| Nasheed free to leave Indian mission, says Govt |
The former President of the Maldives Mohamed Nasheed can leave the Indian embassy where he has taken refuge because the warrant for his arrest has expired, the government said on Thursday.
Opposition leader Nasheed has said he would remain at the Indian High Commission (embassy) until authorities as... |
| 14.02.2013 - 22:01 |
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From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi |
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| French President on India visit to clinch $12 b jet deal |
French President Francois Hollande embarked on a fresh push on Thursday to clinch a $12-billion sale of Rafael fighter jets as he held talks in India on his first visit to Asia since taking office.
The Socialist president was accompanied by a high-powered delegation of five ministers including forei... |
| 14.02.2013 - 17:11 |
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From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi |
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| Ranil to attend a day long hunger strike campaign in Valikamam |
Mr. Ranil Wickremasinghe, is to participate in the Valikamam North Hunger Strike Campaign against the Security Forces’ occupation of civilian houses and lands.
The Leader of the Opposition Mr. Ranil Wickremasinghe will participate in a day long hunger strike protest campaign to be held on 15th of th... |
| 12.02.2013 - 06:11 |
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By K.T.Rajasingham |
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| ‘SA can boost our F&L market diversification efforts’ – Rishad |
The fifth International Footwear and Leather Fair organised by the Export Development Board under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Lanka concluded successfully on 10 February, with the distinguished patronage of Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa, joined by Namal Rajapaksa (MP).
President... |
| 11.02.2013 - 19:42 |
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| Pope Benedict XVI To Resign |
Vatican press office reported Pope Benedict XVI announced today that he would resign on Feb. 28. The 85-year-old pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals Monday morning.
Pope Benedict XVI is the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the... |
| 11.02.2013 - 19:08 |
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| President Mahinda in Jaffna this evening |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to arrive in Jaffna this evening on a two-day official visit on the invitation of Minister Douglas Devananda, Jaffna Electoral District MP and the Minister of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development.
According to Minister Douglas Devananda t... |
| 11.02.2013 - 04:54 |
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By K.T.Rajasingham |
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| US Burma policy continues under Secretary John Kerry |
The new US Secretary of State John Kerry will make no changes to US policy on Burma, the State Department said, adding that Kerry met with a group of Burmese women leaders on Wednesday, February 7 while one of his assistant secretaries is due to visit Burma next week.
“Yes,” said State Department sp... |
| 10.02.2013 - 08:17 |
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Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune US National Correspondent |
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| Rajapaksa prays at Tirumala shrine |
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Saturday offered prayers at the Lord Venkateswara shrine in Tirumala.
Rajapaksa who is on a two-day visit to the holy shrine participated in the Suprabhata seva – a pre-dawn ritual performed in the early hours. He was accompanied by his wife Sharathi Rajap... |
| 09.02.2013 - 19:58 |
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From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi |
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| Parliament attack accused Afzal Guru hanged |
Parliament House attack case convict Afzal Guru was hanged to death at Tihar Central Jail on Saturday morning.
The hanging took place in complete secrecy at around 8am with only a very select group of officials and Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde knowing the operation to execute his death sentence.... |
| 09.02.2013 - 15:39 |
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From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi |
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| Swamy deplores protests against Rajapaksa |
Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy has deplored the protests against Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa by Tamil political groups.
Rajapaksa along with a 70-strong delegation is in Tirupati to offer prayers.
In a statement, Swamy said “ I condemn the protest by various splinters group of the... |
| 09.02.2013 - 10:12 |
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From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi |
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| Ranil Wickremasinghe (2003) tied Sri Lanka to US global torture network |
" Bush administration officials bear responsibility for authorizing human rights violations associated with secret detention and extraordinary rendition, and the impunity that they have enjoyed to date remains a matter of significant concern.
But responsibility for these violations does not end with... |
| 09.02.2013 - 06:22 |
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Daya Gamage - Asian Tribune Political Note |
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| Sri Lanka jumps to Rank-3 in SA leather & footwear |
As Sri Lankan leather and footwear industry giants lauded the government for ‘continuous and ongoing support’ to the sector, Sri Lanka has climbed to the rank of third largest exporter of leather and footwear to the surging South Asian market.
“When it comes to South Asian Intra-regional footwear an... |
| 09.02.2013 - 02:27 |
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| Rajapaksa visit: Tight security blanket over Tirupati |
A thick security blanket has been thrown over the temple town of Tirupati in the wake of reports that some Tamil Nadu-based outfits may create trouble during the visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday evening, police said.
The Vaiko-led MDMK party, which blames Rajapaksa for the... |
| 08.02.2013 - 17:58 |
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From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi |
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| Rajapaksa at Bodh Gaya to offer prayers |
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at Bodh Gaya on Friday morning from Colombo on a pilgrimage trip during which he will also pray at Tirupati in Tamil Nadu.
Bodh Gaya, is the site where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and which hosts a 1,500-year-old temple -- the most sacred to Budd... |
| 08.02.2013 - 13:36 |
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From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi |
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| Weak Centre, TN Govt to blame for anti-Rajapaksa tirade : Swamy |
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa is visiting India on Friday and plans to go to Tirupati to worship the Lord. As such there is nothing wrong in a President of a neighboring country undertaking a pilgrimage on a personal visit. There is no political significance as such in the trip.
Still fanat... |
| 08.02.2013 - 11:23 |
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| The World depend on America - Sec. of State Kerry |
John Kerry took the oath of office for Secretary of State on Thursday, February 7. Vice President Joe Biden administered Kerry’s official swearing-in ceremony at the State Department.
The former presidential candidate and Massachusetts senator is taking the reins from Hillary Clinton as America’s to... |
| 08.02.2013 - 04:15 |
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Daya Gamage - US National Correspondent Asian Tribune |
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| Bank of Ceylon branch ransacked, staff assaulted |
An unidentified mob on Thursday afternoon ransacked the Bank of Ceylon branch in Egmore, Chennai, and attacked its employees.
The attack is suspected to be orchestrated by a Tamil group in protest against the visit of Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa to India on Friday.
The group barged into... |
| 08.02.2013 - 00:24 |
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From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi |
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| Naga mothers give moral supports to Naga women candidates |
Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA), which has been fighting in court against the State Government’s failure to implement 33% reservation of women seats in Municipal and Town Councils in the State, however expressed their happiness to see that at least two women join “electoral fray” this time.
Rakhila... |
| 07.02.2013 - 15:18 |
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By Oken Jeet Sandham |
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