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Day: 11 May 2015

India v. China in Sri Lanka: Lessons for Rising Powers

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

The changing fortunes for the two emerging global powers in Sri Lanka offer some interesting lessons. John Kerry’s visit to Sri Lanka, the first by a U.S. Secretary of State in 11 years, recognizes country’s […]

By Karuna, INDIA NEWS, SPECIAL NEWS, SRI LANKA NEWS, WORLD NEWS

SL Tamils Welcome Return of ‘Strong’ Leader

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan Tamils welcome the acquittal of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Supremo J.Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case, and are looking forward to her taking charge as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister […]

By Karuna, INDIA NEWS, LATEST UPDATES, SRI LANKA NEWS, WORLD NEWS

Ravi to file lawsuit against former President Mahinda

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

Ravi to file lawsuit against former President Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake says that a defamation case will be filed against the former President demanding Rs. 2000 million as compensation over an abusive statement he made […]

By Karuna, LATEST UPDATES, SRI LANKA NEWS

Video: Gota at BC to record statement

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Bribery Commission (BC) this morning after he was summoned to record a statement over various allegations levelled against him. Last week, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), had […]

By Karuna, LATEST UPDATES, SPECIAL NEWS, SRI LANKA NEWS

Sajin de Vass Gunawardena Arrested By CID

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

Sajin de Vass Gunawardena Arrested By CID Criminal Investigations Department arrested UPFA MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardena a short while ago over the misuse of vehicles of the Presidential Secretariat. Gunawardena is accused of using […]

By Karuna, LATEST UPDATES, SRI LANKA NEWS, WORLD NEWS

Johnston Fernando Further Remanded Till May 25

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

Former Minister of Cooperatives and Internal Trade Johnston Fernando was further remanded till May 25 by Kurunegala Magistrate a short while ago. He was arrested by police Financial Crimes Investigations Division on May 5 after […]

By Karuna, LATEST UPDATES, SRI LANKA NEWS

Court issues warrant for arrest of Ven. Gnanasara Thera

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galaboda Aththe Gnanasara Thera after he failed to appear before the court on a case regarding his alleged participation at […]

By Karuna, LATEST UPDATES, SPECIAL NEWS, SRI LANKA NEWS

MiG Deal: Rajapaksas Paid US$ 10 Million To A Ghost Company: “No Company Called Bellimissa” – Interpol Confirmed

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

Interpol Headquarters confirmed that there was no company called Bellimissa Holdings Limited in the United Kingdom. When the MiG deal fell into media spotlight in December 2006, it was highlighted that so-called government-government deal involved payment to […]

By Karuna, INDIA NEWS, SRI LANKA NEWS, UK NEWS, WORLD NEWS

Jayalalitha acquitted; to be appointed as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

Jayalalitha Acquitted, Becomes CM Soon – Andhra Everyday Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa has been acquitted from her conviction by the Karnataka High Court and released. The High Court today pronounced its verdict […]

By Karuna, INDIA NEWS, LATEST UPDATES, SRI LANKA NEWS, WORLD NEWS

Tamil Leader Jayalalithaa FREE in corruption case!

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

 Jayalalitha: India court clears ex-Tamil Nadu leader of corruption Live updates: Jayalalithaa acquitted in DA case, AIADMK … India’s Tamil leader Jayalalitha Jayaram cleared of corruption The Karnataka high court acquitted on Monday former Tamil […]

By Karuna, INDIA NEWS, SRI LANKA NEWS, WORLD NEWS

India, Lanka Discuss 13-A

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

A BJP team from Tamil Nadu on a Track II diplomatic mission has urged the Sri Lankan government to expedite democratic reforms under the 13th Amendment to ensure devolution of powers to Tamil provinces and […]

By Karuna, INDIA NEWS, SRI LANKA NEWS, UK NEWS, WORLD NEWS

Sri Lanka Still Has A Lot To Do – EU Envoy

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

The European Union (EU) celebrated its birthday on the 09th of May. In 1950 the then French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman made a dramatic declaration inviting countries in Europe to try and work together in […]

By Karuna, LATEST UPDATES, SRI LANKA NEWS, WORLD NEWS

International community is well aware of the corrupt activities of the former regime.

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

Minister of Public Order and Christian Affairs, John Amaratunga today slammed the opposition for saying they will go to Geneva to seek support against action being taken by the Government on some members of parliament. […]

By Karuna, LATEST UPDATES, SPECIAL NEWS, SRI LANKA NEWS, WORLD NEWS

Fonseka says govt caught sharks, but wants it to go after whales now

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

Fonseka says govt caught sharks, but wants it to go after whales now After another two months’ time, ten per cent of the office time of incumbent President Maithripala Sirisena would be over but people […]

By Karuna, LATEST UPDATES, SPECIAL NEWS, SRI LANKA NEWS

Wickremesinghe Invites Kanchi Sankaracharya To Visit Lanka

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has invited the Sankaracharya of Kanchi, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi, to visit Lanka to advice the government on Hindu religious affairs and the training of Hindu priests. The invitation […]

By Karuna, INDIA NEWS, SRI LANKA NEWS

CBK sees a threat to good governance

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga today warned that there is a threat to good governance and to those who accept good governance in Sri Lanka. Speaking at an event at the New Town Hall in Colombo today, […]

By Karuna, LATEST UPDATES, SRI LANKA NEWS, WORLD NEWS

EU Seeks Political Solution For Tamils

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

By Camelia Nathaniel The European Union (EU) has called on Sri Lanka to address the issues faced by the Tamils, as the country prepares to celebrate six years since the end of the war. The […]

By Karuna, LATEST UPDATES, SRI LANKA NEWS, UK NEWS, WORLD NEWS

Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to the Ukraine to be branded ‘fugitive’

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to the Ukraine, Udayanga Weeratunga, is to be declared a fugitive shortly as his whereabouts remain unknown. Two countries, Sri Lanka and Ukraine, are trailing him for alleged arms deals and […]

By Karuna, LATEST UPDATES, SRI LANKA NEWS, UK NEWS, WORLD NEWS

Outcome of the British election is good news for Sinhalese and Bad for Minority.

11/05/201511/05/2015 Karu

Pro-Tamil Conservative MPs, Lee Scott and Nick De Bois, lost in Thursday’s British election. Their failure to win their constituencies is considered a big blow to Tamils seeking International Investigation on ‘War Crime’ by Sri Lankan […]

By Karuna, LATEST UPDATES, SRI LANKA NEWS, UK NEWS, WORLD NEWS
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