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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 11 No. 296               

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India urges amicable solution to Maldives crisis

Sun, 2012-02-12 05:16 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

India on Saturday asked ousted Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed and his successor Mohamed Waheed Hassan to resolve the "complex" situation in the country peacefully and democratically.

State visit of President Rajapaksa consolidated the friendship between Sri Lanka & Pakistan

Sun, 2012-02-12 03:21 — editor


Sri Lanka and Pakistan have entered into three Memorandum of Understandings during the state visit of Sri Lanka’s President Mahinda Rajapaksa to Pakistan.

Concern at rising hard line Islamism in Maldives

Sun, 2012-02-12 03:06 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

The emergence of hard-line Islam in the Maldives, has sparked off concerns in India that it could be used as a potential base for Islamist militants.

Sri Lanka Celebrates 64th Independence Anniversary with the New York Diplomatic Community

Sun, 2012-02-12 02:02 — editor

Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona , the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, along with the Deputy Permanent Representative, Ambassador Major General Shavendra Silva, hosted a widely attended Reception at the Turkish Cultural Center for the New York based diplomatic community and senior UN personnel to mark the 64th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence.

Indian student stabbed in London

Sun, 2012-02-12 01:28 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

A 26-year-old Indian MBA student was critically stabbed in the London borough of Newham on February 10. Eleven persons have been arrested, Scotland Yard said Saturday.

Burma:CSW Returns From Kachin State With Evidence Of Continuing Grave Human Rights Violations

Sun, 2012-02-12 01:23 — editor

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) returned this week from a three-week fact-finding visit to Rangoon and Kachin State on the China-Burma border, where the CSW team recorded evidence of grave human rights violations.

U.S. terror drones target rescuers and funerals in Pakistan killing civilians, investigative report reveals

Sat, 2012-02-11 14:18 — editor
Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune presentation

The CIA’s drone campaign in Pakistan has killed dozens of civilians who had gone to help rescue victims or were attending funerals, an investigation by the London-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism has revealed.

Sri Lanka starts $ 2 Mn drive to expand booming footwear and leather sector, thanks India for on-going support

Sat, 2012-02-11 14:06 — editor


Sri Lanka is injecting US $ 2 Mn to upgrade its booming footwear and leather sector. It has started work on an exclusive industrial zone designated for leather and footwear production and is also launching special human resource training initiatives while enlisting a national university to upgrade the Leather and Footwear sector which netted US $ 36 Mn in export revenues in 2011.

Canada calls upon Members of the Sri Lankan Tamil Community to develop creative ideas about how to contribute constructively

Sat, 2012-02-11 13:44 — editor


The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Ottawa celebrated the 64th Anniversary of Independence on 4th February at the High Commissioner’s Residence with the participation of the High Commission Staff and their families and the main Office Bearers of the Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa.

Army chief loses legal battle over age dispute

Sat, 2012-02-11 03:37 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Army Chief Gen VK Singh on Friday lost his legal battle on the age row in the Supreme Court which said the government decision on his date of birth will apply for his service matters, forcing him to withdraw his petition.

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