19th October 2014

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Colombage or Justice Tilakawardane tipped as SL’s new HC in London?

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By Sujeeva Nivunhella in London Speculation is rife that former Navy Commander, Admiral (Retd) Jayanath Colombage is tipped to be appointed Sri Lanka’s new High Commissioner to London. The government has opted to nominate a senior naval officer to counter LTTE propaganda in the UK, which is expected to heighten, particularly after an EU court lifted sanctions against the LTTE, knowledgeable sources indicated. As nothing concrete has been done to counter LTTE activities and their propaganda in the UK over the past three years, the Sri Lankan government is keen on picking an energetic military officer to give an impetus to the campaign to counter the pro-LTTE lobby, the sources asserted. With the former envoy to London, Chris Nonis stepping down prematurely and  former intelligence […]

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EU EYE ON LANKA

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By Sulochana Ramiah Mohan The European Union (EU) is closely monitoring the recent developments in Sri Lanka, including the domestic reconciliation process. EU Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, David Daly, told Ceylon Today, that the Presidential Commission appointed to probe the missing persons is a recent development and the EU has always encouraged Sri Lanka. .to have its own strong independent credible domestic process, which is a part of the US resolution placed in Geneva. He said, “Whether the recent development constitutes that or not, ‘that remains to be seen’ and too early to comment on it.” When asked whether a domestic process using international experts on human rights is welcomed by the EU, the Ambassador said, “It’s a good development if it […]

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Defence Ministry seeks details of your lost property in north

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The Ministry of Defence and Urban Development is inviting complaints from people who have lost their property or land in the Northern Province due to terrorism after 1980. The ministry said those who had lost property or land should send in details about themselves and their property to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development, 15/5, Baladaksha Mawatha, Colombo 03. Complainants should give their names, address, telephone numbers, email address and other personal information together with details of the property or the land lost and photo copies of supporting documents if any. Such details should also include the address of the property, the names of occ

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Tamil frustration at not being able to get their constitutional due under 13-A.

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By N Sathiya Moorthy The decision of Northern Province Chief Minister C V Wigneswaran to boycott all functions of President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his politico-administrative turf seems to have been born out of sheer Tamil frustration at not being able to get their constitutional due under 13-A. So should be the Northern Provincial Council decision in not associating with the presidential visit. It’s only half true, though. In the reverse, continual attempts by President Rajapaksa to reach out to the Tamils of the war-torn North should be seen as the Government’s desperation at wanting to do the right thing by the community, to whatever extent possible. In this, the role of the President as the Head of the Sri Lankan State should not be confused […]

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“If they want to discuss the TNA is ready at all times” – NP Chief Minister Wigneswaran

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Q: What purpose has the Northern Provincial Council been served by boycotting the President’s visit to Jaffna? A: We have not boycotted the President’s visit.  We do not want to be pawns in political events that were probably illegal, very obscure and served no rational or legitimate purpose, we remain committed to work with the Government on genuine projects.  We refused to participate because doing so would violate the mandate issued to us by our people at the election.  We are here as elected representatives to carry out the promises made to our constituents – constituents who had to brave the military and paramilitary outfits intimidating them and a Governor actively campaigning against us.  As intimated by me to the President in my recent  missive […]

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Indian Boats Will Not Be Returned

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The Ministry of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries  will not consider returning the boats of the Indian fisherman that were taken in to custody by the Sri Lankan navy  while poaching in Sri Lankan seas. Minister of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne told The Sunday Leader that these boats were taken into the custody while they were engaged in fishing illegally in the Sri Lankan seas using illegal methods of fishing. “The Indian government has not made a request for the release of the boats, they only approached us to ensure the release of the Indian fishermen who were arrested while poaching in the Northern sea area,” he added. He further said that the boats would not be released under any circumstances. When asked what […]

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TN BJP in a tight spot over fishermen issue

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As Tamil Nadu fishermen continue to be arrested and their boats seized by Sri Lanka, BJP is being accused by them of reneging on its promise to protect their interests after assuming power at the Centre. The Tamil Nadu BJP had promised a separate ministry for the welfare of fishermen at the Centre during the run up to theLok Sabha elections. The party had also promised an end to alleged harassment of fishermen at the hands of Sri Lankan Naval personnel in the Palk Staits, something that has going on for over three decades. The BJP state unit for the past several years has been focusing on the travails of fishermen, a sensitive and a politically emotive issue. In a gesture of solidarity, senior BJP […]

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Sri Lanka to contest European Union’s delisting of LTTE as terrorist organisation

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Sri Lanka’s EU Ambassador Rodney Perera is to travel to Strasbourg on Monday to attend the EU parliament’s plenary session and to mobilise two key committees, foreign affairs and security and defence. Sri Lanka will contest the decision by a European Union Court to delist the LTTE as a terrorist organisation and will send an envoy to Strasbourg to lobby the EU against the order. Sri Lanka’s EU Ambassador Rodney Perera is to travel to Strasbourg on Monday to attend the EU parliament’s plenary session and to mobilise two key committees, foreign affairs and security and defence. He will also lobby the European Council to challenge the Court’s ruling. Last Thursday, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that the LTTE would no longer […]

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UNP rubbishes allegations over Ranil

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UNP rubbishes allegations over Ranil The main opposition United National Party (UNP) today rubbished claims that party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe had met the pro-LTTE diaspora in London and discussed moves against the country. UNP MP Kabir Hashim said that the UNP leader had gone to London recently for work and meetings related to the party and nothing else. He said that the Government is making comments on the recent EU court judgement on the LTTE without understanding the case properly. President Mahinda Rajapaksa had said that the EU court ruling against the sanctions on the LTTE, was delivered just days after the opposition leader had met the pro-LTTE diaspora. Government Minister Wimal Weerawansa, meanwhile, told reporters today that the EU court gave the order against the […]

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AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa reaches Chennai to rousing welcome

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Festive mood at Poes Garden as Jayalalithaa returns AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa reached Chennai on Saturday evening to a huge welcome from party workers. Thousands of AIADMK workers thronged the airport to receive their leader. Earlier, Jayalalithaa was released from jail after 21 days, a day after Supreme Court granted her bail in an 18-year-old disproportionate assets case. Jayalalithaa stepped out of Parappana Agrahara Central Prison shortly after special court judge John Michael D’ Cunha issued the release order. Tamil Nadu chief minister O Pannerselvam, several ministers, MPs and legislators were in attendance to receive her near the prison after which she headed to HAL airport to fly back to Chennai by a special flight. The special court had issued the order for release of […]

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