නිවුස් ශ්‍රී ලංකා-NEWS SRILANKA

Saturday, August 30, 2008

An explosion near the Olcatt Mawatha in Pettah-35 injured.........

An explosion near the Olcatt Mawatha in Pettah-35 injured.

An explosion near the Olcatt Mawatha in Pettah, Sri Lnka, city of colombo center to day , police said .35 people have been injured and admitted to the National Hospital due to the explosion in colombo fort, said by director accident Service in National hospital.

Sri Lanka a country with better health facilities - WHO


	World Health Organization

SRI LANKA-The World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling for greater social equality as a way of evening out differences in health, both between different countries and within them.bbc

Civilians urged to move to Govt territory

SRI LANKA-Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, has urged tens of thousands of people displaced by fighting in the north to leave areas controlled by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.bbc

Hand grenade explosion in Batticaloa prison-7 prisons injured.

SRI LANKA-The police sources says that the Hand grenade explosion in cell number 10 in Batticaloa prison injuring 4 EPDP inmates on murder chargers . one serious. But Batticaloa hospital conferms 7 prisons brought to the hospital for treatments in this morning(29th).

Twin air raids target terror positions - Kilinochchi...........

Twin air raids target terror positions - Kilinochchi

Sri Lanka- Air Force fighter jets conducted two air raids targeting a Sea Tiger training facility and a mortar location in the Wanni this morning and afternoon (Aug 29).defence.lk

Rs.1,600 m for teachers' pay hike..........

Rs.1,600 m for teachers' pay hike

Cabinet nod to rectify salary anomalies of principals, teachers :

SRI LANKA-The Treasury has pledged Rs.1,600 million to implement the recommendations of the Salaries and Cadre Commission to rectify the salary anomalies of teachers' and principals' services, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha disclosed yesterday. dailynews

112 Soldiers admitted to the hospital due to food poisoning......

112 Soldiers admitted to the hospital due to food poisoning

SRI LANKA-112 Soldiers of Senanigama camp admitted to Dehiattakandiya hospital immediately after breakfast suspected food poisoning said by military media speaker to the daily news to day.

SAARC Convention to help in combating terrorism

SRI LANKA-The SAARC Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters is one of the most significant and tangible outcomes of the 15th SAARC Summit, held in Colombo recently.

The Convention, which was signed by the Foreign Ministers of the eight SAARC Member States seeks to provide the legal basis that aims to harmonize different domestic legal systems of countries which would facilitate mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, namely investigations, prosecution and resulting proceedings.
Thus the Convention obviates the need to negotiate separate bilateral agreements with individual countries in the region.defence.lk-Pix-Yamuni Rashmika

Tougher laws for rice trade...............................

Tougher laws for rice trade
To prevent selling same variety under different names:

SRI LANKA-The Government has decided to bring in new measures to prevent traders from abusing stipulated rice prices by selling the same variety of rice under different brand names.dailynews

Susanthika will retire athletic soon..!.

Susanthika will retire athletic soon..!

SRI LANKA- Today morning from the Beijing Olympics sprinter Susanthika Jayasinghe stated that she would retire from athletics very soon.To day she and other Olympic spotters returned to the mother land.

LTTE terrorists launch air raid at Trincomalee navy camp....

LTTE terrorists launch air raid at Trincomalee navy camp
10 Navy personnel injured - Defence Ministry

SRI LANKA-Sri Lanka Navy sources confirmed that an LTTE aircraft had dropped 02 bombs near the Trincomalee Navy base last night 9.15 pm. 10 Navy personnel were injured due ti attacked said by Defence Ministry.
The machine gun fire caused the aircraft to make away without entering into the naval dockyard, said the sources. More-www.defence.lk

Explosion in Kandalama..........

Explosion in Kandalama

SRI LANKA-An explosion has occurred in Kandalama today morning. The Police suspect a grenade to have caused the explosion. No one was injured from the blast.dailymirror

No chemical weapons threat in Sri Lanka-PM

Sri Lanka Government is concerned there are no chemical weapons or any other weapons of mass destruction in the country.Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake said and he also added `Our security forces have cornered them in their holes in a stretch of wilderness in the North of the country.

The Prime Minister said this inaugurating Regional meeting of Asian Parliamentarians to discuss the National Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention in Colombo where he was the Chief Guest.

Eight LTTE terrorists killed while eleven wounded in clashes..............

Eight LTTE terrorists killed while eleven wounded in clashes

SRI LANKA-Yesterday (25) evening 59 Division troops captured 800m in THANNIMURUPPUKULAM dame, WELIOYA. Due to confrontations in the area eight LTTE terrorists were killed while eleven were reported wounded. Troops have also found two LTTE cadres dead bodies and one T 56 assault rifle. MCNS

In response to UNP’s challenge:...................

In response to UNP’s challenge:
Govt ready for snap poll.

SRI LANKA- The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) in the immediate aftermath of their landslide victory in the Provincial Council Elections for Sabaragamuwa and North Central Provinces yesterday said they were ready for a General Election if the main Opposition United National Party (UNP) stands by their pre-poll claims for one. dailynews

Troops endure heavy resistance in Kilinochchi; 4 terroristS killed in clashes

Troops endure heavy resistance in Kilinochchi; 4 terroristS killed in clashes

SRI LANKA-Army infantrymen and commandos of Task Force 1 continued their counter terror operations on the Kilinochchi southern front enduring heavy terror resistance on Sunday (Aug 24).defence.lk

We ready to Gen. Election - Tissa .........

We ready to Gen. Election - Tissa

SRI LANKA-Dailymirror has reported that UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake says "We challenge the govt to hold a general election instead of PC polls" .UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake said this in press conference held on Colombo today.

President's Message on North Cenral and Sabaragamuwa Polls

"I see the convincing victory by the United People's Liberation Front (UPFA) at the elections to the North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Councils held yesterday as a victory for all our people who love our motherland. It is an election where the country has won. While thanking the people of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Ratnapura, and Kegalle Districts and all others, who contributed to this victory, I call upon them to enjoy their success in peace.defence.lk

Ranjan gets highest preferences

SRI LANKA-UNP Chief Ministerial Candidate Ranjan Ramanayake got 130,258 preferences in Ratnapura while UPFA Chief Ministerial Candidate Mahipala Herath got 98,120 preferences in Kegalle at the Saturday’s PCs elections.dailymirror

Clean sweep for Govt.............

Clean sweep for Govt

All 27 electorates bagged - Resounding endorsement of anti-LTTE drive:

SRI LANKA- The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) swept the board in both the North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council elections winning both by an absolute majority securing 45 seats out of 77 on offer.dailynews

UPFA gets 6 seats in POLONNARUWA

UPFA gets 6 seats in POLONNARUWA

SRI LANKA- UNFA wins 6 seats and UNP wins 4 seats of total results in Polonnaruwa district. JVP lost their seat in Polonnaruwa districts JVP gets 7381 votes,UPFA 107910 ,UNP-63265 votes.

UPFA leads 44645 votes ...........Polonnaruwa

UPFA leads 44645 polling divition votes in Polonnaruwa

SRI LANKA- UPFA takes Polonnaruwa ,Medirigiriya,and minneriya polling divitions in Administrative district of polonnaruwa,UPFA gets 107910 votes and UNP 63265. UPFA leads44645 polling divition votes.Postal votes in polonnaruwa UPFA teaks 4771 UNP-1785

Two postal district gets by UPFA.......

polonnaruwa gets Postal votes UPFA

SRI LANKA- Plonnaruwa Postal votes gets by UPFA 4771 votes and UNP 1785 ,PLF 311 . polonnaruwa and kegalla postal votes leads by UPFA

UPFA gets Kegalla Postal.....

UPFA gets kegalla Postal Votes.
SRI LANKA- UPFA party has win kegalla postal Votes in PC Election 2008.UPFa6943 UNP-2690 PLP-394.

UPFA lead first results...

UPFA Lead first postal results

SRI LANKA- first postal Election official resalt is issued by Government Information Department at 10.44 pm sort while ago.Rathnapura district with UPFA4213 votes ,UNP 1810 JVP290 CWC 34 ,election Department said.

PC election hot and Hight security.......

PC election hot and Hight security.

SRI LANKA- P.C. election related violence had increased in the Sabaragamuwa and North central provinces this week said by the National Polls Observation Center.

The UNP had loged53 complaints with NPOC -UPFA -51 JVP-48 CWC-3.PC election in Sabaragamuwa and North central will be held in tomorrow(23) and election Commissioner urge to the security to arrange the election hight security in these election provinces.In two of theses provinces have 2165281 votes and 1772 polling satiation.file photo

University student shot dead..........

University student shot dead
SRI LANKA-A final year student in University of easten in batticalo was shot dead last night, police media spokesman said.

All systems in place for smooth poll...........

All systems in place for smooth poll

SRI LANKA-President Mahinda Rajapaksa has ensured that maximum security will be in place to prevent election violations and provide a conducive environment for voters to cast their ballot at polling stations at tomorrow’s North Central and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Elections, Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardhana said.dailynews

Two killed in Kuchchavali...........

Two killed in Kuchchavali.

SRI LANKA-Two civilians were killed in Kuchchavali in Trincomalee,police said.Unidentified shooter who killed these people while they gone to the wood cutting police said.

PC turns into battle ground -several injured Minister Duminda Dissanayake's personal assistant was shot

SRI LANKA-All PC propaganda campaigns for the August 23 polls for the Sabaragamuwa and North Central provincial councils ended yesterday, more incidents of election-related violence , including shootings, have been reported mainly from the Anuradhapura district which turned into battle field.

UPFA UNP and JVP supporters clashed and more persons were injured, one of them very seriously. Vehicles in which the UPFA candidates came were also damaged very badly, according to reports.

They have been warded in the Anuradhapura hospital. The condition of one is serious. In another incident Minister Duminda Dissanayake's personal assistant was shot at in Eppawela and has been warded in the Anuradhapura .pix-Dinamina

21,000 Police personnel for polls duty...........

21,000 Police personnel for polls duty

SRI LANKA-The campaigning for North Central and Sabaragamuwa provincial council elections ended by midnight yesterday with the three main contenders the UPFA, UNP and JVP concluding their campaigns vowing to grab power in the two Councils on August 23. dailynews

Missed her last dream 8

This is my last Olympics-Susanthika

SRI LANAKA-Sri Lanka 200 m woman runner Susanthika Jayasinhe has missed qualified to the 200m last night in Beijing Olympics and Sri Lanka lasted last Olympics hope.
''I try mu best but i couldn't win my time.This is my last Olympics game.''Susanthika said to the media after her event .

Four successive air raids targeting LTTE defences - Kilinochchi

Four successive air raids targeting LTTE defences - Kilinochchi

Sri Lanka -Air Force fighter jets and MI-24 helicopters carried out four air raids targeting LTTE defences in Nachchikuda in Kilinochchi district this afternoon, 20 August. defence.lk

Sri Lanka president Mahinda vows to capture Tiger heartland in Kilinochchi.

SRI LANKA-Sri Lanka's president Maninda Rajapaksha has pledged to push ahead with a military onslaught against Tamil Tigers,reported by AFP news. President Mahinda Rajapakse vowed that security forces would pursue their current offensive in the island's north and capture Kilinochchi, the political capital of the Tamil separatists.

The Sri Lankan government denied the rebel claims and said the authorities were providing food and shelter to displaced civilians living in areas still under rebel control. More than 112,000 people have been displaced in the past two months amid heavy fighting, aid agencies said last week.more-AFP

Govt will feel people's pulse through polls - President.................

Govt will feel people's pulse through polls - President

SRI LANKA-President Mahinda Rajapaksa said last night that it was imperative for the Government to know the pulse of the people by holding elections.dailynews

Government ready to assist Wanni civilians..........

Government ready to assist Wanni civilians

SRI LANKA-The Government is committed to assisting civilians who may be displaced by the ongoing counter LTTE military operations in the North and reiterates its firm commitment to continue providing humanitarian assistance to the people in the Wanni, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.dailynews

-Susanthika Jayashinhe qualifies to the smifinal of 200m

Susanthika Jayashinhe qualifies to the semi final of 200m

SRI LANKA-Susanthika Jayashinhe qualifies to the semi final of 200m -22.94-(w) in second round at Beijing to day.

Susanthika qualifies for second round

SRI LANKA-Beijin-Susanthika Jayasinghe 2nd in the first heatand qualified for the second round of heats of the women's 200m at Beijing Olympics recorded a time of 23.04 seconds.

No reversal in Northern liberation - President

SRI LANKA- President Mahinda Rajapaksa asserted that after the lapse of a prolonged period of absolute tolerance and patience and failed negotiations with the LTTE, his Government eventually responded in the language best understood by the terrorists with the strong resolve of not turning back until the very last terrorist is captured. dailynews

IGP ordered to arrest Mervyn.........

Additional Magistrate ordered to IGP arrest the MP Mervyn

SRI LANKA-Colombo Additional Magistrate ordered today (18) IGP to arrest Minister Mervyn Silva and 3 others immediately in connection with the Sirasa incident.

Sri Lanka Army overruns key LTTE 100 bunkers........

Sri Lanka Army overruns key LTTE 100 bunkers

SRI LANKA-Sri Lanka Army overruns key LTTE Base including more than 100 bunkers captured in South of Mullaithiv the military media said.

Food poisoning kills one, hospitalize 45 ........

Food poisoning kills one, hospitalize 45
SRI LANKA-A 14-year-old girl died and 45 devotees were hospitalized after food poisoning during a religious festival in Uva Paranagama this morning.

Police recovered the body of kiwait female.......

Police recovered the body of kiwait female bottom of the Little World End.

SRI LANKA-Police recovered the body of Kuwaiti female 28 age, who missing in Agarapathana in Mathale District Sri Lanka Little Worlds Ends ,bottom of the mountain,Police said.

LTTE Jeevan base...........

LTTE's 'Jeevan Base' falls to Security Forces- Welioya

SRI LANKA-True LTTE terrorists sustained another heavy blow on Saturday (August 16) when troops of the 59 Division operating ahead of the Welioya battlefront in the Eastern Wanni frontier forced into 'Jeevan Base' a large underground training facility of LTTE at around 4.30 p.m.-www.defence.lk

Charges against Tissa violates freedom of expression - RSF .......

Charges against Tissa violates freedom of expression - RSF

SRI LANKA-Reporters Without Borders has called on the government to release journalist J. S. Tissainayagam who has been held since March.

"This respected journalist's illegal and unjust detention is being accompanied by grotesque charges that are a serious violation of the freedom of expression guaranteed in the Sri Lankan constitution," Reporters Without Borders said.dailymirror

Enhanced global support for development - President Uninterrupted flow of foreign funds to Lanka:

SRI LANKA-All assumptions and theories originated and propagated by certain parties relating to the receipt of foreign aid by the Government have been proved baseless. dailynews

India warns Sri Lanka it might not win war with rebels: report

India has warned neighbouring Sri Lanka that it may not be able to win an ongoing war against separatist Tamil Tiger rebels despite recent military gains, a report said Tuesday.

Indian National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan told the Straits Times newspaper that Sri Lanka's Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) had been weakened but retained the ability to stage terror strikes.AFP

Election Commissioner wants Army ......

Election Commissioner wants Army

election violence increasing-NGOs

SRI LANKA-Election Commissioner Dayananda Dissanayaka instructed to the head of security authorities to deploy Army security in P. C. Election areas in Sri lanka.NGO s who covered the election violence told election violence was increased.

The E.C. took this decision to control the Election conflicts. Meanwhile, Dailymirror report has told that,Anuradhapura Magistrate ordered to the police stop the violence of PC Elections.The caffe has recorded a total of 94 case of pre-election violence and 138 complaints.

People shedding crocodile tears didn’t eradicate terrorism during their rule - PM.......

People shedding crocodile tears didn’t eradicate terrorism during their rule - PM

SRI LANKA-All forms of terrorism have to be eradicated for a country to develop, Prime Minister Rathnasiri Wickramanayake said.

Those shedding crocodile tears today, pretending they are people-friendly, over price hikes in petroleum products and essential commodities, didn’t take action to repulse terrorism when they were in power.

They were instrumental in dividing the country and vesting the country into terrorists’ hands, contrary to the wish of the people,” he said.dailynews

LTTE garrison towns Kalvilan & Mulankavil falls to security forces - Wanni

SRI LANKA-Map 1Security forces Wednesday (August 13) took total control over Kalvilan a garrison town of the LTTE, approximately 3kms Southwest of Thunukkai following days long heavy confrontations with LTTE bordering the western front of the Mullaittivu district. defence.lk

Six LTTE suspects carders were arrested from Mathale district

Six LTTE suspects carders were arrested from Mathale district

SRI LANKA-Six LTTE suspects carders were arrested from Mathale district who were involved with 13 incidents of explosion,police media spokesman said to day.

Forces eradicating LTTE - Defence Secy

SRI LANKA-Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the Army is on target to capture Kilinochchi town in the next four months. dailynews

Air strikes on a LTTE Defence Position

SRI LANKA-Air force fighter jets carried out air strikes on a LTTE terrorists Defence position 9km North of CHINNAKKONAMALAI areayesterday(12). These attacks were done to support the 58 division troops who are in confrontations with the LTTE terrorists. MCNS

Tigers terror income second biggest in world - Jane's

Tigers terror income second biggest in world - Jane's

Huge income generated from drugs and extortion :

US: The August issue of the Jane's Intelligence Report said the annual income of the terrorist group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is between US $ 200-300 million making it the rebel group generating the second biggest income both by legal and illegal business. dailynews

Chintana tops Group C Men's 69kg weightlifting

Chintana tops Group C Men's 69kg weightlifting

SRI LANKA-Weightlifter Chinthana Vidanage tops the Group C of the Men's 69kg category by lifting a total of 293 Kilograms at the Beijing Olympics a short while ago.dailymirror

President Rajapaksa talks to a small child who survived the quake

President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited China’s quake devastated Sichuan Province on Saturday. Here President Rajapaksa talks to a small child who survived the quake. The earthquake killed nearly 70,000 people and left 4.8 million homeless. Picture by -Sudath Silva.dailynews

JVP-UPFA supporters clash i Nivithigala town ............

JVP-UPFA supporters clash i Nivithigala town

SRI LANKA-A group of armed men attacked a group of JVP protesters in the Nivithigala town yesterday morning and also damaged vehicles which belonged to the party. The JVP blamed the UPFA for the incident.

Fifteen terrorists killed........

Fifteen terrorists killed

SRI LANKA-Army troops confronted with LTTE located in the South of NAYARU lagoon in JANAKAPURA East today (10) around 01.00 p.m. in the ensuing confrontation fifteen terrorists were killed and thirteen wounded in the aftermath of the confrontation following arms were recovered,

GPMG weapon - 01
RPG weapon - 01
T-56 weapons - 05
Radio Communication sets - 02

Meanwhile, dead bodies of seven terrorists, three sea tigers and four belonging to IMRAM PANDIAN division were recovered. Two soldiers were wounded in the encounter.MCNS

JVP political member shot in Eheliyagoda.....

JVP political member shot in Eheliyagoda

SRI LANKA- The JVP political member shot in Ehaeliyagoda Sri Lanka in this morning police said.The victim has been admitted ti the Eheliyagoda hospital and gunman can not identified said by police.

Journalist protest against Sirasa harassment.

Journalists protest against Sirasa harassment.

SRI LANKA-Sri Lankan journalists organizations who were protested against to the Sirasa media personal harassment in kollupitiya in Colombo to day. Sirasa cameramen harassed by unidentified tugs on the Paliyagoda flyover,while the journalist covering the opening function. Colombo magistrate order to produce suspects involved in Sirasa assault incident.

China ups imports from Sri Lanka Further duty concessions to be considered:

SRI LANKA-President Mahinda Rajapaksa met Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming to discuss the bilateral economic co-operation between China and Sri Lanka yesterday. dailynews-pix-SudathSilva

UNIQUE BLEND OF SAARC, SRI LANKA , BUDDHA AND LTTE

UNIQUE BLEND OF SAARC, SRI LANKA , BUDDHA AND LTTE

By Nav Raj Pokharel-Nepal

The 15th Summit of South Asian Regional Cooperation (SAARC) that oscillated between YES and NO until last hours of its preparation due to the rancor among political parties of nascent Republic Nepal was finally held successfully amid tight security in Colombo.

Sri Lanka, the host country of the 15th SAARC Summit, not only held the gala despite its many domestic and international challenges, but also showed the world that the country can develop itself as another Singapore in south Asia within few years, once the contentious group of terrorist is effaced from the legendary land.

When the delegates of the SAARC member courtiers were busy in Colombo, debating the issues and challenges facing the South Asia Region, devising a common ground to combat the challenges, journalists from many countries who gathered there to cover the event, were concomitantly keeping their newsy-nose alert to sniff and witness the news related to Liberation of Tamil tiger Elam ( LTTE) and have the peoples' real verdicts on the issue. And, as a journalist, I too was doing the same thing.

My participation to the event and the visit to the country and was the first. I had mixed reaction within myself- a bale of curiosities and trepidation - as I was visiting the legendary country amid peppering news of war and violence. My four nights and three days stay in Colombo but made me realize that the news related to government's offensive attacks on the belligerent side, as disseminated by many news agencies, were but belying. The LTTE that waged war now nearly 3 decades are capricious.

They violated their unilateral announcement of cease-fire and killed dozens of people when the summit was in progress in Colombo. Sri Lankan government estimates 5 to 10 thousands of Tamil Tiger secessionist hiding in Jaffna bastion whom most of Tamil despise for their unreeling subversive activities. I broached the issues of LTTE with many common people at market area, with the endemic journalists at convention center and media center, both the low and high-ranking Sri Lankan officers at lunch and dinner tables and during our informal and intimate talks. I tried to elicit their true feeling on the issue. Finally, I derived at and construed that Sri Lankan people are already fade up with the seemingly never-endin

g insurgencies.

They detest it. They want peace in their land and peace in their life. However, both the country and the have been bearing the brunt of the disruptive few. Although hapless they seemed, they have not given hope to have peace restored in the country in near future. More than 90 percent of the population follow Buddhism, more than that size of population are practicing Buddhism in their real lives as well. That was most impressive aspect at the sideline of SAARC I attended. I felt the aura on their countenance radiated with realization of wisdom that Buddha had found many years ago, still illusive to many to attain.

The friendliest in their approach and attitudes, the most polite in speech and finesse, the Sri Lankan are the ones who suffered the most from the seditious acts of the separatists. However, they have taken it as a penance and test to their endurance. Many of us were lodged at Trans Asia hotel and the venue for the SAARC summit was arranged at Bandaranayeke Memorial International Convention. The distance was roughly 10 kilometers. Every morning we were shuttled to the center and back to the hotel, for our safety reasons. The security checks we encountered were almost at every kilometer. But I never developed a feeling of fatigue seeing the security posts and their checking procedures. I found the security officials, who were perhaps dog-tired with duty, never lost their temper with us and with the locals. I rather curiously felt the checking as an opportunity to know them closely.

They greeted us, and I was dead sure that the smile that covered their countenance was never a forceful effort; it was rather coming out from their inner soul. They would inquire with the local security person who was always at the front seat of the vehicle ready to response to their queries, if any. I remember detail of all their body postures, cursory look of their eyes, expressions that would come and vanish immediately on their faces because I have passed through such occasions in my own banana republic. I have developed a concealed feeling that security personnel are not human being. whenever I encountered security personnel in my country during the period of insurgencies, I always heard sharp questions in harsh and terse voice that asked me from where I was coming or going or both, and why I was late in my work. They looked at me as if I was the thief or leader of some gang at large, and as if they were waiting me to arrest.

They returned my identity cards after meticulous inspection in such a manner that I would have been at their gunpoint, had I lost the card. Even a forceful smile on their face was a tantamount to irreparable and inexcusable slip-up. I had a different notion about the security personnel. But what I saw and experienced in Sri Lanka in very similar situation to my country bemused me, I should admit I was baffled in the beginning. I also remember the driver of Rupavahini Television who drove my cameraperson and me back to our hotel after we finished feed at about eight o'clock in the evening on the first day in Colombo, as the shuttle bus arranged for many media persons left us with our work. Taking three –wheeler was risky without any obvious reason to corroborate, we requested the officer on duty at the feeding station and he was more than happy to help us. It was dark and the street looked deserted, as public vehicles were restricted to ply on the major roads of the city. I suddenly felt a jerk with screeching noise of tyres. I suddenly came to alert with a chilling cold ranning down in my spinal cord. I looked out through the window of the vehicle; nothing was visible in the dark except few lights on the street posts and red traffic light at the road square. With great effort, I asked the driver why the vehicle was stopped. The answer suddenly changed my established perspective of law and order situation of my country. He said he is abiding by the traffic light. I inquired what immoral it was to ignore the light at the time when it is dark and street was deserted.

He politely replied, "Who will if I don't." Back at the hotel we were given coordinators t facilitate our requirements and programs schedules. One of the Nepal's coordinators, Prabhath Rathnayaka from the Department of Government Information was another Buddha on duty I met in Sri Lanka. He worked assiduously and relentlessly to cater our media requirements and movements from one venue to another. He gathered related information for us from the mini media center set up at the hotel. The summit schedule was busy pressing us to meet the timetable, and so was he while supporting us at every minute situation. We had few hours to sleep. However, early in the next morning, he was seen greeting us, as cheerful and agile as he left us last night.

He never seemed fatigued and fade up or withered in his job. Just like the Buddha! Calm and placid on every second in his life. And to my surprise so were other officers and security personnel at the hotel. I must admit I met many Buddha in Sri Lanka. I was wistfully longing to meet more and more Buddha during my short stay there. My bad! I just could not. Although the ministry of tourism had schedules for the journalist to visit the at various tourist and religious spots of the country, I could not participate in the free tour due to my pressing schedule to return home.

I could not see the sea during my short stay in the country despite my irresistible desire to do so. However, people in all stratum of society in Colombo have made my heart dance with delight. I feel contented that I have met many Buddhas in the in the legendary country of Pandit Ravana.

President meets Sri Lankan Olympic team

SRI LANKA President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to open his four-day official tour of China in connection with the 29th Olympic Games which begins on Friday and president visited to the Olympic village Sri Lanka.

Air strikes on two LTTE targets

Air strikes on two LTTE targets

SRI LANKA-Air Force launched an air strike using fighter jets and destroyed two LTTE fighter craft in NAYARU Sea this evening around 2.45pm. The air strike was launched when Sea Tigers were attempting to transport two fighter craft using tractors and trailers on the beach. MCNS

Two LTTE cadres arrested in Chennai

INDIA-Two LTTE cadres were arrested in Chennai and sent to judicial custody, the police said. K. Uma Ramanan, 33, and A. Amalan, 27, who hail from Jaffna in Sri Lanka, were found in possession of an unspecified quantity explosive,cables and detonators, police sources added.dailymirror

106 securty personel and 24 civilians were killed in last month

106 securty personel and 24 civilians were killed in last month.

SRI LANKA- The Sri Lanka Prime Minister Rathnasiri wikkramanayaka tells that 106 securty personel and 24 civilians were killed owing to LTTE attacks in last month ,reported by dailymirror.

Australia applauds SAARC declaration on terrorism

SRI LANKA-Australia, who were invited as an observer to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has welcomed the Colombo summit's declaration calling for international cooperation in the fight against terrorism.dailymirror
pix by YAmuni Rashmka -Sri lanka

Tamil Nadu Survey finds support for Tamil Eelam..........

Tamil Nadu Survey finds support for Tamil Eelam and LTTE but also for arresting its leader

The politics of the Tamil affairs in neighboring Sri Lanka has always been a lightning rod in Tamil Nadu. It raises support and various sentiments across many spectrums of society.

Particularly, support for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been controversial at best, since the assassination of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Nevertheless the general view has been that vast support for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam stems only among a group of minor politicians of the Southern Indian State.lankanewspapers.com
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SAARC consensus on key issues...............

SAARC consensus on key issues.

SRI LANKA-SAARC consensus on key issues SRI LANKA-A productive and fruitful 15th ‘Heads of State’ SAARC summit was concluded at the BMICH in Colombo yesterday, with high priority and strong focus laid on taking collective action to confront Food and Energy Hikes in the region as well as the scourge of terrorism.

Finale press briefing in 15th SAARC Summit in Colombo ,Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksha addressing the Local and foreign press.

PIX BY-Yamuni Rashmika -SRI LANKA

Pakistan........smallarms..........

Key supplier the small arms Pakistan proposes the defence supplies

SRI LANKA-Pakistani official has said yesterday, that the Key supplier of small arms to Sri lanka has proposed a defence pact to boost military cooperation between the two countries and stringent ties , dailymirrror reported.

USA full support to crackdown on LTTE

SRI LANKA-USA Top sates department official Richard Boucher says that USA full support to crack down on LTTE.The Prees Conferance was held in Trans Asia today.

Defence......Troops capture.............

Troops capture LTTE's final stroghold in Mannar.

SRI LANKA- Sri Lanka troops capture,LTTE's final stronghold in Mannar district ,Veelamkulam40km North of Manna town,Military sporkman said today.

The 15th SARRC Opening.........

The 15th SAARC Opening Ceramony in BMICH Colombo

Head of the States delegates of 15thSAARC Summit

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakshais headed over the SAARC Chairmanship by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan singh at the opening of the 15th SAARC Summit in Coombo.

The Indian Prime MinisterDr. Manmoha Singh is adressing the delegates

Pix by-dov:Information Department of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka is the Chairmanship in SAARC region

SRI LANKA -BREAK-05-Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakshais headed over the SAARC Chairmanship by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan singh at the opening of the 15th SAARC Summit in Coombo.

SAARC terrorism should be eradicated in the region-P.M. pakistan

SRI LANKA-BREAK-05-prime minister of the Islamic republic of Pakistan ,Syed Makhdoom Yousaf tells SAARC terrorism in the region should be totally eradicated and condemns attack on Indian embassy in Kabul.P.M. tells this in the SAARC Summit in Colombo today.

South Asia an engine of growth world economy of the world-P.M. India

SRI LANKA-BREAK-04-South Asia an engine of growth world economy of the world.India has 8.8% per year economic growth in last four years.We must do more to make Paradise in our region,and we must build the food bank for help our self and we can eradicated conflict of hunger in this region.India ready to creates the prosperous and stability South Asia said by Dr.Manmohan Singh ,Prime Minister of the Republic of India, in Colombo,participating to the 15 th SAARC Summit.

Drugs and illegal arms threat peace and stability in the region.

SRI LANKA-BREAK-03-Drugs and illegal arms has impact to the peace and stability in our regional countries Dr.Fakhruddin Ahmed,Chief of Advisor of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh said that today at BMICH ,attending to the SAARC Summit.

Regional terrorism attack our future ambitious

SRI LANKA-BREAK-02-Terrorism in our region threats our common security and future of our children,said by Hamid Kaizai, president of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, participating the 15th SAARC Summit to day.

SAARC can growth our economy and social development -President Sri Lanka

SRI LANKA-BREAK 01-SAARC can ensure to it become more meaningful for it people and SAARC can growth Economy and Social development in the region, President Mahinda Rajapaksa tells addressing the opening ceremony of 15th SAARC Summit in Colombo.

The 15 SAARC Summit Operning Ceremony today

Focus five issues.........

SRI LANKA-The 15th SAARC Heads of State Summit Operning Ceremony will get underway in Colombo today at 0999hrs in Sri Lanka time.There are five special emphasis on the issues of terrorism, poverty alleviation, food and energy security, and climate change.pix by wesly -GID Sri Lanka

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