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Saturday, 04 September 2010 
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IMPORTANT NEWS
04 September 10 02:48 am (BST)
THREE asylum seekers forcibly removed to Sri Lanka in 2009 are believed to have been tortured and jailed following an attempt to return to Australia, says Amnesty International. The human rights group said it held grave fears for the men who now risk further torture and abuse from guards and prisoners.
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04 September 10 02:47 am (BST)
Sri Lankan military plans to establish military bases in strategically significant places to strengthen the national security further, Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said Thursday. Addressing the ceremony to declare open a the new North‐Western Naval Command Headquarters in Mullikulum yesterday, the Defence Secretary said
04 September 10 02:45 am (BST)
Sri Lanka’s Left Liberation Front leader Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne urged the people to wear black clothes on September 08, the day when the 18th amendment to the constitution is expected to be passed in the parliament.
04 September 10 02:46 am (BST)
Sri Lanka’s main opposition United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera yesterday charged that President Mahinda Rajapaksa was heading towards a dictatorship.
04 September 10 02:45 am (BST)
The left parties in the ruling coalition of Sri Lankan government are still undecided regarding the proposed 18th amendment to the constitution.
04 September 10 02:44 am (BST)
The SLMC decided to back President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s proposed 18th Amendment to the Constitution, because it felt a pragmatic approach was required in the present context, its leader Rauff Hakeem said yesterday.
04 September 10 02:43 am (BST)
The JVP unconditionally opposes the proposed constitutional amendment says the Leader of the JVP Somawansa Amarasinghe. He said this at a press conference held at the head office of the JVP yesterday.
04 September 10 02:41 am (BST)
Foreign minister S M Krishna will visit Sri Lanka soon for a first‐hand view of the situation there as India tries to expedite the resettlement process in the island nation. Government officials said Krishna’s visit is likely to take place by the end of this month or early October.
04 September 10 02:41 am (BST)
Sri Lanka’ main opposition United National Party (UNP) legislators have expressed their support for the 18th amendment to the Constitution that is to be deated in the parliament next week.
04 September 10 02:40 am (BST)
The JVP challenged UNP at a press conference held yesterday to get the consent of all MPS those who contested on elephant symbol at the last general election to cast votes against the constitutional amendment.
04 September 10 02:39 am (BST)
The Chief of Indian Army General V. K. Singh is to arrive in Sri Lanka on Sunday (05) on a five‐day official visit, Indian media reported.
04 September 10 02:38 am (BST)
SriLankan Air Lines that incurred a loss of Rs.9.99 billion last year has already incurred a loss of Rs.6.06 billion for the year ending in March this year. The income of ‘SriLankan’ a year ago was Rs.74.26 billion. However, this has dwindled to Rs.63.36 billion by the end of March this year.
04 September 10 02:34 am (BST)
The Government has taken all steps for the resettlement of Muslim people displaced due to the war, Justice Minister Athauda Senevirathne said.
04 September 10 02:32 am (BST)
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe has left for India on a two‐day official tour.
04 September 10 02:31 am (BST)
The consensus reached at the recent negotiation between the fishermen of Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu to find a solution to problems over trans‐border fishing has been widely acknowledged by the fishermen of Rameswaram.
03 September 10 05:20 am (BST)
NfR, the Exile Network for Media and Human Rights in Sri Lanka joins democratic forces in Sri Lanka in opposing the proposed 18th amendment to the constitution of Sri Lanka .
03 September 10 01:44 am (BST)
Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), the main constituent party of Sri Lanka’s ruling alliance, celebrated its 59th anniversary yesterday with the participation of its leader, President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees premises.
03 September 10 01:42 am (BST)
Instead of implementing the 17th Amendment that would have given public servants the badly needed protection they require, public servants are tied to trees and abused by members of the Mahinda Rajapaksa government, Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.
TODAY'S STORY
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03 September 10 01:41 am (BST)
Douglas before LLRC -
03 September 10 01:40 am (BST)
JVP claims amendments to Sri Lanka Constitution are a move towards a dictatorship -
03 September 10 01:40 am (BST)
Sri Lanka opposition MP says the UNP must support amendments to the constitution -
03 September 10 01:39 am (BST)
Parliamentary debate on constitutional amendments in Sri Lanka scheduled -
03 September 10 01:38 am (BST)
JVP to distribute 2 mn leaflets against proposed 18‐A -
03 September 10 01:38 am (BST)
UNP Wants A Common Government – Anura -
03 September 10 01:37 am (BST)
Lankan army to return lands of Tamils of Indian origin Nirupama Rao -
03 September 10 01:36 am (BST)
Nurses Union warns of strike if their issues not resolved -
03 September 10 01:36 am (BST)
Saudi Embassy in Sri Lanka doubts housemaid torture allegation -
03 September 10 01:35 am (BST)
Sri Lanka opposition MP released from remand after eight months -
03 September 10 01:34 am (BST)
Heroin becomes turmeric -
03 September 10 01:34 am (BST)
Pak. Militants kill 35 despite floods -
02 September 10 02:10 am (BST)
UN launches plan against human trafficking -
02 September 10 02:09 am (BST)
UNP MPs, WC decide to oppose constitutional reforms; MR assured Gamini J desire to abolish Ex.Pres – Ranil -
02 September 10 02:09 am (BST)
Tigers segregated from Sun Sea migrants -
02 September 10 02:08 am (BST)
Gutted parts of LTTE planes recovered -
02 September 10 02:07 am (BST)
IDPs reduced to 28,659 -
02 September 10 01:56 am (BST)
New British High Commissioner for Sri Lanka -
02 September 10 01:56 am (BST)
Indian official continues tour in Sri Lanka’s war‐torn region -
02 September 10 01:55 am (BST)
A series of cases against Chandrika like for the General
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ALSO IN THE NEWS
- The Defence Secretary and Myself KP speaks out – 4
- Lessons Learnt Passionate Intensity From The Best Is Overdue
- Constitutional Reforms For Democracy Or Another Dictator?
- HOW PRABHAKARAN MET HIS DEATH KP SPEAKS OUT‐3
- KP SPEAKS OUT ‐2 AN INTERVIEW WITH THE FORMER LTTE CHIEF (Continued from Part1)
- “KP”SPEAKS OUT AN INTERVIEW WITH THE FORMER TIGER CHIEF
- Why refugees turn to smugglers? After being trapped for years in third countries, many feel they have no other realistic option
- Case Against Tamil Diaspora Facts And Fiction
- ‘The Economist’ Detained For Publishing Article On Land Grab By Henchmen
- At 59th Annual SLFP Convention ‐ Proposed Constitutional Reforms among key issues to be discussed
- No cut‐outs, orders president
- UNP leader questions Lakshman Seneviratne
- Tamil parties Army talk
- Sri Lankan government to rectify salary anomalies in public sector before 2011 budget
- China grants $ 66 million to develop hospitals in conflict‐affected areas of Sri Lanka
- Former Navy chief for London?
- Move to shift LTTE base to Canada prompted by KP’s arrest
- GSP+ facility EU ready to negotiate with Govt.
- UN ‘should probe’ Lanka violations
- Austin misleads lessons learnt Comm. – Sandagiri
ARTICLES
Vatrappalai Kannaki Amman Kovil ‐ I have come to Amman for Solace; Where Else Can We Go ‐ Navraj Parthiban for GTN
THIS WAILING IS NOT THE MOURNING OF A SINGLE WOMAN. IT IS THE LAMENTING OF THOUDANDS OF THEM, AFFECTED BY THE ATROCIOUSNESS OF THE WAR ‐ Karthikeyan for GTN
We came to see our home town while travelling through the Olumadu‐ Oddisuttan roadway ‐ We are eagerly waiting to see our home town. Navaraj Parthiban for GTN
DEJECTED AND GRIEVING SHORE PEOPLE NAVARAJ PARTHIBAN FOR GTN
’SINHALA CHAUVINISM AND THE MAHINDA CHINTHANAYA’ SHALL WE SPARE A THOUGHT? Rajah Parameswary for GTN
YOUR COMMENTS
Zainab
07 June 10 06:42 am (BST)
" I think one needs to move forward"
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22 May 10 03:32 pm (BST)
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18 May 10 12:54 am (BST)
" The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has six new faces out of the total number of 13 MPs elected to the next Parliament on its ticket at this election"
18 May 10 12:54 am (BST)
" The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has six new faces out of the total number of 13 MPs elected to the next Parliament on its ticket at this election"
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02 May 10 06:42 am (BST)
" what heppen next for them?"
02 May 10 06:42 am (BST)
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Mala
19 April 10 04:36 am (BST)
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19 April 10 04:36 am (BST)
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