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Rs 3,400 Crores Deficit Budget: DMK Government presents in TN Assembly

Fri, 2010-03-19 15:32 — editor
Sathyalaya Ramakrishnan reporting from Chennai

The ruling DMK Government today presented a huge deficit budget to the tune of Rs 3,396.45 crores. The state finance Minister Prof. K Anbazhagan presented the budget but however, he has refrained from imposing fresh taxes.

Diaspora should assist development activities in Sri Lanka – Australian Foreign Minister

Fri, 2010-03-19 13:16 — editor

Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said that the opportunity now exists for the diaspora to play a constructive role in promoting the conditions for sustainable peace in Sri Lanka. He urged the diaspora to look forward and work in positive ways to help communities inside Sri Lanka realize a peaceful future for themselves.

Letter to Editor: Online Petition to UNSG is a good move—a reader

Fri, 2010-03-19 05:36 — editor

Asian Tribune’s Online Petition to UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki Moon has been signed by many, with comments too. One letter we received deserves to be brought to the notice of our general readers. While he appreciates the open petition is a good move, he seems to feel the signatures should have flooded more, as there is no dearth of Lankan patriots. And he goes ahead to suggests to display prominently. Here’s his letter:

Civilian killings-atrocities by U.S. forces in Afghanistan taken lightly by United Nations

Fri, 2010-03-19 05:33 — editor
Daya Gamage – US National Correspondent Asian Tribune

The universally-accepted principle, reiterated frequently by the U.S. State Department; European Union; global human rights organizations and those who preside over them, is – when faced with separatism/terrorism/insurrections within a sovereign territory – legitimate governments and their security forces should adhere to the internationally-accepted human rights practices.

Tamil Nadu budget today in the new assembly hall

Fri, 2010-03-19 03:24 — editor
From Gopal Ethiraj - Chennai

The new Tamil Nadu State Assembly hall, in the new state-of-the-art complex that was inaugurated on March 13 by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, is ready for a stormy budget session, opening today.

US intelligence chief meets Home Minister in New Delhi

Fri, 2010-03-19 03:15 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

America's top intelligence official Dennis C Blair met Union Home Minister P Chidambaram in New Delhi on Thursday. Blair was accompanied by the US ambassador in New Delhi Timothy J Roemer and a delegation of the US Secret Service. The two sides are said to have discussed issues related to terrorism emanating from Pakistan and also the recent spate of terror attacks in Afghanistan targeting Indians.

Sri Lanka National Congress launched Kharithathu Ththareeq Road Map

Fri, 2010-03-19 03:11 — editor

The Muslim Affairs Circle of the Sri Lanka National Congress launched Kharithathu Ththareeq a road map affecting th Muslim Community in Sri Lanka.

Analysis: India sidelined in US Af-Pak policy

Fri, 2010-03-19 02:58 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

It is increasingly being felt in New Delhi that India is not one of the gameplayers in US Af-Pak policy and has been rendered almost irrelevant in Washington moves in the region as the US is drawing the roadmap for early withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan under domestic pressure.

Bangkok celebrates: UN World Water Day on March 22

Fri, 2010-03-19 02:46 — editor

The United Nations will celebrate World Water Day on March 22 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, placing special attention on water quality with the theme “Clean Water for a Healthy World’.

Religious Functions should not be conducted in the Government Offices - Madras High Court

Fri, 2010-03-19 02:34 — editor
Sathyalaya Ramakrishnan reporting from Chennai

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has held that the Religious Functions should not be conducted in the Government Offices.

India in touch with Iran on the gas pipeline deal

Fri, 2010-03-19 02:18 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Following a deal between Iran and Pakistan for the construction of natural gas pipeline, India on Thursday said it was in consultation with the Iranian government to address “concerns about pricing and security” pertaining to the pact which originally involved India.

Singapore President in Tirupathi

Fri, 2010-03-19 02:11 — editor
Sathyalaya Ramakrishnan reporting from Chennai

Singapore President S R Nathan whose ancestors are Indians and his family arrived to Tirupathi-Tirumala to worship Lord Venkareswara. They were accompanied by their Foreign Affairs Minister Mr Balaji Sada Sivan. Both reached Tiripathi on a Two-Day visit to the temple town.

Is US planning to strike at Iran’s n-facilities?

Fri, 2010-03-19 02:04 — editor
From R. Vasudevan - Reporting from New Delhi

Is the US planning multiple strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities? This speculation has been strengthened following a report by Scotland’s Sunday Herald that the Obama administration has contracted a Florida-based company to ship bunker buster bombs and other armaments to the island of Diego Garcia situated in the Indian Ocean with close proximity to the Iranian territory.

Over 30 killed after a passenger bus plunges into river

Fri, 2010-03-19 02:00 — editor
Kosh R. Koirala Reporting from Nepal

At least 31 people were killed Thursday morning after an overcrowded passenger bus plunged into Karnali River in far western part of the country.

Two Nepal Tourists Killed In Madurai Road Accident

Fri, 2010-03-19 01:54 — editor
Sathyalaya Ramakrishnan reporting from Chennai

Two Nepal Tourist pilgrims, including a woman,were killed on the spot and three others seriously injured when a car in which they were travelling dashed against the rear side of a truck laden with watermelon fruits at Navinipatti village, near Melur on the Tiruchirapalli-Madurai fourlane, on Thursday.



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