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A Question for Sarath Amunugama on “Gota’s War”

Mon, 2012-05-21 11:42 — editor

By Dr Laksiri Fernando

Dr Sarath Amunugama began his review of C. A. Chandraprema’s book with its title “Gota’s War.” Perhaps he was not very comfortable at the beginning, and said “When you read the book you learn that it does not mean that Gota won the war single handedly,” which of course is obvious to anyone.

Jayalalithaa steps up lobbying for Sangma as President

Mon, 2012-05-21 11:28 — editor

AIADMK chief and Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on May 20 stepped up her lobbying for the candidature of NCP leader and former Lok Sabha speaker P.A. Sangma for the upcoming Presidential elections.

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Australia Attorney-General Nicola Roxon for Leadership in Fighting Tobacco and Saving Lives

Mon, 2012-05-21 11:20 — editor

– The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids presented Nicola Roxon, Australia’s Attorney General and former Health Minister, with its highest honour, the Champion Award, for her tireless and innovative efforts to reduce tobacco use and stop the tobacco industry from addicting a new generation of smokers. She received the award at the Campaign’s annual gala on May 17, 2012, in Washington, D.C.

Mumbai vegetable vendor to speak at Rio

Mon, 2012-05-21 02:03 — editor

Vegetable vendor Salma fights for the rights of the Mumbai’s street vendors and has been jailed many times. Now the 26-year-old is going to an international conference in Brazil to speak about Indian domestic workers, , labourers and hawkers.

Exposition of Sacred Kapilavastu Relics in Sri Lanka opposed

Mon, 2012-05-21 01:59 — editor

MDMK leader Vaiko on Saturday criticised India's decision to lend 'Kapilavastu relics' (fragments of Buddha's bones) to Sri Lanka for an exposition and said the move was an "unpardonable betrayal" of Indian Government against the Tamils.

Mumbai vegetable vendor to speak at Rio

Mon, 2012-05-21 00:54 — editor

Celebration of the 2600 Buddhist Smbuddhathwa Jayanthi

Mon, 2012-05-21 00:43 — editor

In celebration of the 2600 Buddhist Smbuddhathwa Jayanthi Hon. Sajin De Vaas Gunawardane, MP gifted a 10 feet high Gold Plated Buddha statue to the Ahungalle Sri Punnathalarama Buddhist Temple recently.

Who is the Bad Actor

Mon, 2012-05-21 00:34 — editor

The US has suspended economic sanctions on Burma as President Obama marks the beginning of a new chapter in the relationship between the United States and Burma, and had nominated Derek Mitchell as the first American ambassador in 22 years.

An appeal to all Sri Lankan Tamil expatriates, see for yourself what is happening in Sri Lanka and help the motherland

Mon, 2012-05-21 17:08 — admin

A Special Correspondent

It is my country, my people, my government and my President – I will always be a Sri Lankan - K T Rajasingham, Editor Asian Tribune

“We seek to consolidate our historical, maritime commercial ties and build on it further” - Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa

Mon, 2012-05-21 13:24 — editor

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday said that despite having suffered terrorism for 30 years, Sri Lanka, one of the oldest democracy of Asia, was repositioning itself and was all set to emerge as an economic, maritime and educational hub of the continent.

Australian cricketer admits to molesting American woman

Mon, 2012-05-21 16:14 — editor

Investigators on Monday claimed that Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach, arrested on charges of molesting an American woman, had told them that he inadvertently touched the victim and was under the influence of alcohol when the incident took place.