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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 11 No. 295               

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U.S. terror drones target rescuers and funerals in Pakistan killing civilians, investigative report reveals

Sat, 2012-02-11 14:18 — editor
Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune presentation

The CIA’s drone campaign in Pakistan has killed dozens of civilians who had gone to help rescue victims or were attending funerals, an investigation by the London-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism has revealed.

Sri Lanka starts $ 2 Mn drive to expand booming footwear and leather sector, thanks India for on-going support

Sat, 2012-02-11 14:06 — editor


Sri Lanka is injecting US $ 2 Mn to upgrade its booming footwear and leather sector. It has started work on an exclusive industrial zone designated for leather and footwear production and is also launching special human resource training initiatives while enlisting a national university to upgrade the Leather and Footwear sector which netted US $ 36 Mn in export revenues in 2011.

Canada calls upon Members of the Sri Lankan Tamil Community to develop creative ideas about how to contribute constructively

Sat, 2012-02-11 13:44 — editor


The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Ottawa celebrated the 64th Anniversary of Independence on 4th February at the High Commissioner’s Residence with the participation of the High Commission Staff and their families and the main Office Bearers of the Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa.

Army chief loses legal battle over age dispute

Sat, 2012-02-11 03:37 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Army Chief Gen VK Singh on Friday lost his legal battle on the age row in the Supreme Court which said the government decision on his date of birth will apply for his service matters, forcing him to withdraw his petition.

Sri Lanka’s Independent Day Celebrated in London

Sat, 2012-02-11 02:07 — editor

High Commissioner for Sri Lanka to the UK, Dr Chris Nonis called on Britain to replenish the tremendous reservoir of goodwill it has with Sri Lanka, stemming from the antecedent history between the two countries.

Zardari, Mahinda Meet: Agree to Fortify Pakistan, Sri Lanka Ties in Vital Fields

Sat, 2012-02-11 01:56 — editor


Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Sunday agreed on expanding their relationship from beyond political and defence paradigm to an 'overall comprehensive engagement’ including trade, joint investments and cooperation in new areas.

2003 Mumbai blasts: Death sentence for 3 Lashkar terrorists upheld

Sat, 2012-02-11 01:41 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

The Bombay High Court on Friday upheld the death sentence of three LeT members, including a couple, in the 2003 twin Mumbai blasts that claimed 52 lives.

Organised crime group facilitating illegal immigrants from Sri Lanka into the EU uncovered

Sat, 2012-02-11 01:37 — editor

An active organised crime group that was facilitating illegal immigrants from Sri Lanka into the EU has been uncovered, following more than a year of joint international efforts at police and judicial level supported by Eurojust and Europol.

Discussion on the Report of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission

Sat, 2012-02-11 01:27 — editor

The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in New York organized an informal lunch time discussion on February 08, 2012, on the Report of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) for interested States and organizations.

Burmese Diplomacy between China and US

Sat, 2012-02-11 01:17 — editor
By Kanbawza Win


Once a drunken American met a Burmese on a road and asked “Hey! What Ese are you?” The man was bewildered and so the American says “I mean to say are you a Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese or Vietnamese since you must end in one of the Ese?” The man replied that he is a Burmese because the Junta who change the name from Burma to Myanmar has forbid anyone using the name of Myanmarnese.

Sri Lanka Embassy in South Korea celebrates Sri Lanka’s 64th years of independence

Sat, 2012-02-11 00:45 — editor



On the 5th of February 2012, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in South Korea organized its first ever large-scale Independence Day Celebration since its establishment in 1987.

US top officials rushing to Maldives: Blake will be joined by diplomats from Colombo

Fri, 2012-02-10 05:11 — editor
Daya Gamage - US National Correspondent Asian Tribune


Robert Blake, assistant secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, has now advanced his official visit to the South Asian region to include the politically-upheaval Maldives before descending on Sri Lanka to join Under Secretary for Democracy and Human Rights Maria Otero.

Congress, BJP clash over Porngate

Fri, 2012-02-10 03:10 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Congress on Thursday likened BJP to a "supermarket of corruption, pornography and misgovernance", a remark which drew a strong reaction from the opposition party, which suggested that those living in glass houses should not throw stones on others.

The world’s first Plantagon Greenhouse for Urban Agriculture breaks ground in Sweden

Fri, 2012-02-10 02:57 — editor

The first Plantagon Greenhouse breaks ground. A new type of greenhouse for vertical farming; an international Centre of Excellence for Urban Agriculture; a demo-plant for Swedish clean-tech and a climate-smart way to use excess heating and CO2 from industries.

Karnataka AG quits over “BJP pressure”

Fri, 2012-02-10 02:00 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

The BJP government in Karnataka suffered another setback on Wednesday, with Advocate-General B.V. Acharya preferring to resign from his post rather than give in to “pressure” from the State government to quit as Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) in the disproportionate assets case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.

Nasheed is neither Assad nor Gaddafi

Fri, 2012-02-10 01:54 — editor
S.H.Moulana -Riyadh

I am sure all the right thinking Maldivians will be feeling sorry to see their first democratically elected president, Nasheed, has resigned from his presidency. He is neither Assad of Syria nor Gaddafi of Libya to cling on to power at the cost of the lives of his own people.

Sri Lanka Embassy showcases Sri Lankan culture at Independence Day gathering in Tokyo

Fri, 2012-02-10 01:08 — editor


The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo held a reception for Japanese and diplomatic dignitaries at the Reiyukai Centre in Tokyo on Monday, 6th February following the official ceremony on 4th February hosted for the Sri Lankan community.

Former Maldives President Nasheed Missing

Thu, 2012-02-09 18:55 — editor

Latest reports from Maldives reveal that the former President Mohamed Nasheed is missing and many supporters say he might be in the hands of rouge police and army men. Close aides suspected that he (Nasheed) might be in house arrest.



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