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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 11 No. 295               

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to establish a new Consulate General in Guangzhou, China

Wed, 2012-01-25 01:19 — editor

The Government of the People’s Republic of China has given concurrence to Sri Lanka to set up a new Consulate General in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province of Southern China.

Day of infamy – January 25, 1998

Wed, 2012-01-25 01:15 — editor
By: Janaka Perera

Fourteen years ago on January 25, 1998 the LTTE clearly demonstrated to the world its determination to make a mockery of any peace process in Sri Lanka. It was the year after the start of ‘peace efforts’ (1997-2009) which had the full backing of the so-called international community.

Economic Development and Creative leadership

Wed, 2012-01-25 01:05 — editor

I am delighted to address the Business Leaders, Management Professional, Academicians and other guests present here in this event being hosted by Post Graduate Institute of Management of the University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Colombo in association with the Chartered Institute of Management. My greetings to all of you.

Minister Douglas on interference of security forces in the administration.

Sun, 2012-01-22 01:36 — editor

Douglas Devananda, Minister of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development, Chairing the Jaffna-Kilinochchi District Development Council special meeting held at District secretariat Jaffna on the 16th of January 2012 said " Member of Parliament Sritharan says that there is intervention by the Armed Forces in Civil Administration matters, if it is so we could discuss about this matter with the relevant parties and get rid of this situation step by step."

Winds of Unfreedom

Sun, 2012-01-22 01:26 — editor
By Tisaranee Gunasekara

Speaking with many tongues is a time-tested Rajapaksa way of obfuscating issues and evading trouble. But occasionally this deceptive habit helps reveal what the regime would dearly want to conceal.

Ignited Minds of the Youth is the Greatest Resource for the Nation

Sun, 2012-01-22 01:15 — editor
-Press Release

Addressed speech by Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India on theme' Ignited Minds of the Youth is the Greatest Resource for the Nation" delivered Saturday evening at BCIS, BMICH Colombo.

New quislings ‘civilizing’ natives

Sun, 2012-01-22 01:02 — editor
By Janaka Perera

“Colonization gave western powers hegemonic control, not only of the colonized lands and people, but the very ideas that informed people on how to live. As the economic system of the West begin to falter, their control of the resources too becomes tenuous.

Application period for undergraduate courses

Sat, 2012-01-21 01:15 — editor
-Press Release

Applications are invited from Sri Lankan students for nomination to undergraduate courses in Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Medicine (MBBS) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) under the Self-Financing Scheme for the academic year 2012-13 against the reserved seats of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India.

Expansion of Scholarship Programme in Sri Lanka

Fri, 2012-01-20 00:34 — editor
-Press Release

Mr. S.M. Krishna, the Hon’ble External Affairs Minister, today announced a substantial expansion in the scholarships currently being offered by Government of India to meritorious Sri Lankan students.

The Minister of External Affairs of India Mr. S.M. Krishna’s remarks in the Visitor’s Book kept at the IPKF Memorial

Wed, 2012-01-18 03:21 — editor

It is a matter of pride for me to be here at the IPKF Memorial in Sri Lanka, raised in honour of those brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces, who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving the cause of peace in Sri Lanka.

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