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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 9 No. 323               

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Election: Lanka facing complex challenges

Fri, 2010-03-12 05:10 — editor
By Janaka Perera

Two political developments occurring parallel to the parliamentary election campaign might complicate matters for Sri Lanka unless effective measures are taken to meet the challenge, before or immediately after the April polls.

ICCR signs MoU with Colombo varsity for establishing Visiting Chair in Social Sciences

Fri, 2010-03-12 05:07 — editor

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the University of Colombo for the establishment of a Visiting Chair in Social Sciences at the University of Colombo was signed yesterday at the University Senate Hall.

Gujarat: CM Modi summoned in riots case; 'Resign', demands Congress

Fri, 2010-03-12 03:40 — editor
From R. Vasudevan - Reporting from New Delhi

The Chief minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi faced a major legal problem on Thursday when he was summoned for the first time for questioning in the 2002 communal riots after a Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team asked him to appear before it on March 21.

Special measures for infrastructure development proceedings in Jaffna

Fri, 2010-03-12 03:37 — editor
By Anjana Jayashan in Colombo

Speedy resettlement process and infrastructure development projects in the Northern Province area have been highlighted at the Progress Review Meeting of Local Government Development which was held at the District Secretariat, Jaffna, a spokesman from the office of the Northern Province Governor said. The meeting was headed by Governor G.A. Chandrasiri.

A Nuclear Iran: The only way to make Israel serious about Middle East peace?

Fri, 2010-03-12 03:33 — editor
By Raj Gonsalkorale

What is more important? Is it Middle East peace or ensuring Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons? One is something that everyone wants and the other is what no one wants, so what is more important should be very clear.

Drug money used as a geopolitics weapon by CIA-RAW-Mossad

Fri, 2010-03-12 03:22 — editor
By Asif Haroon Raja

US Administration under George Bush senior had formulated New World Order in 1989 in anticipation to assuming world leadership. Among several aspects how to go about harnessing world resources and to micro manage world affairs, Islam was identified as the next threat to US interests after the imminent collapse of communism which by that time was gasping for breath.

India: Govt bans FTV for 10 days for showing topless women

Fri, 2010-03-12 03:12 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

The Indian government has banned the transmission of FTV network for 10 days beginning Friday for showing visuals of topless women on the channel. "The visuals were found to be obscene, denigrating women, and were not suitable for children and unrestricted public exhibition," a statement by the Union information and broadcasting ministry added on Thursday.

President Rajapaksa to be G15 Chairman

Fri, 2010-03-12 03:01 — editor

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s name is being considered for the next Chairmanship of the G 15.

World’s fastest movie “Sivappu Mazhai” made in Chennai, slated for release

Fri, 2010-03-12 02:55 — editor



Suresh Joachim of Canada has produced the “Sivappu Mazhai” in 11 days 23 hours and 45 minutes in Chennai, India, creating a history of sort, entering Guinness Hall of Fame. He also becomes Canada’s No.

Decide within two weeks on Nalini's release: HC directs State Government

Fri, 2010-03-12 02:51 — editor
Sathyalaya Ramakrishnan reporting from Chennai

The Madras High Court(HC) on Thursday asked the Tamil Nadu government to take a decision within two weeks on a plea for the release by Nalini, who is serving a life term in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

Cricket legend Tendulkar named UN Goodwill Ambassador

Fri, 2010-03-12 02:37 — editor

Cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar has been named a Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations Environment Programme UNEP, Which adds one more feather to his cap.

Numerology, Sonia and Rajapaksa

Fri, 2010-03-12 02:31 — editor



The President of the Indian National Congress, Sonia Gandhi, and President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa seem to have one thing common—some numerological design at work in their lives.

Sweden’s international level postings

Fri, 2010-03-12 01:35 — editor

The Swedish Government has effected as many as seven appointments in two installments i.e on March 4 and 11 to the international bodies and diplomatic postings.

Sri Lankan Fishermen held along with four boats

Fri, 2010-03-12 01:31 — editor
Sathyalaya Ramakrishnan reporting from Chennai

The Indian Coast Guard has apprehended 23 Sri Lankan fishermen along with four boats during a search as part of anti-poaching operations in the sea adjoining Tamil Nadu and Andhra coast.

Kuwait Lanka Women Association was committed for the social emancipation of women - Mrs Ramanika Dissanayake

Fri, 2010-03-12 01:19 — editor

The Sri Lanka women Association in Kuwait celeberated the international women’s day.



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