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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 11 No. 398               

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There are no tutors and students, but that all countries are equal by virtue of the Charter of the United Nations - Sergey Lavrov

Thu, 2012-05-24 13:13 — editor


The Government of Sri Lanka deeply appreciates the invaluable support extended by the Russian Federation, for taking a principled position on country specific action and voting against the Resolution on Sri Lanka moved at the recently concluded Human Rights (HRC) session in Geneva, stated Prof. GL Peiris, Minister of External Affairs of Sri Lanka, during an hour long meeting in Moscow today with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.

Phillip wins the ‘American Idol 2012’ contest

Thu, 2012-05-24 12:28 — editor
S.H.Moulana - Riyadh


Phillip Phillips won the American Idol contest 2012 on Wednesday, becoming the fifth male singer in a row to take the title and a guaranteed recording contract. The 21 year old guitar player from Georgia was polled the highest number of votes in this top rated FOX TV show.

Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments in Qatar

Thu, 2012-05-24 12:15 — editor


The ‘Agreement for the Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments’ was signed between Sri Lanka and Qatar on 22nd May 2012 during the first official visit of President Mahinda Rajapaksa to the State of Qatar.

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.



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