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Ex-Army Chief Sarath Fonseka Released

Tue, 2012-05-22 12:47 — editor

Ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka was released from prison last night after he was jailed initially on a court martial verdict on a charge of corruption relating to military procurements for 30 months in September 2010.

An appeal to all Sri Lankan Tamil expatriates, see for yourself what is happening in Sri Lanka and help the motherland

Mon, 2012-05-21 17:08 — admin

A Special Correspondent

It is my country, my people, my government and my President – I will always be a Sri Lankan - K T Rajasingham, Editor Asian Tribune

“We seek to consolidate our historical, maritime commercial ties and build on it further” - Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa

Mon, 2012-05-21 13:24 — editor

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday said that despite having suffered terrorism for 30 years, Sri Lanka, one of the oldest democracy of Asia, was repositioning itself and was all set to emerge as an economic, maritime and educational hub of the continent.

A Question for Sarath Amunugama on “Gota’s War”

Mon, 2012-05-21 11:42 — editor

By Dr Laksiri Fernando

Dr Sarath Amunugama began his review of C. A. Chandraprema’s book with its title “Gota’s War.” Perhaps he was not very comfortable at the beginning, and said “When you read the book you learn that it does not mean that Gota won the war single handedly,” which of course is obvious to anyone.

US Congressman declares 'tensions continue to exist between Sinhalese and Tamils' in Sri Lanka

Sun, 2012-05-20 13:20 — editor

Daya Gamage - US National Correspondent Asian Tribune

From where does the US Congressman Danny Davis (Democratic-Illinois) receive reports that '"tensions exist between the Sinhalese and Tamils in Sri Lanka" even after three years of war's end?

President Mahinda Signed Papers To Release Of Ex-Army chief Sarath Fonseka

Sun, 2012-05-20 12:56 — editor

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has signed relevant papers on Friday to release ex-Army chief Sarath Fonseka, a day after the island marked three-years since defeating the Tamil Tigers.

United States and Sri Lanka on two pages: The importance of Clinton-Peiris talks

Sat, 2012-05-19 02:15 — editor

Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune US National Correspondent

Sri Lanka strongly believes, as reiterated by the visiting external affairs minister Prof. Peiris in the morning hours of May 18 in the Treaty Room of the State Department in the company of Hilary Clinton before their close door formal talks, economic development is a prerequisite for a reconciliation process.

Three Years on, Reconciliation is getting too late

Sat, 2012-05-19 01:53 — editor

By Dr Laksiri Fernando

When the government moved the army decisively against the LTTE in July 2006, it did the right thing, and there was no other viable alternative left. The peace process since February 2002 was not working and the LTTE was making a mockery of the peace effort by amassing arms and ammunition and blatantly violating the ceasefire agreement (CFA).

Sri Lanka's Peiris catches a glimpse of U.S. real 'Power Center' on war atrocities issue

Fri, 2012-05-18 16:08 — editor

Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune US Bureau Political Note

Following the complete annihilation of the somewhat superior military might of the separatist Tamil Tigers within the territorial boundaries of Sri Lanka exactly three years ago but allowing its international public diplomacy to grow in a rapid pace amazingly surrounding the power centers of Washington and some European Union nations, the issues facing Sri Lanka in which the U.S. has already established a direct link seem to be divided between two centers in Washington.

Cabinet approves the release of Sarath Fonseka

Thu, 2012-05-17 22:38 — editor

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the release of Sarath Fonseka, the former Army chief.

United States' Colombo diplomat gives a serious message to Sri Lanka on eve of Clinton-Pieris talks in Washington

Wed, 2012-05-16 14:56 — editor

Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune US Bureau

As a prelude to the Washington meeting between US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton and Sri Lanka External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Pieris on 18 May surrounding the issues of the implementation of the recommendations of the reconciliation commission, accountability to alleged violations of international law during the final chapter of the battle to defeat separatist Tamil Tigers and ethnic reconciliation, a senior American diplomat stationed in Colombo sent a serious message to Sri Lanka.

PM meets Maldives President Waheed

Sun, 2012-05-13 23:57 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Assuring strong support, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday hoped all shades of political opinion in Maldives would get together to find a way forward as President Mohamed Waheed expressed to him his deep commitment to democracy and conduct of elections.

Sri Lanka Opened A Mission In Turkey

Fri, 2012-05-11 04:34 — editor

By K.T.Rajasingham

Sri Lanka and Turkey have opened up a new leaf in their diplomatic and bilateral relationship and Sri Lanka’s new Ambassador designate to Turkey Ms. Bharathi Wijeratne is expected to present her credential to the Turkish President Abdullah Gül in the first week of June 2012

Sri Lankan diaspora urged to contribute for the development of the motherland

Wed, 2012-05-09 08:03 — editor

Come forward and contribute for the development of the motherland, urged K.T.Rajasingham, Chief Editor of Asian Tribune at a function, organized by the Agricultural Department of the Northern Provincial Council, held at the Auditorium of the Thirunelvely Agricultural Reseach Centre, Jaffna.

Commitment, Dedication & Achievement: Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Tue, 2012-05-08 06:11 — editor

By Udeshi Amarasinghe – Business Today

On May 19, 2012 Sri Lanka celebrates the third year anniversary of the end of the conflict that gripped this country for three decades.

François Hollande - A Socialist, Wins in French Presidential Election

Mon, 2012-05-07 04:28 — editor

François Hollande swept to victory on Sunday, becoming the first Socialist to become president of France since François Mitterrand re-election in 1988.

FBI takes charge of Hillary Clinton security in Delhi

Mon, 2012-05-07 00:06 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

A multi-tier security ring was thrown around each floor of the city hotel, where visiting US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is staying with a 40-member delegation, with elite US security personnel from the FBI entirely looking after the dignitary's security.

Obama's unannounced visit to Kabul: signs ten-year agreement: discloses direct talks with Taliban

Fri, 2012-05-04 01:22 — editor

By Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune

The United States has the historic habit of abandoning its friend or allies. It once abandoned Pakistan. It was with Kurds but them left it to the brutality of Iraq's Saddam Hussein. In his unannounced and surprised visit to Afghanistan on May 1 to sign a ten-year cooperation agreement the U.S. president Barack Obama clearly gave the massage to the world that his nation will stand by Afghanistan for its quest for rebuilding.

President Rajapaksa decried foreign intervention in Sri Lanka

Wed, 2012-05-02 04:40 — editor

President Mahinda Rajapaksa speaking yesterday at the May Day rally said certain individuals were trying to destabilize the country by using the working masses as a cat’s paw but the masses did not fall prey to their designs.

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Sarath Fonseka – A Change Agent?

Thu, 2012-05-24 01:57 — editor

By Raj Gonsalkorale

One cannot deny some contemporary realities in Sri Lanka today and pretend we are all Ostriches with our heads in the sand. Neither the President nor his ministers nor his members of Parliament should think there are millions of Ostriches in Sri Lanka; neither should they think they are Ostriches. It will be a great pity if they do that, as this President, more than any of his predecessor leaders of Sri Lanka has done so much to uplift the economic and social well being of his countrymen and women.

Fuel shock: Petrol price hiked by Rs 7.50 a litre

Thu, 2012-05-24 01:51 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

It was a Black Wednesday for vehicle owners as in the steepest ever hike, petrol price was increased by Rs 7.50 a litre with effect from midnight tonight.

Sri Lankan Chapter Of The Quetta Association Visiting Pakistan

Thu, 2012-05-24 01:48 — editor

A five member Sri Lankan delegation of the Quetta Association is currently visiting Pakistan’ Command and Staff College Quetta, from 20 to 23 May 2012.

Talwars saw Aarushi in bed with servant and killed them, CBI charges

Thu, 2012-05-24 01:42 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

The CBI on Wednesday told a special court here that Rajesh and Nupur Talwar killed their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj in a fit of rage after finding them in a compromising position, a claim strongly refuted by the dentist couple.

PMU Organizes Workshop on Managing Examination Anxieties

Thu, 2012-05-24 00:30 — editor

By Asif Anwar

The Department of Healthcare and Counseling at the Student Affairs Division in Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) organized a workshop for its students to groom them for stress free examination time.

Pakistani Doctor sentenced for 33 years imprisonment for helping US to track down Osama Bin Laden

Thu, 2012-05-24 00:25 — editor

A Pakistani doctor who helped the U.S. to track down Osama Bin Laden was sentenced to 33 years in prison on Wednesday for conspiring against the state, officials said.

EC begins work on schedule of Presidential poll

Wed, 2012-05-23 16:58 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

The Election Commission of India (EC) has begun preparations to finalise the schedule for the presidential elections.

President Mahinda Returns To Colombo

Wed, 2012-05-23 13:29 — editor

Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa returnrned to Colombo this morning. Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakse left Doha yesterday evening after participating in the 12th Doha Forum.

Sri Lanka officially rejects UNHRC resolution as 'interference in internal affairs'

Wed, 2012-05-23 13:14 — editor

Daya Gamage - US National Correspondent Asian Tribune

Sri Lanka's External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris made known his government's sentiments in totally rejecting the UN Human Rights Council resolution adopted in Geneva on 22 March that it interferes in the internal affairs of his country, while being on the American soil addressing a distinguish gathering on 15 May at the prestigious Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington.

Aung San Suu Kyi To Address ILO International Labor Conference

Wed, 2012-05-23 13:02 — editor

The International Labor Organization (ILO) has announced that Ms Aung San Suu Kyi - Chairperson of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Myanmar - will attend the 101st International Labour Conference

KKR defeat Delhi Daredevils, enter IPL final

Wed, 2012-05-23 03:18 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered an easy win defeating Delhi Daredevils at Pune on Tuesday night by 18 runs and entered the finals of the IPL tournament.

Train mishap leaves at least 25 dead in Andhra

Wed, 2012-05-23 02:11 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

At least 25 passengers were killed, 16 of them charred, and 43 injured when the Bangalore- bound Hampi Express rammed into a stationary goods train after its driver apparently overshot the signal near the station in Penukonda in Andhra Pradesh early Tuesday.

Int’l specialist discovers Sri Lanka’s hidden Marina potential, says ‘It’s huge’

Wed, 2012-05-23 02:01 — editor

Sri Lanka is a natural hub for world cruising yatchs. “We are well positioned to be a yatch hub and marina development can boost our tourism potential and worldwide publicity considerably” said Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry and Commerce on 18 May.

Rajiv killer scores over 90 per cent in 12th class exam

Wed, 2012-05-23 01:56 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

A.G. Perarivalan, , who is one of the three convicts on death row in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has scored more than 91% in the Tamil Nadu class 12 examinations.

Sacred Kapilavastu Relics to be taken to Sri Lanka for Exposition

Wed, 2012-05-23 01:42 — editor

During President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s State Visit to India in June 2010, it was agreed that Sri Lanka and India will undertake joint activities to commemorate the 2600th year of enlightenment of Gautama Buddha. Following this agreement, President Rajapaksa wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh requesting for the Sacred Kapilavastu Relics to be sent to Sri Lanka for veneration on this historic occasion of significance for both countries.

Shahrukh Khan in legal trouble over public smoking

Wed, 2012-05-23 00:35 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Already dogged by controversies, Bollywood actor Shah rukh Khan on Tuesday found himself in fresh legal trouble as he got summons issued by a court in Rajasthan to appear before it on May 26 in a case related to smoking in public at a stadium in Jaipur during an IPL match.

Malaysia: Government urged to drop charges against opposition leaders

Wed, 2012-05-23 00:30 — editor

The Malaysian government should withdraw charges against opposition leaders for their participation in the “BERSIH 3.0 rally” held in Kuala Lumpur on April 28, 2012, said the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA).

Bill passed against sexual abuse of children

Wed, 2012-05-23 00:25 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Parliament on Tuesday approved a bill to protect children below 18 from sexual abuse, set up special courts for speedy trial of cases against them and provide stringent punishment extending up to life term for offenders.

India’s tobacco challenge

Wed, 2012-05-23 00:20 — editor

By Shoba John – CNS

India currently holds the dubious distinction of being the second largest producer and the second largest consumer of tobacco in the world. Not a particularly dignified title, considering that tobacco kills half of its dedicated users prematurely in their productive years!

Talwar couple killed daughter Aarushi and servant, CBI tells court

Wed, 2012-05-23 00:15 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

The CBI told a special court on Tuesday that dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar themselves killed their daughter Aarushi and domestic aide Hemraj in their Noida flat.
CBI counsel R. K. Saini made the allegation before Special Judge Shyam Lal during his argument on framing of charges against Talwars for their alleged roles in the killings of their daughter and domestic aide.

Rishad arrives in Qatar for Doha Forum 2012

Tue, 2012-05-22 19:25 — editor

Qatar – Sri Lanka trade and bilateral relations are further boosted by the currently on-going Doha Forum 2012. “Our participation in this event is a sign of Sri Lanka’s improving profile in international trade, specially, in the Middle East trade” announced Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry and Commerce of Sri Lanka.

Asian Community Give Up Islamic Terror Gangs

Tue, 2012-05-22 13:13 — editor

By Glen Jenvey

The time has come for the UK Asian community to help in the fight against Radical Islam and terrorism .We have seen over a number of years terrorist attacks and plots on the British people and we have seen in name of Islam British Muslims praise the 9/11 attacks and call the victims of 77 dirty homosexuals on video and the British police taking no action.One radical on audio tape even calls for Muslims to target the Queen http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=4b5_1239147887.

Sri Lanka demands War Crimes against LTTE Terrorists and India’s IPKF

Tue, 2012-05-22 02:27 — editor

By Shenali Waduge

We have come to a stage in history that we need to put things in its perspective by not shying away from demanding actions on two key areas that now needs to be investigated.

The loss of legendary artists continues

Tue, 2012-05-22 02:11 — editor

S.H.Moulana -Riyadh

The very latest loss the music industry had to face was the demise of Robin Gibbs of Bee Gees. The group of three outstanding Gibbs brothers is now left with only Barry Gibbs having lost Maurice Gibbs in 2003.

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