‘More Questions Than Answers’ – Suren Surendiran
While the Government feels it has achieved something more by expanding the mandate of the Missing...
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‘More Questions Than Answers’ – Suren Surendiran
Jul 27, 2014 18:33
While the Government feels it has achieved something more by expanding the mandate of the Missing Persons Commission to investigate war crimes...
Losing diplomatic war
‘There Is Definitely Hope For Tamils’ – Maxwell Paranagama
India told Sri Lanka to resolve Tamil issue for better trade, says Seshadri Chari
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GL contradicts his ministry
Jul 27, 2014 10:29
The Tamil Diaspora in the UK protested against President Mahinda Rajapaksa when he was visiting the country on the invitation of Queen Elizabeth,...
Over 10,000 fishermen go on indefinite strike
Sri Lanka Has Fallen Prey To Israel Traps
The Journey Of The Returned Asylum Seekers
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Over 10,000 fishermen go on indefinite strike
Jul 26, 2014 8:50
Over 10,000 coastal fishermen in Pudukottai and Ramanathapuram districts began an indefinite strike on Friday, demanding the release of all the...
The Journey Of The Returned Asylum Seekers
Navy Raping Tamil Children; Impunity Promoted By Rajapaksa Regime Has Made Sri Lankans Akin To Slaves: AHRC
Land Grab Continues Unabated
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‘More Questions Than Answers’ – Suren Surendiran
Jul 27, 2014 18:33
While the Government feels it has achieved something more by expanding the mandate of the Missing Persons Commission to investigate...
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Losing diplomatic war
Jul 27, 2014 18:30
In marked contrast to the hysterical screeching by Government leaders that there shall be no domestic or international inquiry...
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‘There Is Definitely Hope For Tamils’ – Maxwell Paranagama
Jul 27, 2014 18:28
According to the Chairman of the Missing Persons Commission Maxwell Paranagama, the Commission, under its new mandate, despite...
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India told Sri Lanka to resolve Tamil issue for better trade, says Seshadri Chari
Jul 27, 2014 18:25
SINGAPORE: India has told Sri Lanka that it needs to resolve the Tamil issue for making progress in bilateral trade and commerce,...
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Solheim Ready To Testify
Jul 27, 2014 18:22
Former peace envoy willing to share information with Government Commission By Easwaran Rutnam Former Norwegian peace envoy,...
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Govt. busted millions in lobbying
Jul 27, 2014 18:20
BY SULOCHANA RAMIAH MOHAN The Government has gone after several US based lobbying firms squandering over USD 100 million...
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Diaspora Can Make Submissions
Jul 27, 2014 18:01
By Waruni Karunarathne The Sri Lankan Diaspora will be able to make submissions to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry...
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GL contradicts his ministry
Jul 27, 2014 10:29
The Tamil Diaspora in the UK protested against President Mahinda Rajapaksa when he was visiting the country on the invitation...
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Over 10,000 fishermen go on indefinite strike
Jul 26, 2014 8:50
Over 10,000 coastal fishermen in Pudukottai and Ramanathapuram districts began an indefinite strike on Friday, demanding...
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Wimal the Joker and his friend Mahinda.
Jul 26, 2014 8:45
Wimal’s move on gazette unlikely to make headway The days of cult and clan in politics By Shamindra Ferdinando The National...
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British Govt. Calls Upon Sri Lanka Again To Sign UN Declaration Of Commitment To End Sexual Violence In Conflict
Jul 26, 2014 8:36
The British Government has expressed grave concerns over the culture of impunity prevailing in Sri Lanka forrape and sexual...
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Healing The Wounds: Working With The Diaspora
Jul 26, 2014 8:32
By Rajiva Wijesinha - Prof. Rajiva Wijesinha MP 31 years after the tragic events of July 1983, there has still been no...
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The Vijaya Kumaratunge Assassination
Jul 26, 2014 8:25
By Rajan Hoole - Rajan Hoole Political Murders, the Commissions and the Unfinished Task – 8 A presidential commission...
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Sri Lanka Has Fallen Prey To Israel Traps
Jul 26, 2014 8:19
Sri Lanka has fallen prey to Zionist forces of Israel and by way has given leeway for extremist Tamil forces to rise and...
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Al Jazeera has produced documentary film on Tamil refugees who arrived on the Sun Sea and Ocean Lady to Canada.
Jul 25, 2014 1:10
You can also watch it online via this link: http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/peopleandpower/2014/07/people-smugglers-20147239276629601.html The...
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Hon. Jason Kenney issues statement on 31st anniversary of the Black July pogrom
Jul 25, 2014 1:06
The Honourable Jason Kenney issued the following statement commemorating the anti-Tamil pogrom commonly known as Black July: “Thirty...
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TAMIL NATIONAL HEROES DAY 25-JULY-2014
Jul 25, 2014 1:03
31 st Anniversary of Black July 83, TELO Leaders and Fifty three Tamil prisoners were murdered in the maximum security Welikade...
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Scepticism Over Latest Probe
Jul 25, 2014 1:00
Analysts fear three experts’ advice may end like IIEGP By Easwaran Rutnam The Government announcement last week that...
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The Journey Of The Returned Asylum Seekers
Jul 25, 2014 0:57
It was an ordeal they would never want to face again. A group of 41 Sri Lankan asylum seekers who were returned by Australia...
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Publish The Report On Five Trinco Student Killings Immediately – Liberal Party
Jul 23, 2014 9:04
The Liberal Party in a statement to commend the government on expanding the scope of the Presidential Commission on Disappearances,...
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Navy Raping Tamil Children; Impunity Promoted By Rajapaksa Regime Has Made Sri Lankans Akin To Slaves: AHRC
Jul 23, 2014 9:00
Denial of justice to two female children that were raped by Navy personnel attached to the Karainagar camp, has made it starkly...
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Tamils from UK and Europe will be congregating in Glasgow to drive Rajapaksa
Jul 23, 2014 8:52
Protest against Rajapaksha’s visit to Commonwealth games in Scotland. By Visvanathan The opening ceremony for the Glasgow...
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Land Grab Continues Unabated
Jul 23, 2014 8:48
These are two links on land grabs in the Tamil Homeland. The International Community should have realised the consequences...
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Visas to UN team refused
Jul 23, 2014 8:45
India has refused to grant visas to the United Nations team appointed by the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay,...
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Anatomy of an Anti-Tamil Pogrom: Thirty-first Anniversary of “Black July” 1983.
Jul 23, 2014 8:39
The underside of Black July by D.B.S. Jeyaraj “Shops, Banks, Offices and Restaurants in the Capital’s crowded City...
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South Africa taken for a ride by President Rajapaksa
Jul 23, 2014 8:30
By S. V. Kirubaharan, France The present desperate situation of Rajapaksa’s regime has compelled it to seek the friendship...
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Sri Lanka: Was it a Genocide?
Jul 23, 2014 8:25
Paper No. 5748 Dated 21-Jul-2014 by Dr. Parasaran Rangarajan The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were one of the...
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Another 100 kilos from Pakistan the main hub of heroin
Jul 23, 2014 8:21
stock of 100kg heroin worth Rs 700 million was confiscated by customs yesterday (21) at the Orugodawatte Customs compound....
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”Sri Lanka had never had an ethnic problem” says Stupid BJP Swamy
Jul 23, 2014 7:32
By Shamindra Ferdinando Had the Sri Lankan government fulfilled its commitments and addressed contentious issues it wouldn’t...
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Wimal on his continuing double role with Govt…
Jul 22, 2014 9:54
By Gagani Weerakoon Leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF), Minister Wimal Weerawansa, at a discussion held recently,...
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Presidents associate racists JHU objects to president’s committee
Jul 22, 2014 9:52
The government’s appointment of a committee as an alternative to Navi Pillai’s committee is an infringement by the government...
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MR’s intl. experts to study Darusman report
Jul 22, 2014 9:36
Experts say Govt. asked them to advise ‘local commission probing alleged war crimes by all parties to conflict’ ‘Coming...
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Rajapaksha Family before Party!
Jul 22, 2014 9:30
It is very seldom that SLFP politicians have a kind word to say about the late President J. R. Jayewardene, who is blamed...
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Maithri is NOT suitable to be the next PM – Rajapaksha
Jul 22, 2014 9:21
Minister of Health Maithripala Sirisena who expects to become the prime minister at the next cabinet reshuffle is being pressurized...
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Why would Bank of Ceylon want to open branches in Seychelles & Solomon Islands?
Jul 22, 2014 9:15
Why would Bank of Ceylon want to open branches in Seychelles & Solomon Islands? Why does Mihin Air fly to Seychelles? Despite...
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Dirty Money – Sri Lankan Funds Placed In Swiss Banks Via Seychelles
Jul 22, 2014 9:10
Money Laundering – Sri Lankans Using Seychelles as Residential Address Have Opened Swiss Bank Accounts Alleges UNP...
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Gota’s secret Italian tour is an absolute lie: No meeting with Pope nor did Italy’s defense Ministry give appointment- it is all ‘black money’ craze
Jul 22, 2014 9:00
(Lanka-e-News- 28.Nov.2013, 11.55PM) It has come to light that the Rajapakse regime’s announcement regarding SL defense...
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No media freedom in SL because Govt. has too much to hide
Jul 22, 2014 8:58
Marxist Party wants to know why Weerawansa’s wife travelled to Seychelles with Presidential delegation No media freedom...
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Incredible but true : Secretary Hettige gave orders to release navy rapists on President’s instructions..!
Jul 22, 2014 1:23
(Lanka-e-News- 21.July.2014, 1.30PM) It is no less a person than Medamulana Mahinda Rajapakse , the President of Sri Lanka(SL)...
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GoSL sees no reason to comply with Pillay’s requests
Jul 22, 2014 1:15
GoSL sees no reason to comply with Pillay’s requests by Shamindra Ferdinando Top UN coordinator in charge of the ongoing...
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TGTE says Tamils are ready to testify
Jul 22, 2014 1:13
Several Tamils who are either victims or witnesses of the war are eager to testify before a UN led investigation to seek...
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Anti Tamil Swamy to meet MR, Gota, G.L
Jul 22, 2014 0:12
Former Union Cabinet Minister and chairman of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Committee for Strategic Action Subramanian...
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Russia faces threat of further sanctions
Jul 21, 2014 8:28
Britain, Germany and France agreed on Sunday they should be ready to ratchet up sanctions on Russia over the downing of a...
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SLMC to demand EPC CM post
Jul 21, 2014 8:23
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) will demand that the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA)...
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Sri Lanka’s NGO crackdown triggers free speech fears
Jul 21, 2014 8:21
A Sri Lankan government crackdown this month on NGOs has sparked claims that President Mahinda Rajapakse, paranoid that he...
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Sri Lankan Tamil Party Calls for Formation of Secular National Front
Jul 21, 2014 8:18
COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan Tamil party on Sunday called for the formation of a new secular national political front with participation...
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This Divided Island; Stories From The Sri Lankan War
Jul 20, 2014 16:57
Samanth Subramanian talks about his new book, This Divided Island that chronicles Sri Lanka’s brutal past and uncertain...
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Mass murder in the sky: Stop this madness
Jul 20, 2014 12:54
f proof was required that the world has plunged into an era where judgment has fled to brutish beasts and world leaders have...
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Refusal to name war crimes probe team highlights UN hypocrisy – GL Foreign experts’ role clarified
Jul 20, 2014 12:50
By Shamindra Ferdinando External Affairs Miniter, Prof. G. L. Peiris yesterday said that the government of Sri Lanka couldn’t...
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TNA has no faith on Mahinda’s probe
Jul 20, 2014 8:28
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) says it has no faith in the Presidential Commission on missing persons even after the government...
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Governing North Wigneswaran would have been an ideal Governor than a Chief Minister!
Jul 20, 2014 8:09
Governing North Wigneswaran would have been an ideal Governor than a Chief Minister! By Manekshaw The Northern Province...
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Crime and Punishment!
Jul 20, 2014 7:49
Zoysa demands expulsion of PS Chairman from SLFP; Keheliya tight-lipped Former Tangalle Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Sampath...
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The underside of Black July
Jul 20, 2014 7:45
1948 - months after gaining independence, the Government of Sri Lanka disenfranchises 33% of Tamils, removing their right...
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Foreign Advisors: A Move In The Right Direction
Jul 20, 2014 7:26
Losing The Peace: Why The LLRC Report Is Not Implemented Scepticism Over Latest Probe? The Government announcement last...
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Khuram’s brother, UK hail judgment
Jul 20, 2014 7:07
‘I never really know what justice really means when I have lost my brother’ The brother of a Red Cross worker...
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Why is the Government unable to make its position clear to the people.
Jul 20, 2014 6:50
Ramaphosa visit: What’s really happening? What was there to hide if it was merely to exchange views? Government sent a...
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War crimes issue: “India and Sri Lanka can find an amicable solution”
Jul 20, 2014 6:31
India will not see any need to take the issue of alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka to an international forum if Sri Lanka properly...
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Total U-turn: Govt. Commission to probe ‘war crimes’
Jul 20, 2014 6:28
President issues proclamation without telling ministers, scope of Paranagama commission broadened; three foreign advisors...
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Solheim says Pope can do what Cameron did
Jul 4, 2014 1:47
Eric Solheim, the former Norwegian peace envoy, has protested against a proposal by Tamil Diaspora leaders that Pope Francis...
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NPC Ministers seek to intervene in rights violation case against Chief Minister
Jul 4, 2014 1:34
I was appointed by Mahinda Rajapaksha and I will follow his orders even if it is bad for the war effected Tamils and not...
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When Big Brother begins to watch
Jul 3, 2014 18:43
As reported in Tuesday’s issue of this newspaper, the Department of Police is to shortly begin the second phase of...
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Security Increased in Two Coastal Districts on Terror Alert
Jul 3, 2014 18:41
Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu: Security along the shores in Kanyakumari and Tuticorin districts has been scaled up after an intelligence...
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Lankan foreign minister to visit India next week
Jul 3, 2014 18:37
NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan foreign minister G L Peiris will be visiting India next week to hold talks with his counterpart Sushma...
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Lyca’s Gnanam Foundation’s second phase gets underway with Rs 3000 million…
Jul 3, 2014 5:26
(London, July 02, 2014) Lyca’s Gnanam Foundation, established in December 2010 with a noble objective of supporting the...
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Possibility of sanctions surface…
Jul 2, 2014 10:06
Govt. Parliamentary Group pow wow at Chaaya Bey BY RAVI LADDUWAHETTY The possibility of sanctions being imposed on Sri...
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President should invite TNA – Vasu
Jul 2, 2014 10:00
PSC on ethnic problem: By Umesh Moramudali National Languages and Social Integration Minister, Vasudewa Nanayakkara, yesterday...
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Don’t Consider IMBL With SL as Settled: CM
Jul 2, 2014 9:57
CHENNAI: Bringing to the notice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi yet another incident of arrest of 17 Tamil Nadu fishermen...
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UK calls for end to impunity in Lanka
Jul 2, 2014 9:55
Britain says in Sri Lanka, as elsewhere, there is a need to ensure that there is no impunity for acts of sexual violence...
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Govt. ‘blatantly misinformed’ UNHRC about Aluthgama clashes: Muslim Council
Jul 2, 2014 9:52
Council fires letter to External Affairs Minister Alleges Govt. informed Council in Geneva that violence was instigated...
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Hotel owner remanded for swindling Britisher
Jul 2, 2014 9:49
A Hikkaduwa hotel owner who was arrested on charges of having swindling a Britisher of Rs.48 million after promising to get...
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EU and Muslims calls for LLRC full implementation
Jul 2, 2014 9:46
The European Union (EU) today called for the full implementation of the Lessons Learned and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC)...
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A full frontal military assault on Mangala Samaraweera
Jul 2, 2014 9:43
Late last week we witnessed the scenario where the Army spokesman, a brigadier in rank, made the unusual claim that current...
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VIDEO: Govt imposed ‘unofficial censorship’ to cover-up its sins – Ranil
Jul 2, 2014 9:36
The United National Party (UNP) today accused the government of imposing “unofficial censorship” on media to espouse...
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Two More US Firms To White-Wash Rajapaka Regime on War Crimes
Jul 2, 2014 9:27
Despite bragging about their disregard for US policies and its hypocrisy, Sri Lanka’s External Affairs Ministry has hired...
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Gota Caught Lying In Interview
Jul 2, 2014 9:23
In a revealing interview published in today’s Daily Mirror, Sri Lankas Secretary of Defence and Urban Development Gotabaya...
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Rajapaksa Regime’s Deceptions And Sri Lanka’s International Obligations
Jul 2, 2014 9:15
By Chandra Kumarage - Chandra Kumarage ‘Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.’ Walter...
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Do not touch us as it would be a move tantamount to digging their own grave.
Jul 2, 2014 9:02
“Buddha Sasana Ministry Turns Buddhist Monks Into Political Stooges” – RW Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe...
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Sinhala Army Remembered in Jaffna but Tamils are NOT allowed to remember their next of skin.
Jul 1, 2014 0:58
ONE RULE FOR THE SINHALESE Commander and all ranks of Security Force – Jaffna, after an whole night pirith chanting and...
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New UN rights probe intensifies pressure on SLanka
Jul 1, 2014 0:08
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new U.N. investigation into allegations of war crimes in Sri Lanka will intensify international pressure...
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The Mystery Of The Second Wave Of Sinhala Ethnic Nationalism
Jun 30, 2014 22:02
By Shyamon Jayasinghe - Shyamon Jayasinghe The first wave of Sinhala ethnic nationalism emerged in the Bandaranaike era...
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Gnanasara Thera Banned From Entering US!
Jun 30, 2014 21:59
BBS concerned over US visa cancellation Gnanasara Thera Banned From Entering US! The Bodu Bala Sena alleges that the US State...
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Modi to meet TNA
Jun 30, 2014 21:54
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) would hold talks with newly elected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi...
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Police and military simply stand and watch or escort thugs
Jun 30, 2014 2:25
By Kumar David - Prof. Kumar David Conspiracies theories abound; Dead Left Ministers summon small group meetings to warn...
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“Gnanasara’s Bravery Comes From Gota”, Ivan Reveals “Gota’s Fascist Story”
Jun 30, 2014 2:14
Strong links between Sri Lanka’s Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS)...
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28 villagers arrested for assaulting Buddhist monk
Jun 30, 2014 2:00
Police today said that twenty-eight persons including 14 women and a teenager have been arrested after a group of villagers...
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“News blackout” backfired on government – Champika
Jun 30, 2014 1:52
Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) General Secretary Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka criticized the unofficial “news blackout”...
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Gota’s Billions represent only a ‘minute fraction’ of his illicit amassment – exposed in Parliament
Jun 30, 2014 1:49
(Lanka-e-News-29.June.2014, 11.30PM) The uncouth uneducated Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapakse who fled to America in fear of the...
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GTF stands in solidarity with the Muslims in Sri Lanka
Jun 30, 2014 1:46
The Global Tamil Forum (GTF), in a statement, has strongly condemns the Sri Lankan Government’s complicity in the orders...
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Violence against Muslims reveals yet another ugly face of Sinhala Buddhist hegemony: TGTE
Jun 30, 2014 1:19
The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) condemns in the strongest terms attacks on Muslims. • “Historically...
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Milk Aid Project – Funded by Arobanam Children Fund
Jun 30, 2014 0:31
Following a visit by our Chairman to all our homes and projects in Sri Lanka,...
