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| PM asks CMs to tackle internal security threats |
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Sunday that the Centre and the states should launch coordinated efforts to tackle internal security threats. He was addressing the Chief Ministers' Conference on Internal Security in New Delhi. Dr Singh expressed concern over increase in infiltration attempts.
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| 08.02.2010 - 04:37 |
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From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi |
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| On My Beat: Police considering various moves to question Danuna Tilakaratne |
The anticipatory bail application filed on behalf of Sarath Fonseka’s Arms dealer son-in-law Danuna Tilakaratne is to come up for hearing before the Fort Magistrate and Additional District Judge tomorrow when the Sri Lankan police is expected to present their position.
That Danuna Tilakaratne will... |
| 07.02.2010 - 19:02 |
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By K.T.Rajasingham |
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| On My Beat: High drama in the court over the police custody of 25 suspects |
A high drama in the Gokeralla Magistrate court was reported when the police moved to take into custody under the Detention Order, 25 suspected persons who were arrested on January 25, when they were traveling in a bus to an undisclosed destination.
Gokeralla Police who arrested them, kept th... |
| 06.02.2010 - 04:26 |
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By K T Rajasingham |
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| Lashkar threat brings Maldives closer to India |
The Maldives will formalise its counter-terrorism agreements with India after renewed fears that Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is trying to establish a base in remote parts of the Maldives.
Indian intelligence bureau sources have been quoted as saying that the LeT “has nearly 1,000 oper... |
| 06.02.2010 - 04:14 |
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From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi |
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| Twin blasts in Karachi city of Pakistan kill 25 |
Two bomb blasts in Karachi City of Pakistan on Friday killed 25 people while wounded over 100.
The first blast targeted a bus carrying Shiite Muslim worshippers, most of them women and children when a motorcycle rigged with explosives rammed into the bus near the Nursery bridge.
“Twelve people were... |
| 06.02.2010 - 04:01 |
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By Farzana Shah- Asian Tribune Pakistan correspondent |
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| On My Beat: Police on the lookout for the former Rupavahini’s Admin Manager |
Latest reports reveal that police are on the look out for Retired Maj. Gen. Sunil A De Silva who was the coordinating secretary to Retired General Sarath Fonseka in his election campaign.
The Retired Major General Sunil was the Mili tary Secretary when Sarath Fonseka was the Commander of the Sri L... |
| 05.02.2010 - 12:54 |
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By K T Rajasingham |
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| India proposes Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan |
India has proposed Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan to discuss terrorism and any other issue that could lead to peace between the two neighbours.
Sources on Thursday said the offer of talks has been made to Pakistan and an official reply was awaited.
At the talks, India intends to raise t... |
| 05.02.2010 - 00:29 |
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From R. Vasudevan - Reporting from New Delhi |
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| Today Sri Lankan flag hoisted in the entire country – President |
Today we celebrate the anniversary of independence after the liberation of the entire country from terrorist threat for the first time in 30 years.
I am proud to proclaim that we are in a position to raise the flag of Sri Lanka with dignity in the entire country, stated President Mahinda Rajapaksa a... |
| 04.02.2010 - 14:45 |
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| Fonseka’s list for key positions was ready but not he |
Everything was designated; who should be eased out from the position occupying; and even the names of persons to be appointed in key positions in the new administration was ready.
That is on the emergence of Gen Sarath Fonseka victoriously in the recent presidential elections. But that was not to be... |
| 04.02.2010 - 02:46 |
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By K.T.Rajasingham |
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| Sri Lanka President’s second term begins from 19 November 2010 |
The Supreme Court has informed yesterday to the President’s Office that the new term of his six year - the second term will begin from the date of his swearing in and that could take place within two weeks of November 19, 2010.
Earlier on the 1st of February, President Mahinda Rajapaksa consulted t... |
| 03.02.2010 - 03:17 |
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| Danuna in Hospital to avoid police interrogation |
Latest reports revealed that Retired General Sarath Fonseka’s Arms Dealer Son-in-law has got himself admitted in the Asiri Hospital - a private hospital, located in Narehenpita, Colombo 5, to avoid facing the police interrogation.
In the meantime, yesterday he has filed through his lawyers... |
| 05.02.2010 - 12:53 |
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By K.T.Rajasingham |
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| Shocking facts emerge on the conspiracy to topple the Government |
The conspiracy to topple the Sri Lanka Government by retired Army Generals and officers begins to unravel as the police go into the investigation deep.
Recently, Retired Major General Upali Edirisinghe has been arrested in this connection. Asian Tribune has learnt that he is being interrogated by t... |
| 02.02.2010 - 04:21 |
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By K T Rajasingham |
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| Pakistani Taliban warned of war if operation launched in North Waziristan |
The local Taliban in North West Pakistan have warned of a war against if the government launched any military operation against them on North Waziristan tribal agency.
A pamphlet issued by Shura Mujahideen (Taliban Council) North Wasiristan has said that the government has violated the peace agreeme... |
| 02.02.2010 - 03:59 |
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By Farzana Shah-Asian Tribune Correspondent in Pakistan |
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| 14 Sri Lankan Army Officers sent on compulsory retirement |
Sri Lanka Government has sent on compulsory retirements five Major Generals, five Brigadiers, one Colonel, one Lieutenant Colonel and two captains, effective from 30 January 2010 alleged to be threat to the national security of the country .
An army sources told Asian Tribune that they were sent... |
| 01.02.2010 - 20:59 |
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By K.T.Rajasingham |
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| Danuna Tilakaratne, the Arms dealer son-in-law of Fonseka is getting cornered |
Danuna Tilakaratne, the Arms Dealer son-in-law of the defeated common opposition presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka, is reportedly seeking ways and means of slipping out of the country.
Latest reports revealed that he along with Major General Mahesh Senanayake (still in service) was seen visi... |
| 01.02.2010 - 04:17 |
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By K T Rajasingham |
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| Now Shiv Sena targets Shahrukh and Aamir over IPL auction |
After the attack on Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan who argued that he was sorry no Pakistani player was playing in IPL 3, the Shiv Sena known for its anti-Pakistan tirade on Saturday targeted another star Aamir Khan.
It called the duo "2 Idiots", a takeoff on the current superhit “3 Idiots” that... |
| 31.01.2010 - 04:24 |
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From R. Vasudevan - Reporting from New Delhi |
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| Sarath Fonseka’s office in Colombo has been closed; search yields some documents |
According to the latest information, Retired Army General Sarath Fonseka who was the common Opposition candidate in the latest Presidential election has closed down on Saturday his office located near Royal College in Colombo.
Reasons for the close down of the office is yet to be known.
In the mea... |
| 31.01.2010 - 03:13 |
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By K.T.Rajasingham |
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| Political pundits predict Fonseka will now be discarded by the Opposition allies |
Though Sarath Fonseka, the opposition common candidate in the Presidential election, has come forward to contest in the Parliamentary General Election, it is learnt he might be accommodated as a minor partner in the coalition led by Ranil Wickremasinghe, the Leader of the United National Party.
The... |
| 30.01.2010 - 04:13 |
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By K T Rajasingham |
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| India to open Consulate in Jaffna |
India will soon open a consulate in the Tamil heartland of Jaffna in a bid to spur reconstruction of the war-ravaged region, official sources said Friday.
This follows the elimination of Tamil Tigers in the protracted war with the Sri Lankan troops.
Now that peace is slowly returning to the island... |
| 30.01.2010 - 03:25 |
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From R. Vasudevan - Reporting from New Delhi |
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