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Cong gifts an old issue with a new wrapping to the BJP

Tue, 2009-11-24 04:35 — editor

By M Rama Rao, India Editor, Asian Tribune

The Indian government finds itself on back foot for the second time in Parliament in three days.

French court jails Tamil Tigers for extortion

Tue, 2009-11-24 04:31 — editor

The toughest sentence of seven years in was given to Nadaraja Matinthiran, whom the court heard was the leader of the LTTE.

House resumes after five months of obstruction

Tue, 2009-11-24 04:07 — editor

Kosh R. Koirala Reporting from Nepal

Normal proceedings of House resumed on Monday after five months of continuous disruption by the Maoists over the issue of ‘civilian supremacy’ vis a vis president’s move to reinstate then army chief.

Executive Presidency No More a Valid Slogan – Minister Senarathne

Tue, 2009-11-24 04:03 — editor

By Anjana Jayashan in Colombo

Abolition of the executive presidency is no more an election slogan and people will not be ready to listen to such old stories. Anyway, the main Opposition; United National Party (UNP) and the People’s Liberation Front (JVP) still talk on the topic as they have already politically bankrupted, said Construction & Engineering Services Minister Dr. Rajitha Senarathne.

Congress MPs lobby for lifting life ban on Azhar

Tue, 2009-11-24 03:56 — editor

From Gopal Ethiraj, Chennai

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Mohammad Azharuddin batted for Congress in the last general elections, and made a massive win from the minority-dominated Moradabad constituency in Uttar Pradesh and became an MP.

UN Official Welcomes Accelerated Releases Of Displaced From Camps

Tue, 2009-11-24 03:46 — editor

The top United Nations humanitarian official, who just returned from a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, praised the swift discharge in recent weeks of many of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) who had been confined to makeshift camps for several months.

Manmohan Singh’s sojourn to USA

Tue, 2009-11-24 03:07 — editor

By Asif Haroon Raja

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be on a visit to USA from 23 November onwards to hold wide ranging talks of mutual interest. The visit assumes significance since it is the first visit of any head of state to USA on the request of Obama Administration. The latter’s endeavor would be to give a message to the world in general and China in particular that India is its strategic partner and a bulwark against China and hence deserves special handling and concessions.

45 bodies of hostages killed by gunmen in S Philippines recovered

Tue, 2009-11-24 02:49 — editor

Philippine security forces have recovered 45 bodies of people that include politicians and journalists abducted Monday in a pre-election related incidence in restive southern Philippine province of Maguindanao, a local official said.

Karunanidhi protests move for a tough fishing law

Tue, 2009-11-24 01:38 — editor

From S Murari, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Monday asked the Government of India to reconsider its move to impose a heavy fine on fishermen who go beyond the permitted 12 nautical miles for fishing and said it would particularly affect Tamil Nadu fishermen.

Burma: 2008 a year characterized by natural disaster, severe political repression

Tue, 2009-11-24 01:01 — editor

Bangkok, 24 November, (Asiantribune.com):

The year 2008 proved to be a critical year in Burma’s recent history. Compounding an environment of ongoing human rights abuse, 2008 was a year characterized by natural disaster, severe political repression and the reverberations of the previous year’s popular uprising.

Now, Sena pits Sachin against Gavaskar

Tue, 2009-11-24 00:40 — editor

From S Murari, Chennai

With Shiv Sena leader and Mumbai's ageing Tiger Bal Thackeray having retired to the pavillion after getting hurt from bouncers hurled at him over his attack on master batsman Sachin Tendulkar for saying he is an Indian first and Mumbai belongs to all Indians, the party's Rajya Sabha member and editor of its mouthpiece "Samna" Sanjay Raut has opened the attack from another end by pitting Sachin against veteran cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, also from Maharashtra.

Displaced persons to receive Rs.50, 000 on resettlement

Mon, 2009-11-23 05:19 — editor

Internally Displaced Persons who will be resettled hereafter will receive a total of Rs.50, 000.

Will Ranil-Prabha Pact save LTTE in France? Verdict against 22 top Tigers Today

Mon, 2009-11-23 03:00 — editor

By Sugeeswara Senadhira

The future of the LTTE in France will depend on the verdict on the case against 22 top leaders of the movement which is scheduled for November 23.

Largest War Heroes’ Village in Sri Lanka Handed Over to Tri-Forces Personnel

Mon, 2009-11-23 02:06 — editor

By Anjana Jayashan reporting from Colombo

Fully facilitated war heroes’ village; "Rana Jayaviru Housing Village" at Ipalogama in Anuradhapura was handed over to war heroes yesterday (November 22) by the President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

India, Nepal agree to expedite the of major hydro power plant

Mon, 2009-11-23 01:38 — editor

Kosh R. Koirala reporting from Nepal

Nepal and India have finalized the terms of references (TOR) of the Pancheshwar Development Authority (PDA) more than a decade after the two governments agreed to develop a major hydropower project in Mahakali River.