the region on Thursday, with 82 of the 119 members of the Andhra Pradesh legislature from the region as well as 11 of the 12 Congress members of Parliament threatening resignation, the newly-formed all-party joint action committee calling for a shutdown and studends of the Osmania University in Hyderabad clashing with the police.

Seva Vanitha Unit donates Rs.4 Million for Seruwila Hospital

The Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently made a donation of Rs. 4 million to the Ministry of Health for the construction of a 20 bed Ward for women and children at the Seruwila Hospital in Trincomalee, making its total contribution to the Seruwila hospital to be more than Rs. 6 million.

India Will Have To Lift Its Game

By Ramu Sharma - Syndicate Features

Whatever is happening to Indian hockey? There was a time when gloom descended on the whole country if the team performed badly in a major international tournament. Today, there is no reaction, not even if it is mauled by Pakistan.

Sri Lanka to decide over the known devil or the unknown angel

By Shenali Waduge

Post May 2009 heralded what most believed to be as Sri Lanka’s real independence. A country suffering almost 30 years of terrorist activity was able to finally be happy that the LTTE terror reign was now over and the country was able to salute its heroes and kick start its future.

Telangana on hold, Delhi again for wider consultations, 48-hour strike paralyses life

By M Rama Rao, India Editor, Asian Tribune

The Telangana proposal stands rolled back sparking a new wave of protests, and resignations. Life is paralysed in Hyderabad and Telangana districts from Thursday morning under a 48-hour long general strike called by pro-Telangana parties and groups.

No more merchandising with ‘human rights’ by NGOs, societies: State Human Rights Panel

From Gopal Ethiraj, Chennai

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has barred the use of the word ‘human rights’ by any society, Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) or association in Tamil Nadu.

Nepal Maoists lift months-long House obstruction

Kosh R. Koirala Reporting from Nepal

In a major political development in the country, the agitating Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) on Wednesday unilaterally decided to lift House obstruction it was enforcing since May.

General Fonseka Should Write to UN & Say It a ‘political utterance’ – Media Minister

By Anjana Jayashan in Colombo

Former Army Commander and the presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka’s statement to a weekend English newspaper has brought the country towards an unnecessary international scrutiny, said Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene.

Pennagaram assembly by-election on January 20

From Gopal Ethiraj, Chennai

Hardly the present heat of by-elections to two Assembly constituencies in the State ended, there is fresh round of political activity getting triggered up, with the Election Commission announ¬cing the schedule for for the Pennagaram Assembly segment.

Recent Comments

DeMel
4 hours 47 min

Christians in Sri Lanka are encouraged by...


voyager
10 hours 31 min

Development is what the country needs...


Sarath Withanarachchi
14 hours 43 min

This sounds timely and I feel that all...


Sarath Withanarachchi
14 hours 58 min

Fonseka will keep on barking, which is...


Sarath Withanarachchi
15 hours 1 min

If the opposition presidential candidate...


Fran Diaz
1 day 1 hour

What does this mean ?
?How will...


Sarath Withanarachchi
1 day 7 hours

It is not only the cabinet but also all...


Raj Gonsalkorale
1 day 17 hours

Economic development should rightly be a...


Techno
1 day 23 hours

Just a reminder over this issue.
...


Techno
2 days 17 hours

Everyone has forgotten that Ranil was in...


Follow Asian Tribune on:

Facebook


Asian Tribune on Facebook

Weather Today

Colombo

Current conditions (as of 5:40 PM)
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy. 26°C (Feels like 26). Humidity: 79% Winds: 11 km/hr ENE.
All times shown are local to Colombo, LKA.
Detailed ten-day forecast   Hourly weather forecast    Weather maps    Weather averages

New Delhi

Current conditions (as of 5:30 PM)
Fair
Fair. 18°C (Feels like 18). Humidity: 57% Winds: 4 km/hr WNW.
All times shown are local to Delhi, IND.
Detailed ten-day forecast   Hourly weather forecast    Weather maps    Weather averages

Islamabad

Current conditions (as of 5:00 PM)
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy. 18°C (Feels like 18). Humidity: 32% Winds: 7 km/hr W.
All times shown are local to Isl?m?b?d, PAK.
Detailed ten-day forecast   Hourly weather forecast    Weather maps    Weather averages

Dhaka

Current conditions (as of 7:00 PM)
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy. 19°C (Feels like 19). Humidity: 95% Winds: 4 km/hr NNW.
All times shown are local to Dhaka, BGD.
Detailed ten-day forecast   Hourly weather forecast    Weather maps    Weather averages

Kathmandu

Current conditions (as of 5:45 PM)
Clear
Clear. 12°C (Feels like 12). Humidity: 66% Winds: 7 km/hr WSW.
All times shown are local to Kathmandu, NPL.
Detailed ten-day forecast   Hourly weather forecast    Weather maps    Weather averages

Male

Current conditions (as of 5:00 PM)
Cloudy
Cloudy. 26°C (Feels like 26). Humidity: 94% Winds: 11 km/hr E.
All times shown are local to Malé, MDV.
Detailed ten-day forecast   Hourly weather forecast    Weather maps    Weather averages

Thimphu

Current conditions (as of 6:00 PM)
Clear
Clear. -6°C (Feels like -14). Humidity: 59% Winds: 25 km/hr ESE.
All times shown are local to Thimphu, BTN.
Detailed ten-day forecast   Hourly weather forecast    Weather maps    Weather averages