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JVP parliamentarian Chandrasekaran outlines the JVP political program

Thu, 2007-09-06 04:04 — admin

R.ChandrasekeranTo build up a national coalition with the people of this country we conducted seminars and meetings all over the country. We are creating awareness in the midst of the people. We are talking with the people and telling to them why a comprehensive national people’s front is needed. We are putting forward this question to the people and creating awareness that a national front could only be formed with the people of this country and not by entering into coalition arrangements with various political parties. Therefore, it is the people of this country who should determine the coalition they want to have with the political parties in this country.

CSW Calls for EU Action on Burma

Thu, 2007-09-06 03:40 — admin

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) presented a letter to the European Union Presidency yesterday, calling for a strong EU response to the current situation in Burma. The letter will be delivered following a demonstration to be held in Brussels. The letter urges EU Foreign Ministers to discuss the crisis in Burma at their meeting this week, and calls on the EU to support moves to bring Burma before the United Nations Security Council.

USAID Helps Open Model Spice Processing and Training Center

Thu, 2007-09-06 03:24 — admin

Under the leadership of the Spice Council, the Sri Lankan spice industry opened a new Model Spice Processing and Training Center in Matale. The center was built with assistance from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through The Competitiveness Program. TCP is helping the Sri Lankan private sector to compete more successfully in international markets, leading to more foreign investment, and more better-paying jobs that will help raise the standard of living for the country’s rural areas, including Matale.

Preserve environment for future generations

Thu, 2007-09-06 01:30 — admin

By Quintus Perera - Asian Tribune

Udaya Gamampila, Chairman, Central Environmental Authority spoke at the sixth Key Person’s Forum on “Business Friendly Environment Management and Regulations leading to Sustainable Development” at Galle Face Hotel. The Forum was jointly organized by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka and Small and Medium Enterprise Developers (SMED). SMED is the SME arm of the FCCISL which was established by Friedrich Naumann Stiftung in 1989.

Hilton Colombo completes 21 years

Thu, 2007-09-06 01:08 — admin

By Quintus Perera – Asian Tribune

Hilton Colombo launched a series of spectacular events and parties over the coming year, to celebrate their 21st anniversary in Sri Lanka. Hilton Colombo a part of the prestigious Hilton Hotels Corporation opened its doors in July 1987 with the grand opening in September 1987, and over the years have played host to some of the highest dignitaries from all around the world. The year planned is filled with fun and elaborate celebrations, all of which focus on the central theme of the number 21. With an event scheduled to occur every month, the Hilton Colombo plans to ensure that their 21st year will be celebrated in grand style.

Pakistan in political turmoil

Thu, 2007-09-06 01:00 — admin

By M Rama Rao - Syndicate Features

Did Pakistan President General Musharraf commit a tactical mistake by opening another front with the judiciary at a time when he was already under pressure from the US to act firmly against terrorists in his country? It appears he did. The dismissal of Chief Justice Iftikhar Choudhry has brought about new re-alignments in Pakistani politics which does not suit Musharraf. As a consequence of this action Musharraf’s plan has gone awry, whichever way we look at it. It has given birth to a popular pro- democracy uprising.

Sri lanka Prime Minister tells parliament that Tamil Tigers are bracing for a chemical war

Wed, 2007-09-05 13:03 — admin

By Walter Jayawardhana

Ratnasiri WickramanayakaSri Lankan Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka said that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam contravening all international laws is bracing for a chemical war. “We have evidence the Tamil Tigers have plans to use chemical weapons against the Sri Lankan security forces,” said the Prime Minister addressing the country’s parliament seeking its permission to extend the emergency regulations that gives extra powers above regular laws to the government to quell the insurgency of the group.

Burmese “National Convention” a Sham says United States

Wed, 2007-09-05 12:44 — admin

The United States yesterday declared the Burmese “National Convention” a sham because the delegates to it were handpicked by the military regime and the premier political party Aug San Suu Kyi-led National League for Democracy was excluded. Burmese “National Convention” concluded by the Burmese regime is a sham. Delegates to the convention were hand-picked by the regime and have not been allowed to engage in open debate about a new constitution. This convention also excluded the National League for Democracy, Burma’s largest democratic political party. The conclusion of the National Convention coincides with a brutal crackdown on citizens for peacefully exercising their freedom of expression. The results of this illegitimate convention clearly do not represent the will of the Burmese people, nor are they a step toward democracy.

NGO poll: 84% approve Sri Lankan government’s war strategy

Wed, 2007-09-05 12:40 — admin

By H. L. D. Mahindapala

A whopping 84% have approved the war strategy of the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL), according to the latest opinion poll conducted by NGOs in Sri Lanka. The latest study reveals that “as many as 84 percent of the respondents…. agree that the government should concentrate on militarily defeating the LTTE and recapturing all the territory controlled by the LTTE,” says the National Peace Council which conducted the poll with the MARGA Institute. The poll also said that “89 percent believe that the LTTE will continue as a guerilla force and be a threat to peace and security even after suffering a comprehensive military defeat.”

Nedumaran joined by pro- LTTE Tamil Nadu leaders in his proposed illegal boat journey to Sri Lanka

Wed, 2007-09-05 12:35 — admin

The Tamil Tigers’ proxy agent P. Nedumaran continues with his threat to cross the Palk Strait and enter Jaffna to distribute parrippu and other food and medicinal items to the people in the peninsula. Now Nedumaran’s threat has taken a turn to throw a serious challenge to the sovereignty of Sri Lanka, as the pro-Tamil Tiger leaders of Tamil Nadu, who are in the payroll of the Tigers, joined forces with him in his bid to cross into Jaffna by boats.

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