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Danuna Tilakaratne, the Arms dealer son-in-law of Fonseka is getting cornered

Mon, 2010-02-01 04:03 — editor

By K T Rajasingham

Danuna Tilakaratne, the Arms Dealer son-in-law of the defeated common opposition presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka, is reportedly seeking ways and means of slipping out of the country.

Sunday Celebrity: Dr. Pratap Reddy who revolutionized health care system in India

Mon, 2010-02-01 05:15 — editor

By Gopal Ethiraj, Chennai

The Chairman of the Apollo Group of Hospitals, Dr. Pratap C. Reddy, who revolutionized the health care system in India and pioneered the establishment of private specialty hospitals in India, got the Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian award, on the occasion of this year’s Republic Day.

Maoist leader admits Nepal link

Mon, 2010-02-01 03:45 — editor

From R. Vasudevan - Reporting from New Delhi

Close ties between the Maoist leaders in India with their Nepal counterparts have been confirmed. This has been revealed following the interrogation of top Naxal ideologue Kobad Ghandy, currently in custody of Delhi Police’s Special Cell.

Travails of a looser : Covering up the losses in a strident tone

Mon, 2010-02-01 03:26 — editor

By K T Rajasingham

The Presidential election is over. There is a wide gap between the overwhelmingly won Mahinda Rajapaksa and the defeated common Opposition candidate Retired Gen. Sarath Fonseka in many respects.

RSS takes on Shiv Sena, will protect North Indians

Mon, 2010-02-01 02:55 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

In a significant development, the RSS has opposed the current Shiv Sena campaign of “Maharashtra for Marathis”.

Wide and vociferous protests against this genetically modified Bt brinjal

Mon, 2010-02-01 02:09 — editor

From Gopal Ethiraj, Chennai

Mr. Jairam Ramesh, Minister of State for Environment and Forests, on Sunday had to face angry protests of farmers in Hyderabad over a move to produce the genetically modified Bt brinjal in the country. Protests and demonstrations were also held in New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday and Sunday.

US get info on terror attacks in India, issues advisory

Mon, 2010-02-01 01:44 — editor

From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

The US continues to receive information about terrorist groups planning attacks against India, the State Department has said and advised its nationals to be alert during their travel to the country in the coming months.

2010 Presidential Election Records

Mon, 2010-02-01 01:38 — editor

By Manoj Lanka Hettige

The election held on 27th January 2010 in Sri Lanka is over now with unforgettable memories and records. This election is itself important as it is the first ever election held island wide after 30 years with the defeat of the LTTE.

MC breaks silence, asking his people for proactive approaches

Mon, 2010-02-01 00:52 — editor

Oken Jeet Sandham – Asian Tribune

Nagaland Minister for Forest and Environment MC Konyak rubbished charges that he was organizing hunting parties during his visit to Shingphan Reserved Forest area early this month.

Virtual Tour In Tamil Nadu

Mon, 2010-02-01 00:29 — editor

By Sathyalaya Ramakrishnan

The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) recently launched the 'virtual tour', which allows visitors to walk through world famous temples, explore and visit UNESCO monuments and other tourist spots inTamil Nadu without visiting The State, A TTDC Official said.

14 Sri Lankan Army Officers sent on compulsory retirement

Mon, 2010-02-01 19:52 — editor

By K.T.Rajasingham

Sri Lanka Government has sent on compulsory retirements five Major Generals, five Brigadiers, one Colonel, one Lieutenant Colonel and two captains, effective from 30 January 2010 alleged to be threat to the national security of the country .

Lessons from Sri Lankan Presidential Election & Sri Lanka’s Future

Mon, 2010-02-01 16:35 — editor

By Shenali Waduge

The 2010 Sri Lankan Presidential Election turned out an anti-climax. All the pundits got it wrong and what was promised to be a hard-fought out election practically a photo-finish turned into a no contest with Mahinda Rajapakse creating history by becoming the first incumbent President to be re-elected to office with a resounding victory.