Sri Lanka’s Independence Day to be celebrated as “National Day.” |
The Minister of Internal and Home Affairs and Provincial Councils and Local Government, Vajira Abeywardena stated at a media briefing that the National Independence Day will be celebrated as the National Day.
The 71st National Day celebrations are scheduled to be held on the 4th of February at the G... |
25.01.2019 - 11:51 |
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President Srisena appoints Commission to probe fraud, corruption and malpractices |
President Maithripala Sirisena, appointed a special Presidential Commission of Inquiry to probe fraud, corruption and malpractices that had taken place in theunity government from 15th January 2015 to 31st December 2018, the Presidential Media Division said.
President Sirisena appointed a five-... |
29.01.2019 - 18:19 |
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Colombo, 19 January, (Asiantribune.com): |
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Thaipongal is to worship Sun god says Champika |
Thaipongal is an important festival in the Hindu calendar. "It's an important festival celebrated by our Hindu brothers and sisters" said Minister of Megapolis and Western Development, Champika Ranawaka .
Minister Ranawaka was addressing launch event of Lanka E.Lanka Media (pvt) Ltd., led by veteran... |
18.01.2019 - 12:48 |
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Antarctica. – A Beauty Condemned? |
The outlines of the frozen continent, seen from the approaching expedition ship Silver Cloud, are so hauntingly beautiful, serene and inviting. The snow covered surfaces, the glaciers glistening in the Antarctic sun are stunning.
But without much warning the weather changes, the gloom sets in and th... |
17.01.2019 - 05:29 |
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By Dr Palitha Kohona - Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations |
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Sri Lanka's latest news service Thamillanka launched amid Thaipongal dawn |
Bringing Sri Lankan affairs to the Tamil speaking world, Lanka E.Lanka Media (pvt) Ltd., led by veteran Lankan journalist KT Rajasingham unveiled its news service today (15) morning in Colombo.
The news service' web portal www.thamillanka.lk publishes latest updates on Lankan affairs in Thamil langu... |
16.01.2019 - 10:32 |
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The End of the Antarctic Ice Cap in Sight? |
The thick ice cap above the Antarctic continent will not disappear in our life time. It will continue to glisten disarmingly in the summer sun, its soft outlines concealing its unforgiving ferocity. But if we do nothing, it will disappear, over time. Sooner than later. This could spell catastrophe f... |
16.01.2019 - 06:17 |
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By Dr Palitha Kohona - Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations. |
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U.S. Embassy – in 1989 – helped save Prins Gunasekara’s life |
Sri Lanka’s left-nationalist parliamentarian from 1956 through 1977, a staunch human rights defender, an outspoken critic of authoritarian tendencies of Jayewardene-Premadasa regimes and an attorney-at-law who risked his life to defend activists of Marxist-nationalist rebellion of both in 1971 and 1... |
11.01.2019 - 12:31 |
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“I got LTTE leader’s father a job as Land Officer”-Asian Tribune Editor |
During a Radio interview recently, with [‘Coffee with Dan’ in the English Service of the SLBC], Editor of Asian Tribune, Mr K.T. Rajasingham says that once proud Sri Lanka is now exporting its women to earn foreign exchange and has become an indebted colony to India and China.
Sri Lankan Tamils and... |
10.01.2019 - 11:30 |
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While Memories of the 1973 Coup Linger, Chile Marches On |
The airport at Santiago de Chile is impressive and easy to negotiate. Signs and announcements are in Spanish and English. Some signs are in Chinese, suggesting the increasing importance of Chinese visitor numbers. LATAM (Latin American), a combined Chilean - Brazilian airline, dominates the apron wi... |
10.01.2019 - 13:53 |
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By Dr Palitha Kohona - a Sri Lankan born diplomat, was the former Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United |
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Sri Lanka Opposition Leadership dispute ends |
The dispute on Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader (OL) has been finally settled-at least for the time being.
Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya today 4 January announced that the OL is the failed Mahinda Rajapaksa. Speaker announced this at today’s Party Leaders’ meeting held at Parliament.
This annou... |
04.01.2019 - 18:39 |
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Sri Lanka Opposition Leader dispute worsens |
As the dispute on Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader (OL) stands unresolved, the government too appeared to be uninterested on a swift end to the crisis.
Both the failed Mahinda Rajapksa as well as TNA Leader R Sampanthan stake their claim on OL but it is unclear as to who is the OL.
At the first Cabinet... |
03.01.2019 - 16:34 |
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Can the iron lady Sheikh Hasina afford another fake election? |
Opposition polling agents are being forcibly ousted by the armed cadres of the ruling party in the presence of the members of Bangladesh Armed Forces and police. This is not acceptable at all. Members of the ruling party and their cohorts from the army and police must pay a very heavy price for such... |
31.12.2018 - 18:42 |
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By K.T.Rajasingham |
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Bangladesh is electing a new Parliament today under the shadow of violence |
Bangladesh votes today to elect a new parliament under the shadow of violence which has necessitated unprecedented security cordon. The army is on duty to help facilitate a free and fair ballot in what has been described as the most consequential for the country since independence.
Prime Minister Sh... |
30.12.2018 - 08:59 |
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By Malladi Rama Rao from New Delhi |
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Press Council issue showcase notice to Nakkheran |
Press Council of India has issued a ‘show cause’ notice to Gopal, editor of Nakkheran magazine on a complaint preferred by a senior journalist, Correspondent for Asian Tribune and United Nations Correspondent Prakash M Swamy.
In a communication dated December 19, Anupama Bhatnagar, Secretary, Press... |
27.12.2018 - 23:00 |
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Pro-Rajapksa SLPP backlash starts against President Sirisena candidacy |
Factions within Sri Lanka Podujana Party (SLPP) are up against entertaining President Sirisena's arrival as a Common Candidate (CC) in a sudden Presidential poll.
SLPP MP Rohita Abeygunawardene speaking to media on 24 December said that no SLPP decision about any CC is made. "The Cc will be someone... |
26.12.2018 - 17:38 |
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