| Letter From America: Bangladesh – A Nation Divided? – Part 8 |
In recent months, hundreds have died in Bangladesh as a result of political violence. As more International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) sentences are announced, the violence is likely to continue between the security forces and angry supporters of the political parties whose members are tried and sentence... |
| 26.05.2013 - 12:15 |
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By Habib Siddiqui |
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| The Buddhist Monk Succumbs |
Ven. Bowatte Indrarathana Thera, the Buddhist monk who set himself on fire near the main entrance at the Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, succumbed to his injuries yesterday at the National Hospital, Colombo.
The Buddhist monk Ven. Bowatte Indrarathana Thera of the Sri Sugatha Purana Vihara in Kandy,... |
| 26.05.2013 - 08:18 |
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| Yahoo on an Acquisition Spree – Marissa Mayer’s Latest Gamble |
When Marissa Meyer became the CEO of Yahoo in July 2012 after leaving a very senior technical position at Google, the investors pinned their hopes on her technical background, insider-knowledge about the Google’s arteries and veins, her youthful energy and of course, to some extent, her charm to tur... |
| 26.05.2013 - 07:38 |
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Hemantha Abeywardena writes from London…. |
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| Obama patiently hears a heckler - says worth paying attention to dissent |
America's democracy was seen vibrantly in display when a lone heckler was questioning President Obama's policy planks on drone attacks, terrorist detention camp at Guantanamo and civilian deaths due to drone operation in Af-Pak Region in the middle of his major foreign policy address at Washington's... |
| 26.05.2013 - 07:09 |
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Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune Media Note |
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| The demise of a Tamil legendary singer |
We learn with sadness the death of Tamil legendary singer T.M. Sounderajan, who passed away on Saturday the 25th of May at his residence in Mandaveli, Chennai. |
| 26.05.2013 - 04:09 |
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By S.H.Moulana - Riyadh. |
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| Marriage of Convenience |
In Burma young people got married through love but lamentably I discovered that in West some people got married for their mutual convenience. Once the inconvenience set in they usually parted their ways without any remorse.
This seems to be the case of America and Burma now that President Thein Se... |
| 26.05.2013 - 04:03 |
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By Kanbawza Win |
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| Sri Lanka - A Buddhist Monk attempted self-immolation over cattle slaughter |
A Buddhist monk who attempted self-immolation near the Dalada Maligawa in Kandy was flown to the National Hospital of Sri Lanka yesterday afternoon with third degree burn injuries.
According to Police spokesman SP Buddhika Siriwardna, incident had happened around 11.00 a.m., yesterday, in the... |
| 25.05.2013 - 07:21 |
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| ‘Blow by blow commentary’ on IPL! |
We cricket fans are quite used to the term ‘ball by ball commentary’ in the game of cricket but what we are hearing now could be called a ‘blow by blow commentary on IPL’!
Who thought that cricket will be brought to such low level.
First we heard about three players’ involvement, from Rajasthan R... |
| 25.05.2013 - 06:49 |
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By S.H.Moulana - Riyadh |
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| Pakistani Envoy wraps up visit to the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka |
The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Maj Gen (Retd.) Qasim Qureshi visited Eastern Province of Sri Lanka recently.
The visit was aimed at understanding the ground situation in the Province and to explore opportunities to further develop economic, cultural and people-to-people links wi... |
| 25.05.2013 - 06:39 |
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| Government has no intention of repealing the 13th Amendment |
Government has no intention of repealing the 13th Amendment or introduce amendments to the Constitution to remove police and land powers to the provinces.
This was stated by Cabinet spokesman, Petroleum Industries Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa addressing the weekly Cabinet news briefing yes... |
| 24.05.2013 - 10:02 |
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| UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon offers Vesak Day Message |
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon in a Vesak Day message pointed out that Vesak Day is a celebration for Buddhists worldwide and an opportunity for all members of the international community to benefit from their rich traditions.
He said, This year's observance, falling at a time of widespread strif... |
| 24.05.2013 - 08:14 |
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| Woolwich slaying, an act against Islam |
We highly commend the statements made by the British prime-minister, David Cameron and London mayor, Boris Johnson to defuse a situation otherwise will be capitalized by the British extreme rightist movements.
However a handful of mosques have been already vandalized by those suspected as the sympat... |
| 24.05.2013 - 07:56 |
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By S.H.Moulana - Riyadh |
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| Multi Religious Event to Commemorate War Heroes Day in Dubai |
Members of the Sri Lankan Community in association with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai organized a multi religious event to commemorate War Heroes who sacrificed their lives to defeat terrorism in the country on 19th May 2013 at the Consulate premises.
Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Chri... |
| 24.05.2013 - 07:45 |
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| Justice Saleem Marsoof was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice |
Supreme Court Judge Saleem Marsoof was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice before President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple trees today (23).
Justice Marsoof is a former President of the Court of Appeal and is also a non-resident Justice of Appeal of the Supreme Court of the Fiji Islands. Secretary t... |
| 24.05.2013 - 07:38 |
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| Head of Commonwealth Business Council Calls on Prof G L Peiris |
Mr. Peter Callaghan, Director General of the Commonwealth Business Council, called on Professor G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs, for discussions relating to the arrangements under way for the Business Forum which will be held in Colombo in November on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Head... |
| 24.05.2013 - 07:15 |
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| President Participates in Sil Campaigns in Schools |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa, on Thursday (23) visited several schools in Colombo which had organized Sil campaigns to mark Vesak Week.
Sil campaigns were organized in all schools in view of Wesak Week. The President visited St. Paul’s Girl's school, Lumbini Vidyalaya and Sirimavao Bandaranaike Vi... |
| 24.05.2013 - 07:08 |
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| The Buddha’s Service to Humankind |
According to most religions, a great teacher appears periodically on earth.
The Jewish religion and Christianity teach the advent of prophets and a messiah. Islam teaches the advent of prophets and Imams. Hinduism teaches the main and secondary incarnations of Vishnu or Shiva. Zoroastrianism, to... |
| 23.05.2013 - 06:20 |
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By Ven. Walpola Piyananda, Chief Sangha Nayaka of America |
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| Sri Lanka Consulate in Chengdu, China Promotes Ceylon Tea |
The Second China International Tea Fair was held in Chengdu, China with the participation of more than 750 Chinese and international Tea Companies.
Mr. Sumudu Walakuluge, Consul of the Sri Lanka Consulate delivered a promotional presentation of Ceylon Tea as the guest speaker of the forum, followe... |
| 23.05.2013 - 05:46 |
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