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A senior official in the Defence Ministry speaks of Sri Lanka's Tamil separatist conflict
Asoka Weerasinghe  Kings Grove Crescent. Gloucester. Ontario. K1J 6G1 Canada
26 January 2012 Hon. Peter MacKay, MP, PC, Minister of National Defence, House of Commons, Ottawa Dear Peter MacKay: Re: A senior official in Defence Minister Peter MacKay’s office told The Canadian Press …The LTTE had fought for an independent Tamil homeland since 1983. This is amazing stuff coming out of your office.  How wrong you guys are.  If you don’t know then you ask, and you will find out.  Kindly pass this to that senior staff member, that he could use me, a Sinhalese, as a quick fact... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/01/12)

No Justification For Marsh's Removal, Not Even Plausible Credentials Of His Replacement, As The Principle Is All Wrong. Decent Cricket Involves Integrity And In Dumping Him There Was None!
Howzatt! By Doosra Sammy
January 27th 2012  Sorry to disillussion you ! Mr Dharmasiri, Sri Lanka Cricket Board Chief or anyone else who tries to justify the decision to remove Mr.Geoff Marsh but it was simply a misguided and classless decision to terminate his services particularly after the historic Test win and the 3-2 ODI series which despite Sri Lanka losing did show a lot of promise in the team which quite visibly was the influence of the coach and the responses he got from the players under very difficult circumstances in South Africa and for this reason alone... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/01/12)

OPEN LETTER TO KEHELIYA RAMBUKWELLA, ARE YOU FROTHING MAD?
By Stanley Perera, Melbourne
My dear Minister, From time to time you are making press releases antoganising the majority population who sacrificed their loved ones in that 27 years of war against those separatist, racists and terrorists demands. 70,000 lives were lost.  President Premadasa was killed.  Truck loads of politicians were killed.  Please go before a mirror and ask yourself a question :WHY DID THOSE PEOPLE SACRIFICE THEIR LIVES?  The answer is very clear to you.  If you are refusing to accept the answer, let me tell you loud and clear “PATRIOTIC SRI LANKANS FOUGHT A WAR WITH SEPERATIST,... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/01/12)

Australian PM escorted out of building amid protest
CNN
Sydney (CNN) -- Security officers dragged Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard out of a Canberra restaurant Thursday after an angry mob of protesters surrounded the building during a luncheon ceremony, police said. Gillard and federal opposition leader Tony Abbott were taken out of the building after a group of between 50 and 100 protesters from a nearby ceremony gathered around the building, bashing windows and brandishing sticks and rocks, according to federal police. The prime minister was presenting medals to emergency service workers during an Australia Day celebration. In a nearby venue, a spontaneous protest erupted with an Aboriginal... -Full Story- (edition.cnn.com - 28/01/12)

Scots defy Cameron on vote for breakaway
John Burns and Alan Cowell
SCOTTISH First Minister Alex Salmond has taken a formal step towards an independence referendum that the government hopes will secure a mandate for withdrawal from the United Kingdom within five years. Mr Salmond's plan for the independence vote, including a date for the ballot, June 24, 2014, set the stage for what some in Britain describe as a high-stakes constitutional poker game pitting Mr Salmond against British Prime Minister David Cameron. Mr Cameron insists only the British Parliament has the legal power to approve a referendum on the potential break-up of the union... -Full Story- (theage.com.au - 28/01/12)

Activists to fight UN bid
ACTIVISTS uniting around the 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal tent embassy have vowed to wage an international campaign against Australia's bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council if the Gillard government does not meet its demands for indigenous sovereignty. The campaign is being spearheaded by Michael Anderson, 60, the only one of the four men who started the tent embassy who remains alive today. Hundreds of people from across Australia have converged on Canberra this week to commemorate the embassy, which was born as a response to the McMahon government's refusal to acknowledge land rights.... -Full Story- (theage.com.au - 28/01/12)

Medical aid group wraps up work over torture in Libyan prisons
RT
International medical aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres is suspending its mission in the prisons of the Libyan city of Misrata, claiming detainees are being repeatedly tortured and denied urgent medical help. The Geneva-based NGO has been working in the city since April 2011 and say they have treated a total of 115 detainees, suffering from torture-related wounds. The organization says it has reported all such cases to Misrata authorities demanding an immediate stop to any form of ill treatment of prisoners. But nothing has changed. “No concrete action has been taken,” said the organization’s general director Christopher Stokes. “Instead,... -Full Story- (rt.com - 28/01/12)

Tortured freedom: Libya’s new rulers resort to old tactics
RT
Despite the changes sweeping Libya, violence and bloodshed have not stopped. In shocking revelations, military and security forces stand accused of torturing detainees to death. Rights groups say Libya's new rulers have not addressed the problem. ­Amnesty International says in recent weeks, it met with detainees in Tripoli, Misrata and Gharyan who showed visible signs of torture – open wounds to the head, limbs, back and other parts of the body. "Several detainees have died after being subjected to torture in Libya in recent weeks and months amid widespread torture and ill-treatment of suspected pro-Gaddafi fighters and loyalists," Amnesty... -Full Story- (rt.com - 28/01/12)

Western-backed resolution on Syria doomed?
RT
The UN Security Council is due to consider a new resolution on Syria, which demands that the country’s authorities step down. Russia however has stated that the draft offered by the West and the Arab League has no chance of being passed as it is. ­"The UN Security Council will meet in closed consultations this Friday 3:00 pm in New York to discuss steps to take on the situation in Syria," France's UN mission Twitter page informed. The draft resolution was reportedly proposed by France and supported by the United States, the UK, Portugal, Germany and the Arab countries.... -Full Story- (rt.com - 28/01/12)

Is a Dharmishta society rooted in indigenous religious values the necessary basis for social progress in Sri Lanka?
R Chandrasoma
In a recent review of Mr S L Gunasekara’s book on nepotism and other sins widely prevalent in Sri Lanka, the renowned author Mr Gunadasa Amerasekara makes an impassioned plea for a return to the norms and practices of the Lanka of historic times when religion (Buddhism )dominated the lives of its its exemplary citizens. There is a widespread belief among the religious that we are living in a ‘Kali Yuga’ or Age of Vice that precedes the Eastern version of Armageddon. It is the favourite theme of religious preachers who unctuously warn sinners that the day... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/01/12)

Sri Lanka is not to be Divided
Shenali Waduge
When a Government with a 2/3 majority in Parliament dodges making a decision on an issue that clearly demands prompt and clear deliberation, it calls for answers from that Government. A fault of all previous Governments has been to make promises that it cannot keep ignoring the desires of the country mass populace. The reality remains that any Government is only the custodian of governance. It is voted into power not to function to the dictates of foreign nations or to lobby minority parties that have no voice or to promise devolution of the country. All Governments... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/01/12)

AS WE SPEAK, THE WORLD WAR III IS BEING TRIGGERED
Mahinda Weerasinghe
That famous Chinese greeting ‘May you live in exciting times’ may perhaps be fulfilled for you this year. For the world war III is about to be unlashed.  War of words which is being exchanged between Iranand the West, over Tehran's nuclear ambitions has reached ‘a boiling point’ and bound to spill over anytime soon. So a thermonuclear war may be just a ‘hop step and a jump’ away. Indeed a holy war against the "evil empire” was issued by US President Ronald Reagan on March 8, 1985. Back then the "evil empire” was theSoviet Union, as... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/01/12)

TNA NOT ONLY CAN COMPLAIN TO INDIAN BROTHERS BUT ALSO REQUEST CITIZENSHIP TO BE BACK IN TAMILNADU
Shripal Nishshanka Fernando
The reminiscent of terrorism shall also be wiped out! These TNA terrorists are threatening the Sri Lankan government by boycotting its agendas and trying to revive their heinous and coward terrorist tasks by hiding to the democratic forms. As TNA is planning to visit Indiato complain of Sri Lankan government policies regarding the 13th Amendment,  and they are requested honourably hereby to stay for good in TamilNadu or anywhere inIndia without returning back toSri Lanka as their dreams will never ever come true. President Rajapaksa and the Sri Lankan government shall take care of these terrorist... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/01/12)

NO WAR CRIMES FOR US FOR HADITHA MASSACRE January 24, 2012
Alastair Reynard
A US marine who admitted charges linked to the killing of 24 unarmed Iraqi civilians in 2005 should face no time in detention, a judge has recommended. Sgt Frank Wuterich faced a maximum of three months after admitting dereliction of duty in a plea deal. He was one of eight marines charged over the killings at Haditha. The charges against six were dropped or dismissed, and one was acquitted. Prosecutors had argued that on the day of the killings Wuterich lost control after seeing a friend blown apart by a bomb, before leading the soldiers under his... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/01/12)

Contributing towards the Veterans
By: Shenali Waduge
The only permanent thing about life is that it is impermanent. At some point in time we all age & become elders. We are today enjoying the fruits of freedom as a result of the sacrifices made by our war heroes. Many have paid the supreme sacrifice, others remain injured and feeble. Amongst them are the old veterans some of whom find themselves alone as circumstances have not been in their favor. As a nation we can never forget the sacrifices of our war heroes be they dead, alive, injured or old. It was to pay... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/01/12)

Your story on armed men visiting students
Aloysius Hettiarachchi, Brunei
Dear Editor, Your story on Sunday Times has given an unnecessary length of details regarding the issue. It is very clear that some foreign hands are behind this so called agitation by students. What is their real problem at this time. The JVPers including Somavansa Amarasinhe were instrumental in the annihilation of more than 60000 sinhala youths in 1987 era. They have found that they do not have chance to gain powere and are resorting to create problems that could lead to a similar situation and even endanger very existence of Sinhala nation. Please do... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/01/12)

Replacing The Skipper Justified But Axing The Coach For A Relatively Unknown Replacement Defies Logic.
Top Spin By Suni January 26th 2012
 While Tillekeratne Dilshan's resignation from the captaincy of all formats of Sri Lankan cricket comes as no surprise the news of an impemding axing of Coach Geoff Marsh certainly is. It seems harsh on someone whose task was not only daunting but faced many hurdles from various perspectives including political interference and considering what the team accomplished in South Africa under his direction after a spate of international losses he should have been acolladed as overall, given the huge odds against them the Lankans fought hard for a 2-1 Test  series and a 3-2 ODI series which... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/01/12)

“Humanism is the closest we can get to a universal good” – Ambassador Dayan Jayatilleka at Russian Centre in Paris
MEDIA RELEASE– Ambassador Dayan Jayatilleka at Russian Centre in Paris
 Ambassador Dayan Jayatilleka participated as a panelist at the international conference on “21st Century, Towards the New Humanism” on 23rd January 2012 at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture. The event gathered dignitaries as well as Russian and French scholars and researchers.   The initiative was organized by the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to UNESCO, the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad and for International Humanitarian Cooperation Mission Rossotrudničestvo in France, and the Russian Centre for Science and Culture. The event took... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/01/12)

The gift of sight: The country that exports its eyes to the world
Associated Press Reporter
At 10:25 a.m., a dark brown eye was removed from a man whose lids had closed for the last time. Five hours later, the orb was staring up at the ceiling from a stainless steel tray in an operating room with two blind patients — both waiting to give it a second life. S.P.D. Siriwardana, 63, remained still under a white sheet as the surgeon delicately replaced the cornea that had gone bad in his right eye following a cataract surgery. Across the room, patient A.K. Premathilake, 32, waited for the sclera, the white of the eye,... -Full Story- (dailymail.co.uk - 27/01/12)

CANADA’S FOREIGN MINISTER CALLS ON HEAD OF AHMADIYYA MUSLIM JAMAAT IN LONDON
By A. Abdul Aziz, Press Secretary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, Sri Lanka.
   According to our Press Department, U.K., on Tuesday (24th January 2012), Canada’s Foreign Minister, John Baird MP, visited the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (Jama’at), Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad at the Fazl Mosque in London. His Excellency, Gordon Campbell, the Canadian High Commissioner to the UK and other members of staff were also present at the meeting which lasted around forty minutes.  During the meeting, the Foreign Minister mentioned how the Canadian Government was in the process of setting up an ‘Office of Religious Freedom’ and... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/01/12)

How to avoid heart disease: brush your teeth, say scientists
By. A. Abdul Aziz.
 PARIS (AFP) -- Here's another reason to brush your teeth: poor dental hygiene boosts the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a pair of studies reported.  Heart disease is the number one killer worldwide, claiming upward of 17 million lives every year, according to the World Health Organization.  Smoking, obesity and high cholesterol are the most common culprits, but the new research shows that neglected gums can be added to the list.  "" We now recognize that bacterial infections are an independent risk factor for heart diseases,"" said Howard Jenkins of the University of Bristol... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 27/01/12)

No Need to be Shocked
Hameed Abdul Karim
 The media is awash with the pictures of US marines urinating on dead Taliban fighters and commentators and anchor personnel use the word ‘shocking’ to describe this stomach turning act of  US barbarism. But judging by past exposures of Americans’ cruelty and sadism from My Lai in Vietnam to Nicaragua in South America to Abu Graib in Iraq this should not come as shock or surprise.   What can you say of a nation that has been at war with one country or another for the last hundred years at least, killing millions, maiming many more and... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 25/01/12)

Libyans reject ‘hijacked’ revolution?
RT
Violent clashes between supporters of the new and old regimes have been seen in cities across Libya. The successful regrouping and attacks by former regime loyalists has raised fears that another civil war might take place in the country. ­Fighters loyal to late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi have clashed with revolutionary forces in the former regime stronghold of Bani Walid on Monday, taking control of the city in the process. At least five NTC troops were killed and 30 others injured in the violence. There is a lot of disquiet in every corner of Libya at the moment, as... -Full Story- (rt.com - 25/01/12)

Concerns over prices as EU oil embargo to come into force
RT
Experts are cautious about a new embargo of Iranian oil, as it could lead to significant oil prices raise in a long term, but short-term consequences are likely to be modest. ­“There’re no significant changes on the market right now”, says Sergey Vakhrameev from the Metropol invest company. The embargo will take full force in five months, on July 1. “In the long-term it would depend on the situation, if Iran would block the Straits of Hormuz, prices would be up to $130-140, if a war begins they would jump to $200”, says Mr Vakhrameev. “Oil prices are excessive... -Full Story- (rt.com - 25/01/12)

Sanctions dodge: India to pay gold for Iran oil, China may follow
RT
India has reportedly agreed to pay Tehran in gold for the oil it buys, in a move aimed at protecting Delhi from US-sanctions targeting countries who trade with Iran. China, another buyer of Iranian oil, may follow Delhi’s lead. The report, by the Israeli-based news website DEBKAfile, states that Iran and India are negotiating backup alternatives with China and Russia, should the US and EU find a way to block the gold payment mechanism. Delhi’s move is seen as surprising, as earlier India and Iran said they would switch to yen and rupees. China, another major importer of Iranian... -Full Story- (rt.com - 25/01/12)

Documentary: Life of the Buddha
Filmed by David Grubin, Narrated by Richard Gere, The Buddhist Channel, Jan 23, 2012
This documentary is made by filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere. It tells the story of the Buddha's life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world's greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha's life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the... -Full Story- (buddhistchannel.tv - 24/01/12)

For the Restoration of the Dharma
By Gunadasa Amarasekera-Courtesy The Island 
What prompted me to write this short piece is a thought that crossed my mind on reading SL Gunasekara’s Lore of the Law and Other Memories, which I thought was worthy of being shared with its readers. Before elaborating on it I wish to express my appreciation of the noble task undertaken by SL Gunasekara in producing this work. It is a heroic attempt on the part of a sincere soul, who is overwhelmed by anguish and anger by the gradual collapse of the moral and ethical foundation of our society which most... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 24/01/12)

What Sri Lanka has given Tamils but will not give the Eelaamists
shenali waduge
These are the 24 prohibitions advocated by the Vellalars of Sri Lanka upon their own people. Caste amongst Tamils is extremely rigid. Many Tamils today are oblivious to the real facts that the Kallathoniy's are the one's ruling from overseas!   1. Males forbidden from wearing upper garments. 2. “Verti” should not hand below ankle 3. Men forbidden to wear “shalvei” on shoulder 4. Females forbidden from wearing upper garment. 5. Females forbidden from wearing “thaavani” sari potta 6. They were forbidden from traveling unnecessarily on roads/public places. When walking along permitted paths they had to... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 24/01/12)

Sri Lanka Confounds The Critics Who Never Gave Them A Chance And Proves Them Wrong.
Top Spin By Suni January 23 2012
Before the Sri Lanka Tour of South Africa the barrage of criticism and ridicule  that a team of South African commentators, coaches and broadcasters alike heaped on the Sri Lankan squad citing team disunity and faulty management etc and scoffed at the chances of Sri Lanka standing upto their champions the Proteas not giving them a dog's chance in hell must be remembered. It was presumed by this motley crew that they will be crushed in South Africa on their local turf and the curators of the grounds in all probabilities went a step further to assure this in... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 24/01/12)

The Saronged king in his castle
Dr.Tilak Fernando
To find subject matter to entice a readership is not an easy task. To a greater extent readers ‘feed- backs’ go a long way in helping a columnist to make the writing easier. Having studied, worked and lived in London I have come across many individuals, faced several situations and experienced and learnt a lot by intermingling particularly with our own kind in Britain. Such experiences and stories could at times be hilarious, now and again serious and few are original and innovative. Most of them are by far the most interesting to relate in lighter vein.... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 24/01/12)

Indian Buddhist leader Dr. B.R. Ambedkar deserves to be honoured with a commemorative Postage Stamp in Sri Lanka
Senaka Weeraratna
As a leading Buddhist country in the world, the Buddhists of this country should seriously consider requesting the Government of Sri Lanka to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for the great work he has done for his people and the cause of Buddhism in India.  There are 250 Million Dalits in India which is virtually 1/4th of the Indian Population.  Sri Lanka should befriend these people.  Buddhism can cement ties between Indian Dalits and Sri Lanka.  Mayawati, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, is a staunch Buddhist. She heads the Bahujan... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 24/01/12)

Iran 'definitely' closing Strait of Hormuz over EU oil embargo
RT
Tensions in the Gulf could reach a breaking point as a senior Iranian official said Iran would “definitely” close the Strait of Hormuz if an EU oil embargo disrupted the export of crude oil. Mohammad Kossari, deputy head of parliament's foreign affairs and national security committee, issued the warning in respone to a decision by the European Union on Monday to impose an oil embargo on Iran over the country’s alleged nuclear weapons program. “The pressure of sanctions is designed to try and make sure that Iran takes seriously our request to come to the table,” EU foreign policy... -Full Story- (rt.com - 24/01/12)

Pro-Gaddafi forces capture Bani Walid, 5 NTC troops killed - report
RT
Fighters loyal to late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi have clashed with revolutionary forces in the former-regime stronghold of Bani Walid, taking control of the city in the process. The head of Libya’s National Transitional Council Mustafa Abdel Jalil today warned of the threat of another civil war. At least five NTC troops were killed and 30 others injured in the violence, Interfax reports. M’barek al-Fotmani, a local official, says the pro-Gaddafi rebels who seized control of Bani Walid were using heavy weaponry including 106mm anti-tank weapons.... -Full Story- (rt.com - 24/01/12)

No ! not again. We have had enough of the 13th Amendment .
By Charles.S.Perera
What is the necessity to broach the 13 th Amendment once again, when people are beginning to forget about it,  and  has begun to live as a free people without Indian interference into their well earned peace  ? It all began again with the visit of the Indian External Minister Mr.S.M.Krishna,  who our External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L.Pieries paying him a homage  raised him to the status of a relative of the people of Sri Lanka. The  Minister Pr. G.L.Peries has said of the visit of the  Indian Minister of External Affairs Mr.S.M.Krishna that the « ......the... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/01/12)

The early Church never celebrated Christmas – An explanation.
By A. Abdul Aziz.
 This is in reference an article titled above (Sunday Times – PLUS – 25.12.2011 by Rev. Brian D. Blacker), in which the writer indirectly accept the birth of Jesus Christ did not take place in December 25. Instead, he keeps on mentioning the celebration of Christmas. In open words we can say Jesus did not born on December 25. In support of this view, let me elaborate further for the benefit of the readers.  Was Jesus (Prophet Isa – alaihissalam - peace be on him) born on December 25th? According to the Holy Qur’an, the... -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 23/01/12)

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Sri Lankan legislator claims cyanide in addition to Arsenic and Mercury in pesticidesAthureliya Rathana  Thero - A Buddhist monk legislator-Full Story- (LankaWeb - 06/08/11)
What you should know about arsenic in Drinking water- the truth
Samarasinghe
Arsenic poisoning brings with it other complications: liver and spleen enlargement and cirrhosis of the liver; myocardial degeneration and cardiac failure; peripheral neuropathy affecting primary sensory functions; diabetes mellitus and goitre; and skin cancers.If such diseases are common in your area, get your ground water tested by a certified authority. -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 01/08/11)
Public Lecture in USA—Arsenic: The Silent KillerSLAC Lecture -Full Story- (youtube.com - 02/08/11)
නලින් ද සිල්වා නම් වු විශ්ව කර්ම ප්‍රාඥයා-ඉන්දික ප්‍රසාද් කුමාර -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 28/07/11)
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Crucifixion of Prof. Nalin De SilvaJanaka Wansapura, PhD-Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/07/11)Professor Nalin De SilvaAkila Weerasekera, M.S-Full Story- (LankaWeb - 20/07/11)
Crucifixion of Prof. Nalin De SilvaJanaka Wansapura, PhD-Full Story- (LankaWeb - 16/07/11)
Arsenic Poisoning -http://www.sos-arsenic.net/english/contamin/index.html
Save Me From Arsenic Poisoning -Youtube
Arsenic in Drinking Water-What are the possible health effects of arsenic in drinking water?http://www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/qarsenic.asp
LIKE THE WEST ASKING SRI LANKA TO SUBMIT ITSELF TO AN INTERNATIONAL WAR CRIMES INVESTIGATION, WE ASK THE CHANNEL FOUR TO SUBMIT ITSELF TO AN IMPARTIAL INVESTIGATION ABOUT THE ‘KILLING FIELDS OF SRI LANKA’ VIDEO
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Sri Lanka: Recent accusations and some relevant facts
Published in June 2011 News Letter of New Zealand Society for Peace, Unity and Human Rights in Sri Lanka-Full Story- (LankaWeb - 02/07/11)

An Indian eyewitness account of the last 70 hours of Terrorist War in Sri Lanka .FINAL HOURS
B. MURALIDHAR REDDY in the war zone-Full Story- (frontlineonnet.com/ - 08/06/09)
Final assault .
B. MURALIDHAR REDDY in the war zone
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The war is over With the death of LTTE chief Velupillai Prabakaran, the militant campaign for a Tamil state in Sri Lanka seems to have come to an end. -Full Story- (frontlineonnet.com/ - 08/06/09)
LTTE RISE & FALL -Full Story- (frontlineonnet.com/ - 08/06/09)
Where is Prabakaran? -Full Story- (frontlineonnet.com/ - 08/06/09)

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Great Power Confrontation in the Indian Ocean: The Geo-Politics of the Sri Lankan Civil Warby Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya -Full Story- (globalresearch.ca - 25/10/09)

"Poor Hillary the Victim"
by Hela Puwath
 We think it is appropriate time for Lankaweb viewers to be reminded of Hillary Clinton's views of the LTTE terrorists, now that it has become a little clearer as to the reason for her views.  This is very appropriate specially for those who view Mrs. Clinton as "Poor Hillary, the Victim"  Appreciate if you would share the Youtube video with your readers, with the heading:  "Hillary Clinton on TAMIL TIGERS"

Visiting the Vavuniya IDP camps: an uplifting experience
N. Ram

The photographs by Thilak Bandara – taken during our visit on July 1, 2009 to some of the Zone 1 IDP camps on the outskirts of Vavuniya town in Sri Lanka’s mainland North – speak for themselves. They are testimony to the Sri Lankan government’s efforts, with international assistance, to care for a brave and resilient Tamil community, which will be resettled and rehabilitated in the next few months through an ambitious programme.
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An Anthology of Sri Lankan English Literature and history of Sri Lanka’s English literature
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Sri Lankan legislator claims cyanide in addition to Arsenic and Mercury in pesticidesAthureliya Rathana  Thero - A Buddhist monk legislator-Full Story- (LankaWeb - 06/08/11)
What you should know about arsenic in Drinking water- the truth
Samarasinghe
Arsenic poisoning brings with it other complications: liver and spleen enlargement and cirrhosis of the liver; myocardial degeneration and cardiac failure; peripheral neuropathy affecting primary sensory functions; diabetes mellitus and goitre; and skin cancers.If such diseases are common in your area, get your ground water tested by a certified authority. -Full Story- (LankaWeb - 01/08/11)

"Who will guard the guardians?" asked Roman satirist Juvenal. Now we must ask, who is watching Human Rights Watch, We will.
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Amnesty and HRW may research their material and appear to be neutral in their assessments every time, no one can really evaluate their impartiality unless one sets out to investigate their background funding, behind-the-scenes researchers and the influences under which they operate. Read "Gutter Tactics of Amnesty International (AI) in Sri Lanka"
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Beginning and growth of civilization in Sri Lanka
123,000 BC - Oldest human found in Lanka - Pathirajawela in the deep South.
12000 BC - MaduruOya findings World's oldest findings of the use of Steel, Copper, and irrigation technology
7500 BC - Connections between Cambians, Sri Lankans, Ramayanaya & Mahabharataya The first wave of migrants to Sri Lanka from north India, were from the Yadu family from Gujarat. Yadus dominated the southwest of India (which included Gujarat, parts of Maharashtra and Rajasthan up to Mathura, just south of Delhi).
6000 BC - Lankan city on Mahamevuna Uyana - Archeologists uncovered 35 feet under the present Mahamevuna Uyana in Anuradapura,
3000 BC - Sigiriya is considered the AlakaMandava of the Ravana
2517 Ramayanaya and Sri Lanka According to Ramayana story, Ravana, the king of Sri Lanka, belongs to a family of migrants from North India who had close connections with region of the Yadus,
2517 BC - Ravana gets killed in Balangoda during March, 2517BC Ravana, while attending to the wounds suffered in combat by Vibishana (his brother) in Balangoda,
1000 BC - Sri Lanka has the latest technology : Iron technology is evident in SL
900 BC - Anuradapura, a major town of, at least 10 Hectares (25 Acres). Anuradhapura was at least 10 ha in extent by ca. 900 BC (perhaps much more). By then prehistoric stone tool technology had been completely superseded by that of iron
700 BC - Anuradapura Town, 50 Hectares (125 Acres) .
600 BC - Earliest Proof of Brahmi writing in Lanka At 600-500 BC, the very first appearance of writing (in Brahmi letters almost identical to the Asokan script 200 years later) marked the beginning of the Early Historic period. This writing, radiocarbon dated on charcoal and checked by thermoluminescence dating, is inscribed on potsherds signifying the ownership. Among the names, was Anuradha.
483 BC - Vijaya lands in Sri Lanka. Girihadu Seya is built in Thiriyaya. Buddha's relics are enshrined in Mahiyanganaya Dagaba Sarabu Maharahatan Vahanse picked Budda relics from the burning cortege and arrived in Mahiyanganaya
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