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Month: November 2016

Constitution, devolution and minorities

30/11/201630/11/2016 Karu

A national debate on the proposed new constitution commenced with the recent session of the Constitutional Council and drafting of proposals by different Committees. To set the tone, President Maithripala Sirisena referred to the conceptual […]

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

Trouble once again in paradise

30/11/2016 Karu

The fluid political situation in Sri Lanka, and the erosion of popular support for the Sirisen a – W i c k r e m e s i n g h e combine, have together […]

By Karuna

Questions still ahead as Sri Lanka prepares for EU scrutiny for GSP+ resumption

30/11/201630/11/2016 Karu

Marriages are made in heaven they say, but even this as a basis of child rights among a host of other issues from torture of detainees to tackling hate speech and equality of minorities in […]

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

Growing concern over revival of hate speech against Sri Lankan Tamils and Muslims

30/11/201630/11/2016 Karu

COLOMBO: There is growing concern in Sri Lanka over the revival of hate speech against the minority Tamils and Muslims. The Minister of National Coexistence, Mano Ganesan, leader of the National Unity Alliance (NUA) Asad Sally, […]

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

Govt. should work with elected representatives of North: Sampanthan

30/11/201630/11/2016 Karu

The government needs to formulate a comprehensive programme of work for the North and East. The government needs to work with the elected representatives of the people, Opposition Leader R.Sampanthan said in Parliament yesterday. He […]

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

Karuna Amman arrested after appearing before FCID

30/11/201630/11/2016 Karu

Former Minister Vinayagamurthi Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman was arrested today after he appeared before the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID). Amman was asked to appear before the FCID to record a statement on the […]

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

Tamils mark Maaveerar Naal 2016 worldwide

27/11/201627/11/2016 Karu

Tens of thousands of Tamils across the world on November 27 and the days leading up to it held events to mark Maaveerar Naal (Tamil national remembrance day).  The day, which remembers those who sacrificed their lives […]

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

SLFP AGAINST ANY INCLUSION OF FEDERALISM IN NEW CONSTITUTION

27/11/2016 Karu

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party says it will not compromise on its stance on three issues concerning the new constitution. Speaking to reporters in Kandy after a meeting with SLFP organisers Minister Nimal Siripala de […]

By Karuna

‘President Mahinda’s LTTE Deal Exposed’ but will not be arrested or punished!

27/11/201627/11/2016 Karu

Investigators Helpless Over Alles’ Deal  ‘All are equal but some are more equal than others’ by Nirmala Kannangara The former parliamentarian’s influence extends beyond the three powerful Rajapaksa brothers who visited him in remand prison. […]

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

Refuse to pay a bribe to police and you will be branded a ‘LTTE – Tiger’ and subjected to abuses.

27/11/201627/11/2016 Karu

By Easwaran Rutnam The United Nations is maintaining its status quo on Sri Lanka with regard to the investigations on incidents related to the war. The government had said recently there was no pressure on […]

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

Sri Lanka’s Conflict, Peace, and the American Myth

27/11/201627/11/2016 Karu

by William Martz 1983-2009 saw Sri Lanka in the midst of a civil war, an era encapsulated by daily fear, loss, and bloodshed. Since peace was restored following the SLA’s 2009 victory over the LTTE […]

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

Inaugural Meeting of the Canadian-Tamil Parliamentary Friendship Group

27/11/201627/11/2016 Karu

For Immediate Release  November 22, 2016 Ottawa, ON – The Canadian-Tamil Parliamentary Friendship Group was formed on Monday, November 14, 2016, at the Parliamentary Precinct.  Several items of business were passed at this inaugural meeting, including […]

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

Diaspora participation in post-war revival and reconstruction of the Tamil homeland in Ilankai/Sri Lanka

27/11/201627/11/2016 Karu

Seven years ended in May 2016 since the civil war ended, but the unfortunate consequences of the conflict continue to have a huge impact on the lives of the people in the island. Although the […]

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

NPC calls for legal action against racist Buddhist monks

26/11/201626/11/2016 Karu

The Northern Provincial Council has condemned the building of Buddhist viharas in the North as well as calling for legal action against Buddhist monks who incite racial and religious hatred. In its 66th sitting on […]

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

Solihull Junior School Raised £10,908 to Srilankan Tamil School

26/11/2016 Karu

Head Master of Solihull Junior School Mr Mark Penney, accompanied by Assist RR Trustees, visited Sri Lanka in July/August 2106 . When we visited Puthukudiyiruppu (PTK) Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School (RCTMS), the Acting Principal of the school, Sister Yaso James, invited us to witness […]

By Karuna

Devolution of powers considered under unitary state admin By admin

26/11/201626/11/2016 Karu

Devolution of powers to the provinces will be considered under a unitary state, the Government said today. Deputy Minister of Power and Energy, Ajith P. Perera said that the process to draft a new Constitution […]

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

SL’S UNITARY STATUS WILL BE RETAINED – SLFP

26/11/201626/11/2016 Karu

Rejecting all Opposition allegations, the Sri Lanka Freedom Party today asserted that the proposed new Constitution or an amendment to the existing Constitution will retain the Unitary Status of Sri Lanka. Minister Susil Premajayanth said […]

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

Lasantha killing Army Int. men positively involved – CID

26/11/201626/11/2016 Karu

By Ananda Weerasuriya Mount Lavinia Magistrate Mohammad Sahabdeen yesterday dismissed a request for a temporary lifting of the ban imposed on Premananda Udalagama, the Army Intelligence Officer suspected of involvement in the Lasantha Wickrematunge killing, […]

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

‘Gotabaya gave Rs. 50 million to murder Raviraj’-Constable Abeyaratne of intelligence division giving evidence reveals..!

26/11/201626/11/2016 Karu

(Lanka-e-News -28.Feb.2016, 7.00PM) Former defense secretary Gotabaya Rajapakse had given Rs.50 million to Karuna group to murder former Jaffna district M.P. Nadaraja Raviraj , an ex constable of the intelligence information  unit, Liyanarachige Abeyaratne revealed […]

By Karuna

Rajitha in Jaffna and Wiggy in Colombo

26/11/201626/11/2016 Karu

By Manekshaw Minister of Health and Co-Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Rajitha Senaratne has announced at the Cabinet Media briefing last Wednesday (23) that there was nothing wrong in commemorating the dead. Minister Rajitha Senaratne was in […]

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

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