Month: March 2019

—Lee Kuan Yew S. Nadesan was a promoter of democratic principles such as regional autonomy, bilingualism, federalism, and constitutional safeguards for the Tamil speaking. Regarding the tension caused by the Official Language (Sinhala Only) Act, he firmly believed that separatist movements only took root in unitary states, and dismissed the suggestion that federalism leads to separation. Somasundaram Nadesan, QC-Senator Somasundaram… Continue reading "Northern politics during Parliamentary Elections of 1950s"

By Dinasena Ratugamage Former Defence Secretary, Gotabaya Rajapaksa should stop dreaming of the executive presidency because the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) would ensure that he would never secure it, TNA Kilinochchi District MP, S. Shritharan told media yesterday. The TNA would also not allow Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa to become the President, the MP said. “We decided to support the… Continue reading "‘TNA won’t allow Gota to become President’"

This initiative is in response to the failure of the UN Human Rights Council and the international community to effectively promote justice for Tamil victims. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, March 26, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ —  On 31 March 2019, the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) will announce an initiative to commence on the tenth anniversary of the end of the conflict. This initiative is… Continue reading "Sri Lanka: On 31 March 2019 – TGTE Will Announce a Justice Initiative on Behalf of Victims"

President’s delegation had prepared to ‘undo’ the resolution the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) which wanted to secure the resolution with an extension granted to implement the UN Resolution.   Minister Marapana denied the Tri Forces had committed war crimes Minister Marapana criticized the UNHR chief in order to mend the clauses on the resolution. The delegation was set to ask the… Continue reading "Reception hosted by Foreign Ministry after Resolution adopted – invited 150 and around 70 attended the dinner."

Global Tamil Forum Calls For Time-Bound Implementation Of The UNHRC Resolution On Sri Lanka  The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) acknowledges the passing of the resolution ‘Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka’ (40/1) at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), and thank all those who worked towards it, particularly the thirty-two countries that co-sponsored, among those the core-group… Continue reading "Global Tamil Forum Calls For Time-Bound Implementation Of The UNHRC Resolution On Sri Lanka"

Hindu Sivan Oli Pada Malai Temple now Buddha Pada temple  Intolerant Sinhala Buddhist extremists vandalise centuries-old multireligious place of worship After Weeks of Hate Campaign Spearheaded by Mahasona’s Dan Priyasad and Namal Kumara the Tamil and English Letters in Newly Installed Signboard at Bottom of Adams Peak – Sri Pada – Sivanolipadamalai Defaced with Black Tar by Vandals. By Maneshka Borham… Continue reading "Tamil Letters in Newly Installed Signboard in Sivanolipadamalai Defaced with Black Tar by Vandals."

The now famous CID investigation into the abduction and murder of 11 youth by a Navy extortion gang, helped sleuths to break open a secondary racket involving a separate group of naval personnel, including high ranking officers, to abduct businessmen for ransom In June 2010 the gang robbery unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) led by its OIC Inspector… Continue reading "Another Admiral to be docked as CID busts spin-off Navy abduction racket"

http://webtv.un.org/search/id-high-commissioner-report-on-sri-lanka-47th-meeting-40th-regular-session-human-rights-council/6016030743001/?term=&lan=english    High Commissioner Report on Sri Lanka – 47th Meeting, 40th Regular Session Human Rights Council 20 Mar 2019 –  Interactive dialogue on:– The report of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Sri Lanka A/HRC/40/23 Item:10 – Technical assistance and capacity-building  40th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council.  HRC extranet (information on daily updates,… Continue reading "High Commissioner Report on Sri Lanka – 47th Meeting, 40th Regular Session Human Rights Council"

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm&pli=1#inbox/FMfcgxwBWBCQcKfnRCHnCjJvxHqdcRQd Sinhalization of the North-East Series People for Equality and Relief in Lanka (PEARL) is launching “Sinhalization of the North-East”, a series on demographic changes in the Tamil homeland. This series examines the Tamil-speaking people’s long-standing claims of a deliberate attempt to shift the demographics of majority-Tamil speaking areas through militarization and Sinhalization. PEARL will present and analyze data gathered during multiple… Continue reading "Sinhalization of the North-East Series"

TGTE to UN Human Rights Council: Request Security Council Referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC). GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, March 12, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — “Since 2015, virtually no progress has been made in investigating or prosecuting domestically the large number of allegations of war crimes or crimes against humanity collected by OHCHR in its investigation, and particularly those relating to military operations… Continue reading "Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) Welcomes UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Calling Sri Lanka’s Bluff"

By Methmalie Dissanayake The President’s Heads of Expenditure (HoE) of the ‘Budget 2019’ was passed in Parliament yesterday (13) without a division, despite the United National Party (UNP) backbenchers threats that they would vote against it to defeat the President’s Heads of Expenditure. The Committee Stage debate on the expenditure heads of the President and several other offices began at… Continue reading "Ranil silences UNP backbenchers"

Core Group on Sri Lanka Comprising UK, Canada, Germany, Montenegro and North Macedonia Present Resolution A/HRC/40/L.1 Titled “Promoting Reconciliation,Accountability and Human Rights in Sri Lanka” at UNHRC In Geneva. The Core Group on Sri Lanka, led by the United Kingdom on Monday tabled the Resolution on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. The Core Group… Continue reading "Core Group on Sri Lanka Comprising UK, Canada, Germany, Montenegro and North Macedonia Present Resolution A/HRC/40/L.1 Titled “Promoting Reconciliation,Accountability and Human Rights in Sri Lanka” at UNHRC In Geneva."

The Government today announced the allocation of funds in the 2019 Budget to boost post war reconciliation in the country. Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said that the allocation of funds will also assist families of the missing, including families of missing soldiers and Police.  He said that the Office on Missing Persons will be adequately resourced to support families of… Continue reading "Funds allocated in 2019 Budget to strengthen reconciliation to Tamils, NOT given yet."

CID Observes that the Lives of youths Abducted and Confined by Navy Personnel for Ransom Could Have Been Saved if Former Navy Chief Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Who Had Prior Knowledge of these Happenings Had Acted in a Timely Manner Instead of Abetting or Concealing Information. By Ranga Jayasuriya Sri Lanka’s effort to find a closure to the victims of the… Continue reading "CID Observes that the Lives of 11 Tamil youths Abducted and Confined by Navy Personnel for Ransom Could Have Been Saved if Former Navy Chief Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Who Had Prior Knowledge of these Happenings Had Acted in a Timely Manner Instead of Abetting or Concealing Information."

12 Year old Nishi Uggalla of Sri Lankan Origin With an IQ Higher Than That of Albert Einstein Wins Britain’s Channel 4 TV’s Child Genius 2019 Competition By Dr.Upul Wijayawardhana The remarkable win of 12-year-old Nishi Uggalla, from Manchester, on Saturday night’s (2nd March) final of the Channel Four’s Child Genius competition was, no doubt, a proud moment for all Sri… Continue reading "12 Year old Nishi Uggalla of Sri Lankan Origin With an IQ Higher Than That of Albert Einstein Wins Britain’s Channel 4 TV’s Child Genius 2019 Competition"